The MSATA NGFF adapter card provides flexible cross interface conversion between MSATA and NGFF M.2 SATA formats for SSDs. It enables you to adapt drives to different host interfaces without replacing the drive. Key features and benefits - Flexible interface conversion: supports converting between MSATA and NGFF M.2 SATA formats to widen compatibility for storage devices. - Two configuration options: - External interface is M.2 NGFF and internal interface is MSATA. This configuration enables use of an MSATA SSD in an M.2 NGFF host. - External interface is MSATA and internal interface is M.2 NGFF. This configuration enables use of an M.2 NGFF SSD in an MSATA host. - NVMe and PCIe not supported: the adapter supports only specific interface type conversions and does not enable NVMe or PCIe protocols. - Compatibility check recommended: verify SSD compatibility with the motherboard or device interface before use. Compatibility and usage notes - These adapters convert between specific interface types and do not support NVMe or PCIe protocols. - Please check the compatibility between the SSD and the motherboard or device interface before use. - For the NGFF to MSATA configuration, the external interface is MSATA and the internal interface is M.2 NGFF. - For the MSATA to NGFF configuration, the external interface is M.2 NGFF and the internal interface is MSATA. Applications and use scenarios - Scenario 1: Reuse an MSATA SSD in a system that provides an M.2 NGFF SATA slot, by using the MSATA to NGFF configuration. - Scenario 2: Install a M.2 NGFF SSD in a device that only offers an MSATA interface, by using the NGFF to MSATA configuration. - Scenario 3: Perform data migration or testing between devices with different SSD interface standards without replacing drives. Performance and build considerations - The adapter does not increase performance beyond the capabilities of SATA-based interfaces; it focuses on physical and protocol compatibility rather than speed enhancement. - No NVMe or PCIe support is provided by this adapter. Usage guidance - Confirm that the SSD and host interface align with one of the two configurations described above. - Use the adapter only for the specified NVMe/PCIe-free, SATA-based conversions to avoid incompatibility or damage.