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EN-Labs

EN-Labs PCIEM2NVME M.2 NVMe PCIe x4 Data Adapter Full-profile Bracket

SKU CH-NE72-VNEHB

EnLabs adapter adds an M-key NVME SSD in 2230, 2242, 2260 or 2280 form factor to a PCIe 3.0 x4, x8 or x16 slot with a full-profile bracket and status LEDs

  • Key featuresAdds one M.2 PCIe SSD (M key) to your Windows 10, 8.x, 7, or
  • Adds an M.2 NVMe SSD to any PCIe desktop
  • Fits 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 M-key drives
  • Works in PCIe 3.0 x4, x8 or x16 slots
  • Backward compatible with PCIe 1.0 and 2.0
  • Built-in LEDs show power and data activity

Add NVMe storage to desktops

This PCIe adapter adds one M-key M.2 NVMe SSD to a desktop computer running Windows 10, 8.x or 7. It accepts 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors through multiple mounting holes. A full-profile bracket is included for standard chassis installation. MacBook systems are not supported.

Check motherboard slot and SSD keying

Verify the board has a free PCIe 1.0, 2.0 or 3.0 x4, x8 or x16 slot. The adapter only works with M-key NVMe drives; B-key PCIe or SATA M.2 SSDs are not compatible. Systems released before 2015 may lack NVMe boot support, so confirm with the system vendor. No driver is required for the adapter itself.

Passive thermals and low power draw

The card has no active cooling and relies on case airflow to dissipate heat from the installed SSD. Built-in LEDs show power and data-transfer status. Power consumption is limited to the SSD and the passive bridge circuitry, adding minimal load to the motherboard slot.

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Price $10.99
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Specifications

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Brand nameEn-Labs
Model namePCIEM2NVME

Questions about this item

Does the EN-Labs PCIEM2NVME adapter include the M.2 NVMe SSD or must it be purchased separately?

The adapter only provides the PCIe x4 slot and mounting holes for 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 M-key NVMe drives; the SSD itself is not included and must be bought separately.

Which M.2 form factors does the PCIEM2NVME support and how do I choose the right one?

The card has multiple mounting holes for 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 lengths; choose the length that matches your M-key NVMe SSD — 2280 is the most common desktop size.

What does the PCIe 3.0 x4 rating mean for actual transfer speed once the card is installed?

The adapter connects the M.2 NVMe drive through a PCIe 3.0 x4 link, which is backward compatible with PCIe 2.0 and 1.0 slots, so the drive will run at up to PCIe 3.0 x4 speeds if the motherboard slot supports it.

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