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LetLinkSo PCIe 5.0 M.2 to U.2 Adapter Right Exit 1.6ft

SKU CH-QTKK-7TQH8

Connects a U.2 NVMe SSD to an M.2 2280 slot with PCIe 5.0 support up to 128 Gbps, right-exit 1.6ft cable and SATA power required

  • Cable length1.6 ft (50 cm)
  • First connectorM.2 M key 2280
  • Second connectorSFF-8639(U.2)
  • Connector genderMale-to-Male
  • Connector typeStraight
  • Units per package1

Cable Exit Direction Right Exit

  • Install U.2 NVMe SSD via M.2 slot
  • PCIe 5.0 supports up to 128 Gbps
  • Works with PCIe 4.0, 3.0, 2.0, 1.0
  • No drivers needed for plug-and-play use
  • Requires SATA power cable to operate

M.2 to U.2 NVMe adapter for PCIe 5.0

This LetLinkSo adapter connects a U.2 NVMe SSD to a motherboard M.2 2280 M key slot using a 1.6ft cable. It targets desktop or server builders who want enterprise-class storage without a dedicated U.2 backplane. The right-exit cable eases routing in tight chassis.

Passive cable draws no extra power beyond the SATA

The adapter itself is a passive PCB, so thermals and noise match the host drive and motherboard. A standard SATA power cable must be attached to the 15-pin connector on the U.2 end for the drive to operate. No active cooling or drivers are involved.

Replaces fixed U.2 risers

The flexible 50cm cable lets you mount a 2.5-inch U.2 drive in any bay or bracket, removing the clearance limits of on-board M.2 slots. The jump is worth it when you need PCIe 5.0 x4 bandwidth for a U.2 device but lack a native U.2 port. It does not serve builders who need dual-drive RAID from a single M.2 slot.

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Price $32.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLetLinkSo
Product lineM.2 to U.2 Adapter
Model nameLLS-CB-1MT1UT-01
Part numberLLS-CB-1MT1UT-01
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
First connectorM.2 M key 2280
Second connectorSFF-8639(U.2)
Connector genderMale-to-Male
Connector typeStraight
Size & build
Cable length1.6 ft (50 cm)
Product weight1.68 oz
In the box
Units per package1
In the boxPCIe 5.0 M.2 to U.2 Adapter x 1

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Questions about this item

How do I install this adapter and connect power correctly?

Plug the M.2 M key 2280 end into the motherboard slot, attach the SFF-8639 U.2 connector to the NVMe SSD, then connect a SATA power cable to the 15-pin header on the adapter board.

Will the 15-pin power connector or cable degrade and need replacement?

The 15-pin SATA power connector is a standard interface rated for repeated mating cycles; the 50cm cable uses fixed crimped terminals, so only the SATA power lead from the PSU would ever be swapped.

What throughput ceiling appears first when the link runs continuously at PCIe 5.0 x4?

The adapter supports up to 128 Gbps theoretical bandwidth; sustained loads will hit the drive's own thermal or controller limits before the cable or connectors become the bottleneck.

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