UGREEN M.2 NVMe to PCI-E 3.0 × 4 Expansion Card (UG-70503,CM302)

Interface and Connectivity

• Input: M.2 M-Key and M.2 B-Key slots, accommodating various M.2 SSDs.
• Output: PCI-E 3.0 x4 interface, ensuring high-speed data transmission.
• Compatible PCI-E Slots: Fits into PCI-E x4, x8, and x16 slots, offering flexibility for different motherboard configurations.

Supported SSD Specifications

• Form Factors: Compatible with M.2 SSD sizes 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280, providing support for a wide range of SSD dimensions.
• Protocols: Supports both NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) and NGFF (Next Generation Form Factor) SSDs, ensuring broad compatibility.

Performance

• Data Transfer Rates:
  • Up to 32Gbps for NVMe SSDs, facilitating rapid data access and transfer.
  • Up to 6Gbps for NGFF SSDs, suitable for standard data transfer needs.

System Compatibility

• Operating Systems: Compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS, ensuring versatility across different platforms.
• Driver Requirements: Generally does not require additional drivers; however, for optimal performance, especially on Windows systems, it’s advisable to ensure that your system’s BIOS and drivers are up to date.

Design and Build

• Construction: Features a high-quality capacitor and gold-plated interface, ensuring stable data transmission and enhanced durability.
• Heat Dissipation: Designed to effectively dissipate heat, maintaining optimal operating temperatures for the SSD.
• Brackets Included: Comes with both flat and full-profile brackets, allowing installation in various system chassis, including 2U enclosures.

Additional Features

• Easy Installation: Tool-free setup facilitates quick and straightforward installation.
• Power Supply: Utilizes the PCI-E slot for power; no external power source is required.

This expansion card is an excellent choice for users seeking to upgrade their desktop systems with high-speed M.2 SSDs, offering improved data transfer rates and overall system performance.