While the m 2 standard uses the same 22 millimeter wide slot for all cards it s not necessarily the exact same.
M key type 2280 m 2.
B m and b m.
Pci express to m 2 card specifications.
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.
It s a m notched 2280 form factor ssd meaning it ll fit perfectly in the above asus 170 pro gaming motherboard.
The most common supported form factors are 2242 and 2280 42mm and 80mm long.
For example the maximus vi series with mpcie combo ii card can support up to 2242 m 2 ssds.
You will find the key type labeled on or near the edge connector or gold fingers of the ssd.
The numbers are decoded as width length so for 2242 this is 22mm wide and 42mm long.
4 40 x 9 60 package contents.
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.
The m 2 specification identifies 12 key ids on the module card and socket interface but m 2 ssds typically use three common keys.
22 millimeters wide by 80 millimeters long.
Quick installation guide support.
Asrock hyper quad m 2 card bootable m 2 raid support.
M 2 ssd buyers checklist.
22 millimeters wide by 110 millimeters long.