StarTech M.2 PCI-e NVMe to U.2 (SFF-8639) Adapter - Not compatible with SATA drives or SAS controllers, for M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD -

The StarTech U2M2E125 adapter enables you to use an M.2 PCIe NVMe solid-state drive in a U.2 (SFF-8639) slot, commonly found in enterprise servers and workstations. It supports M.2 drives in 2280, 2260, and 2242 form factors, with a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface delivering up to 32 Gbps bandwidth. The adapter is designed exclusively for NVMe drives and is not compatible with SATA-based M.2 drives or SAS controllers.

Constructed with an aluminum heatsink, the adapter helps dissipate heat from high-performance NVMe SSDs, ensuring stable operation under load. It is a plug-and-play solution that requires no additional drivers for most operating systems. Ideal for upgrading or repurposing M.2 NVMe SSDs in U.2-enabled systems, the U2M2E125 offers a cost-effective way to leverage existing storage hardware.