Shenzhen Aimilai Technology Co.Ltd.
Shenzhen Aimilai Technology Co.Ltd. M.2 M-Key NVMe to PCIe x1 Adapter (vertical)
A vertical adapter that lets you install an M.2 M-Key NVMe SSD in any PCIe x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot at x1 speed, supporting 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors
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- Use standard M.2 M-Key NVMe SSDs in desktop PCIe slots
- Operates at PCIe x1 speed through any x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot
- Supports 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form-factor lengths
- Accepts only PCIe-based M-Key drives, not SATA B-Key models
- Includes mounting screws, nut, screwdriver and quick-start guide
M.2 M-Key NVMe to PCIe x1 Adapter
This vertical adapter lets a desktop PC use a standard M.2 M-Key NVMe SSD in any PCIe x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot. The card itself is a simple transfer board with no additional components included. It targets builders who need to add NVMe storage when M.2 sockets are unavailable or occupied. Only PCIe-based M-Key drives are supported; SATA B-Key SSDs will not work.
Capacity and headroom: 2230 2242 2260 2280
The adapter accepts M.2 modules in 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 lengths, covering the common drive sizes on the market. Throughput is limited to PCIe 1x electrical speed regardless of the physical slot used, so sequential transfer rates will be far below the drive's native capability. The board provides a functional connection but cannot deliver full NVMe performance.
Build quality and day-to-day connectors
A vertical mounting orientation keeps the SSD upright, which can help in tight chassis layouts where horizontal clearance is limited. The package includes two M2 screws with nuts and a screwdriver for securing the drive to the adapter. No active cooling or extra circuitry is present, so the drive relies entirely on case airflow for thermal management.
Highlights
- Use standard M.2 M-Key NVMe SSDs in desktop PCIe slots
- Operates at PCIe x1 speed through any x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot
- Supports 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form-factor lengths
- Accepts only PCIe-based M-Key drives, not SATA B-Key models
- Includes mounting screws, nut, screwdriver and quick-start guide
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Questions about this item
Will my M.2 2280 NVMe SSD run at full speed in a PCIe x1 slot with this adapter?
The adapter limits the drive to PCIe x1 bandwidth regardless of the slot width, so an NVMe SSD will operate at x1 speed.
How can I verify the adapter is detected correctly after installation?
The M.2 NVMe drive should appear in BIOS and the operating system as a PCIe x1 device with the expected capacity.
Does the package include an NVMe SSD or only the adapter hardware?
The box contains the adapter card, two M2 screws and nuts, a screwdriver and a quick start guide — no SSD is included.
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