Get ultra-fast data access by adding a PCIe M2 SSD to your existing computer This adapter lets you add a high-speed 4-lane M2 SSD (PCIe-based) such as a Samsung 950 Pro or Samsung SM 951 to a PC with an available x4 PCI Express expansion slot You can mount the PCIe M2 drive directly onto the adapter giving you an easy and convenient way to improve your system performance and expand overall internal storage Boost your system speed and performanceThe expansion card lets you take full advantage of the fast performance and compact size of PCIe M2 internal solid-state drives The adapter connects directly to your computer motherboard to support an M2 PCIe-based SSD (NVMe or AHCI) through ultra-fast x4 PCIe The adapter is compatible with PCIe 30 motherboards and is also backward compatible with PCIe 20 and PCIe 10 With the M2 PCIe based drive in place the adapter gives your computer a significant speed boost  Supports PCIe M2 SSDsThe adapter supports PCIe 30 x4 NVMe (M Key) and PCIe-AHCI M2 SSDs including 2242 2260 2280 and 22110 drives The expansion slot adapter supports the most common drive sizes including 110 mm 80 mm 60 mm and 42 mm Easy to installThe expansion card is equipped with a full-profile bracket and includes a half-heightlow-profile bracket for installation in small form-factor computers The product is backed by a StarTech 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support Type PCI ExpressCompatible Drive Types (Type and Rate) M2 (NGFF; M-Key; PCIe x4)Drive Installation FixedDrive Size 22m - M2 NGFFInterface PCI ExpressNumber of Drives 1Supported Drive Height(s)22422260228022110Hot Swap Capability No Drive Connectors 1 - M2 (NGFF; M-Key; PCIe x4)Host Connectors 1 - PCI Express x4 Male SoftwareOS Compatibility OS independent; No software or drivers required IndicatorsLED Indicators 1 - Pin header on board for drive LED connection EnvironmentalHumidity 15 90 RHOperating Temperature 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F)Storage Temperature -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F) Physical CharacteristicsColor RedMax Drive Height 110 mm 43 inProduct Height 184 mm 72 inProduct Length 179 mm 7 inProduct Weight 46 g 16 ozProduct Width 121 mm 48 in Packaging InformationShipping (Package) Weight 150 g 53 oz What&39;s in the BoxIncluded in Packagex4 PCI Express® to M2 PCIe SSD Adapterlow-profile bracketfull-profile bracket (pre-installed)SSD standoff and installation screwquick start guide