M.2 NVMe M-key to PCIe 4.0 x16 Female Adapter

The M.2 NVMe M-key to PCIe 4.0 x16 Female Adapter is an interface conversion board designed to enable the use of M.2 NVMe SSDs in standard PCIe 4.0 x16 slots. This adapter provides a practical solution for utilizing high-speed M.2 storage devices in systems where dedicated M.2 slots are unavailable or already occupied. By converting the M.2 interface to a full-size PCIe x16 form factor, this solution maintains the full performance of PCIe 4.0 while offering physical compatibility with standard expansion slots. The adapter is particularly valuable for storage expansion in workstations, servers, and desktop systems where maximum storage performance and flexibility are required.

Features

• M.2 NVMe M-key Interface: Supports M.2 M-key NVMe SSDs in 2280 form factor
• PCIe 4.0 x16 Compatibility: Converts to standard PCIe 4.0 x16 female slot
• Full Performance: Maintains PCIe 4.0 data transfer rates
• Tool-Free Installation: Easy SSD mounting with included quality hardware
• LED Status Indicator: Visual drive activity monitoring
• Universal Compatibility: Works with various M.2 NVMe SSDs and PCIe 4.0 systems
• Space-Efficient Design: Compact board layout for reliable operation

Specifications

• Product Model: M.2 NVMe M-key to PCIe 4.0 x16 Female Adapter
• Host Interface: M.2 M-key (PCIe NVMe)
• Target Interface: PCIe 4.0 x16 Female
• Supported Form Factors: 2280
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 16 GT/s per lane (approximately 64 Gbps total bandwidth for x4 lanes)
• Supported Protocols: NVMe 1.4, PCI Express 4.0
• Lane Configuration: x4 PCIe lanes from M.2 to x16 slot
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +70°C
• Power Delivery: 3.3V from PCIe slot
• Compatibility: Windows, Linux, macOS

Applications

• Storage Expansion: Adding high-speed NVMe storage to systems without M.2 slots
• Workstation Upgrades: Expanding storage capacity in professional workstations
• Server Applications: Additional NVMe storage in server environments
• Gaming Systems: High-performance game storage for gaming computers
• Content Creation: Fast storage for video editing and content production
• Backup Solutions: High-speed backup and archive storage
• Test and Development: NVMe SSD testing and validation
• Legacy System Modernization: Adding NVMe capability to older systems with PCIe 4.0 slots