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Green PCB adapter card with M.2 slot and half-height bracket

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK PH41 PCIe 3.0 X4 to M.2 NVMe Adapter Card 32Gbps Half Height

SKU CH-C2F5-8GSSV

Adds an M.2 NVMe slot to a PCIe 3.0 x4 lane, supporting 2230-2280 SSDs at 32Gbps in a half-height bracket

  • 32Gbps bandwidth via PCIe 3.0 X4 for NVMe speed
  • Fits 2230 to 2280 M.2 NVMe SSDs for flexible drive choice
  • Works in PCIe X4, X8 or X16 slots for broad motherboard fit
  • Half-height bracket suits slim PCs and compact servers
  • Driver-free plug-and-play for quick storage expansion

Compact NVMe Adapter for Slim Builds

The SMUGDESK PH41 adapter converts a PCIe 3.0 X4 lane into an M.2 M-Key slot, delivering up to 32Gbps bandwidth for NVMe SSDs. Its half-height bracket fits slim chassis, mini PCs and compact servers. Installation is plug-and-play with no driver required, making it a straightforward storage upgrade for space-constrained systems.

Suited for M-Key NVMe Expansion

This card suits builders adding an M-Key NVMe drive to a spare PCIe X4, X8 or X16 slot in a low-profile enclosure. It supports M.2 lengths from 2230 to 2280, covering the common full-range sizes. It is not for systems without a free PCIe slot, nor for drives using B-key or M+B-key interfaces, which the adapter does not accommodate.

PCIe 3.0 X4 Bandwidth Decides Fit

The single specification that determines compatibility is the PCIe 3.0 X4 link providing up to 32Gbps throughput. The host must supply an X4, X8 or X16 slot wired for at least four lanes to reach that speed. If the platform only offers fewer lanes or an older PCIe generation, the SSD will operate at reduced performance.

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Price $12.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How can I verify the adapter is delivering the full 32Gbps PCIe 3.0 X4 bandwidth after installation?

Check the SSD's reported link speed in the OS device manager or BIOS; it should show PCIe 3.0 X4 for the NVMe drive.

What SSD sizes does the PH41 support and does the package include mounting hardware for 2230 2242 2260 2280 drives?

The card accepts M.2 NVMe SSDs from 2230 to 2280; mounting standoffs for those lengths are included.

Which PCIe slot type should I choose — X4 X8 or X16 — to get the 32Gbps NVMe performance from the PH41?

Any PCIe X4 X8 or X16 slot wired for X4 electrical lanes will provide the full 32Gbps bandwidth.

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