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Green rectangular PCB adapter card with M.2 slot and gold PCIe edge connector

RIITOP

RIITOP PCI Express 2 M.2 NVMe to PCIe 3.0 x4 Adapter Card

SKU CH-H06F-SENK1

Adds an M.2 M-key NVMe drive to a desktop via a PCIe 3.0 x4 slot with 32 Gbps bandwidth

  • TypePCI Express to M.2 Card
  • External USB PortsPCI Express
  • CompatibilityApply to 2280 / 2260 / 2242 / 2230mm PCI-e m.2 NVMe SSD (NOT
  • SpecificationsCompatibility with: Apply to 2280/2260/2242 / 2230mm M.2 PCI
  • FeaturesConverts one M.2 (M Key) NVMe/AHCI interface to PCIe 3.0 16x
  • Dimensions100.0 (L) x 43.0 (W) x 10.0 (H) mm / 3.93 x 1.65 x 0.39 in.

Version PCI Express 4.0

  • PCI Express 4.0
  • PCI Express 5.0

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Add an M.2 NVMe SSD to any desktop with a free PCIe slot
  • Runs at PCIe 3.0 x4 for up to 32 Gbps bandwidth
  • Fits 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 M-key drives
  • Works with PCIe 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 motherboards automatically
  • Includes screwdriver, silicone pads and spare screws for quick install

Add NVMe storage to any desktop

This adapter installs an M-key NVMe SSD into a standard PCIe 3.0 x4, x8 or x16 slot on a desktop motherboard. It accepts 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors without needing extra drivers. The card is built for users whose board lacks a native M.2 socket but has a free expansion lane.

Passive cooling across wide temperature range

The board draws 3.3 V power directly from the PCIe slot and operates from -40 °C to 85 °C with no fan or heatsink required. In a PCIe 3.0 x4 slot the link runs at 32 Gbps; in a 2.0 slot bandwidth halves to 16 Gbps. TRIM and UASP are supported for sustained write performance.

Upgrade path for older platforms lacking M.2

This card replaces the need for a motherboard swap when adding fast NVMe storage to legacy desktops or workstations. It will not work with SATA-based M.2 drives, B-key or B+M-key modules, or PCIe x1 slots. Boot support depends on motherboard firmware and OS; Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 cannot boot from NVMe.

Highlights

  • Add an M.2 NVMe SSD to any desktop with a free PCIe slot
  • Runs at PCIe 3.0 x4 for up to 32 Gbps bandwidth
  • Fits 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 M-key drives
  • Works with PCIe 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 motherboards automatically
  • Includes screwdriver, silicone pads and spare screws for quick install

Specifications

BrandRIITOP
ModelPCI Express 2
TypePCI Express to M.2 Card
External USB PortsPCI Express
CompatibilityApply to 2280 / 2260 / 2242 / 2230mm PCI-e m.2 NVMe SSD (NOT supported B/B+M Key M.2 NGFF SSD)
SpecificationsCompatibility with: Apply to 2280/2260/2242 / 2230mm M.2 PCI-e NVMe SSD (Not supported SATA-based M.2 SSD). PCIe NVMe/AHCI SSD (Incomplete List): Samsung XP941, SM951 (NVMe), 950 Pro Series SSDs, PM961, 960EVO, SM961, PM951, 960EVO. INTEL 600P. Liteon T10. Kingston HyperX Predator M.2. Plextor M6e Series M.2 SSD.
FeaturesConverts one M.2 (M Key) NVMe/AHCI interface to PCIe 3.0 16x interface (PCIe 2.0 Compatible), No drivers required. Supports PCIE M.2 SSD (NVMe , Key-M), PCIE 3.0 X4 32 Gbps bandwidth. Support TRIM and UASP. PCIE x4/x8x16 lane installation. Supports PCIe 1.0, PCIe 2.0 and PCIe 3.0 motherboard. ( If add in PCI-e 2.0 slot, the transfer speed will be 16Gbps, please note that!) Compatible with Windows/MAC/Linux, no driver required. (Note: Win7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 are not compatible with NVME SSD). Operating temperature range: -40 - 85 oC. PCIE power supply: 3.3V. Dimension: 105.0 (
Dimensions100.0 (L) x 43.0 (W) x 10.0 (H) mm / 3.93 x 1.65 x 0.39 in.
Weight35g / 0.07 lb.
Package Contents1x PCIe M.2 NVMe Adapter Card. 1x Screwdriver. Silicone pads. Spare Screws.

Questions about this item

How do I install the RIITOP PCI Express 2 adapter and what step is often missed?

Insert the card into a PCIe x4, x8 or x16 slot, secure the M-key NVMe SSD at 2280, 2260, 2242 or 2230 length with the supplied screw, and attach the silicone pads; the step often missed is confirming the motherboard BIOS supports NVMe boot before expecting the drive to appear as a boot device.

What maintenance or replacement will this adapter need later?

The adapter itself has no moving parts and requires no scheduled maintenance; only the installed NVMe SSD may eventually need replacement when its write endurance is reached.

What limit appears first under sustained heavy use?

In a PCIe 2.0 slot the interface caps at 16 Gbps, while in a PCIe 3.0 x4 slot the 32 Gbps ceiling is reached before the adapter becomes a bottleneck.

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