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Black SFF-8654 cable and PCIe adapter card kit

Vszerda

Vszerda NF-SF-016+SF-100-0.5M SFF-8654 Cable & Card Kit

SKU CH-KC78-AA7N8

Kit connects M.2 SATA or PCIe SSDs (2230 to 2280) to a mainboard via SFF-8654 Slimline or SATA 22-pin, replacing a 2.5-inch drive

  • ColorBlack SFF-8654+Cable
  • Conductorcopper
  • Connects M.2 PCIe SSDs via SFF-8654 Slimline interface
  • Supports M.2 SATA SSDs through 22-pin SATA connection
  • Includes cable and PCIe 3.0 x4 controller card
  • Works with 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors
  • Copper conductor ensures reliable signal transmission

Kit contents and purpose

This Vszerda kit combines a .5M SFF-8654 cable with a PCIe 3.0 x4 adapter card. It lets builders install M.2 modules in 2230, 2242, 2260 or 2280 sizes using key B or B+M interfaces. The card accepts PCIe or SATA SSDs and presents them through a Slimline SAS connector or a standard 22-pin SATA header.

Upgrade path and fit

The kit replaces a 2.5-inch drive bay with an M.2 slot, freeing space in compact chassis or servers. The jump is worth it when a board lacks native M.2 sockets but offers a free PCIe x4 lane and an internal SFF-8654 or SATA port. It does not serve builders who need SAS or Slimline SAS hard-disk support.

Interface limits

The adapter runs at PCIe 3.0 x4 speeds, so NVMe drives are capped at that bandwidth ceiling. SATA SSDs remain limited to the SATA 6 Gbps link. The card will not function with SAS or Slimline SAS hard disks, and the .5M cable length restricts routing options in larger enclosures.

Highlights

  • Connects M.2 PCIe SSDs via SFF-8654 Slimline interface
  • Supports M.2 SATA SSDs through 22-pin SATA connection
  • Includes cable and PCIe 3.0 x4 controller card
  • Works with 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors
  • Copper conductor ensures reliable signal transmission

Specifications

BrandVszerda
ModelNF-SF-016+SF-100-0.5M
ColorBlack SFF-8654+Cable
Conductorcopper

Questions about this item

What physical space does the card need inside the case?

The card fits a standard PCIe 3.0 x4 slot and the SFF-8654 Slimline connector measures .5 m in length.

Which step do builders often miss when installing the kit?

The card only works with PCIe SSDs; inserting a SATA M.2 drive into the M-key slot will not function.

What part of the kit may need replacement after heavy use?

The .5 m copper SFF-8654 cable can wear at the Slimline connector; keep a spare 22-pin SATA cable for the alternative SATA 22pin interface.

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