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Green circuit board with gold M.2 edge connector and small silver MCIO socket

Vszerda

Vszerda PCIe 5.0 M.2 M-Key to MCIO Adapter for SSD 2280 2230

SKU CH-7ZEJ-CY4CP

Adds an MCIO interface for NVMe SSDs 2280 and 2230 via PCIe 5.0 M.2 M-key slot

  • Adds MCIO host port for NVMe SSD expansion
  • PCIe 5.0 support delivers up to 64 Gbps throughput
  • Fits 2280 and 2230 M.2 drives on 67-pin M-key slot
  • Backward compatible with PCIe Gen 3.0 and 4.0
  • UEFI 2.3.1 bootable for OS drive use

Vszerda PCIe 5.0 M.2 to MCIO Adapter

This adapter adds an MCIO interface to a system via an M.2 M-key slot. It transmits PCI Express signals using the NVMe protocol and accepts 2280 and 2230 form-factor drives. The card is aimed at builders integrating SSD storage into server or networking chassis that use Mini Cool Edge IO cabling.

Passive design runs silently

The board carries no active cooling and draws negligible power from the M.2 slot. It supports SAS 3.0/4.0, PCIe Gen 3/4/5 and 25G Ethernet at 56 GT/s PAM4. Signal integrity is maintained across the 67-pin connector without extra thermal management.

Sustained throughput matches the link capability

Data transfer reaches 64 Gbps across the MCIO female connector under continuous load. The adapter is bootable with UEFI 2.3.1 firmware and maintains full bandwidth for NVMe or SAS traffic. It suits workloads that demand constant high-speed storage access rather than burst performance.

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Price $30.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How do I install the Vszerda PCIe 5.0 M.2 to MCIO adapter in my system?

Insert the 67-pin M.2 Key M male edge connector into a compatible M.2 slot on the motherboard or riser card, then secure the board with the mounting screw; the step often missed is verifying the slot is wired for PCIe 5.0 x4 so the adapter can reach its 64 Gbps data rate.

What maintenance or replacement will the Vszerda PCIe 5.0 M.2 to MCIO adapter need over time?

The passive adapter itself has no moving parts or wear items; plan to inspect the MCIO female port and the optional MCIO cable for bent pins or dust, and replace the cable if signal integrity drops at 56 GT/s PAM4 speeds.

What limit appears first when the Vszerda PCIe 5.0 M.2 to MCIO adapter runs under sustained load?

The 64 Gbps PCIe 5.0 signalling ceiling is the first hard limit; thermal throttling of the attached NVMe SSD typically occurs before the adapter reaches its own electrical maximum.

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