Above is a picture of two m 2 slots on the motherboard of an hp stream mini.
M 2 socket key e only.
1 x mini pcie male 1 x 67 pin m 2 key e slot interface.
Employing a more flexible physical specification the m 2 allows different module widths and lengths and paired with the.
The slot on the left uses module key e and the one on the right uses module key b.
M 2 replaces the msata standard which uses the pci express mini card physical card layout and connectors.
M 2 formerly known as the next generation form factor ngff is a specification for internally mounted computer expansion cards and associated connectors.
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While a motherboard can incorporate a range of key m 2 socket options.
The b and m module can plug into a b or m socket but a b or m module can only plug into a matching b or m socket.
As the key positions of b and m are slightly different the m.
With this m2 e key adapter any m2 e key and a e key module such as wifi bluetooth module can now be easily added to a computer via an m2 m key socket.
M 2 cards with a b key interface can only fit into a b key host slot and likewise for m key.
Comes with usb pin header to connect an m 2 e key module that requires usb host connection this adapter is a perfect and economical solution to add wifi bluetooth capability or any m 2 e key.
Currently an m 2 ssd has either one of three key types.
Mini pcie full size half size supports m 2 modules in format 2242 2230 3042 and 3030 with key e or key a e based on usb pcie maximum height of the components on the module.
Usb 2 0 pcie form factor.
B m or b m while a socket can only have one key.
Before deploying m 2 ssds determine the type of socket on the host and check the module connector keying as each connector should be inserted only in the appropriate socket.
But cards with a b m key design can fit in either a b or an m host slot since they have gaps for both.
Adapter mini pcie m 2 key e slot.
Atp m 2 sata ssds are b m keyed can fit in sockets for b keyed and m keyed modules while m 2 nvme ssds for pcie 3 0 x4 lane are m keyed.
