Convert and connect a PCIe M.2 NVMe/AHCI SSD to a 2.5inch form factor to install in a U.3 drive bay or backplane. Change the form factor of a 2242, 2260, or 2280 M.2 NVMe drive while maintaining PCIe Gen 4 read and write speeds. This adapter has been designed with no chipset to maintain performance when adapting an M.2 drive to a 2.5-inch form factor. The M.2 to U.3 Host Adapter is compatible with all operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. No additional drivers or software for installation and operation. The adapter includes M.2 drive and U.3 adapter mounting hardware. The M.2 to U.3 Host Adapter is backward compatible with earlier versions of M.2 PCIe NVMe drives. It is not compatible with SATA or SAS host controllers, M.2 SATA SSDs, or U.2 host interfaces. This product is backed for 2-years and free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance.STARTECH.COM ADVANTAGE: IT professionals' choice for over 30 years; This M2 to U.3 converter is backed for two years, including free 24/5 North America based multi-lingual technical assistance. VERSATILE M.2 NVME SUPPORT: Open frame design enables support for M.2 drives with larger heatsinks, and allows for better airflow; Supports PCIe 4.0 and lower drives; SFF-TA-1001 is not compatible with SATA/SAS/U.2 host controllers or SATA-based M.2 SSDs. HASSLE-FREE SETUP: M.2 to U.3 Host Adapter works with all operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux; M2 to U.3 Adapter requires no additional drivers or software; Includes drive and adapter mounting screws for an efficient installation. FULL PERFORMANCE: Change the form factor of a 2242, 2260, or 2280 M.2 NVMe drive while preserving the read and write speeds; No chipset design ensures no loss in performance when adapting to 2.5inch. PCIe M.2 SSD TO 2.5" U.3 ADAPTER: Convert and connect a PCIe M.2 NVMe/AHCI SSD to a 2.5inch form factor to install in U.3 drive bays/backplanes; Compatible with U.3 (SFF-TA-1001) host interfaces; M.2 to U.3 Adapter is TAA Compliant.
