Function and purpose Singleslot internal adapter card that converts an EDSFF E1.L NVMe SSD with a GENZ 2C Connector 8X into a U.2compatible drive. Designed to accept EDSFF E1.L SSDs such as the DC PM983 Series and present them to a system through a U.2 interface. Key benefits — why you need this Compatibility bridge: lets you use modern E1.L GEN‑Z 2C Connector 8X NVMe drives in systems that only provide U.2 backplanes or connectors. Simple internal installation: installs directly into a U.2 bay without requiring external enclosures or complex wiring. Preserves NVMe functionality: enables continued use of the drive's NVMe performance and features while adapting form factor and connector type. Important attributes Function: EDSFF E1.L (GEN‑Z 2C Connector 8X) to U.2 converter. Supported models: compatible with DC PM983 Series EDSFF NVMe SSDs and other GEN‑Z 2C Connector 8X E1.L drives that follow the same electrical/mechanical standards. Size and form factor: designed for EDSFF E1.L form factor; installs internally via a U.2 interface and fits standard U.2capable bays. Interface and performance: maintains the NVMe interface through the conversion; uses the 2C Connector 8X electrical mapping required by GEN‑Z E1.L SSDs. Practical applications / use scenarios Data center or server upgrade: allow deployment of E1.L NVMe drives in existing rack servers or storage servers that only have U.2 backplanes, avoiding costly chassis retrofits. System integration and testing: useful for lab or manufacturing test benches that need to validate EDSFF E1.L drives using U.2 test equipment. IoT and edge appliances: integrate capacity E1.L NVMe storage into embedded or edge servers that expose U.2 connections. Notes and considerations Intended for internal installation only via a U.2 interface. Confirm that your target E1.L SSD conforms to GEN‑Z 2C Connector 8X electrical/mechanical specifications for compatibility (example: DC PM983 Series). The adapter converts form factor and connector type; system BIOS/firmware and driver support for NVMe/U.2 remain subject to the host platform.