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Green circuit board with gold M.2 slot and silver MCIO connector

LORDWORLD

LORDWORLD PCI-E 4.0 M.2 M-Key to MCIO Adapter 2280 2230

SKU CH-T6EB-ZV56H

Adds an MCIO interface to a system for PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs in 2280 and 2230 sizes

  • Expands systems with an MCIO interface for NVMe SSD connection
  • Transmits PCI Express 4.0 signals using the NVMe protocol
  • Supports M.2 M-Key drives in 2280 and 2230 form factors
  • Enables cable-to-board and card-to-board application flexibility
  • Designed for data-center, networking and telecom signal protocols

PCI-E 4.0 M.2 to MCIO Adapter

This adapter connects a PCI-E 4.0 M.2 M-key NVMe SSD to an MCIO interface. It suits builders expanding a system with a high-speed storage link using Mini Cool Edge IO cabling. The card accepts both 2280 and 2230 form-factor drives. No drive or cable is included with the board.

Bandwidth limited to PCI-E 4.0 speeds

The link runs at PCI-E 4.0 rates, so the SSD cannot exceed that generation's throughput. An MCIO cable is required to complete the connection and is sold separately. The adapter passes NVMe protocol signals without conversion. Cable length and quality will affect the practical signal integrity of the link.

Replaces direct M.2 slot mounting

Use this when the motherboard lacks a free M.2 slot or when the drive must sit away from the board. It upgrades from a fixed onboard connector to a flexible cable-based layout. The jump is worth it only if you have an MCIO-capable backplane or enclosure. Builders staying on a standard M.2 slot gain nothing.

Highlights

  • Expands systems with an MCIO interface for NVMe SSD connection
  • Transmits PCI Express 4.0 signals using the NVMe protocol
  • Supports M.2 M-Key drives in 2280 and 2230 form factors
  • Enables cable-to-board and card-to-board application flexibility
  • Designed for data-center, networking and telecom signal protocols

Specifications

BrandLORDWORLD

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 2280 or 2230 M.2 slot for my SSD?

Choose 2280 for standard full-length NVMe drives or 2230 for shorter modules; the adapter board includes both M-key slots so you can install whichever form factor your SSD uses.

What does PCI-E 4.0 mean for my NVMe SSD speed on this adapter?

The adapter passes PCIe 4.0 signals through the MCIO connector, so a compatible NVMe SSD can run at its full Gen 4 throughput rather than being limited to Gen 3.

How does the MCIO interface limit what I can connect?

The female MCIO port carries PCIe and SAS protocols; you need an MCIO cable to reach a backplane or drive cage, and the link width is set by that cable and the host controller.

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