Lenovo HDD Filler 2.5 Gen4 Kit

The Lenovo HDD Filler 2.5 Gen4 Kit is a high-performance M.2 NVMe to U.2 adapter designed to enable the use of M.2 NVMe SSDs in standard 2.5-inch drive bays. This kit provides a seamless upgrade path for systems requiring fast storage expansion, supporting PCIe 4.0 x4 for data transfer rates up to 64 Gbps. It is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 and includes an integrated heatsink with thermal pads for efficient cooling.

Advantages

This adapter kit allows you to leverage the speed and compactness of M.2 NVMe SSDs in systems equipped with U.2 (SFF-8639) interfaces. It supports a wide range of M.2 SSD sizes (2230, 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110) and offers plug-and-play installation with hot-swap capability (dependent on host system). The aluminum housing and heatsink ensure reliable thermal management, making it ideal for demanding workloads.

Suitable for

• Upgrading server or workstation storage with NVMe SSDs
• Enthusiasts and professionals needing high-speed data access
• Systems with available 2.5-inch drive bays and U.2 connectors

Key specifications

• Product Type: M.2 NVMe to U.2 Adapter
• Adapter Form Factor: 2.5-inch
• Internal SSD Interface: M.2 (M-Key)
• External Host Interface: U.2 (SFF-8639)
• PCIe Generation Support: PCIe 4.0 x4
• Backward Compatibility: PCIe 3.0 x4
• Max Data Transfer Rate: Up to 64 Gbps
• Supported M.2 SSD Sizes: 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110
• Material: Aluminum (housing and heatsink)
• Cooling Features: Integrated heatsink, thermal pads
• Hot-Swap Support: Yes (host system dependent)
• LED Indicator: Power/Activity LED
• Power Supply: Via U.2 host interface
• Included Accessories: Thermal pads, mounting screws, screwdriver
• Compliance: RoHS, CE, FCC

Recommendations

Ensure your system has a compatible U.2 (SFF-8639) connector and sufficient power delivery. This kit is ideal for users looking to maximize storage performance in a compact form factor.