StarTech.com M.2 to U.3 Adapter for M.2 NVMe SSDs, PCIe M.2 Drive to 2.5inch U.3 (SFF-TA-1001) Host Adapter/Converter, TAA Compliant - 2.5" Drive Form Factor
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Overview
- COMPATIBILITY: This drive adapter is compatible with U.3 (SFF-TA-1001) host interfaces and PCIe M.2 NVMe/AHCI SSD drives only and does not support SATA/SAS/U.2 host controllers or SATA-based M.2 SSDs; M.2 to U.3 Adapter is TAA Compliant
- FULL PERFORMANCE: Change the form factor of a 2242, 2260, or 2280 M.2 NVMe drive while preserving the read and write speeds; No chipset design ensures no loss in performance when adapting to 2.5inch
- HASSLE-FREE SETUP: M.2 to U.3 Host Adapter works with all operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux; M2 to U.3 Adapter requires no additional drivers or software; Includes drive and adapter mounting screws for an efficient installation
- VERSATILE M.2 NVME SUPPORT: Open frame design enables support for M.2 drives with larger heatsinks, and allows for better airflow; Supports PCIe 4.0 and lower drives; SFF-TA-1001 is not compatible with SATA/SAS/U.2 host controllers or SATA-based M.2 SSDs
- OUR ADVANTAGE: IT professionals' choice for over 30 years; This M2 to U.3 converter is backed for two years, including free 24/5 North America based multi-lingual technical assistance
Connect an M.2 NVMe drive to a 2.5-inch U.3 (SFF-TA-1001) drive bay
Convert and connect a PCIe M.2 NVMe/AHCI SSD to a 2.5inch form factor to install in a U.3 drive bay or backplane.
Adapt While Retaining Performance
Change the form factor of a 2242, 2260, or 2280 M.2 NVMe drive while maintaining PCIe Gen 4 read and write speeds. This adapter has been designed with no chipset to maintain performance when adapting an M.2 drive to a 2.5-inch form factor.
Hassle-Free Setup
The M.2 to U.3 Host Adapter is compatible with all operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. No additional drivers or software for installation and operation. The adapter includes M.2 drive and U.3 adapter mounting hardware.
Compatibility
The M.2 to U.3 Host Adapter is backward compatible with earlier versions of M.2 PCIe NVMe drives. It is not compatible with SATA or SAS host controllers, M.2 SATA SSDs, or U.2 host interfaces.
Specifications
Ports & interfaces
| Host interface | U.3 |
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| Output interface | M.2 |
Design
| Internal | Yes |
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| Product colour | Red |
| Purpose | PC |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 12368734 h |
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Features
| S.M.A.R.T. support | Yes |
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| Plug and Play | Yes |
Power
| Output voltage | 3.3 V |
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| Output current | 5 A |
Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 50 °C |
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| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 85 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 15 - 90% |
Technical details
| Compliance certificates | RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA) |
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| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
System requirements
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
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| Mac operating systems supported | Yes |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
Weight & dimensions
| Width | 70 mm |
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| Depth | 100 mm |
| Height | 7 mm |
| Weight | 37 g |
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Returns
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