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SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK P569 PCIe 5.0 SSD Adapter 12+16 Pin to M-Key 20Gbps 2013-2017 MacBook

SKU CH-WSWK-0M2WD

Converts 12+16 Pin Mac NVMe SSD to M.2 M-Key at 20Gbps PCIe 5.0 for desktop reuse

  • 20 Gbps throughput via PCIe 5.0 for rapid data access
  • Converts 12+16 Pin Mac SSD to standard M.2 M-Key
  • Works with NVMe drives from 2013-2017 MacBook Air and Pro
  • Reuses retired Mac SSD in desktop PCIe slots for extra storage
  • Plug-and-play operation with no additional drivers needed

Adapter for 2013-2017 MacBook SSDs

This SMUGDESK P569 adapter converts the proprietary 12+16 Pin NVMe NGFF SSD found in 2013 to 2017 MacBook Air and Pro models into a standard M.2 M-Key interface. It allows users to repurpose retired Apple solid-state drives for desktop storage expansion. Installation is plug and play with no extra drivers required. The card fits directly into a desktop PCIe slot for straightforward hardware reuse.

PCIe 5.0 interface delivering 20Gbps

The adapter operates under the PCIe 5.0 specification to provide a 20Gbps transmission rate for fast data transfer. This single specification determines whether the host platform can saturate the drive's potential bandwidth. Systems limited to earlier PCIe generations will operate at their native link speed instead. Verify your motherboard supports PCIe 5.0 to achieve the stated throughput.

Passive operation with no active cooling

The adapter uses a reliable passive circuit design that runs steadily without fans or additional power connectors. It draws power solely from the PCIe slot during normal operation. Silent performance is assured because there are no moving parts to generate noise. Thermals remain minimal under typical desktop workloads.

Highlights

  • 20 Gbps throughput via PCIe 5.0 for rapid data access
  • Converts 12+16 Pin Mac SSD to standard M.2 M-Key
  • Works with NVMe drives from 2013-2017 MacBook Air and Pro
  • Reuses retired Mac SSD in desktop PCIe slots for extra storage
  • Plug-and-play operation with no additional drivers needed

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What does the 20Gbps PCIe 5.0 rating actually deliver when the adapter is installed in a desktop?

The adapter passes the PCIe 5.0 signal through to the M.2 M-Key slot so the reused Mac SSD can run at up to 20Gbps, limited only by the drive itself and the host slot.

Which MacBook SSD pinout does the 12+16 Pin connector accept and what M.2 key does it output?

It accepts the 12+16 Pin NVMe NGFF SSD from 2013-2017 MacBook Air and Pro models and converts it to a standard M.2 M-Key interface.

What physical space and slot type are needed on the desktop motherboard to mount this card?

A standard PCIe x4 or larger slot is required; the low-profile bracket fits typical desktop cases and the M.2 M-Key SSD mounts directly on the adapter board.

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