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Green circuit board with mSATA slot and 22-pin SATA connector, 2.5 inch form factor

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK mSATA PCIE to 2.5" SATA II 22Pin Adapter

SKU CH-DR5A-5B902

Converts an mSATA PCIe SSD into a standard 2.5" SATA II drive using a 22-pin adapter board for desktop storage expansion

  • Converts mSATA SSD to 2.5" SATA drive
  • Fits standard 2.5" drive bay in PC chassis
  • Delivers SATA 3Gbps read and write speeds
  • Driver-free installation on most desktop motherboards
  • Reuses old mSATA SSD as regular SATA storage

mSATA PCIe to 2.5" SATA adapter

This adapter converts an mSATA PCIe SSD into a standard 2.5inch SATA II 22pin drive. The board matches the 2.5inch form factor so it fits any regular drive bay in a desktop or compatible notebook chassis. It connects directly to a motherboard SATA data cable and SATA power connector without extra drivers. The product is intended for users who want to reuse an existing mSATA PCIe drive as a normal SATA storage device.

Plug-and-play hardware conversion

The adapter requires no software installation on most mainstream desktop motherboards. You simply mount the mSATA SSD onto the board, secure the assembly in a 2.5inch bay, and attach standard SATA data and power cables. This hardware-only approach lets you repurpose an older mSATA drive for daily file storage, operating system installation or data backup immediately after fitting.

SATA II 3Gbps bandwidth limit

The interface is capped at SATA II 3Gbps, so even an mSATA SSD capable of higher speeds will not exceed that throughput. The adapter only accepts genuine mSATA PCIe drives; it does not work with M.2 NVMe, MCIO or other SSD formats. Buyers who need faster transfer rates or want to use a different drive type must choose a different solution.

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Price $13.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Will the SATA connector on this adapter board need replacing over time?

The 22-pin SATA interface is a passive gold-plated edge connector rated for many insertion cycles and does not require scheduled replacement.

What limits throughput when the drive runs continuously at full speed?

The adapter bridges the mSATA PCIe device to a SATA II 3Gbps link, so the 3Gbps bus ceiling is the first bottleneck under sustained transfers.

Does the adapter generate extra heat or noise when the SSD is active all day?

The board has no active components, draws power only from the SATA supply, and adds no audible noise or measurable thermal load beyond the drive itself.

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