- ADD NVME STORAGE TO A DESKTOP: Install one M-Key M.2 NVMe SSD in an available PCIe x4, x8, or x16 expansion slot to add fast internal storage, reuse a spare drive, or expand capacity when onboard M.2 slots are full
- PCIE 3.0 x4 PERFORMANCE: Supports up to 32Gbps / 4GB/s theoretical bandwidth; PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs may be installed but operate at PCIe 3.0 speeds through this adapter, depending on host system and slot generation
- NO EXTRA POWER OR ADAPTER DRIVER: Powered by the desktop PCIe slot with no SATA power or separate power cable required; the adapter itself does not require a separate driver, but NVMe system support is required
- M-KEY NVME SSD COMPATIBILITY: Supports M-Key NVMe SSD sizes 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280; does not support SATA M.2, B-Key SATA, SATA B+M-Key, PCIe x1 slots, or 22110 length SSDs, helping prevent order mistakes
- MOUNTING HARDWARE, SMART LED, AND USES: Includes adapter, full-height bracket, 2 bracket screws, 1 SSD screw, and 1 spacer/standoff; LED shows power/read/write activity for cloning, testing, storage, and migration
ADD M.2 NVME STORAGE TO YOUR DESKTOP PC. This adapter lets you install one M-Key M.2 NVMe SSD into an available PCIe x4, x8, or x16 expansion slot, adding storage to desktops with no open onboard M.2 slot or all M.2 slots full.
PERFORMANCE AND POWER. Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 with up to 32Gbps / 4GB/s theoretical bandwidth. PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs can be installed but will operate at PCIe 3.0 speeds through this adapter. PCIe 2.0 systems may operate at lower PCIe 2.0 speeds. Powered by the PCIe slot; no separate power cable required.
COMPATIBILITY NOTES. Supports M-Key NVMe SSD sizes 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280. Does not support SATA M.2 drives, B-Key SATA drives, SATA protocol B+M-Key drives, PCIe x1 slots, or 22110 length SSDs.
SETUP NOTES. The adapter itself does not require a separate driver; NVMe SSD, motherboard BIOS/UEFI, and operating system support are required. New SSDs may need to be initialized and formatted before appearing as usable storage. NVMe boot support depends on motherboard BIOS/UEFI.
WHAT'S INCLUDED. 1 x M.2 NVMe to PCIe adapter card, 1 x regular full-height bracket, 2 x bracket screws, 1 x SSD mounting screw, and 1 x spacer/standoff. SSD screw passes through the SSD, adapter, and spacer/standoff to secure the drive at the motherboard-side mounting point.
SMART LED, SIZE, AND USES. LED lights when powered and blinks during read/write activity. Approximate size: 10cm adapter length, 5.3cm adapter height, 12cm bracket. Use for storage expansion, cloning, OS migration, repair bench testing, game libraries, media projects, backup drives, and spare NVMe SSD reuse. SSD, HEATSINK, THERMAL PAD, SCREWDRIVER, AND LOW-PROFILE BRACKET ARE NOT INCLUDED.
