Wide compatibility: This adapter card supports NVMe M.2 drives in 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 sizes, providing versatility across different drives and applications. Stable signal and performance: The design uses differential line alignment to enable seamless PCIE 3.0 1x signal transmission, delivering a stable and fast connection for your NVMe SSDs. Secure installation: Includes a sturdy metal baffle to secure the drive, improving attachment stability and durability during use. Hotswappable design: Enables easy connection and disconnection of drives, allowing quick maintenance, testing, or swapping with minimal downtime. Key attributes at a glance: function is to adapt NVMe M.2 drives to a PCIe 3.0 x1 interface; compatible lengths include 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280; material includes a metal baffle for secure mounting; performance focuses on stable speed PCIe 3.0 x1 signal transmission. Use scenarios: Desktop or server upgrade and testing: install in a PCIe 3.0 x1 slot to mount and test NVMe M.2 drives of various lengths (2230, 2242, 2260, 2280) without replacing the whole system. Data recovery or diagnostics: quickly connect an NVMe M.2 drive to access data or run diagnostics in a test bench or maintenance setup. OS installation or cloning in a compact workstation: leverage the hotswappable design to swap drives during operating system setup or data migration with minimal downtime.