Vantec Multi-Size Dual M.2 to Two SATA III Port Converter Kit UGT-M2ST220

I have a slightly older PC (4th gen Core i5) and didn't want to invest in "dead" 2.5" SSDs, so I bought a pair of 1tb Sandisk m.2 SATA drives and this card and voila, problem solved. Now, whenever I get around to upgrading PCs I (hopefully) won't lose my investment in 1tb SSDs. The product description says it clearly, but in case you missed it this adapter works ONLY with SATA m.2 NGFF drives, NOT PCIe drives. For PCIe, you want a Lycom DT-120.

One of the standoffs for the 2280 size overlaps the PCI cover/bracket causing the M.2 Device to have and unnecessary amount of bend when installed. If the bracket was adjusted less than a centimeter everything would fit perfectly. Other than that, unique item, good quality PCB.

works as expected and works well. The card cannot handle SATA cables with clasps, so I just pulled those off the cables I had and it was fine. The STA ports are a snug fit, so it's not like anything will fall off.

This device is what is says: Two M.2 SATA drives with their data connectors, powered by a single SATA power plug. Since it has two SATA data connectors, you can use the drives independently, JBOD, or RAID them as you wish; this item is not an implicit RAID 0 or RAID 1 controller -- it just provides a form factor for storing M.2 SATA drives in a relatively 2.5" HDD sized PCB. So far, it is exactly as advertised. The mediocre: The PCB is slightly larger than a 2.5" HDD, so you can't just expect to use it in such a setting. It does come with a rear IO shield so you can put it in a place on the chassis of an expansion card, which is nice, but it's awkward fitting in other areas that accommodate something more along the lines of a "regular" 2.5" drive. The bad: The SATA data connectors are situated such that in order to plug in SATA data cables, the clips holding the cables in are facing downwards, towards the PCB. This pushes the connectors away from the PCB, almost to the point that it feels like you're going to break off the soldered joints. It's such a bizarre design, that I wonder if mine was incorrectly manufactured. (I have not raised the issue with the seller.) It would make so much more sense if the connectors were flipped right side up, as that would put no stress on the PCB. I worried so much about the connectors flexing off the board that I took my SATA data cable and forcibly removed the metallic clips from the cable to reduce the amount of strain put on the connector joints. It helped quite a bit, but there's still an unnecessary amount of flex.

Horrid product. Failed in a week.

Using to save HDD bay space. Mounting holes for the plastic base not ideal and retention post and screw also not ideal, but useable. Good for mirror boot functionality for home lab with older servers.