Type: Internal SSD • Interface: NVMe — PCIe 4.0 x4 • Form Factor: M.2 2242 (22 × 42 mm, M key)
Key Features
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2242 form factor (shorter than 2280): ideal for certain compact PCs, mini-PCs, and compatible consoles/handhelds.
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NVMe Gen4 x4: low latency and high throughput for OS, applications, and games.
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Common functions: TRIM, S.M.A.R.T., NVMe management (queues), dynamic cache (depending on model).
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Often DRAM-less design with HMB (depending on model).
Compatibility
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Required slot: M.2 NVMe (PCIe) in 2242 format (or a 2280/22110 slot that also accepts 2242 lengths).
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Not compatible with M.2 SATA slots.
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On some machines, the M.2 slot may be NVMe only or SATA only: check motherboard/PC specifications.
