An M.2 SSD in 2280, 2260, 2242 and 2230 format can be connected to this converter from Delock. The converter can be connected to a SATA pin 8 power connector and does not require an additional power supply. Furthermore, the converter can be connected to a standard SATA connector, in which case a power supply must be applied to the 4 pin power connector.

Note: If the converter is connected to a SATA pin 8 power connector, some SSDs may not have sufficient power supply. In this case, an additional power supply must be connected to the 4 pin power connector.

Specification:

• Connectors: 1x SATA 6 Gb/s female pin 8 power with snap-in function > 1x 67 pin M.2 Key B slot, 1x floppy 4 pin power connector (power supply for standard SATA connectors)
• Interface: SATA
• Supports M.2 modules in 2280, 2260, 2242 and 2230 format with Key B or Key B+M on SATA basis
• Maximum height of components on the module: 1.5 mm, use of double-sided modules possible
• LEDs for power and activity
• Jumper for setting the power supply
• Data transfer rate up to 6 Gb/s
• Dimensions (LxWxH): approx. 114 x 30 x 11 mm

System requirements:

• Linux Kernel 3.10 or higher
• Windows 7/7-64/8.1/8.1-64/10/10-64
• One free SATA pin 8 power connector or
• One free SATA connector + 4 pin power connector