The m 2 specification identifies 12 key ids on the module card and socket interface but m 2 ssds typically use three common keys.
M key type 2280 m 2.
B m and b m.
The numbers are decoded as width length so for 2242 this is 22mm wide and 42mm long.
You will find the key type labeled on or near the edge connector or gold fingers of the ssd.
4 40 x 9 60 package contents.
Pci express to m 2 card specifications.
22 millimeters wide by 110 millimeters long.
Siig full speed m 2 m key nvme ssd to pcie adapter pci express x16 card with heatsink supports windows 7 8 10 supports 2230 2242 2260 2280 form factor m 2 ssds 3 9 out of 5 stars 19 27 70 27.
Quick installation guide support.
22 millimeters wide by 80 millimeters long.
M 2 ssd buyers checklist.
Interface pci express 4 0 x16 interface connectors 4 x hyper m 2 sockets supports m key type 2242 2260 2280 22110 m 2 pci express module up to gen4 x4 64 gb s 1 x graphics 12v power connector dimensions.
Asrock hyper quad m 2 card bootable m 2 raid support.
For example the maximus vi series with mpcie combo ii card can support up to 2242 m 2 ssds.
Whether your motherboard notebook supports m 2.
1 x m 2 socket 3 with m key type 2242 2260 2280 22110 storage devices support both sata pcie mode 1 as for the ssd take a look at the samsung 950 pro 512gb.
Some motherboards are flexible offering mounting holes for the retention screw at some or all of these intervals.