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Flat green PCB extender with M.2 Key M slots at each end

Fervit

Fervit M.2 Key M NVMe SSD Extender PCIe 3.0 x4

SKU CH-R365-1EC18

Extends an NVMe SSD away from the motherboard via a PCIe 3.0 x4 cable for flexible mounting

  • Extends NVMe SSD reach with PCIe 3.0 x4 full-speed cable
  • Works with Windows XP, Vista 32/64, 7, 8, 10 and Linux
  • Requires M.2 Key M slot on motherboard for installation
  • Compatible only with M.2 Key M NVMe PCIe SSDs
  • Operates without extra power supply needed

Purpose and audience

The Fervit M.2 Key M NVMe SSD Extender connects a PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe drive to a motherboard M.2 Key M slot. It is designed for builders who need to position the drive away from the board for clearance or thermal reasons. It does not support SATA bus SSDs, so buyers with SATA M.2 drives cannot use it.

Build integration

The extender requires an available M.2 Key M slot on the motherboard and draws power directly from that slot with no extra cables. It frees the NVMe drive from the onboard slot, allowing placement behind a motherboard tray or in a dedicated bracket where airflow is better. Systems without a Key M slot cannot accept this adapter.

Capacity and headroom

The adapter passes through the full PCIe 3.0 x4 link, so the attached NVMe SSD operates at its rated speed without bottleneck from the cable. It handles any M.2 Key M NVMe drive that fits the physical slot length. The link will not scale beyond PCIe 3.0 x4, so newer PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 drives will run at the lower generation speed.

Highlights

  • Extends NVMe SSD reach with PCIe 3.0 x4 full-speed cable
  • Works with Windows XP, Vista 32/64, 7, 8, 10 and Linux
  • Requires M.2 Key M slot on motherboard for installation
  • Compatible only with M.2 Key M NVMe PCIe SSDs
  • Operates without extra power supply needed

Specifications

BrandFervit

Questions about this item

What is the maximum PCIe lane width and generation this extender supports?

The extender operates at PCIe 3.0 x4, matching the full lane width and generation of the M.2 Key M slot it connects to.

Does the adapter draw extra power or add noticeable heat during continuous operation?

No additional power is required and the passive cable adds no active heat source beyond the SSD itself.

Which slot type must the motherboard provide for this extender to function?

The motherboard needs an M.2 Key M slot that carries an NVMe PCI-E bus; SATA-only M.2 slots will not work.

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