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[T580] I bought the incorrect SSD type. Is there an adapter for SATA III to NVMe M.2? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by SpiceDealer@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/thinkpad@lemmy.ml

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[–] solrize@lemmy.ml 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (3 children)

There doesn't seem to be such a thing afaict. There are adapters for the M.2 format but those are for drives that use the SATA protocol over the M.2 connector. NVMe is a different protocol and the adapters people have linked so far won't work. I looked into this myself a while back. I don't know what obstacles would exist towards creating such an adapter but either way, I couldn't find one. It would need some kind of protocol conversion inside though.

There are NVMe to USB enclosures if that helps. Otherwise, I guess look for a trade or exchange or do a resale.

[–] SpiceDealer@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Sigh. Well, you live and you learn. I'll keep the one I bought for future projects and just buy a 2.5 SATA SDD. Thanks for the info. Same for everyone else that commented.

[–] ctenidium@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

I made the same mistake a few weeks ago. I couldn't return it so I bought a case and use it as a external drive now. Better than let I collect dust...

[–] cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It has connectors for both SATA and m.2 NVMe drives. It can only use one or the other though. The m.2 drive needs a caddy with the correct ribbon cable to connect to the motherboard.

[–] solrize@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

The T580 accepts NVMe directly? Interesting. And yeah that's the right approach if it can work.

[–] cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Yes, it supports NVMe, but it's only 2 lanes. I found the FRU numbers, the caddy is 01YR457 and the cable is 01YR466. It's also possible to put a second SSD in the WWAN slot, but it's really hard to find one with the correct key to fit the slot.

It looks like you can get some knockoffs on ebay for about USD $35 for the pair.

[–] solrize@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Cool, I'm pretty sure my T520 is SATA only. I decided against buying another SATA SSD at least for now, on the theory that I'm likely to get a more modern machine sometime, that can accept NVMe directly.

[–] monovergent@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 months ago

The mPCIe ports can theoretically take an M.2 NVME with an adapter, but it's more of a curiosity since it'll be severely bottlenecked and not eligible as a boot drive.

[–] adarza@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 months ago

a 2242 nvme + 2.5in sata iirc.

if the exchange would cost return shipping, i'd just put that towards a usb enclosure instead and make it an external.. then buy another of the correct type and form factor

[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

SATA SSDs don't exactly cost the earth these days. I'd imagine, if there was such an adapter it would cost not much less than a new drive. Buying a new drive is the way to go here.

[–] Gnugit@aussie.zone 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

I assumed you were going the other way but after I saw your pictures I realised my mistake and found this.

https://www.bigw.com.au/product/startech-com-m-2-to-sata-adapter-taa-compliant-1-x-ssd-supported-1-x-total-bay-steel/p/9900675972

[–] Romkslrqusz@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 months ago

Nope, that would require an M.2 SATA SSD. OP bought a a PCIe SSD.

[–] glitching@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

yeah, there's a bracket w/adapter, goes in the place where your 2.5" SSD is, but it's not cost effective. for its price you can get another 1 TB drive. sell/return, get another. sorry.

[–] Zachariah@lemmy.world 0 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Something like this?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6PMZLW/

[–] Romkslrqusz@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 months ago

Nope, that would require an M.2 SATA SSD. OP bought a a PCIe SSD.