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Small green circuit board with M.2 Key A+E edge connector and single SATA 3.0 port

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK M.2 Key A+E to SATA 3.0 Adapter Card Server Storage Drives

SKU CH-GM41-SVRQ2

Converts an M.2 Key A+E slot into a SATA 3.0 port for adding 2.5-inch drives to desktops or servers

  • Converts M.2 Key A+E slot to SATA 3.0 port
  • Adds extra SATA 3.0 storage for 2.5 inch drives
  • Works in desktop PC, server and consumer devices
  • Simple plug‑in install with no driver required
  • Frees PCIe slots by using spare M.2 Key A+E slot

M.2 Key A+E to SATA 3.0 Adapter

This adapter converts an M.2 Key A+E slot on a motherboard into a standard SATA 3.0 port. It allows the connection of a 2.5 inch SATA hard drive or SSD for additional internal storage. The card fits desktop PCs, small server systems and compatible consumer electronic devices. No special drivers are required for mainstream operating systems.

Suitable for spare M.2 A+E slots.

Builders with an unused M.2 Key A+E slot can add a SATA drive without using a PCIe slot. The adapter occupies the WiFi module slot, so the original wireless function is lost while the card is installed. It does not work with M.2 Key M or Key B interfaces. Buyers needing to connect drives to a different M.2 key type should look at another solution.

M.2 Key A+E interface requirement

This adapter only functions when inserted into a motherboard M.2 Key A+E slot. The slot is commonly used for WiFi modules and has a specific notch position that differs from Key M or Key B. Verify the motherboard manual confirms a Key A+E slot before purchase. Without the correct key, the card will not fit or operate.

Highlights

  • Converts M.2 Key A+E slot to SATA 3.0 port
  • Adds extra SATA 3.0 storage for 2.5 inch drives
  • Works in desktop PC, server and consumer devices
  • Simple plug‑in install with no driver required
  • Frees PCIe slots by using spare M.2 Key A+E slot

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will this M.2 Key A+E adapter work alongside my existing WiFi module?

The card occupies the M.2 Key A+E slot, so the original WiFi module must be removed to use this adapter.

How can I verify the SATA 3.0 connection is active after installing the card?

The attached drive should appear in BIOS or the operating system disk utility once the card is seated and data and power cables are connected.

What comes with the adapter and what extra cables do I need to buy?

The adapter board is supplied; a SATA data cable and SATA power connection for the 2.5 drive must be provided separately.

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