| 2.5" U.2 M2 PCIe/NVMe SSD drive
Overview
This AddonicsM2Flash drive kit turns a regular M2PCIe or M2 NVMeSSD into a
2.5" U.2 SSD. The drive frame and the connector mimic the exact size and
connector location of a 9 mm. 2.5" SATA hard drive. So once the M2 PCIeor NVMe
SSD is mounted inside this 2.5" M2 Flash drive, it can be used just like a
standard 9 mm 2.5" SATA SSD with the U.2 connector (SFF-8639), same as the
standard 2.5" U.2 NVMe SSD. This allows installing the M2 PCIe or NVMeSSDinto a
drive bay instead of the PCIe slot.The drive can then connect toa SFF-8643
connector in the system via a SFF-8639 to U.2 cable, resulting ina drive with
the same high performanceas ifthe M2 PCIe or NVMeSSD is installed into the PCIe
slot.
The 2.5" U.2 M2 PCIe SSD drive kit is designed to accomodate four
different sizes of M2 PCIeSSD.The metal frame has the exact dimensions and
mounting hole location of a 9 mm 2.5" hard drive.
 
Illustration for connecting the 2.5" U.2 M2 PCIe/NVMe SSD drive to
SFF-8643 connector
Features
- Build your own 2.5"U.2 SSDusing M2 PCIe or
NVMeSSD of your choice
- Support M2in length of 30, 42, 60 and 80
mm
- The M2 SSD can be installed without any mounting
screw for convenience
- Replace 2.5" U.2SSD withM2 PCIe or
NVMeSSD
- The adapter kit mechnically mimics a 9 mm height
SATA SSD
- Light weight durable aluminum bracket
- Can be the primary bootable device containing
the OS and applications*
- High current power regulator onboard to ensure
reliable operation of large capacity high performance NGFF media
- Industrial operating temperature:-40
C to + 85
- OS requirement:
- M2 PCIe SSD - OS independent. No software
driver required
- M2 NVMe SSD - Supported under Windows 10,
Windows 7 and Windows server 2008 R2
- Windows 10 - no driver
required
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- Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
require following update from Microsoft
(https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2990941)
- All other OS, please see more
information at the following web
pagehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NVM_Express.
*Note:
Booting from the M2 PCIe or NVMe SSD is a function of the system hardware and
BIOS. Users need to check with system manufacturer on the support of this
feature.
M2 PCIe SSD is not the same as the M2 SATA SSD. M2 SATA SSD can be installed
into this adapter but will not be operable. The M2 PCIe SSD communicates via
PCIe BUS and the data throughput depends on the speed of the M2 media and the
PCIe BUS. A 4-Lane PCIe 1.0 slot has a maximum speed limit of 10 Gbps whereas a
4-Lane PCIe 3.0 slot supports a maximum speed of 40 Gbps.
NVMe SSD installation:
- BIOS in some older system may not
support NVMe Express. System with UEFI BIOS may be required. Please verify
with your system manufacturer to confirm the support of NVMe Express in the
PCIe slot.
- Software driver is required for
installing 2.5" NVMe U.2 SSD. You may contact the SSD manufacturer web site to
download the necessary driver for your OS
Specifications
- U.2 (SFF-8639)connector (same as a standard 2.5"
U.2 NVMe SSD)
- Maximum transfer rate:40 Gbps. Actual speed
depends on the speed of the M2 media and the PCIe slot
- 1 M2PCIe/NVMe SSD connector plus one mounting
pole.
- Mounting pole can be moved to lock down media in
the length of 30, 42, 60 and 80 mm
- Media can be secured with a hold down lever
instead of mounting pole for convenience
- Mounting bracket Dimensions: 69.85 mm (W) x
100.2 mm (L) x 9 mm (H) (same as 2.5" hard drive with 9 mm height)
- Weight: ~ 52 g (1.83 oz) not including the M2
card
- Power: +5V from PC power supply
- Maximum Current: ~50 mA at 5V (without the flash
media)
- High current power regulator onboard to ensure
reliable operation of large capacity high performance NGFF media
- Industrial operating Temperature:-40
C to + 85 C
- Operating Humidity: 5% - 95% (non
condensing)
- Storage Temperature: -40 C to + 85 C
- Storage Humidity: 5% - 95%
- Warranty: One
Year
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