NGFF (M.2) 2-in-1 SSD expansion card, NGFF (M.2) Key-M supports NVME protocol

Product Specification

NGFF (M.2) 2-in-1 SSD expansion card, NGFF (M.2) Key-M supports NVME protocol SDD to SFF (86-43) interface NGFF (M.2) Key-B supports Sata protocol SDD to Sata interface.

Product specifications:

1.Supports M.2 nvme SSD in format 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280.

2.Support M.2 key B/B+M SATA bus SSD in format 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280.

3.No drivers needed for this Adapter.

4.Type C interface is only for SFF-8643 power.

5.Supports Win XP, Vista 32/64, Win 7, Win 8, Win10, Win11 or Linux and so on.

Product Description:

This product is a powerful NGFF (M.2) SSD expansion card that integrates NGFF (M.2) Key-M and NGFF (M.2) Key-B slots, designed to meet the diverse needs of users for high-speed and high-capacity storage expansion. Through precise interface conversion technology, hard disk connections with different protocols and interfaces have been achieved, providing users with more flexible and convenient storage solutions, suitable for various devices such as desktops, servers, and industrial computers that require high storage performance.

Product features:

1.Dual slot design, widely compatible:

Equipped with NGFF (M.2) Key-M slots, it can perfectly adapt to 2230/2242/2260/2280mm SSDs that follow the Nvme protocol, fully leveraging the high-speed read and write advantages of the Nvme protocol to meet users' needs for ultra high speed storage. Whether it is a system boot disk, a large game library, or a professional design software workspace, it can achieve fast data loading and storage, significantly improving the overall performance of the system. The slot is designed with high-precision gold fingers to ensure good contact with the hard drive, stable signal transmission, and good wear resistance and oxidation resistance. It can withstand multiple hard drive insertions and removals without affecting performance.

At the same time, it is equipped with NGFF (M.2) Key-B slots and supports 2230/2242/2260/2280mm SSDs with SATA protocol, providing users with more storage options and compatibility. For users who do not have such extreme requirements for read and write speed but value storage capacity and stability, SATA interface hard drives are still a reliable choice and can be used to store large amounts of data such as documents, photos, videos, etc. This slot has been optimized to automatically recognize SATA hard drives of different capacities and specifications, and perform intelligent adaptation to ensure the normal operation of the hard drive and the accuracy of data transmission.

2.Accurate interface conversion:

One of the NGFF (M.2) Key-B slots can accurately convert the interface to SATA, ensuring the stability and reliability of data transmission. By adopting high-quality conversion chips and circuit designs, signal attenuation and interference are effectively reduced, ensuring stable operation of SATA hard drives on expansion cards and achieving performance comparable to native SATA interfaces. This eliminates the need for users to worry about performance degradation caused by interface conversion. The conversion chip has powerful signal processing capabilities, capable of high-speed and accurate conversion and transmission of data, and also supports hot swapping function, making it convenient for users to replace the hard drive without shutting down.

	Definition of Data Interface (7-pin)
	Stitch	Stitch	Definition
	1	GND Ground	Grounding, usually connected to the negative pole.
	2	A Transmit	Positive signal interface for data transmission.
	3	A Transmit	Data transmission negative signal interface.
	4	GND Ground	Grounding, usually connected to the negative pole.
	5	B-Receive	Data receiving negative signal interface.
	6	B-Receive	Data receiving positive signal interface
	7	GND Ground	Grounding, usually connected to the negative pole.

Definition of Power Interface (15 Pin)
Stitch	Signal	Line color	Definition
1	+3.3VDC	Orange	DC 3.3V positive power supply pin
2	+3.3VDC	Orange	DC 3.3V positive power supply pin.
3	+3.3VDC	Orange	DC 3.3V positive power pin, pre charged, paired with the second circuit.
4	GND	Black	Grounding, usually connected to the negative pole, paired with the first circuit.
5	GND	Black	Grounding, usually connected to the negative pole, paired with the second circuit.
6	GND	Black	Grounding, usually connected to the negative pole, paired with the third circuit.
7	+5VDC	Red	DC 5V positive power pin, pre charged, paired with the second circuit.
8	+5VDC	Red	DC 5V positive power supply pin.
9	+5VDC	Red	DC 5V positive power supply pin.
10	GND	Black	Grounding, usually connected to the negative pole, paired with the second circuit.
11	Optional	Black	Reserved pins.
12	GND	Black	Grounding, usually connected to the negative pole, paired with the first circuit.
13	+12VDC	Yellow	DC 12V positive power pin, pre charged, paired with the second circuit.
14	+12VDC	Yellow	DC 12V positive power supply pin.
15	+12VDC	Yellow	DC 12V positive power supply pin.

The interface converted from another NGFF (M.2) Key-M slot is SFF-8643, equipped with TYPE-C auxiliary power supply, specifically designed for high-performance storage devices and server application scenarios. The SFF-8643 interface has high-speed and stable data transmission capabilities, which can meet the needs of enterprise level users for large-scale data storage and fast read and write, such as server arrays in data centers, professional video editing workstations, etc., providing users with efficient data transmission channels and improving work efficiency. The interface adopts a sturdy and durable metal shell with good shielding performance, which can effectively prevent the influence of external electromagnetic interference on data transmission. At the same time, it supports multi-channel data transmission, greatly improving the bandwidth and speed of data transmission.

3.Efficient heat dissipation design:

Considering that the hard drive may generate heat during long-term operation, affecting its performance and lifespan, the expansion card adopts an efficient heat dissipation design. Large area heat dissipation fins are installed on the surface of the expansion card, made of aluminum alloy material, which has good thermal conductivity and can quickly dissipate the heat generated by the hard drive, keeping the hard drive working within a stable temperature range, effectively avoiding the risk of hard drive failure and data loss caused by overheating, extending the service life of the hard drive, and ensuring the security and reliability of stored data. The design of the heat dissipation fins has been carefully optimized, adopting a unique air duct structure that can increase air circulation and improve heat dissipation efficiency. At the same time, the surface of the fins has been anodized, which is not only beautiful and elegant, but also has good corrosion resistance.

At the same time, a thermal conductive silicone pad is used at the contact area between the expansion card and the hard drive, further enhancing the heat conduction efficiency and ensuring that the heat can be quickly transferred to the heat dissipation fins, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect. This comprehensive heat dissipation design provides strong support for the stable operation of the hard drive, allowing users to use it without worrying about the impact of heat dissipation on storage performance. Thermal conductive silicone pads have the characteristics of high thermal conductivity and good flexibility, which can tightly adhere to the surface of hard drives, effectively fill the small gaps between hard drives and expansion cards, and improve thermal conductivity efficiency.

4.LED indicator monitoring:

The hard drive expansion card is equipped with intuitive LED indicator lights that can display the working status of the hard drive in real time. When the hard drive is working normally, the indicator light remains on, allowing users to easily understand the operation of the hard drive at a glance; If the hard drive fails or is abnormal, the indicator light will sound an alarm through flashing or extinguishing, making it convenient for users to detect the problem in a timely manner and take corresponding measures, such as backing up data, replacing the hard drive, etc., effectively reducing the risk of data loss caused by hard drive failure and providing additional security for users' data. The LED indicator light adopts a low-power and high brightness design, which ensures clear visibility without significantly affecting the power supply and heat dissipation of the hard drive, ensuring the overall performance stability and reliability of the expansion card, and providing users with a more intelligent and convenient user experience. The color and flashing frequency of the indicator lights have been carefully designed, with different states corresponding to different meanings, making it convenient for users to quickly determine the working condition of the hard drive.

5.Durable and sturdy PCB board:

The expansion card adopts high-quality PCB board, which has good electrical performance and mechanical strength. The wiring of PCB board is reasonable and compact, which can effectively reduce signal interference and transmission delay, ensuring stable data transmission. At the same time, it adopts a multi-layer board design, which increases the carrying capacity and anti-interference ability of the line, and can adapt to the needs of high-speed data transmission.

On the surface of the PCB board, a protective coating is applied, which can effectively prevent moisture, dust, and chemical substances from corroding the circuit board, improve the stability and reliability of the expansion card, and enable it to work normally in harsh environments. The protective coating has good insulation performance and corrosion resistance, which can provide long-term protection for expansion cards.

6. Easy to install and use:

The design of the expansion card fully considers the user's installation and usage experience, using a standard PCIe interface that can be easily inserted into the motherboard slot of desktop computers, servers, and other devices without complex installation steps and tools. At the same time, the expansion card is compact in size and does not take up too much chassis space, making it easy for users to layout and wire inside the chassis.

During use, users only need to insert the hard drive into the corresponding slot, connect the power and data cables, and then install the expansion card on the motherboard to easily expand the hard drive. The expansion card does not require additional drivers and supports multiple mainstream operating systems such as Win XP, Vista 32/64, Win 7, Win 8, Win 10, Win 11, or Linux. It is plug and play, convenient and fast, and even non professional users can easily get started.

Transmission speed:

Based on different slots and interface types, this expansion card can achieve diverse transmission speeds. The NGFF (M.2) Key-M slot paired with Nvme protocol hard drives can theoretically achieve sequential read and write speeds of several gigabits per second, providing users with an ultra fast data storage and reading experience, meeting the extremely high read and write speed requirements of application scenarios such as 4K video editing, large-scale game loading, and professional software running. The SATA interface converted from NGFF (M.2) Key-B slot can achieve a transfer speed of several hundred megabits per second, which is sufficient to meet the general data storage and transfer needs of daily office, entertainment, and other purposes. The SFF-8643 interface has higher bandwidth and stability, which can meet the fast reading, writing, and transmission of large-scale data in enterprise applications, ensuring the efficient operation of servers and other devices. The specific transmission speed may vary depending on the connected devices and actual usage environment, but the entire system can provide users with an efficient and stable storage solution.

Applicable scenarios:

1.High end gaming computer upgrade: For players who pursue the ultimate gaming experience, with the continuous increase in game capacity and the increasing demand for loading speed, this expansion card provides an ideal storage expansion solution. By installing Nvme protocol hard drives with NGFF (M.2) Key-M slots on the computer, the game loading time can be significantly reduced, allowing players to enter the game world faster, while also providing sufficient space for storing large amounts of game files. In addition, the dual slot design of the expansion card can easily connect to other SATA interface storage devices for storing game screenshots, videos, and other materials, meeting the dual needs of players for storage capacity and speed, and enhancing the overall performance and competitiveness of gaming computers.

2.Professional Workstation Construction: In professional fields such as graphic design, video editing, animation production, etc., workstations need to process a large amount of high-resolution images, video materials, and complex engineering files, with extremely high requirements for storage performance. The combination of NGFF (M.2) Key-M slot and Nvme protocol hard drive in this expansion card can provide fast data read and write support for professional software, greatly improving work efficiency. At the same time, the SFF-8643 interface can be used to connect high-performance enterprise level storage devices, meeting the higher requirements of professional users for data storage capacity and reliability, ensuring stable operation of workstations under high-intensity workloads, smooth and unobstructed data transmission, and helping professionals create better works.

3.Enterprise server expansion: In the data centers and server rooms of enterprises, with the development of business and the continuous growth of data volume, the requirements for storage capacity and performance of servers are also constantly increasing. The SFF-8643 interface converted from the NGFF (M.2) Key-B slot of this expansion card, combined with TYPE-C auxiliary power supply, can easily connect to enterprise level hard disk arrays to achieve centralized storage and high-speed read/write of large-scale data, meeting the strict requirements of enterprises for data storage and management. At the same time, the reliability and stability design of the expansion card can ensure that the hard disk storage system can still work stably even when the server runs continuously for a long time, providing a solid foundation for enterprise business operations and reducing business risks caused by storage issues.

4.Industrial computer applications: In industrial automation control, intelligent monitoring, data acquisition and other industrial computer application scenarios, reliable storage devices are required to store a large amount of production data, equipment operation status information, and control programs. The NGFF (M.2) Key-B slot of this expansion card supports SATA protocol hard drives, which can meet the storage stability and compatibility requirements of industrial environments. At the same time, the robust and durable design and efficient heat dissipation performance of the expansion card enable it to adapt to the complex working environment of industrial sites, such as high temperature, high humidity, strong electromagnetic interference, etc., ensuring the stable operation of industrial computer storage systems, data security and reliability, and providing strong support for the smooth progress of industrial production.

Specifications:

1x M.2 NVMe to SFF-8643 Adapter.

1x Screw Driver.

4x M2 Sliver screw.

2x standoff.