The m 2 specification identifies 12 key ids on the module card and socket interface but m 2 ssds typically use three common keys.
M key type 2260 2280.
It s a m notched 2280 form factor ssd meaning it ll fit perfectly in the above asus 170 pro gaming motherboard.
M 2 formerly known as the next generation form factor ngff is a specification for internally mounted computer expansion cards and associated connectors.
In addition to the different physical sizes m 2 drives are further complicated by the fact that different m 2 drives connect to the system.
Each key exposes a different set of interfaces to each card m 2 can connect directly to the pci express bus but different pins can be used to connect to the usb 2 0 and 3 0 buses sata iii.
M 2 2242 m 2 2280 the longer the length the better the performance.
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.
Now let s make a comparison between m 2 2242 and m 2 2280.
Employing a more flexible physical specification the m 2 allows different module widths and lengths and paired with the.
For example the maximus vi series with mpcie combo ii card can support up to 2242 m 2 ssds.
M 2 nvme adapter electop ssd to pcie card m2 key m driver with silicone cooling pad hard drive adapter support pcie x4 x8 x16 slot 2230 2242 2260 2280 compatible with windows xp 7 8 10 3 9 out of 5 stars 22.
M 2 logical interfaces.
The numbers are decoded as width length so for 2242 this is 22mm wide and 42mm 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.
M 2 2208 m 2 2242.
B m and b m.
You will find the key type labeled on or near the edge connector or gold fingers of the ssd.
The most common supported form factors are 2242 and 2280 42mm and 80mm long.
Wanmingtek aluminum m 2 ngff to usb 3 0 m 2 ssd enclosure external ssd enclosure sata based m 2 for 2230 2242 2260 2280 solid state drive with key b key b m model.
For example the asus z97 a lists the m 2 slot as m 2 socket 3 with m key type 2260 2280 so it supports drives that are 22mm wide and either 60mm or 80mm long with a m key.
As to m 2 2242 due to the limited length the chip.
M 2 ssd buyers checklist.