PCIe 3.0 to SATA and M-Key NVMe Adapter Card

PCIe technology, or Peripheral Component Interconnect Express, is a standard interface for connecting high-speed components. Every desktop motherboard includes several Computer PCI Slots that can be used to add GPUs (graphics/video cards), RAID cards, Wi-Fi cards, or SSDs (solid-state drives). The types of PCIe slots available depend on the motherboard you choose.

The third-generation cards, PCIe 3 to NVMe, provide higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds compared to previous generations. A popular option is the PCIe 3.0 to SATA and M-Key NVMe Adapter Card, which supports 67-pin SSDs and M.2 Gen2 and Gen3 SSDs in 42 mm, 60 mm, and 80 mm sizes. Data transfer speeds may vary depending on the Internal PCIe 3.0 Adapter Card slot used and the SSD drive connected.

NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) is a protocol for managing storage devices and is commonly used to connect SSDs in both enterprise and home PCs. NVMe uses the PCIe bus for connectivity and serves as a faster alternative to SCSI and SATA. Using the NVMe protocol improves read/write I/O performance and significantly reduces latency.

For wireless connectivity, the PCI-E X4 adapter card allows high-speed network connections via a PCIe 3.0 slot, making it ideal for desktop PCs that need flexible and fast network access.

Applications of the Internal PCIe 3 Adapter Card

1. Expanding storage capacity
2. Connecting multiple SATA drives for increased storage and data management
3. Replacing older drives
4. NAS devices and home servers
5. Gaming systems
6. HDD Expansion Cards SATA Adapter

Specifications of the PCIe 3 to SATA and M-Key NVMe Adapter Card

1. Supports installation of one M.2 PCIe SSD (M-Key, 67-pin) in a PCIe 3.0 ×4 slot
2. Compatible with M.2 PCIe Gen3 and Gen2 SSDs of 42 mm, 60 mm, and 80 mm lengths, including Samsung 950PRO, SM951, XP941, Plextor M6E, and other models
3. Supports PCIe 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 slots
4. Data transfer speed depends on the M.2 PCIe SSD specifications and the motherboard’s PCIe slot; for optimal performance, a PCIe 3.0 slot is recommended
5. The M.2 PCIe SSD can be used for OS and application installation (requires motherboard chipset and BIOS support)
6. Supports multiple operating systems without driver installation
7. Interface: PCI-Express x4, PCI-Express x8
8. Compatible with Windows 10, macOS, and Linux