Overview
This adapter converts an mSATA or M.2 SSD to a 2.5" drive form factor. It supports DevSlp allowing SSD to go into a low power "device sleep" mode. It is the perfect solution for using mSATA or M.2 SSD in a laptop, netbook or other computer's standard 2.5" drive bay.¦This adapter has an internal mSATA 52 pin connector and a M.2 B Key slot as well as an external 2.5" SATA 22 pin connector. All within the dimensions of a 2.5" drive with a 9.5mm height.¦M.2 was formally called Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF) and it is intended to replace mSATA, which uses the PCI Express Mini Card physical layout. The following M.2 formats are supported; type 2280, 2260, 2242 and 2230. Both Half and Full Size mSATA SSD are supported.