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Small green circuit board with a vertical M.2 2230 M-key male connector and an OCuLink SFF-8612 female port

LORDWORLD

LORDWORLD M.2 2230 M-Key Male to OCuLink SFF-8612 Female Vertical Adapter

SKU CH-KTAD-6R953

Adds an OCuLink SFF-8612 port to a 2230 M-Key slot for NVMe SSDs or eGPUs at PCIe 4.0 speeds

  • Data transfer rate up to 64Gbps using PCIe 4.0 signals
  • Vertical angled connector fits tight spaces around the M.2 slot
  • Adds an OCuLink SFF-8612 female port to a 2230 M-Key system
  • Supports NVMe 1.2 protocol for NVME storage or eGPU use
  • 67-pin M-Key male to OCuLink SFF-8612 female adapter

Compact M.2 2230 to OCuLink Adapter

This adapter adds a single OCuLink SFF-8612 port to a system that only exposes a 2230 M-Key slot. It lets builders connect an NVMe SSD or an external GPU enclosure through a standard OCuLink cable. The vertical male connector fits tight spaces around the motherboard header. The board carries PCI Express 4.0 signals using the NVMe 1.2 protocol.

Vertical Male Connector and Signal Integrity

The 67-pin M-Key male plug mounts vertically so it clears nearby components even in cramped laptops or small-form-factor boards. This orientation removes the need for a right-angle cable at the host side. The direct trace path preserves the 64 Gbps bandwidth ceiling without active re-drivers. No extra drivers are required because the link is a passive PCIe extension.

Passive PCB Construction for Daily Use

The bare circuit board has no mounting holes or brackets, so it relies on the M.Key slot retention for stability. The female OCuLink port accepts standard SFF-8612 cables that lock with a thumbscrew latch. Because the adapter is passive, it adds no latency or power draw beyond the trace resistance. Builders who need a fixed bulkhead mount or ruggedised latch will need a different mechanical solution.

Highlights

  • Data transfer rate up to 64Gbps using PCIe 4.0 signals
  • Vertical angled connector fits tight spaces around the M.2 slot
  • Adds an OCuLink SFF-8612 female port to a 2230 M-Key system
  • Supports NVMe 1.2 protocol for NVME storage or eGPU use
  • 67-pin M-Key male to OCuLink SFF-8612 female adapter

Specifications

BrandLORDWORLD

Questions about this item

Will the 67-pin M.2 2230 M-Key male connector wear out with repeated insertions?

The 67-pin M.2 2230 M-Key male connector is rated for standard mating cycles; avoid frequent removal to preserve signal integrity at 64Gbps.

What limits sustained throughput on the PCIe 4.0 x4 link?

The 64Gbps ceiling of the NVMe 1.2 protocol over four PCIe 4.0 lanes is the first bottleneck under continuous load.

Does the vertical adapter add heat or noise during all-day operation?

The passive PCB adds no active cooling or moving parts, so it contributes negligible heat and zero audible noise.

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