StarTech.com USB to M.2 SATA Converter for Raspberry Pi Development Boards provides a way to connect M.2 SATA SSDs to USB ports, specifically designed for Raspberry Pi boards.
The StarTech.com USB to M.2 SATA Converter is valued for its compatibility with Raspberry Pi boards and cost-effectiveness. However, it has limitations in terms of compatibility and data transfer speed.
REASONS TO BUY
Compatibility with Raspberry Pi - Designed specifically for use with Raspberry Pi development boards
Cost-effective - Offers a budget-friendly solution for adding M.2 SATA connectivity
Easy installation - Simple to set up and use
CONSIDERATIONS
Limited compatibility - Primarily designed for Raspberry Pi, may not work with other systems
Limited data transfer speed - Supports only USB speeds, which may not be sufficient for high-performance applications
Limited durability - The converter may not be as durable as other connection methods
BOTTOM LINE
Suitable for users working specifically with Raspberry Pi development boards.
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StarTech.com USB to M.2 SATA Converter for Raspberry Pi Development Boards
At a Glance
Add an M.2 SATA SSD drive to your Raspberry Pi development board to increase data storage
M.2 SATA drives (including 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 drive heights)
USB 2.0 with data transfer speeds up to 480Mbps
OS independent with no device driver installation required
Includes USB cable and mounting accessories for Raspberry Pi
Overview
Increase thedata storage capacity of your Raspberry Pi or other development board,by connecting it directly to an M.2 NGFF SATASSD.Perfect for custom projects and applications, this USB to M.2 SATA converter supports all models of Raspberry Pi as well as other development boards.
Add storage capacity to your development board
This convenient USB 2.0 to M.2 SATA converter lets you overcome data storage limitations of your development board by enabling you to connectan M.2 SATAdrivethrough your board'sUSB-A port.
A convenient integrated solution
The USB to M.2 SATA converter integrates seamlessly with your existing development board. It's the perfect addition for development-board basedapplications such as surveillance, media players andservers, digital signage and IoT/automation solutions. It enables you to utilize your M.2 SATA drives with your dev board, and take advantage of the small form factor of M.2 SATA which makes it ideal for applications with space limitations.
Easy to install
Compatible with M.2 SATAdrives (2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280),the converter is easy to install and doesn't require any device driver installation. It comes with a USB cable and all mounting accessories, including standoffs, so integrating it with your Raspberry Pi is fast and easy.
StarTech.com provides industry-leading support to get you up and running quickly. The PIB2M21 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Note: This converter works withM.2SATA SSDs only. To see which type of M.2 drive you have, simply look at the number of notches (or keys) on the drive end that connects with the M.2 socket. SATA-based M.2 drives have two notches (an M key and a B key), while PCIe-based M.2 drives have just one notch (an M key).
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