The AXAGON Internal PCIe Adapter allows you to connect an M.2 SSD to your desktop computer via the PCI-Express bus. This perfectly designed and ultra-compact adapter is ideal for desktops lacking an M.2 slot, and is suited for 1U rack servers and low-profile cabinets.

Key Features:

• Compatible with NVMe (PCI-Express) M.2 SSDs, both single and double-sided. No SSD capacity restrictions, supporting up to 22x80 mm M.2 cards.
• The PCI-Express 3.0 4-lane interface offers speeds up to 8GBps.
• Includes heat-conductive pads and copper ventilation holes for better heat dissipation during SSD operation.
• LED indicators for connection and data transmission.

Technical Specifications:

Input:

• PCI-Express 3.0 interface, backward compatible with PCI-Express 1.0a / 1.1 / 2.0 / 2.1.
• 4-Lane compatible with PCIe x4 / x8 / x16 slots.
• Maximum throughput 8 GB/s in both directions.

Output:

• 75-pin NGFF M-key slot for NVMe (PCI-Express) M.2 SSD installation.

Additional Properties:

• Full Plug and Play support.
• Supports M.2 SSDs of sizes 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 mm.
• Supports booting from SSD.
• Useable in 1U rack servers.
• Dimensions: 90 x 22 x 5 mm, Weight: 10 g.
• No driver installation required.

Power:
Powered directly from the PCI-Express bus, no external power required.

Supported Operating Systems:
MS Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10, Windows Server 2008 R2 / 2012 / 2016 (all 32- and 64-bit versions), Linux with kernel 2.6.31 or newer.
Note: Verify M.2 SSD support for Windows 7 with the manufacturer.