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Green circuit board with gold PCIe edge connector and M.2 slot for NVMe SSD

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK PCIe 5.0 X1 to M.2 NVMe Adapter Card 2230 2242 2280

SKU CH-ED64-0N361

Adds an M.2 NVMe SSD slot via a PCIe 5.0 x1 connection, accepting 2230, 2242 and 2280 drives in M-key or B+M-key form

  • PCIe 5.0 X1 interface delivers ultrafast NVMe speeds
  • MKey and B+MKey support fits a wide range of SSDs
  • Handles 2230, 2242 and 2280 form factors for flexible installation
  • Low-profile design slips into standard PC and server chassis
  • Plug-and-play operation adds storage without driver installation

PCIe 5.0 X1 NVMe Adapter

This PCIe 5.0 X1 to M.2 adapter lets you add NVMe solid-state storage through a standard PCI Express slot. It accepts M-key and B+M-key modules in 2230, 2242 and 2280 lengths. The low-profile bracket fits typical desktop, workstation and small-server chassis. No driver installation is required for immediate use.

Suits NVMe expansion on open PCIe slots

Builders with a free PCIe slot who want to add or move an NVMe drive will find this card straightforward. It does not help systems that lack a PCIe 5.0 or backward-compatible slot, nor users who need more than a single X1 link. Buyers requiring RAID or multiple simultaneous drives should consider a different solution.

Single X1 link limits peak throughput

The card operates at PCIe 5.0 X1, so the single-lane connection caps maximum sequential transfer rates. If your workload demands full X4 or X8 bandwidth, this adapter will not deliver it. Confirm that your platform and SSD can operate at X1 before purchasing.

How it compares

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Price $13.99
Cheaper than about 83% of the 1,721 comparable items (median $22.99).

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Specifications

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Questions about this item

What free PCIe slot does this 5.0 X1 adapter need?

It installs in any open PCIe 5.0 X1 slot on the motherboard.

Will a 2230 NVMe drive fit the same card as a 2280 NVMe drive?

Yes, the board has mounting points for 2230, 2242 and 2280 lengths.

How can I confirm the NVMe SSD is running at PCIe 5.0 speed after installation?

Check the link speed in BIOS or a tool such as CrystalDiskInfo; it should show PCIe 5.0 X1.

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