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Sabrent

Sabrent EC-PCIE NVMe M.2 to PCIe x16/x8/x4 adapter with heatsink

SKU CH-WZDC-17KP8

Adds an M-key NVMe SSD in 2230, 2242, 2260 or 2280 sizes to a PCIe x16, x8 or x4 slot with an included aluminium heatsink

  • External connectorsM.2 (NGFF)
  • Internal portsPCI Express x 4 via full size x 16 pinout
  • Supported operating systems• A computer and BIOS (usually set to AHCI) compatible with
  • Product typeM.2 port (M key) into one PCIe x4
  • Compatible with2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280
  • Key features• Enjoy extremely fast transfer speeds via PCIe lanes. • SSD
  • Enables fast NVMe speeds via PCIe x4 lanes
  • Fits M.2 M-Key drives in 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 sizes
  • Aluminium heatsink with thermal pad keeps SSD cool
  • Works in PCIe x16, x8 or x4 slots — not x1
  • Includes heatsink, screws and screwdriver for easy install

M.2 NVMe to PCIe x16/x8/x4 Adapter

The Sabrent EC-PCIE card lets you install an M.2 M-key NVMe solid-state drive into a full-size PCIe x16, x8 or x4 slot. It carries the drive on an aluminium heatsink with a thermal pad and ships with all mounting screws and a screwdriver.

Builders adding fast NVMe storage to a spare PCIe

This adapter suits systems that have a free x16, x8 or x4 slot and a BIOS able to boot from NVMe over PCIe lanes. It will not accept SATA M.2 drives, B-key M.2 modules or fit into a PCIe x1 slot.

Four-lane PCIe 3.0 electrical interface

The card presents a physical x16 connector but operates at x4 electrical lanes, so the installed NVMe drive communicates at its native four-lane speed. No other lane widths are supported by this adapter.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSABRENT
Model nameEC-PCIE
Product typeM.2 port (M key) into one PCIe x4
Ports & slots
External connectorsM.2 (NGFF)
Internal portsPCI Express x 4 via full size x 16 pinout
Size & build
Shipping weight0.08 kg
Package size102 × 51 × 13 mm
Compatibility
Compatible with2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280
In the box
In the box• NVMeM.2 SSD To PCIe x16/x8/x4 Card (SSD is NOT included).
• Heatsink with thermal pad.
• All necessary screws.

Questions about this item

What PCIe lane limit applies when the Sabrent EC-PCIE adapter runs at full speed?

The adapter provides a PCIe x4 logical interface, so the SSD is limited to four lanes regardless of the x16, x8 or x4 slot used.

Does the aluminium heatsink keep the drive cool enough for all-day workloads?

The included aluminium heatsink with thermal pad dissipates heat from the M.2 NVMe SSD during sustained operation.

Which motherboard slot and BIOS setting are required for the card to function?

A full-size PCIe x16, x8 or x4 slot and a BIOS configured for NVMe over PCIe lanes (usually AHCI mode) are required.

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