PCIe 3.0 x1 to M.2 NGFF MKey SSD NVMe AHCI PCI Express Host Adapter Converter Card. SSD not included. Includes 8 cm and 12 cm standard PCI brackets and a low profile bracket. Key features Enables an Mkey M.2 NVMe or AHCI SSD to operate from a PCI Express x1 slot on a desktop or similar system. PCIe 3.0 x1 interface with support for PCIe Gen3 and PCIe Gen2 motherboards. Compatible with Mkey M.2 NGFF SSDs of lengths 80 mm, 60 mm and 42 mm. PCI Express 3.0 compliant; supports XP941, SM951, PM951, A110, and m6e SSDs. Includes both standard full height and low profile brackets for flexible installation. Compatibility and performance System compatibility: Motherboard Z97 or later. Operating system: Windows 10 or later. Designed to maximize NVMe performance via a PCIe x1 lane, while maintaining compatibility with a range of Mkey M.2 SSDs. What's included and what to expect Brackets: 8 cm standard PCI bracket, 12 cm standard PCI bracket, and a low profile bracket for tighter builds. SSD required: This adapter does not include an SSD. Usage scenarios Desktop upgrade: Add a fast NVMe or AHCI M.2 SSD to an older or budget desktop that lacks an M.2 slot, by using a PCIe x1 connector. Small form factor builds: Use the low profile bracket to fit into compact chassis while gaining NVMe performance. System optimization: Pair with supported Mkey M.2 SSDs to improve boot times, application load times, and overall responsiveness in gaming, content creation, or dataintensive workloads. Notes SSD compatibility is limited to Mkey M.2 SSDs in the listed lengths (80/60/42 mm) and the supported SSD models (XP941, SM951, PM9, A110, m6e). SSD must be installed in the M.2 slot of the adapter; the SSD is not included with this product.