Each key exposes a different set of interfaces to each card m 2 can connect directly to the pci express bus but different pins can be used to connect to the usb 2 0 and 3 0 buses sata iii.
M key type 2230.
A b keying pins 12 19 gives pci express ssds up to 2x lanes of bandwidth while a m keying pins 59 66 provides pci express ssds with.
The m 2 specification identifies 12 key ids on the module card and socket interface but m 2 ssds typically use three common keys.
Employing a more flexible physical specification the m 2 allows different module widths and lengths and paired with the.
Currently an m 2 ssd has either one of three key types.
Usb 3 1 gen2 provides bandwidth up to 10gbps.
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The m 2 platform is versatile and supports a wide variety of m 2 cards.
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You will find the key type labeled on or near the edge connector or gold fingers of the ssd.
As the key positions of b and m are slightly different the m.
B m and b m.
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Ssd can only be installed one way.
M 2 cards can be configured with different hardware and functionality within the m 2 platform to suit the individual needs of the system and provide an array of configuration options for the user.
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B m or b m while a socket can only have one key.
While physical size is the easiest observable way to distinguish the difference between cards the m 2 standard uses a.