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I/O Crest M.2 NGFF PCIe SSD to PCI Express 3.0 x4 Host Adapter Card - Support M.2 M-Key PCIe (NVMe or AHCI) Type 22110, 2280, 2260, 2242
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I/O Crest M.2 NGFF PCIe SSD to PCI Express 3.0 x4 Host Adapter Card

Bottom line: The I/O Crest M.2 NGFF PCIe SSD to PCI Express 3.0 x4 Host Adapter Card: Adds NVMe boot-capable M.2 storage to older boards with only PCIe x4/x8/x16 slots; main trade-off: M-key PCIe drives only: B-key PCIe x2 and B-key M.2 SATA SSDs will not work.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Adds NVMe boot-capable M.2 storage to older boards with only PCIe x4/x8/x16 slots
  • ✓ Movable standoff fits 22110, 2280, 2260, 2242 and 2230 drives without extra hardware
  • ✓ Plug-and-play: transparent to the OS, no driver needed outside Windows 7
  • ✓ Backward compatible with PCIe 1.0 and 2.0 motherboards, not just Gen3
  • ✓ Low-profile bracket included for SFF and 1U retro builds

Cons

  • ✗ M-key PCIe drives only: B-key PCIe x2 and B-key M.2 SATA SSDs will not work
  • ✗ Windows 7 installs require sourcing a native NVMe driver yourself
  • ✗ No onboard controller, so boot support depends entirely on motherboard UEFI NVMe support
  • ✗ Passive card with no heatsink, leaving drive thermals to the SSD's own solution

Manufacturer description

& convert M. 2 NGFF PCI-E based SSD to work in main board PCI-E x4/ 8/ 16 bus slot PCI Express 3. 0 x 4 lane host adapter movable M. 2 NGFF stand-ff and multiple plated-holes supports type 22110, 2280, 2260, 2242, and 2230 ssd supports PCI-E 1. 0, PCI-E 2. 0, and PCI-E 3. 0 motherboard low profile bracket included transparent to the OS and no driver required (Plug N play)& will need native NVMe driver for Windows 7 the I/O Crest SI-PEX40110 allows you to install an M. 2 NGFF PCIe SSD with a high or low profile PCI 3. 0 x4 card to your system. It is designed to work only with &; m; key M. 2…

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Key Features

  • Convert M.2 NGFF PCI-E based SSD to work in main board PCI-E x4/8/16 bus Slot
  • Movable 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.2 NGFF 80mm, 60mm, 42mm, 30mm SSD. Adjustable stand-offs and multiple mounting holes
  • This adapter is only for 'M' key M.2 PCIe SSD. Not compatible with a 'B' key M.2 PCIe x2 SSD or 'B' key M.2 SATA SSD
  • Low profile bracket included

Full Specifications

BrandIO CREST
StyleM.2 M-Key PCIe
Style NameM.2 M-Key PCIe
Unit Count1 Count
Model NumberSI-PEX40110
Built-In MediaDriver Cd, Low Profile Bracket, Usb 3.0 Pcie Host Controller Card, User Manual
Item Type NameM.2 PCIe to PCIe 3.0 x4 Adapter - Support M.2 PCIe 22110 2280, 2260, 2242, 2230
Mfr Part NumberSI-PEX40110
Compatible DevicesM.2 PCIe SSDs with M key
Hardware InterfacePCI
Warranty Description3 Year Warranty
Global Trade Identification Number00810154011803
Full listing titleI/O Crest M.2 NGFF PCIe SSD to PCI Express 3.0 x4 Host Adapter Card - Support M.2 M-Key PCIe (NVMe or AHCI) Type 22110, 2280, 2260, 2242

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