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ICY BOX IB-PCI208 interface cards/adapter Internal M.2 vs StarTech.com USB to M.2 SATA Converter for Raspberry Pi and Development Boards - TAA

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 2identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • IB-PCI208 interface cards/adapter Internal M.2:PCIe
    • USB to M.2 SATA Converter for Raspberry Pi and Development Boards - TAA:Micro-USB
  • Product colour
    • IB-PCI208 interface cards/adapter Internal M.2:Green
    • USB to M.2 SATA Converter for Raspberry Pi and Development Boards - TAA:Red
  • Data transfer rate (max)
    • IB-PCI208 interface cards/adapter Internal M.2:32 Gbit/s
    • USB to M.2 SATA Converter for Raspberry Pi and Development Boards - TAA:6 Gbit/s
  • Width
    • IB-PCI208 interface cards/adapter Internal M.2:65 mm
    • USB to M.2 SATA Converter for Raspberry Pi and Development Boards - TAA:56 mm
  • Depth
    • IB-PCI208 interface cards/adapter Internal M.2:145 mm
    • USB to M.2 SATA Converter for Raspberry Pi and Development Boards - TAA:88 mm
  • Height
    • IB-PCI208 interface cards/adapter Internal M.2:5 mm
    • USB to M.2 SATA Converter for Raspberry Pi and Development Boards - TAA:11 mm
  • Weight
    • IB-PCI208 interface cards/adapter Internal M.2:52 g
    • USB to M.2 SATA Converter for Raspberry Pi and Development Boards - TAA:21.8 g
  • Package width
    • IB-PCI208 interface cards/adapter Internal M.2:125 mm
    • USB to M.2 SATA Converter for Raspberry Pi and Development Boards - TAA:143 mm

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Comparison of IB-PCI208, PIB2M21
39 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffersPCIeMicro-USB
Expansion card standardKnown for onePCIe 3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGreenRed
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5839751 h
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRenesas - µPD720231A
Data transfer rate (max)Differs32 Gbit/s6 Gbit/s
Poweridentical
USB poweredKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-25 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 90%
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers65 mm56 mm
DepthDiffers145 mm88 mm
HeightDiffers5 mm11 mm
WeightDiffers52 g21.8 g
Packaging data4 differ
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Package widthDiffers125 mm143 mm
Package depthDiffers160 mm174 mm
Package heightDiffers25 mm33 mm
Package weightDiffers122 g110 g
Package volumeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm³
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data5 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers8471800084733020
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers50 pc(s)60 pc(s)
Master (outer) case widthDiffers410 mm380 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers510 mm498 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers160 mm320 mm
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one6.2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, WiUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
MaterialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source

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