Interface adapter InLine 76619H – InLine 76619H interface card/adapter

The InLine PCIe x1 to M.2 Key M interface card enables installation of NVMe M.2 SSDs in systems that lack a native M.2 slot. The compact adapter provides PCIe NVMe performance by using a PCIe x1 electrical connection while being mechanically compatible with x1, x4, x8 and x16 slots. It accepts M.2 modules in lengths 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 and is powered directly via the PCIe bus, so no separate power cable is required. The package includes a heat sink, screw, screwdriver and a user manual in German and English.

Advantages

The adapter supports NVMe protocol for M.2 Key M and B+M Key SSDs (NVMe only) to deliver high I/O performance. Its flexible mechanical design and compatibility with common M.2 lengths allow use with compact industrial modules as well as full‑size desktop SSDs. Power is supplied via the PCIe bus, eliminating external cabling. The card is compatible with current Windows and Linux versions and is backward compatible with older PCIe generations.

Suitable for

• Upgrading desktop PCs or workstations that lack an M.2 slot
• Adding a fast NVMe drive to test systems or lab machines
• Expanding storage capacity in servers or embedded systems with available PCIe slots

Key specifications

• PCIe version: PCIe 3.0 x1 (backward compatible with PCIe 2.0 / 1.0)
• Mechanical compatibility: usable in PCIe x1, x4, x8 and x16 slots
• Supported M.2 lengths: 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280
• Supported SSD types: M.2 Key M (NVMe), M.2 Key B+M (NVMe only)
• Unsupported SSD types: M.2 SATA (B‑Key), M.2 PCIe x2 (B‑Key)
• Protocol: NVMe (optimized for high I/O performance)
• Power supply: via PCIe bus (3.3 V)
• Operating temperature range: -40 °C to +85 °C
• Storage temperature range: -40 °C to +85 °C
• Maximum relative humidity: 90% non‑condensing
• Compatible operating systems: Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11, Windows Server 2012 R2 or newer, Linux with NVMe support

How to use

Insert the adapter into a free PCIe x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot on the motherboard. Mount an NVMe M.2 SSD (Key M or B+M using NVMe protocol) into the M.2 socket and secure it with the supplied screw. Attach the included passive heat sink if required for thermal management. No additional power cable is necessary since the card receives power from the PCIe bus. After installation, boot the system and verify that the operating system recognizes the NVMe drive; install drivers or enable NVMe support in the OS if necessary.

Usage recommendations

Use NVMe M.2 SSDs in Key M or B+M (NVMe only) form factors for full compatibility and performance. Do not install SATA M.2 or B‑Key PCIe x2 modules. Ensure the system BIOS/UEFI and OS support NVMe and update drivers or firmware as needed. For sustained heavy workloads, install the provided heat sink or additional cooling to maintain optimal temperatures.