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M.2

A small SSD form factor that plugs into a motherboard slot.

Also known as: M.2 SSD

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

M.2 — A small SSD form factor that plugs into a motherboard slot.

See also: SATA, SATA III.

Where M.2 Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is M.2?

A small SSD form factor that plugs into a motherboard slot.

What terms are related to M.2?

Related Storage terms include SATA, SATA III.

Related Technical Terms

SATA
A common interface for hard drives and SSDs, slower than NVMe. Storage
SATA III
The 6 Gb/s SATA generation used by most SATA SSDs and hard drives. Storage
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