Add U.2 PCIe NVMe SSD performance to your desktop computer or server, by connecting a U.2 SSD to an M.2 PCIe x 4 host interface. This PCI Express U.2 to M.2 adapter makes it easy to install a high-performance U.2 PCIe-NVMe SSD into your desktop PC or server & connect the drive through an M.2 PCIe x 4 slot on your motherboard. By creating compatibility with newer U.2 NVMe SSDs, such as the Intel SSD 750 series, this enterprise-class drive adapter enables you to gain faster read/write speeds & higher productivity levels for data-intensive applications. This drive adapter card lets you optimize your system performance by harnessing the increased speed & low latency of a U.2 PCIe-NVMe SSD (compared to regular platter drives), by adding a U.2 interface to your system. The U.2 to M.2 adapter is ideal for IT professionals, system integrators & installers, & enthusiasts who are building or upgrading a server or desktop computer. It's a cost-effective alternative that delivers the superior performance of newer U.2 NVMe SSDs, without the expense of replacing the system motherboard for the sake of compatibility. The U.2 to M.2 adapter works with all desktop PCs & servers that have an M.2 PCIe x 4 host interface. The adapter card is OS independent, so there are no drivers or software required for installation.