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SMUGDESK M.2 NVMe adapter card with 10cm shielded flat cable converting 2230/2242 to 2280

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK M.2 NVMe 2230/2242 to 2280 Adapter 10cm

SKU CH-03EY-4M8XA

Converts 2230 or 2242 M.2 NVMe SSDs to fit a 2280 slot using a 10 cm shielded flat cable

  • Converts short 2230/2240 NVMe SSDs to fit standard 2280 motherboard slots
  • M-key PCIe NVMe protocol support delivers full high-speed performance
  • 10 cm shielded flat cable blocks EMI for stable signal integrity
  • Flexible reversed FPC routing fits tight mini PC and laptop interiors
  • Plug-and-play installation requires no drivers for instant storage upgrade

Short M.2 NVMe adapter for 2280 slots

This SMUGDESK adapter converts 2230 and 2242 NVMe drives so they fit standard 2280 motherboard slots. It uses an M-Key interface and follows the PCIe NVMe protocol for high-speed data transfer. The part is intended for users upgrading storage in mini PCs, laptops or embedded systems where only short drives are available. No drivers are required for operation.

Flexible 10 cm shielded cable for tight builds

A 10 cm reversed flat cable with full electromagnetic shielding foil connects the drive to the motherboard slot. The foil blocks interference from nearby components such as graphics cards and power supplies, reducing signal loss during PCIe transfers. The thin, flexible cable can be routed around cramped chassis interiors without taking extra volume. This lets builders install the short drive in spaces where a direct-mount adapter would not fit.

Passive operation with no added power draw

The adapter adds no active cooling, fans or power circuitry, so it draws no extra power beyond the SSD itself. With no moving parts it produces zero noise in normal use. Thermals are determined entirely by the drive and the host system airflow. The shielding foil helps maintain signal integrity without generating heat.

Highlights

  • Converts short 2230/2240 NVMe SSDs to fit standard 2280 motherboard slots
  • M-key PCIe NVMe protocol support delivers full high-speed performance
  • 10 cm shielded flat cable blocks EMI for stable signal integrity
  • Flexible reversed FPC routing fits tight mini PC and laptop interiors
  • Plug-and-play installation requires no drivers for instant storage upgrade

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What is the maximum length of the extension cable before signal quality drops?

The adapter uses a 10 cm reversed flat cable with EMI shielding foil, designed to maintain PCIe NVMe signal integrity at that length.

How much heat does the adapter itself generate during continuous high-speed transfers?

The passive adapter has no active components; heat comes only from the attached SSD, and the foil-wrapped cable does not add measurable thermal load.

Which M.2 key and slot size must the motherboard provide for this adapter to work?

The motherboard needs an M-key 2280 slot; the adapter converts 2230 or 2242 M-key NVMe drives to fit that slot.

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