UGREEN M.2 NVME to PCI-E3.0 Express Card with M.2 SATA – CM302/UG-70503

• Brand: UGREEN
• Model Number: CM302 / UG-70503
• Type: M.2 NVMe to PCIe 3.0 Adapter Card with SATA Compatibility

Supported M.2 SSD Types

1. NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express):
   • Protocol: NVMe
   • Interface: PCIe 3.0 x4
   • Maximum Speed: Up to 32 Gbps
   • Compatibility: M-Key NVMe SSDs
2. SATA (Serial ATA):
   • Protocol: AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface)
   • Interface: SATA 3.0 (requires a SATA data cable connection to the motherboard)
   • Maximum Speed: Up to 6 Gbps
   • Compatibility: B-Key or B+M-Key SATA SSDs
3. Supported M.2 SSD Sizes:
   • 2230 (30 mm length)
   • 2242 (42 mm length)
   • 2260 (60 mm length)
   • 2280 (80 mm length)

Interface and Connectivity

• PCIe Slot Compatibility:
  • PCIe x4 (preferred for full speed)
  • PCIe x8 and x16 slots (backward-compatible)
• SATA Connector:
  • Requires motherboard SATA port connection for M.2 SATA SSDs.
• Power Source:
  • NVMe SSDs: Powered directly via PCIe bus.
  • SATA SSDs: Powered through the SATA power connector.

Performance

• NVMe SSD Performance:
  • Max Data Transfer Rate: 32 Gbps (theoretical).
• SATA SSD Performance:
  • Max Data Transfer Rate: 6 Gbps (theoretical).
• Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 70°C
• Storage Temperature: -20°C ~ 85°C

Materials & Design

• Build Material: Aluminum alloy for heat dissipation and durability.
• Form Factor: Compact, fits into desktop chassis without obstructing other components.
• Cooling Support:
  • Passive heat dissipation via aluminum construction.
  • Includes thermal pads for additional heat management.

System Compatibility

• Operating Systems:
  • Windows 7, 8, 10, 11
  • Linux (various distributions)
  • macOS (requires PCIe compatibility)
• Plug-and-Play Support: No drivers required for most operating systems.

Package Contents

• 1 x UGREEN M.2 NVMe to PCIe Adapter Card
• 1 x Thermal Pad
• 1 x Screwdriver and screws for installation
• 1 x User Manual

Additional Notes

• Ensure your motherboard supports NVMe drives via PCIe for optimal performance.
• For SATA M.2 SSDs, ensure you connect the SATA data cable to the motherboard’s SATA port.
• PCIe 3.0 x4 speed is backward-compatible with PCIe 2.0 but will operate at reduced speed.

Use Case Scenarios

1. Upgrade desktop PC with high-speed NVMe SSD storage.
2. Utilize M.2 SATA SSDs as additional storage.
3. Enhance system performance with lower boot times and faster data transfer rates.