COMPATIBILITY: This drive adapter is compatible with U.3 (SFF-TA-1001) host interfaces and PCIe M.2 NVMe/AHCI SSD drives only and does not support SATA/SAS/U.2 host controllers or SATA-based M.2 SSDs; M.2 to U.3 Adapter is TAA Compliant FULL PERFORMANCE: Change the form factor of a 2242, 2260, or 2280 M.2 NVMe drive while preserving the read and write speeds; No chipset design ensures no loss in performance when adapting to 2.5inch HASSLE-FREE SETUP: M.2 to U.3 Host Adapter works with all operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux; M2 to U.3 Adapter requires no additional drivers or software; Includes drive and adapter mounting screws for an efficient installation VERSATILE M.2 NVME SUPPORT: Open frame design enables support for M.2 drives with larger heatsinks, and allows for better airflow; Supports PCIe 4.0 and lower drives; SFF-TA-1001 is not compatible with SATA/SAS/U.2 host controllers or SATA-based M.2 SSDs OUR ADVANTAGE: IT professionals' choice for over 30 years; This M2 to U.3 converter is backed for two years, including free 24/5 North America based multi-lingual technical assistance