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Black M.2 Key B to SATA 2.5 inch adapter with USB 2.0 and 3.5 inch cage

Shenzhen ZYX Science Technology Co.Ltd.

Shenzhen ZYX Science Technology Co.Ltd. M.2 Key B to SATA 2.5" USB 2.0 3.5" Cage Adapter card reader

SKU CH-4JDH-V76K7

Converts SATA-bus M.2 Key B SSDs to 2.5" SATA and USB 2.0 with included 3.5" cage

  • Interface typeUSB & SATA
  • Product type1 card
  • Product colorBlack

Interface USB & SATA

  • Converts SATA-bus M.2 Key B SSDs to 2.5-inch SATA or USB 2.0
  • Fits 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form-factor drives in the included 3.5-inch cage
  • Driver-free installation works with Windows, Linux and macOS
  • Supports hot-swap and plug-and-play with LED status indicator
  • Compact 142 by 65 millimetre board includes screwdriver and mounting screws

M.2 Key B SATA Adapter with 3.5" Cage

This adapter converts a SATA-bus M.2 Key B SSD into a 2.5" SATA drive and a USB 2.0 connection. It fits inside a 3.5" drive bay using the included cage. The board supports M.2 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors with Key B or Key B+M pinouts. No drivers are required for any supported operating system.

Compatibility and Limitations

Suitable for users who want to install a SATA-based M.2 SSD into a desktop 3.5" bay or access it over USB 2.0. It does not accept PCIe-bus M.2 Key M modules, so builders with those drives cannot use this adapter. The USB link is limited to the 2.0 standard, which may not meet the speed needs of high-throughput workflows.

Key B SATA Protocol Requirement

The single deciding specification is that the M.2 SSD must use the SATA bus with a Key B or Key B+M interface. PCIe-based Key M drives are physically incompatible and will not function. Verify the drive’s keying and bus type before purchase.

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Price $12.99
Cheaper than about 70% of the 511 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Product type1 card
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB & SATA

Questions about this item

Which M.2 Key B SSD lengths does the adapter support?

It fits 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 SATA-bus M.2 Key B SSDs, including Key B+M modules.

What practical speed limit does the USB 2.0 connection impose on the SATA SSD?

The USB 2.0 link caps transfer rates at its own maximum, so the SATA SSD will not exceed USB 2.0 throughput.

Does the SATA interface on the adapter run at SATA 3 speed or is it limited by the USB 2.0 path?

The adapter presents a SATA 3 interface to the drive, but data must pass through the USB 2.0 connection, which becomes the bottleneck.

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