--- product_id: 433755475 title: "GLOTRENDS PA09-X1 M.2 NVMe to PCIe X1 Adapter for 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 NVMe SSD, PCIe X1 Installation" brand: "glotrends" price: "R476" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Glotrends" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/433755475-glotrends-pa09-x1-m-2-nvme-to-pcie-x1-adapter store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # PCIe X1 slot compatibility Supports 2230-2280 M.2 NVMe SSD sizes Includes regular & low-profile brackets GLOTRENDS PA09-X1 M.2 NVMe to PCIe X1 Adapter for 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 NVMe SSD, PCIe X1 Installation **Brand:** glotrends **Price:** R476 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Upgrade your rig’s storage game without the upgrade price tag! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** GLOTRENDS PA09-X1 M.2 NVMe to PCIe X1 Adapter for 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 NVMe SSD, PCIe X1 Installation by glotrends - **How much does it cost?** R476 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/433755475-glotrends-pa09-x1-m-2-nvme-to-pcie-x1-adapter) ## Best For - glotrends enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted glotrends brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Space-Savvy Design:** Includes both standard and low-profile brackets to fit any PC chassis, from sleek minis to full towers. - β€’ **Plug & Play Versatility:** Compatible across Windows 11/10/8, Linux, and Mac OS with easy installation and lifetime tech support. - β€’ **Unlock Hidden Storage Potential:** Transforms your PCIe X1 slot into a high-speed M.2 NVMe SSD interface without sacrificing your primary GPU slot. - β€’ **Universal M.2 NVMe Compatibility:** Seamlessly supports all common M.2 NVMe SSD sizes (2230/2242/2260/2280) with no capacity limits up to 4TB+. - β€’ **Boost Storage Without Breaking the Bank:** Ideal for adding extra NVMe storage on older motherboards lacking native M.2 slotsβ€”perfect for archiving or secondary drives. ## Overview The GLOTRENDS PA09-X1 adapter converts a PCIe X1 slot into an M.2 Key M slot, enabling installation of 2230 to 2280 sized NVMe SSDs up to 4TB+. It supports multiple OS platforms and includes both regular and low-profile brackets for versatile PC compatibility. While limited to PCIe X1 bandwidth, it offers a practical solution for expanding NVMe storage on motherboards without dedicated M.2 slots, backed by lifetime tech support. ## Description Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy GLOTRENDS PA09-X1 M.2 NVMe to PCIe X1 Adapter for 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 NVMe SSD, PCIe X1 Installation at desertcart UK. Review: Works as intended, but not the best way to install a NVME drive. - I give this 5 stars for doing what it is intended to do, which is to provide a way of connecting an M.2 NVME to a motherboard that has no dedicated NVME socket available. Installation is very easy and it can be fitted to low profile cases as well as standard size. The board has no additional circuitry other than an LED that illuminates to indicate access. However, it only has one PCIe channel so the data throughput is only marginally better than a good SATA SSD. If you are using this on an older motherboard that does not have an NVME slot/socket, then the BIOS will probably not allow it to be used as a boot drive or access it before you get into the operating system e.g. MS Windows. As such, it has limited use. Having discovered the above, I eventually decided to replace the motherboard, an old LGA1155, with a newer motherboard with NVME support built into the motherboard. The new motherboard and Gen4 NVME has made my aging Intel i7 2nd gen PC boot into Windows 10 in just a few seconds. If you want to use this adapter to just add some additional storage then it may be OK for you. If you want to use your NVME to operate as the Boot disk then this probably won't work and you will need to buy a SATA drive. Note that there are no SATA adaptors to convert M.2 NVME to SATA (at a sensible price), and SATA is slower than just one PCIe channel in any case. A native NVME socket will have 4 PCIe channels and will thus be a lot faster than SATA. Review: Works for what I need it to do - This is probably quite a niche item but I think this is the perfect one for my use case. I didn't have any other slots and didn't really want to buy an SATA SSD. This allowed me to buy a good spec, 4tb NVME M.2 SSD and use it in my spare PCI slot. The speeds are slow - but I use it for archiving large games that I only occasionally play or it is perfect for playing older games that don't need high speeds. If I ever upgrade my PC, the M.2. SSD I've purchased can be reused at run at the speeds it was intended to. ## Features - This adapter turns your motherboard's PCIE X1 slot into an M.2 Key M slot for M.2 NVMe SSD installation. - Advantage: It uses the free motherboard PCIE X1 slot instead of occupying the X16 slot. Disadvantage: Its maximum bandwidth is limited to that of PCIe X1, falling short of PCIe X4 full - speed. - No capacity limit for M.2 NVMe SSDs (2T, 4T work). Supports 2230/2242/2260/2280 sizes. New SSDs need initialization and formatting. M.2 SATA SSDs aren't supported. - Compatible with Windows 11/10/8, Linux, and Mac OS. Support OS boot from NVMe SSD, except on some old motherboards (usable as storage then). Windows 7 lacks native NVMe driver; download from Microsoft or SSD manufacture site. - Includes 12cm regular and 8cm low - profile brackets for any PC frame. FCC and CE certified. Get lifetime tech support - contact us for troubleshooting. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09P3HY3P3 | | Best Sellers Rank | 7,781 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 414 in Components & Replacement Parts | | Brand | GLOTRENDS | | Brand Name | GLOTRENDS | | Compatible Devices | M.2 NVMe SSD | | Compatible devices | M.2 NVMe SSD | | Country of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,842 Reviews | | Hardware Interface | PCI Express x1 | | Hardware interface | PCI Express x1 | | Item Weight | 0.08 Kilograms | | Item weight | 0.08 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | glotrends | | Manufacturer Part Number | PA09-X1 | | Model Number | PA09-X1 | | Number of Items | 1000 | | Number of items | 1000 | | Operating System | Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Linux, Mac OS | | Product Warranty | 30 Day Warranty Against Manufacturer Defects | | Style | M.2 NVMe to PCIe X1 Adapter | | Style Name | M.2 NVMe to PCIe X1 Adapter | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** GLOTRENDS - **Compatible devices:** M.2 NVMe SSD - **Hardware interface:** PCI Express x1 - **Item weight:** 0.08 Kilograms - **Style:** M.2 NVMe to PCIe X1 Adapter ## Images ![GLOTRENDS PA09-X1 M.2 NVMe to PCIe X1 Adapter for 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 NVMe SSD, PCIe X1 Installation - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61lfmZc2T1L.jpg) ![GLOTRENDS PA09-X1 M.2 NVMe to PCIe X1 Adapter for 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 NVMe SSD, PCIe X1 Installation - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Hxu365A7L.jpg) ![GLOTRENDS PA09-X1 M.2 NVMe to PCIe X1 Adapter for 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 NVMe SSD, PCIe X1 Installation - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71IXHlwPjFL.jpg) ![GLOTRENDS PA09-X1 M.2 NVMe to PCIe X1 Adapter for 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 NVMe SSD, PCIe X1 Installation - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ubDu9QHqL.jpg) ![GLOTRENDS PA09-X1 M.2 NVMe to PCIe X1 Adapter for 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 NVMe SSD, PCIe X1 Installation - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71gZYppAX+L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will this work with my motherboard?** A: Yes, if your motherboard has a spare PCIe x1 slot (or larger x4/x8/x16). It supports both Intel and AMD platforms. Please confirm you have an available PCIe slot. If you're unsure, Message us your motherboard model and we'll confirm compatibility. **Q: Can I boot from the NVMe SSD using this adapter?** A: Booting depends on your motherboard BIOS, not the adapter. Most motherboards from 2015+ with UEFI BIOS support NVMe boot. If your motherboard is older (pre-2015),you can still use it as secondary storage. Update BIOS for best results. **Q: What is the maximum speed I can get?** A: The maximum speed depends on your PCIe slot generation. In a PCIe 3.0 x1 slot, expect up to ~1,000 MB/s read. In a PCIe 4.0 x1 slot, up to ~2,000 MB/s read. This is still significantly faster than any SATA SSD (max ~550 MB/s). **Q: Why is my SSD not showing up?** A: New NVMe SSDs are unformatted. Go to Disk Management (right-click Start) β†’ Initialize Disk (GPT) β†’ New Simple Volume to format. This is normal, not a defect. The SSD will then appear as a new drive. **Q: Do I need to install any drivers?** A: No drivers needed β€” plug and play on Windows 10/11, Linux & macOS. However,we recommend updating your motherboard BIOS to the latest version before installation, as older BIOS versions may not properly detect NVMe SSDs on PCIe adapters. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works as intended, but not the best way to install a NVME drive. *by R***P on 5 May 2023* I give this 5 stars for doing what it is intended to do, which is to provide a way of connecting an M.2 NVME to a motherboard that has no dedicated NVME socket available. Installation is very easy and it can be fitted to low profile cases as well as standard size. The board has no additional circuitry other than an LED that illuminates to indicate access. However, it only has one PCIe channel so the data throughput is only marginally better than a good SATA SSD. If you are using this on an older motherboard that does not have an NVME slot/socket, then the BIOS will probably not allow it to be used as a boot drive or access it before you get into the operating system e.g. MS Windows. As such, it has limited use. Having discovered the above, I eventually decided to replace the motherboard, an old LGA1155, with a newer motherboard with NVME support built into the motherboard. The new motherboard and Gen4 NVME has made my aging Intel i7 2nd gen PC boot into Windows 10 in just a few seconds. If you want to use this adapter to just add some additional storage then it may be OK for you. If you want to use your NVME to operate as the Boot disk then this probably won't work and you will need to buy a SATA drive. Note that there are no SATA adaptors to convert M.2 NVME to SATA (at a sensible price), and SATA is slower than just one PCIe channel in any case. A native NVME socket will have 4 PCIe channels and will thus be a lot faster than SATA. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works for what I need it to do *by R***N on 6 June 2026* This is probably quite a niche item but I think this is the perfect one for my use case. I didn't have any other slots and didn't really want to buy an SATA SSD. This allowed me to buy a good spec, 4tb NVME M.2 SSD and use it in my spare PCI slot. The speeds are slow - but I use it for archiving large games that I only occasionally play or it is perfect for playing older games that don't need high speeds. If I ever upgrade my PC, the M.2. SSD I've purchased can be reused at run at the speeds it was intended to. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It just works.... *by G***E on 22 April 2026* Superb little adapter that let me use an NVME SSD drive i had lying about to upgrade an older PC. Came with different back plates to fit STD and SFF chassis, and simple to swap. didn't test read/write speeds, but PC works nicely ## Frequently Bought Together - GLOTRENDS PA09-X1 M.2 NVMe to PCIe X1 Adapter for 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 NVMe SSD, PCIE X1 Installation - GLOTRENDS PA09-HS M.2 NVMe to PCIe 4.0 X4 Adapter with M.2 Heatsink for M.2 NVMe SSD - Crucial P3 1TB PCIe Gen3 3D NAND NVMe M.2 SSD, up to 3500MB/s - CT1000P3SSD8 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/433755475-glotrends-pa09-x1-m-2-nvme-to-pcie-x1-adapter](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/433755475-glotrends-pa09-x1-m-2-nvme-to-pcie-x1-adapter) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-10-05*