The numbers are decoded as width length so for 2242 this is 22mm wide and 42mm long.
M key type 2260 2280.
The most common supported form factors are 2242 and 2280 42mm and 80mm long.
Now let s make a comparison between m 2 2242 and m 2 2280.
M 2 2242 m 2 2280 the longer the length the better the performance.
For example the maximus vi series with mpcie combo ii card can support up to 2242 m 2 ssds.
You will find the key type labeled on or near the edge connector or gold fingers of the ssd.
M 2 ssd buyers checklist.
Whether your motherboard notebook supports.
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 2 formerly known as the next generation form factor ngff is a specification for internally mounted computer expansion cards and associated connectors.
M 2 nvme adapter electop ssd to pcie card m2 key m driver with silicone cooling pad hard drive adapter support pcie x4 x8 x16 slot 2230 2242 2260 2280 compatible with windows xp 7 8 10 3 9 out of 5 stars 22.
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.
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.
Each key exposes a different set of interfaces to each card m 2 can connect directly to the pci express bus but different pins can be used to connect to the usb 2 0 and 3 0 buses sata iii.
B m and b m.
M 2 replaces the msata standard which uses the pci express mini card physical card layout and connectors.
Wanmingtek aluminum m 2 ngff to usb 3 0 m 2 ssd enclosure external ssd enclosure sata based m 2 for 2230 2242 2260 2280 solid state drive with key b key b m model.
For example the asus z97 a lists the m 2 slot as m 2 socket 3 with m key type 2260 2280 so it supports drives that are 22mm wide and either 60mm or 80mm long with a m key.
M 2 2242 mainly used in laptop while m 2 2260 and m 2 2280 used in the tablet motherboard.
Employing a more flexible physical specification the m 2 allows different module widths and lengths and paired with the.
As to m 2 2242 due to the limited length the chip.
M 2 logical interfaces.