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EN-Labs

EN-Labs M2NGFF25SATABR M.2 SATA to 2.5" SATA 3.0 Adapter with Bracket

SKU CH-JMFM-6N0YG

Converts a SATA-based M.2 2230, 2242, 2260 or 2280 SSD into a 2.5" SATA 3.0 drive with an open-frame bracket for heat dissipation

  • Key featuresConvert an M.2 NGFF SSD into a 2.5 in SATA (6 Gbit/s) Open F
  • Convert SATA M.2 SSD to 2.5" SATA 3.0 6Gbps drive
  • Supports B-key and B+M-key SATA M.2 modules 2230 2242 2260 2280
  • Open-frame black metal bracket aids heat dissipation
  • Fits any standard 2.5" bay in desktop or laptop
  • Does not support PCIe M-key or M+B-key NVME SSDs

M.2 SATA to 2.5" SATA 3.0 Adapter

The EN-Labs M2NGFF25SATABR converts a SATA-bus M.2 NGFF SSD into a 2.5in SATA 3.0 6Gbps drive. It accepts B key and B+M key modules in 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 lengths. The open-frame metal bracket aids heat dissipation. It does not support PCIe-based M key or M+B key NVME SSDs such as Samsung 950, 960 or 961 models.

Thermals, noise and power draw

The adapter has no active cooling, so it adds no fan noise to the system. The open-frame metal bracket acts as a passive heatsink for the M.2 module. Power draw is limited to the SSD itself, with no extra circuitry overhead. Reduced overall power consumption is noted compared to mechanical drives.

Sustained-load behaviour

Under continuous read or write workloads the metal bracket spreads heat from the SSD controller and NAND. The SATA 3.0 6Gbps interface caps maximum throughput, so sustained speeds follow the drive's own SATA limits. Throttling risk depends on the installed SSD and chassis airflow, not on the adapter itself. Builders needing NVME support or a second M.2 slot cannot use this product.

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Price $9.99
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Specifications

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Brand nameEN-Labs
Model nameM2NGFF25SATABR

Questions about this item

How do I install an M.2 SATA SSD into the EN-Labs adapter and what step is often missed?

Insert the SSD at an angle into the B-key or B+M-key slot, secure it with the screw, then attach the metal bracket before sliding the assembly into the 2.5" bay; the step often missed is fastening the bracket screws.

What maintenance or replacement will the EN-Labs M2NGFF25SATABR need over time?

The adapter itself has no moving parts and requires no maintenance; only the installed M.2 SATA SSD may eventually wear out and need replacement.

What is the first performance limit reached under sustained use with this adapter?

The SATA 3.0 6 Gbps interface caps maximum throughput, so sustained transfers cannot exceed that bandwidth regardless of the SSD's own speed.

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