12 best ssd mounting bracket for pci

Product description

King win PCI-E Frame for 2.5” HDD that converts 1 PCI-E slot into 2 x 2.5” IDE/SATA HDD/SSD Mounting Bracket. KW-PCI2H25 supports any 2.5” IDE/SATA HDD/SSD. Make full use of your open PCI slot!

• PCI-E Frame for 2.5” HDD
• Convert 1 PCI-E slot into 2 x 2.5” IDE/SATA HDD/SSD Mounting Bracket
• Support any 2.5” IDE/SATA HDD/SSD
• Make full use of your open PCI slot

User questions & answers

Question:	It seems that the 2.5” to 3.5” hard drive converter kit would fit nicely into a drobo. is that correct
Answer:	If you want to install a 2.5 ssd into the Drobo This bracket should work OK
Question:	I need an adapter that allows me to use the bottom holes of the 3.5" size drive. Does this mount have such holes? Hard to tell from the images
Answer:	The only holes through the bottom of these adapters are for 2.5" drives. The adapter itself must use side mounting holes.
Question:	does this come with a sata cable? and the required screws and equipment to install a ssd into a desktop
Answer:	In the package is the case and the screws to attach the SSD to the case. It doesn't come with the SATA cable or the screws to attach the case to your tower.
Question:	Will "kingwin kw-pci2h25 hdd / ssd mounting bracket for pci slot" fit 2.5" 15mm drives
Answer:	I just bought one of these and can verify that it does NOT fit 15mm 2.5" drives at all.

Product description

Specification:    

Brand: JMT

Color: Black

Weight: about 50g

Material: ABS Environmentally Friendly Material

Item: 2.5" HDD to PCI Slot Adapter



Feature:

Simply attach your existing 2.5 storage device and simply slot the SSD-PCI into a PCIe slot (which the PCIe connector is also non-conductive of course!) and screw down the integral riser bracket as you would normally do on any PCIe adapter card. Its that easy.

Ideal for when space to add extra storage drivers is running low, such as a fully populated front drive bay, the SSD-PCI is a low-cost and simple device which will give your systems the ability to add extra storage in no time.

Polycarbonate, non-conductive SSD/HDU chassis

Ideal cradle for 2.5 form-factor storage devices

Fits into any standard PCI/e expansion slot

Integral riser bracket for secure attachment

Expand your computers data storage potential

Quick and easy to fit, ideal for system builders

Compatible with PCs, Servers, Rack-mount devices



Package included:

1x 2.5" HDD to PCI Slot Mounting Bracket

1x Screws bag

• Ideal for when space to add extra storage drivers is running low, such as a fully populated front drive bay, the SSD-PCI is a low-cost and simple device which will give your systems the ability to add extra storage in no time.
• Simply attach your existing 2.5 storage device and simply slot the SSD-PCI into a PCIe slot (which the PCIe connector is also non-conductive of course!) and screw down the integral riser bracket as you would normally do on any PCIe adapter card. Its that easy.
• Ideal cradle for 2.5 form-factor storage devices
• Fits into any standard PCI/e expansion slot
• Integral riser bracket for secure attachment

Product description

Supports SATA II (1. 5Gbps and 3. 0Gbps) host interface (does not support hot swap on CompactFlash interface). supports PIO modes and ultra-dam modes with data transfer rate up to 150Mbps (depends on CompactFlash card speed). transparent to the operating system and does not require software driver. CompactFlash card power Selected by jumper setting (+3. 3V or +5V). LED indicators for power-on, card detect, disk activity Also includes standard mounting bracket for external applications. <

• A small form Factor Design to fit into space confined system
• PCI mounting bracket is included to easily secure the adapter to any PCI slot
• Compatible with compact Flash I/II and Microdrive with LED indicators for power on, card detect, and disk activity
• Supports PIO modes and UDMA modes
• CWF power selection with jumpers (+3. 3V or +5V)

User questions & answers

Question:	The ide female connector on mac has one pin blocked so only room to plug in 43 pins. can i cut out the extra pin on the compact flash
Answer:	Dear Customer, Yes, you can cut the pin. We recommend bending the pin out of the way first to test that it's the right pin, so you don't end up damaging this board.
Question:	in the photos, one of the pins is bent. is that a standard feature or does that cost extra
Answer:	There no bent pins. These pins are longest then other and it is like an visual illusion.
Question:	What is the maximum size CF card you can use in this
Answer:	This adapter only works with Type I CF cards. There is no CF storage capacity restriction (in Mb or Gb). Sandisk (http://www.sandisk.com/) advertises a 256Gb model; they don't say if it's Type I or Type II. Other vendors may make larger. Amazon shows an 8Gb .
Question:	Does it combine the two CF cards into one disk or does each card appear as a separate disk
Answer:	You can see both cards as two separate devices, second cf is slave. Only the master cf can be bootable.

Product description

The 2.5" to 3.5" HDD bracket for SATA hard drives lets you install two 2.5in SATA hard drives (HDD) or solid state drives (SSD) into a single 3.5in mounting bay enabling you to significantly increase the performance of your desktop by adding the speed of a 2.5in SSD. Maximize the internal mounting space of your computer with this 2-drive SATA HDD/SSD mounting bracket, by installing two 2.5in hard drives in the same 3.5in bay. The 2.5" to 3.5" hard drive mounting bracket can be used with SATA hard drives and solid states. For a hassle-free installation, the dual SATA HDD/SSD mounting bracket includes all required data and power cabling for both SATA drives. Plus, the dual hard drive mounting bracket kit can support IDE drives when using our 2.5in to 3.5in IDE Hard Drive cable adapter (IDE4044). The dual hard drive 2.5" to 3.5" HDD bracket for SATA hard drive features solid steel construction and is backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.

• INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY: The 2.5" to 3.5" hard drive mounting bracket lets you install two 2.5in SATA hard drives (HDD) or solid state drives (SSD) into a single 3.5in mounting bay .
• VERSATILE FUNCTIONALITY: Maximize space by installing two 2.5" hard drives in the same 3.5in bay. The dual hard drive mounting bracket can be used with SATA hard drives and solid states
• HASSLE-FREE INSTALLATION: The 2.5" to 3.5" hard drive bracket includes all required data and power cabling for both SATA drives.
• MAXIMUM COMPATIBILITY: Plus, the 2.5" to 3.5" hard drive mounting bracket can support IDE drives when using our 2.5in to 3.5in IDE Hard Drive cable adapter (IDE4044).
• THE STARTECH.COM ADVANTAGE: StarTech.com offers a lifetime warranty & free lifetime technical support on this hard drive mounting kit and has been the choice of IT professionals for over 30 years
• Compatible devices: PC

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the size of the fan
Answer:	It's an 80mm fan.
Question:	what is the size of opening WxH? thanks
Answer:	it's a standard 3.5 front panel opening sorry I can't find a tape measure right now but it would fit a floppy or a card reader or tany 3.5 front panel type device like a lighting control panel or a fan controller etc.etc. size of a 3.5 HDD basically
Question:	are the sata data cables 6gp/s
Answer:	Hello, I'm not sure why I was asked to answer your question as I purchased a different bracket but here is the information I have found. The StarTech website does not state what speed of cable they provide. Not being familiar with the different speeds of Sata drives I searched on Sata 6gp/s cables and found an informative page on 6pg/s vs 3gp/s sata cables from puget systems. It doesn't appear to matter. The 3gp/s rated cables with support 6gp/s speeds. Good luck.
Question:	tooless
Answer:	Amazon strikes again! Lumping different products together in the same Q&A. BRACKET225PT says "Tool-Less Installation" and "6 - mounting pegs for bracket installation" - NO mention of screws of any type.

Product description

There are many factors to consider when upgrading from 3.5" hard-drive (HDD) to 2.5" solid-state drive (SSD). One of those is that direct mounting of SSDs in most desktop computer cases is not possible due to lack of dedicated 2.5" drive bays. Corsair Dual SSD Mounting Bracket is a perfect solution to this problem. It is an adapter specially designed to securely mount up to two 2.5" SSDs into existing standard 3.5" hard-drive bay. It fits any desktop computer case with at least one standard 3.5” hard-drive bay available. The installation is straight-forward, which makes for the hassle-free transition to SSD. Customer Service/QA /Technical Assistance Team: customer service/tech support: 1-888-222-4346 opt. 1

• Fits in any form factor desktop computer case with at least one standard 3.5" internal drive bay
• Adapts 3.5" internal drive bay for use with up to two 2.5" SSDs
• Supports 7mm and 9.5mm height standard SSDs
• Adjustable mounting holes for symmetrical and asymmetrical dual SSD mounting
• Enough clearance for connecting SATA cables without strain to SATA connector
• Includes 2 sets of SSD mounting screws and 1 set of adapter mounting screws
• Easy, hassle-free and clean installation. Compatible with all Corsair SSDs, as well as all other brands

User questions & answers

Question:	Will this bracket fit a seagate 2.5 inch firecuda sshd as well as an ssd
Answer:	Yes, this memory works fine with MBP 2011 (early or late)
Question:	Can this fit a a laptop hdd in it as well
Answer:	These should work fine. I have a 15" Macbook Pro Mid 2012 2.3GHz i7 and they work great for me.
Question:	Will this bracket properly align a samsung 850 evo ssd in the hd removable drive tray of a dell 7910? connectors must lineup on the side or won't work
Answer:	good sell and it work fine for my laptop. AAA seller!!
Question:	Will it work with 2010 Mac Pro Tower
Answer:	Yes

Product features

The SSD mounting bracket that solves two problems at once

The Corsair Dual SSD Mounting Bracket solves the problem of upgrading desktop PCs which only have 3.5 inch hard drive bays. Installation is straightforward: place one or two SSDs into the bracket with the screws provided, and then attach the bracket to any standard 3.5 inch drive bay. The black anodized aluminum looks great in any case, and it’s designed to allow extra clearance for connecting SATA data cables without straining the connectors.

Product description

Corsair SSD Mounting Bracket is designed to allow any Corsair solid-state drive to be mounted in available 3.5" hard-drive bay of desktop computer's chassis.

Customer Service / Tech support: 1-888-222-4346 opt. 1

• Support 2 5"-3 5" drive bays
• Compatible with all Corsair SSDs
• Bays 1 x internal - 2 5"

User questions & answers

Question:	Can i used this in an nzxt case
Answer:	Once you assembly it, it matches the size of a 5 -1/2 drive EXCEPT for the position of the connector. It CANNOT be used in a chassis where the connector is in a fixed position. Otherwise you are fine.
Question:	Does anyone know if this will work in this desktop: dell xps 8700? thanks
Answer:	If I remember correctly, only two of the four holes lined up with the hard drive bay on a 2013 XPS 8700. It is definitely secure but isn't too sightly. Also, mine only came with four screws, but i don't think the picture had 8 screws in it when I bought it.
Question:	Can i use this with the seagate firecuda 2.5 sshd in my corsair 750d airflow
Answer:	I have no idea what a corsair 750d airflow is, but it will fit any 2.5" sshd.
Question:	Will this work with a backplane (no cable, drive slides directly into SATA socket) connector
Answer:	We could not get it to match up on both a Dell PowerEdge 2900 and SuperMicro Servers. The way the drive is mounted is about two millimeters higher then where the connectors are on the backplane.

Product features

Product Specifications:

- Support 2.5”-3.5” drive bays.

- Compatible with all Corsair SSDs.

- Comes with 8 mounting screws.

- Dimension: 100mm x 100mm x12mm.

Product description

2.5" Solid State Drives (SSDs) or Hard Disk Drives offer many benefits over larger 3.5" hard disk drives, such as lower heat output, faster speed (with SSD), and lower power consumption. But installing a new 2.5" SSD or HDD into an existing computer may not be possible due to lack of 2.5" bay drive support. The Sabrent 3.5" to 2.5" Bay Drive Converter Kit easily transforms any available 3.5" bay drive to accommodate up to two 2.5" hard disk drives or SSDs. The Converter Kit is designed to work with all types of computer cases (screw-on type or tool-less type), and can be installed quickly. The adapter is constructed from robust SECC steel to ensure strength and integrity of the adapter.



features:

* Supports any computer cases with an available 3.5" drive bay (both screw-on type or tool-less type)

* Converts an available 3.5" HDD bay drive to accommodate two 2.5" HDD or SSD (Solid State Drive)

* Constructed from robust SECC steel to ensure maximum structural integrity.



What's in the box?

* Sabrent Mounting Bracket Kit

* Bag of screws

• Convert any 2 2.5" Hardrive into a 3.5" drive bay
• Compatible with all types of 2.5" hard drive. Including SSD DRIVES!!!
• Quick and easy installation
• For use in 3.5" internal drive bay
• Screw pack included to mount the drives

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this the equipment to mount SSD in place of the DVD compartment in laptops
Answer:	No. It is meant to mount a 2.5 inch SSD drive in the place where a 3.5 inch HDD goes in a desktop computer.
Question:	im trying to replace my hard drive in my late 2009 imac 27''.. wondering if this will fit properly
Answer:	From the videos I have seen on YouTube, this bracket should work. The iMac uses cables to connect the hard drive so the location of the connectors is not an issue. The locations of the mounting screws on the bracket are the same as a hard drive so there is no problem there as well. The bracket is almost the same height as a hard drive so that is the only thing that needs to be checked.
Question:	Does this work with hotswap bays that depend on the standard connector positioning or does this only allow connections from cables
Answer:	Model BK-PCBS will work. It is made to line up perfectly with 3.5" drive connectors. I have tested this in rail-less NAS, RAIDs, and an older Mac Pro.
Question:	Does this come with any screws
Answer:	A bit confusing that some people reported not receiving screws. I thought it was great that the kit came with every screw needed to mount dual SSDs and fasten the bracket to the PC. Purchased in 2016 and again in January 2020.

Product features

Sabrent 2.5 Inch to 3.5 Inch Internal Hard Disk Drive Mounting Kit

• Supports any computer cases with an available 3.5" drive bay (both screw-on type or tool-less type)
• Converts an available 3.5" HDD bay drive to accommodate two 2.5" HDD or SSD (Solid State Drive)
• Constructed from robust SECC steel to ensure maximum structural integrity.

Features:

2.5″ Solid State Drives (SSDs) or Hard Disk Drives offer many benefits over larger 3.5″ hard disk drives, such as lower heat output, faster speed (with SSD), and lower power consumption. But installing a new 2.5″ SSD or HDD into an existing computer may not be possible due to lack of 2.5″ bay drive support. The Sabrent 3.5″ to 2.5″ Bay Drive Converter Kit easily transforms any available 3.5″ bay drive to accommodate up to two 2.5″ hard disk drives or SSDs. The Converter Kit is designed to work with all types of computer cases (screw-on type or tool-less type), and can be installed quickly. The adapter is constructed from robust SECC steel to ensure strength and integrity of the adapter.

• Fits 2 x 2.5” SATA/IDE SSD/HDD into a single internal 3.5” drive bay
• Compatible with 2.5” SSD & HDD with 7mm to 9.5mm drive height
• Quick release eject mechanism for hassle free tool-less drive installation
• Universally designed screw placement for maximum compatibility
• 60 screw holes provide maximum flexibility of installation

User questions & answers

Question:	My Enermax tower has a mount for 3.5 inch hdds that slide in an out on a holder. Will this fit
Answer:	I would think so. My NZXT Tower has several 3.5 inch mounts that slide in and out and that is where I put my ICY DOCK with a 2.5 inch SSD.
Question:	Does this come with screws
Answer:	It does not come with screws
Question:	Will this fit my Dell precision 3600 tower
Answer:	The Dell precision 3600 does use trays/caddies for 3.5" hard drives. It is possible to fit this bracket into the 3.5" tray/caddie of the Dell, as the holes on the side of this product is at the same location as an actual 3.5" hard drive. However, the cables to connect the drives in the bracket would be a bit harder to connect, as it would be hard to use any sort of 90 degree cables. If you just planning to replace a 3.5" hard drive with just a single 2.5" ssd/hdd, I would suggest getting an IcyDock converter for 2.5" hard drives.
Question:	Will this work in a 3.5 hard drive caddy? Aka, will it line up the sata connections at the end to the exact place a 3.5 hd would be
Answer:	Probably, but the connectors may be in the wrong place. The centerline will remain the same, but the 2.5 hard drive connectors could be offset from the 3.5 connectors. I suspect it depends on the reach of the connectors within the caddy. Instead, I would fabricate an insert using something like styrofoam packing to position the 2.5" drive.

• Fits 4 x 2.5" SATA HDD / SSD into a single extermal 5.25" bay
• Compatible with 2.5" HDD / SSD with 7mm to 9.5mm drive height
• Tool-less drive installation design with advanced drive stabilizer system
• Compatible with any standard external 5.25" bay
• Option to be used as a stackable drive organizing rack

User questions & answers

Question:	Will this fit in a Corsair Carbide 200r
Answer:	This should fit inside the Corsair Carbide 200r, provided the case has a standard 5.25 inch computer bay. The product is designed to fit inside standard 5.25 inch computer bays.
Question:	Is one unit splitable? Could I order one and remove the middle screw(s) and make it into two units
Answer:	You can detach the top and bottom halves by removing the screw. This would change the product into 2 pieces.
Question:	Does this come with the removable HDD bay pictured
Answer:	No. This is a mounting bracket, not a removable bay.
Question:	Does the version that has the slimline odd adapter come with the faceplate? Not dust cover, but the plate that clamps onto the odd
Answer:	This product is a bracket that holds a ultra slim optical disk drive (ODD, 9.5mm height) in a 5.25" external computer bay. The optical bay can be screwed into the bracket itself. If you are looking for the one with the slide in plate for the optical drive, that would be the MB994IPO-3SB model.

• Convert any 2 2.5" Hardrive into a 3.5" drive bay
• Compatible with all types of 2.5" hard drive. Including SSD DRIVES!!!
• Quick and easy installation
• For use in 3.5" internal drive bay
• Screw pack included to mount the drives

User questions & answers

Question:	What are the actual product dimensions for the 2-ssd model? amazon says 0.5 inches tall, but that seems like it can't be correct
Answer:	Measures .5" in height. All hardware was included. Installed laptop drive into the enclosure and installed in my tower.
Question:	Will this work in the drive trays of a MAC PRO? are the connections lined up exactly, so the drive bay slides in and engages the contacts
Answer:	I can confirm the Sabrent BK-HDDF will NOT work in a Mac Pro. I just tried: the bracket does fit the drive bay sled(s) (not too big) but the SATA/PWR connectors do not align. FYI - mine is a Mac Pro 4,1 (2009) model, though I believe the form factors for drive bays are the same 2006-2012 models.
Question:	Fits iMac
Answer:	Fits (barely) in 2007 through 2010 iMac 24-inch. A 2.5 inch drive fits the Sabrent adapter perfectly (screws included), and the Sabrent adapter fits the iMac mounting hardware perfectly, but the 2.5 inch drive is about 1/2-inch from the sides of the adapter, so the iMac SATA and Power cables are barely long enough to reach. It was a stretch, but they were just barely long enough, and everything works fine.
Question:	Does this adapter come with rubber pads to fit between the metal and the ssd when you screw it in to limit vibrations
Answer:	Ssd's have no moving parts.
Question:	Will this fit my ssd into my macpro 2008 ? will i need any extra parts besides this device
Answer:	I don't own a mac, but it should fit. If not, return it and let others know if it doesn't work. :)
Question:	Is a pack of 2 pair or 2 pcs
Answer:	Yes, I bought these in the past. It came to my mail box 2 pairs (4 pcs. total). They can be used to adapt 3.5" hdd to the size of cd or dvd burners for desk top computers without problem !
Question:	Is the fan noisy
Answer:	Nope
Question:	Is a pack of 2 pair or 2 pcs
Answer:	yes, if I understand

Product features

iMBAPrice HARD DISK DRIVE MOUNTING BRACKET ADAPTER TRAY KIT

iMBAPrice black colored 2.5" SSD/HDD Mounting Bracket. This is a metal tray that will allow you to mount one 2.5" SSD drive into 3.5" drive bay. This bracket does not support cases that require bottom mounting.

CONVENIENT USAGE

iMBAPrice mounting bracket adapter tray kit helps for solving the problem of installing 2.5'' hard drive. It provides easy and hassle-free mounting.

QUALITY CONSTRUCTION

iMBAPrice mounting bracket adapter tray kit with 122(L) X 102(W) X 26(H) mm dimension, are made out of strong metal for long term performance.

SECURE INSTALLATION

iMBAPrice mounting bracket adapter tray kit offers the easiest and safest way to mount your SSD. Package includes screws for secure installation.

Description:

The Sabrent 3.5" to 2.5" Bay Drive Converter Kit easily transforms any available 3.5" bay drive to accommodate up to two 2.5" hard disk drives or SSDs, 2.5" Solid State Drives (SSDs) or Hard Disk Drives offer many benefits over larger 3.5" hard disk drives, such as lower heat output, faster speed (with SSD), and lower power consumption. But installing a new 2.5" SSD or HDD into an existing computer may not be possible due to lack of 2.5" bay drive support. . The Converter Kit is designed to work with all types of computer cases (screw-on type or tool-less type), and can be installed quickly. The adapter is constructed from robust SECC steel to ensure strength and integrity of the adapter.

Features:

• Supports any computer cases with an available 3.5" drive bay (both screw-on type or tool-less type)
• Converts an available 3.5" HDD bay drive to accommodate two 2.5" HDD or SSD (Solid State Drive)
• Constructed from robust SECC steel to ensure maximum structural integrity.

Product description

This Dual M 2 PCIe SSD adapter lets you add two high performance enterprise-class PCIe 3 0 M 2 SSDs (NVMe and AHCI) into the PCIe 8-lane or larger slot of your desktop workstation or server

Boost System Performance

The expansion card lets you take full advantage of the fast performance and compact size of PCIe M 2 internal solid-state drives With the M 2 PCI e based drives in place the adapter increases your storage capacity and gives your computer a speed boost enhancing data transfer rates

Access Two Drives Simultaneously

The dual M 2 to PCIe expansion card employs a high-speed ASM2824 switch allowing you to access two drives at the same time or individually Or you can utilize software RAID to build a RAID array to add redundancy or enhance system performance Since the adapter card does not rely on PCIe bifurcation it can easily be integrated into all systems new and legacy

Wide Compatibility

The adapter connects to your computer motherboard to support two PCIe M 2 SSDs through a x8 PCIe expansion slot The adapter is compatible with PCIe 3 0 motherboards and is backward compatible with PCIe 2 0 and PCIe 1 0 It supports PCIe 3 0 NVMe and PCIe-AHCI M 2 SSDs including 2242 2260 and 2280 drives supporting the most common drive sizes 42 60 and 80 mm lengths

Easy to Install

The PCI express M 2 NGFF comes with a full- and low-profile brackets for installation in small form-factor computers The brackets are also vented to increase air flow to assist with heat dissipation

The PEX8M2E2 is backed by a StarTech 2-year and free lifetime technical support

• HIGH PERFORMANCE: Install 2 PCIe 3.0 M.2 SSDs (NVMe or AHCI) into your workstation or server for read/write speeds up to 3GB/s and 2.8GB/s for single-drives or 2.4GB/s and 1.42GB/s (per drive) for 2
• WIDE COMPATIBILITY: Dual M.2 PCIe SSD adapter card was extensively tested to ensure compatibility w/ Samsung 970 evo, 950 Pro, SM951, & other 2242, 2260, 2280mm PCIe M-Key M.2 NGFF SSDs (NVMe or AHCI)
• BACKWARD COMPATIBILITY: Compatible w/ PCIe 1.0 & 2.0 and x8 or x16 slots, PCIe bifurcation is not required. Works with all workstation and server OS's such as Windows, Linux, and macOS incl. legacy
• RAID FUNCTIONALITY: M.2 PCI Express adapter lets you use SSDs individually or in a storage pool using OS or 3rd party RAID software & supports RAID 0, 1, SPAN, JBOD for tiered/hybrid storage
• VENTED DUAL-PROFILE BRACKETS: Pre-installed full profile bracket with low-profile (half-height) bracket in box & vented design for better cooling, avoiding drive throttling and improving reliability

User questions & answers

Question:	Installed samsung 970 evo mcie m.2 ssd in dell xpx 8930 for storage only anyone else having problems at reboot? not cold boot, but reboot
Answer:	yes, Dell xps 8930. EVO 500G on on adapter, 1TB on motherboard. shutdown and cold start work fine, but restart does not work.
Question:	Will it work with wd blue 3d nand 1tb pc ssd - sata iii 6 gb/s, m.2 2280 - wds100t2b0b
Answer:	WDS100T2B0B is a B&M-key SSD, which means it will work in both B-key (SATA) and M-key (NVMe/PCIe) sockets. Since PEX4M2E1 here has an M-key socket, it will fit. The caveat is that you will only 2 lanes of PCIe (x2) with B&M-key. Only M-key will provide 4 lanes (x4). The SATA/AHCI functionality will not be available with PEX4M2E1, too. You will only get NVMe.
Question:	Will this work on dell r720 with vmware 6.5.x
Answer:	I didn't see anything about the Dell R720 having NVMe U.2 bays, so no. This is not a SATA/SAS adapter.
Question:	Can I use this as a boot drive
Answer:	If your motherboard has UEFI Firmware with NVMe support then yes you can boot a compatible OS like Windows 8.1/10 64bit or a modern Linux.From Startechs Websitehttps://www.startech.com/faq/hard_drive_accessories_m2_u2_boot_an_os#PEX4M2E1https://www.startech.com/faq/hard_drive_accessories_m2_u2_compatibility#PEX4M2E1https://www.startech.com/faq/hard_drive_accessories_m2_compatibility_no_sata#PEX4M2E1The following article also gives a good overview of the requirementshttps://tinkertry.com/how-to-boot-win10-from-samsung-950-pro-nvme-on-superserver

Product features

Boost System Performance

The expansion card lets you take full advantage of the fast performance and compact size of PCIe M.2 internal solid-state drives.

With the M.2 PCIe based drives in place, the adapter increases your storage capacity and gives your computer a significant speed boost, enhancing data transfer rates.

Access two M.2 PCIe SSDs simultaneously

The dual M.2 to PCIe expansion card employs a high-speed ASM2824 switch, allowing you to access two drives at the same time.

Since the adapter card does not rely on PCIe bifurcation, it can easily be integrated into all systems, new and legacy.

The M.2 PCI express adapter also gives you the flexibility to access your M.2 PCIe SSDs individually. Or, you can utilize software RAID to build a RAID array to add redundancy or enhance system performance.

Wide System Compatibility

The adapter connects directly to your computer motherboard to support two PCIe M.2 SSDs through a x8 PCIe expansion slot.

The adapter is compatible with PCIe 3.0 motherboards and is backward compatible with PCIe 2.0 and PCIe 1.0.

Supports a Wide Range of PCIe M.2 SSDs

The PCIe M.2 NGFF (M Key) adapter supports PCIe 3.0 NVMe and PCIe-AHCI M.2 SSDs including 2242, 2260, and 2280 drives, supporting the most common drive sizes: 42, 60, and 80 mm lengths.

Easy to Install

The expansion card comes with a full-profile bracket pre-installed, and includes a half-height / low-profile bracket, for installation in small form-factor computers.

Vented Brackets

Vented brackets on the PCIe M.2 NGFF SSD adapter card increases air flow to assist in heat dissipation.

• Compatible with any 2.5-Inch SATA hard drive or Solid State drive (SSD). Fits all 3.5-Inch SATA drive bays
• Includes compatibility with backplane trays such as those found in Apple Mac Pro models
• Fully SATA 3.0 Revision (6Gb/s) compatible and Backward compatible with SATA 2.0 Revision (3Gb/s) and 1.0 Revision (1.5Gb/s) drives
• For use with OWC, Samsung, Kingston, SanDisk, Intel, Crucial, ADATA PNY, and other Solid State Drives
• Open design allows for full air flow for proper drive cooling, Solid aluminum frame design; Includes mounting screws. 5 Year Newer Technology Limited Warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	My imac has sata 2.0 interface (3gb/s). will this product also upgrade the speed to be sata 3.0 (6gb/s
Answer:	Hello Steve Li,Great question. The NewerTech AdaptaDrive is fully compatible with SATA I,II and III. However you will only get drive speeds if the interface your computer has. If you have a SATA II interface you will only get SATA II speeds, it will not upgrade to SATA III. If you have any further questions, please email [email protected].
Question:	What about the power if i want to setup a Notebook HDD into my Dektop (format purposes
Answer:	This adaptor has all the same jacks as a full-sized SATA HDD. I used this to put an SSD in my 2012 (old-style chassis) Mac Pro. It just simply screws into whatever bracket would normally be holding the HDD and then you plug the same cables into the aforementioned jacks/ports on the adaptor. You would have to look at the pictures, as it has been too long for me to remember, but I am pretty sure there are mounting holes (for the screws) on both the top and on the side of the adaptor. I used the top holes (as I have a Mac Pro) and it installed flawlessly. If it is an older Mac Pro like mine, you screw the bracket into the carrier and slide the carrier into place (as Apple has the SATA plugs set in fixed locations in the back). If you are using a PC where the SATA wires are plugged in by hand, just put the 3.5" drive in the bracket, mount the bracket just like any other SATA drive, and then plug in the cables by hand.
Question:	There's no picture to confirm. On the connect that the 2.5" drive connects to, will it accept a SAS drive. No Notch between power and sata interface
Answer:	This is for Solid state Hard drive adapter from 2.5 to 3.5 space holder. you will need this for desktop hard drive slot.
Question:	Will this work for installing an SSD in the super drive bay on an imac? Thanks in advance
Answer:	Verify iMac has the necessary mounting points. Use this kit (see link below) to install the SSD drive while retaining your Super (DVD) Drive.http://www.yourmacstore.com/internal-ssd...If above won't work and you don't want to mickey mouse mount the SSD, you can use OWC's data doubler kit to replace the Super (DVD) Drive (link below).http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20W...To use above route, make sure the SSD is connected to the SATA III port on the main board of the iMac since only 2 of the 3 SATA ports on the Mid 2011 iMac are SATA III compliant.Although, this is only relevant if your SSD is SATA III or your IMac is older than 2011.Found this too from maxupgrades.com:MaxConnect SSD bay Hard Drive kit for 2.5 inch Drive for 2011 iMac 27 Models - SZ-IMACSSDBAYMT-02 - http://www.maxupgrades.com/istore/index.... Should work if necessary mounting points for the SSD bay are in IMac. I would get the SSD first AFTER verifying it will fit in the IMac mounting points. If the SSD is too small then you will need the AdaptaDrive, which I have used in my MacBookPro & PC's. They are very price comepetitive & come with all parts required & so far, after installing 8 of them, no issues! Also recommend the Samsung 840 Pro SSD. I have 8 of the 500Gbyte! Great SSD designed for YEARS of hassle free service.Best of luck & hope this helps you.

Product features

NewerTech AdaptaDrive 2.5" to 3.5" Drive Converter Bracket

NewerTech AdaptaDrive

2.5" to 3.5" Drive Converter Bracket

Mac / PC

Install ANY size 2.5" SATA hard drive or SSD in a 3.5" SATA drive bay

Experience the Solid State Drive speed advantage or reuse an existing notebook hard drive in your 3.5" drive bay equipped desktop Mac, PC, or external enclosure with the Newertech AdaptaDrive 2.5" to 3.5" Drive Converter Bracket. With industry standard 3.5" drive screw mounting locations, the AdaptaDrive enables you to install ANY size 2.5" SATA hard drive or SSD in a 3.5" SATA drive bay.



Works With All 2.5" Drives, Including Latest SATA 6Gb/s SSDs

The AdaptaDrive supports 1.5Gb/s and 3.0Gb/s drives, so existing notebook hard drives can be utilized for extra storage; or a high performance '3G' SSD such as the OWC Mercury Electra 3G can be added for an incredible system speed boost. Because the AdaptaDrive is built from aluminum and features an open design for maximum drive cooling air flow, power users and gamers seeking maximum drive speed can now easily add the latest high performance '6G' SSDs, like the OWC Mercury EXTREME Pro 6G, and experience data transfer rates over 500MB/s from their SATA Revision 3.0 (6Gb/s) compatible home/office computer or external drive. 



Maintains Highest Performance While Offering Ultimate Convenience

The NewerTech AdaptaDrive has been benchmark test proven to deliver the same data transfer rates as is experienced when a drive is connected directly to the SATA data bus. The AdaptaDrive doesn't create a bottleneck or any performance throttling...it delivers pure data pass-through performance and drive use convenience from any 2.5" SATA 1.5Gb/s, 3Gb/s, or 6Gb/s hard drive or SSD.