The red PCI Express x4 to M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter from StarTech lets you add a high-speed, 4-lane M.2 SSD (PCIe-based) to a PC with an available x4 PCI Express expansion slot. You can mount the M.2 drive directly onto the adapter, giving you an easy and convenient way to improve your system's performance and expand its overall internal storage. The adapter connects directly to your computer's motherboard to support an M.2 PCIe-based SSDs (NVMe or AHCI) through x4 PCIe, is compatible with PCIe 3.0 motherboards, and is also backwards compatible with PCIe 2.0 and PCIe 1.0.

The adapter supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe (M Key) and PCIe-AHCI M.2 SSDs including 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110 drives. The expansion slot adapter also supports the most common drive sizes including 110, 80, 60, and 42mm. It is equipped with a full-profile bracket and includes a half-height/low-profile bracket, for installation in small form-factor computers.

Add an M.2 SSD via a PCIe x4 Slot    Connects to the Motherboard    Compatible with PCIe 3.0, 2.0, and 1.0    Supports 2242, 2260, 2280 & 22110 Drives    Supports 110, 80, 60, and 42mm Drives    Equipped with a Full Profile Bracket    Includes Half-Height/Low Profile Bracket

Boost system speed and performance by adding a PCIe M.2 SSD to your PC

Supports PCIe M.2 SSDs (NVMe and AHCI): 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110 drives

Compatible with PCIe 3.0 motherboards and backwards compatible with PCIe 2.0 and 1.0

Fast and easy setup with native OS support

Installs into x16, x8, or x4 PCIe slots

Equipped with a full-profile bracket, and includes a half-height/low-profile bracket for installation in small form factor computers

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Would the model w/ heatsink fit in a typical gaming/non-slim laptop chassis like the current Legions, TUFs, ROGs, Omens, Helios?

A: Heat sinks on M.2 like some versions of the Samsung 2TB 990 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD BH #SAMZV9P2TOB will typically not fit in a laptop.

Q: 2. Can Samsung 980 Pro SSD be used on Lenovo P340 workstation with PCle3.0 ?

A: Yes, PCIe is both backward and forward compatible, so this drive will be able to work in an M.2 PCIe 3.0 slot. This does mean however that you will only be getting the speed of PCIe 3.0.

Q: 3. compatible with Macbook air?

A: This SSD is not compatible with any model of MacBook Air.

Q: 4. Will this work on Macmini M2 Pro?

A: Unfortunately, these are not compatible.

Q: 5. Will this work with a Synology DS1522+ and is it likely a fast, stable and not too hot running option? Other 2 and 4tb options?

A: The Samsung 2TB 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD with Heatsink BH #SAMZV8P2T0CW heat sink would interfere with the BH #SYDS1522P.

Q: 6. Works With Huwaei MateBook D15 2021 ?

A: These items are not compatible.

Q: 7. Does the screw come with it ?

A: The Samsung 2TB 980 PRO does not come with the M.2 mounting screw, which is usually included with the motherboard in question.

Q: 8. Can this fit in Acasis Enclosure 40gbit TBU401?

A: The manufacturer of that enclosure lists the Samsung 990 PRO but the heatsink is not mentioned and would not likely fit.

Q: 9. Good day... Is the 2TB version single sided? Thanks...

A: The Samsung 2TB 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD is single sided.

Q: 10. Will this work with Macbook Pro as external drive?

A: The Samsung 2TB 990 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD is not intended for use as an external drive. To use it as one, you would need an external chassis such as BH #SAECSNVE. You would also need to initialize and format the drive for your operating system.