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Green PCB with silver PCIe edge connector and M.2 slot with mounting holes

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK PCIe x4 to M.2 B-Key SATA Adapter 2230 2242 2260 2280

SKU CH-EA9M-0NPTD

Adds M.2 SATA SSD storage via PCIe slot, supports 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 B-key drives

  • Adds M.2 SATA storage via any PCIe x4, x8 or x16 slot
  • Works with B-key and B+M-key SATA SSDs only, not NVMe
  • Adjustable standoff fits 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 drive lengths
  • Plug-and-play on most Windows desktops, no extra drivers needed
  • Low-cost way to give older PCs fast M.2 SATA performance

Add M.2 SATA storage to a desktop

This SMUGDESK adapter plugs into a free PCI Express x4, x8 or x16 slot and provides an M.2 NGFF socket for B-key or B+M-key SATA SSDs. It accepts the four common module lengths of 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 via an adjustable mounting screw. No driver is required for most Windows desktop systems, so the drive appears after a simple disk initialisation. The compact PCB adds high-speed SATA storage to older desktops that lack a native M.2 port.

Ideal for SATA M.2 upgrades on legacy boards

Builders who want to reuse a SATA M.2 drive in a desktop without an onboard M.2 slot will find this card a direct fit. It also suits repair technicians upgrading office PCs that only have spare PCI Express slots available. Buyers who need to install an NVMe PCIe SSD should look elsewhere, as this adapter only operates with the SATA protocol. Anyone requiring a second M.2 socket or a different keying arrangement will need a different solution.

Protocol limited to SATA only

The single specification that decides compatibility is the supported protocol: this adapter works exclusively with B-key and B+M-key M.2 SSDs that use the SATA interface. It does not support M-key NVMe PCIe drives at all. Verify that your SSD is a SATA model with the correct keying before purchase to avoid a mismatch.

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Price $11.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

What comes in the box and do I need to buy mounting screws separately?

The package contains the PCIe x4 adapter board; the adjustable mounting posts for 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 length drives are already fitted, so no extra screws are required.

Which M.2 drive lengths does this card accept and how do I select the right one?

The board supports 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors; move the standoff to the matching hole for your SSD length and secure the drive.

What real-world speed can I expect from a SATA M.2 SSD on this adapter?

The drive will run at standard SATA speeds — up to 6 Gb/s — because the adapter only passes the SATA protocol through the PCIe slot.

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