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Black open-frame steel bracket converting an M.2 SATA SSD to a 2.5in SATA form factor

STARTECH

STARTECH SAT32M225 M.2 SATA to 2.5in SATA adapter 7mm open frame ssd accessory

SKU CH-72BP-KQVPJ MPN SAT32M225

Converts a B-key M.2 SATA SSD into a 7 mm 2.5 in SATA drive at 6 Gbps with an open steel frame for heat dissipation

  • Conversion trayM.2 (NGFF) Drive to 2.5 in Drive
  • Product colorBlack
  • For use with2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • DetailsDrive Connectors: 1 - M.2 (NGFF) Receptacle Host Connectors:
  • Key featuresOpen-frame steel mounting bracket Supports 7 mm or larger 2.
  • Convert an M.2 SATA SSD to a 2.5in SATA drive for 7mm bays
  • Open-frame steel bracket maximises heat dissipation for the M.2 SSD
  • Supports full-length M.2 NGFF sizes 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280
  • SATA III 6.0 Gbps interface with backward compatibility to SATA I/II
  • Works with B-key M.2 SATA SSDs only, not NVMe or PCIe drives

Convert M.2 SATA SSD to 2.5in SATA

This open-frame adapter lets you install a B-key M.2 SATA SSD into any 7mm or larger 2.5in SATA bay. It accepts full-length NGFF modules including 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 sizes. The steel bracket provides mechanical support while exposing the drive for airflow. It is not compatible with M.2 NVMe or PCIe SSDs.

Thermals noise and power

The open steel frame allows air to circulate directly around the M.2 module, helping to dissipate heat without adding a fan. Power is drawn solely from the host SATA 7+15-pin connector, so no extra cables or external supply are needed. The adapter itself adds negligible electrical load and produces no audible noise during operation.

Build integration

The converter presents a standard 2.5in SATA form factor with a combined data and power receptacle, slotting straight into laptop drive cages, desktop hot-swap trays or external enclosures. It frees up an M.2 slot on the motherboard for other devices while letting you reuse existing 2.5in SATA infrastructure. Builders needing NVMe support or a sealed enclosure should look elsewhere.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameSAT32M225
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size178 × 145 × 33 mm
Compatibility
For use with2.5 in (6.35 cm)
More details
Conversion trayM.2 (NGFF) Drive to 2.5 in Drive

Questions about this item

How do I install an M.2 SSD into the SAT32M225 adapter and what step is often missed?

Insert the B-key M.2 SSD (2230, 2242, 2260 or 2280) into the M.2 receptacle, secure it with the mounting screw, then attach the open-frame steel bracket to the drive before sliding the assembly into the 2.5in SATA bay and connecting the 7+15 pin SATA data and power cable.

What maintenance or replacement will the SAT32M225 adapter need over time?

The adapter has no moving parts or firmware; it requires no scheduled maintenance. Replace it only if the SATA connector pins bend, the steel bracket cracks, or the M.2 retention screw strips.

What limit appears first when the SAT32M225 runs sustained transfers?

The SATA III interface caps throughput at 6.0 Gbps, so sustained sequential reads and writes cannot exceed that bandwidth regardless of the M.2 SSD's own speed rating.

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