1M25-U3-M2-ADAPTER - Startech M.2 TO U.3 ADAPTER FOR M.2 NVME SSDS, PCIE M.2 DRIVE TO 2.5INCH U.3 (SFF-TA-1001

The STARTECH 1M25-U3-M2-ADAPTER is a hardware solution designed for integrating M.2 NVMe/AHCI SSDs into systems utilizing a 2.5-inch U.3 drive bay or backplane. This adapter facilitates the connection of a PCIe M.2 drive to a U.3 (SFF-TA-1001) host interface, making it suitable for IT professionals and system integrators managing storage configurations in servers or workstations. It addresses the need to utilize existing U.3 infrastructure with M.2 NVMe SSDs, offering a direct conversion without requiring additional drivers or software. The no-chipset design aims to prevent performance degradation. It supports PCIe 4.0 and earlier M.2 NVMe drives and is compatible with 2242, 2260, and 2280 M.2 form factors. This adapter is TAA compliant and operates across all operating systems, providing a straightforward method for storage expansion or upgrades.