SATA 3.0 22PIN to NGFF M.2 B-Key MSATA Slot Converter Adapter Card For 2230 2242 Sata-Bus & MSATA SSD

SATA 3.0 22PIN to NGFF M.2 B-Key MSATA Slot Converter Adapter Card For 2230 2242 Sata-Bus & MSATA SSD.

Product specifications:

1.The MSATA and NGFF SSD can work at same time

2.Supports half-size(25x30mm) and full- size(50x30mm) msata SSD to SATA3.

3.Supports M.2 key B SATA-bus SSD to SATA3, this adapter is not suitable for nvme PCI-E bus SSD.

4.Supports only M.2 2230/2242 type SSD.

Product Overview:

This product is a practical and flexible 2-in-1 SSD expansion adapter card designed to meet the diverse SATA protocol SSD expansion needs of users. It integrates two different types of SSD slots, including slots suitable for NGFF (M.2) KEY-B and supporting SATA protocol, as well as mSATA slots supporting SATA protocol, covering a variety of common size specifications. After connecting to the computer motherboard through the corresponding SATA interface, it can work independently, providing users with convenient and efficient solutions for computer storage expansion, data storage optimization, and other aspects. It is widely used in desktop computers, laptops, and other devices.

Product Features

Diversified slot design, widely compatible:

NGFF (M.2) KEY-B slot: The carefully crafted NGFF (M.2) KEY-B slot strictly follows the corresponding standards and accurately adapts to KEY-B SSDs that support SATA protocol. Supports two sizes of 2230mm and 2242mm, with high-quality alloy materials used internally to create gold finger contact points. After fine gold plating treatment, it ensures a tight and stable connection with the corresponding size SSD, fully meeting its electrical characteristics requirements. It lays a solid foundation for stable data transmission, allowing users to effectively utilize SSDs that meet specifications and easily achieve storage expansion.

MSATA slot: Equipped with mSATA slots, also optimized for SATA protocol, compatible with both full height and half height mSATA interface SSDs. This design further expands the applicability of the product, whether it is the half height mSATA SSD on old devices or the full height mSATA SSD commonly used on new devices, they can all find a place to use on this adapter card, fully integrating users' existing storage resources, avoiding resource idle, and improving overall storage capacity.

Adaptive transmission interface, stable transmission:

SATA3.0 transmission interface for NGFF (M.2) KEY-B slot: The transmission interface corresponding to NGFF (M.2) KEY-B slot is SATA3.0, which can achieve high-speed and stable data reading and writing with its theoretical transmission rate of up to 6Gbps. Whether it is file storage and reading in daily office, or game loading, video playback, and other operations that require storage speed in entertainment scenarios, smooth operation can be ensured to meet the data transmission needs of most users in conventional application scenarios, providing strong support for improving computer user experience.

SATA interface of mSATA slot: The SATA interface of mSATA slot also ensures a stable data transmission link. Although its transmission rate may differ from SATA3.0 depending on the specific situation, it can still meet the SSD data transmission requirements under the conventional SATA protocol, ensuring stable and reliable data interaction with the computer motherboard on this interface. It is suitable for various SATA protocol SSDs that support mSATA interface, providing users with another convenient storage expansion option.

Independent working mode, flexible and convenient: Two different types of slots can work independently when connected to the corresponding interface on the computer motherboard. This means that users do not need complex settings or additional configurations. As long as the corresponding SSD is correctly installed and connected to the motherboard, they can flexibly choose which slot of SSD to use according to their own needs. For example, the operating system can be installed on the SSD of NGFF (M.2) KEY-B slot for faster boot speed, and data can be stored in the SSD of mSATA slot to achieve functional partitioning without interference. The operation is simple and convenient, greatly improving the flexibility and personalization of use.

Product Structure and Interface Introduction

NGFF (M.2) KEY-B slot:

Crafted according to the NGFF (M.2) KEY-B standard, the internal dimensions are precisely adapted to SSD sizes of 2230mm and 2242mm. The layout of the gold finger contact area is reasonable, and a gold plating process with strong oxidation resistance is used to ensure good conductivity even after long-term use, providing reliable support for SSD insertion and electrical connection.

The slot is equipped with sturdy and durable buckle devices around it. Through clever mechanical structure design, when the SSD is inserted into place, the buckle can automatically lock, ensuring that the SSD is firmly in the slot and convenient for users to disassemble, providing convenience and reliability guarantee for frequent SSD insertion and removal operations.

MSATA slot:

Designed according to the mSATA standard, the internal dimensions are precisely adapted to both full height and half height mSATA interface SSDs. The gold finger contact points are also made of high-quality materials and gold-plated to ensure conductivity and stability when connected to SSDs, meeting the insertion and electrical connection requirements of different sizes of mSATA SSDs.

The buckle device around the slot is also designed reasonably, which can effectively fix the SSD after insertion and is easy for users to operate, ensuring the stability of mSATA SSD during use and preventing data transmission from being affected by looseness and other issues.

Transmission interface:

SATA3.0 interface (corresponding to NGFF (M.2) KEY-B slot): Designed in accordance with the universal SATA3.0 standard specifications, its internal pin layout is precise and error free, and high-quality metal materials are used to create contact points with excellent conductivity and signal transmission capabilities. The interface shell is made of metal material and grounded to effectively block external electromagnetic interference, ensuring power supply stability and data transmission integrity. When connecting to a computer motherboard, the external dimensional tolerance of the interface is controlled within a very small range, ensuring smooth insertion and removal, facilitating user connection, and laying a solid foundation for high-speed data transmission between the adapter card and the motherboard.

SATA interface (corresponding to mSATA slot): Designed in accordance with SATA standard specifications, the internal pin layout is reasonable, and the contact points are made of high-quality metal materials to ensure good conductivity. The shell is grounded to ensure electromagnetic compatibility. When connected to the corresponding interface of the computer motherboard, it can achieve stable and reliable data transmission, meet the transmission requirements of mSATA interface SSD, and provide users with a conventional and stable storage expansion connection method.

Performance advantages

Flexible and diverse storage expansion: With two different types and sizes of compatible SSD slots, users can freely choose and combine storage expansion based on their existing SSD resources and actual usage needs, easily achieving an increase in storage capacity. Whether utilizing idle NGFF (M.2) KEY-B SSDs or mSATA SSDs, they can be integrated into computer storage systems to avoid resource waste, create storage architectures that are more in line with personal usage habits and work needs, and meet diverse data storage requirements.

Stable transmission ensures data security: The stable transmission characteristics of SATA3.0 and conventional SATA interfaces ensure that data is not prone to errors, loss, and other situations during read and write processes. During long-term use, the stability of data transmission is excellent, and the bit error rate can be reduced by [X]% compared to some low-quality adapter cards (specific values can be filled in according to actual test data), providing strong protection for users' data security. Whether it is important file storage or frequent data read and write operations, users can use it with confidence.

Working independently improves efficiency: The advantage of two slots working independently allows users to manage different types of data and applications more conveniently. For example, installing system files and commonly used software on SSDs in NGFF (M.2) KEY-B slots with fast transfer speeds to achieve fast startup and response; And store a large number of documents, materials, etc. in SSD with mSATA slots for easy classification and management. This flexible usage method does not require complex software settings, which can improve the overall running efficiency of the computer and the convenience of data management, optimizing the user experience.

Usage method

Install SSD to adapter card:

NGFF (M.2) KEY-B slot: Firstly, according to the size of the SSD at hand (2230mm or 2242mm), align the gold finger of the NGFF (M.2) KEY-B SSD that supports SATA protocol with the NGFF (M.2) KEY-B slot on the adapter card, slowly and smoothly insert it, paying attention to the correct insertion direction to avoid forcefully inserting and damaging the gold finger. Until the SSD is fully inserted and the buckle automatically locks, ensure that the SSD is tightly connected to the slot.

MSATA slot: Next, for mSATA SSDs (full height or half height) that support the SATA protocol, align their golden fingers with the mSATA slot on the adapter card and insert them slowly and smoothly, ensuring that the insertion direction is correct, until the SSD is fully inserted and the buckle automatically locks, making the SSD firmly in the slot.

Connect the computer motherboard:

SATA3.0 interface corresponding to NGFF (M.2) KEY-B slot: Use a standard SATA data cable to connect the SATA3.0 interface corresponding to NGFF (M.2) KEY-B slot on the adapter card to the corresponding SATA3.0 interface on the computer motherboard, ensuring that the data cable plug is tightly connected to the interface, smooth insertion and removal, and avoiding loose or virtual connections. Meanwhile, if necessary, connect the SATA power cord to provide stable power supply for the SSD and ensure its normal operation.

SATA interface corresponding to mSATA slot: Similarly, use a SATA data cable to connect the SATA interface corresponding to the mSATA slot on the adapter card to the corresponding SATA interface on the computer motherboard, ensuring a secure connection. If necessary, connect the corresponding power cord to ensure the normal operation of the mSATA SSD.

Using and managing SSDs: After completing the above installation and connection steps and turning on the computer, the computer will automatically recognize the SSDs installed in both slots. Users can partition and format their SSDs using the built-in disk management tools of the operating system, just like using a regular hard drive. They can then independently store data and install software on different SSDs according to their needs, achieving flexible storage management and usage. For example, the operating system can be installed on SSDs with NGFF (M.2) KEY-B slots for faster boot speed, and data can be stored in SSDs with mSATA slots for easy classification management and use.

Daily use and monitoring: During daily use, pay attention to the working status of the two SSDs, such as abnormal heating, significant decrease in read and write speed, etc. If any abnormalities are found, first check whether the connections between the SSD and the adapter card, as well as between the adapter card and the motherboard, are still tight. You can try unplugging the relevant connection parts again for troubleshooting. At the same time, the health and transmission performance of SSDs can also be monitored through the built-in disk management tools or related third-party software of the computer system, ensuring stable and efficient operation of the storage system.

Applicable scenarios

Computer upgrade and expansion: After using a desktop or laptop for a period of time, as the amount of data continues to increase, the original hard drive storage space often becomes tight. At this point, users can use this adapter card to connect idle NGFF (M.2) KEY-B or mSATA interface SATA protocol SSDs to the computer, achieving rapid expansion of storage capacity without the need to replace the entire hard drive system. This not only saves costs but also meets the demand for more storage space in daily office, entertainment, and other scenarios, enhancing the overall practicality of the computer.

Data storage optimization: For users who need to classify and manage different types of data, such as designers who need to store design materials and project files separately, or office workers who want to store work documents and entertainment materials separately, the dual slot independent working feature of this adapter card is very practical. Different types of data can be stored separately on SSDs corresponding to two slots for easy searching and management. At the same time, the high-speed transmission advantage of the SATA3.0 interface of the NGFF (M.2) KEY-B slot can be utilized to accelerate the read and write speed of commonly used data and improve work efficiency.

Reuse of old computers: When some old laptops or desktops have limited hard drive performance but have mSATA or NGFF (M.2) KEY-B interfaces, using this adapter card to connect high-performance SATA protocol SSDs can significantly improve the storage speed and overall performance of the computer, extend the service life of these old devices, and enable them to continue to meet basic office, internet browsing, and other usage needs, achieving resource reuse and reducing electronic waste.

Package Contents:

1x Msata/M.2(NGFF) SSD to dual SATA3 Adapter.

4xM2 screw.

1x screwdriver.

1x SATA 7pin signal cable.