You will find the key type labeled on or near the edge connector or gold fingers of the ssd.
M key type 2280 m 2.
Interface pci express 4 0 x16 interface connectors 4 x hyper m 2 sockets supports m key type 2242 2260 2280 22110 m 2 pci express module up to gen4 x4 64 gb s 1 x graphics 12v power connector dimensions.
For example the maximus vi series with mpcie combo ii card can support up to 2242 m 2 ssds.
Whether your motherboard notebook supports m 2.
It s a m notched 2280 form factor ssd meaning it ll fit perfectly in the above asus 170 pro gaming motherboard.
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.
22 millimeters wide by 110 millimeters long.
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.
Quick installation guide support.
The m 2 specification identifies 12 key ids on the module card and socket interface but m 2 ssds typically use three common keys.
Asrock hyper quad m 2 card bootable m 2 raid support.
The numbers are decoded as width length so for 2242 this is 22mm wide and 42mm long.
4 40 x 9 60 package contents.
Some motherboards are flexible offering mounting holes for the retention screw at some or all of these intervals.
While the m 2 standard uses the same 22 millimeter wide slot for all cards it s not necessarily the exact same.
B m and b m.
22 millimeters wide by 80 millimeters long.