M 2 nvme to pci express 3 0 x4 adapter card support m key solid state drive type 2280 2260 2242 2230 converter to desktop pci express model.
M 2 socket key e supports type 2230.
B m and b m.
Controller determines m 2 ssd uses sata or pci e channel.
42mm x 22mm 1 65 x 0 87 windows driver available fully rohs compliant.
Utilize up to 2tb micro sd 3 0 sdxc memory card in embedded motherboard with m 2 a key or e key socket via fast pcie signals supports m 2 type 2230 and 2242 plated holes pcba size.
Siren wifi card wireless network card 9560ac 9560ngw ac 9560 m 2 2230 2x2 ac bt gigabit no vpro ngff key e m2 cnvio wireless network adapter for laptop and desktop pcs ngff m2 2230 wi fi card 2 4ghz 300mbps or 5ghz 1733mbps 160mhz bluetooth 5 0 dual band wireless bluetooth adapter intel wireless ac 9260 ngw.
Adapter mini pcie m 2 key e slot.
1 x m 2 socket key e supports type 2230 wifi bt module 15μ gold contact in vga pcie slot pcie1 pcie2 and pcie3 supports nvme ssd as boot disks.
Some support pci e only when some compatible with sata and pci e.
This article assumes that you have confirmed your motherboard notebook supports pci express m 2 ssds not sata ones.
Before deploying m 2 ssds determine the type of socket on the host and check the module connector keying.
The wi fi bt module is purchased separately.
Usb 2 0 pcie form factor.
What determines the channel of m 2 ssd.
You will find the key type labeled on or near the edge connector or gold fingers of the ssd.
For example samsung 960 evo m 2 2280 ssd with samsung polaris pci e controller uses pcie channel.
Storage 4 x sata3 6 0 gb s connectors support ncq ahci and hot plug if m2 1 is occupied by a sata type m 2 device sata3 0 will be disabled.
1 x mini pcie male 1 x 67 pin m 2 key e slot interface.
Currently an m 2 ssd has either one of three key types.
Mini pcie full size half size supports m 2 modules in format 2242 2230 3042 and 3030 with key e or key a e based on usb pcie maximum height of the components on the module.
The m 2 specification identifies 12 key ids on the module card and socket interface but m 2 ssds typically use three common keys.
Read our earlier guide to understand why this is important.
If you want to buy an m 2 ssd ensure what channel your pc support.
Storage 8 x sata3 6 0 gb s connectors support raid raid 0 raid 1 and raid 10 ncq ahci and hot plug.