M.2

Also known as NGFF, Next Generation Form Factor, M.2 card

thumb|250px|A size comparison of an mSATA SSD (left) and an M.2 2242 SSD (right)

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Computer hardware.name: M.2
Computer hardware.image: 250px
Computer hardware.caption: An M.2 2280 solid-state drive (SSD), 22 mm wide and 80 mm long with the key in the M position
Computer hardware.designfirm: PCI-SIG
Computer hardware.conn1: Motherboard
Computer hardware.via1_1: PCIe 2.0 ×4
Computer hardware.via1_2: PCIe 3.0 ×4
Computer hardware.via1_3: PCIe 4.0 ×4
Computer hardware.via1_4: PCIe 5.0 ×4
Computer hardware.via1_5: Serial ATA 3.0
Computer hardware.via1_6: USB 3.0
Computer hardware.class name: Speeds
Computer hardware.manuf1: Intel
Computer hardware.manuf2: Phison
Computer hardware.manuf3: Realtek
Computer hardware.manuf4: Samsung
Computer hardware.manuf5: Silicon Motion
Computer hardware.manuf6: SK Hynix

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Commons category: M.2

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Features
Storage interfaces
{{Anchor|FORM-FACTORS|KEYING}}Form factors and keying
Alternative standards
NGSFF
XFM
Gallery
See also
Notes
References
External links

thumb|250px|A size comparison of an mSATA SSD (left) and an M.2 2242 SSD (right)

M.2 (pronounced "em-dot-too"), formerly known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a specification for internally mounted computer expansion cards and connectors. It was developed to replace the older Mini SATA (mSATA) and Mini PCIe (mPCIe) standards.