M 2 formerly known as the next generation form factor ngff is a specification for internally mounted computer expansion cards and associated connectors.
M key type 22110.
Interface pci express 4 0 x16 interface connectors 4 x hyper m 2 sockets supports m key type 2242 2260 2280 22110 m 2 pci express module up to gen4 x4 64 gb s 1 x graphics 12v power connector.
Adjustable stand offs and multiple mounting holes this adapter is only for m key m.
M 2 2242 means 22 x 42 mm m 2 2260 means 22 x 60 mm and m 2 2280 means 22 x 80 mm.
Quick installation guide support cd 4 x m 2 screws.
You will find the key type labeled on or near the edge connector or gold fingers of the ssd.
M 2 replaces the msata standard which uses the pci express mini card physical card layout and connectors.
Not compatible with a b key m.
2 pcie x2 ssd or b key m.
2 ngff stand ff and multiple plated holes supports type 22110 2280 2260 2242 and 2230 ssd supports pcie gen3 and pcie gen2 m.
B m and b m.
Siig full speed m 2 m key nvme ssd to pcie adapter pci express x16 card with heatsink supports windows 7 8 10 supports 2230 2242 2260 2280 form factor m 2 ssds 3 9 out of 5 stars 19 27 70 27.
The m 2 specification identifies 12 key ids on the module card and socket interface but m 2 ssds typically use three common keys.
2 ngff 80mm 60mm 42mm 30mm ssd.
The type of keying b m b m supported by the motherboard notebook socket if it is pci express whether it supports 2x or 4x pci express the maximum length of ssd drive supported 2232 to 22110 hint.
1 x m 2 socket 3 with m key type 2242 2260 2280 22110 storage devices support both sata pcie mode 1 as for the ssd take a look at the samsung 950 pro 512gb.
It should say on the pcb.
4 40 x 9 60 package contents.
M 2 has three specifications.
22mm is the uniformed width and 42 60 80 represent for different length.