m.2 adapter for ssd data recovery

[pcpete]

We are coming across more m.2 ssd drives and want to be more prepared to work with them. My understanding is there are several different versions so we will need a few different adapters. I am thinking for simplicity a usb would be nice to use, but we are open to connecting directly to a pci express slot. If we got one that hooked into a pci express slot we would need to to work easily with linux to do a ddrescue image. Any suggestions on specific adapters to buy so we are fairly covered in regards to what m.2 SSDs we get in the shop?

 

[pcpete]

there seems to be at least two main types I am seeing. I noticed they go directly to a standard sata connector so no need to use usb as all of my work stations can hook directly to sata(like everyone here)

 

[Markverhyden]

If you are looking for data recovery stuff the USB type adapters do not process the full suite of hdparm commands. From what I have read, fortunately not experienced, you can permanently brick a drive trying to use a USB adapter while doing some hdparm commands. Can't find the link though.

 

[JustInTech]

I use a M2 SSD to Sata adaptor which has worked well for me when connected to my data recovery hardware (or sometimes a USB sata adapter). I got this off Aliexpress.

 

[pcpete]

My first post was kind of hard to understand. All I need is a way to read different m.2 SSD drives to be able to copy files and make images of the drives. I made things confusing by talking about USB and PCIe. I want to buy the needed adapters that will cover most m.2 SSDs that we will come across. As far as I can tell there are 2 main categories of drives, SATA and PCIe. Then each of these drives use either "b" or "m" or I think some drives can work with either slot.

 

[mikeroq]

That adapter above will work for m.2 sata drives.

As for NVMe m.2 drives you will need a PCI-E adapter like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Lycom-DT-120-PCIe-Adapter-Support/dp/B00MYCQP38

SATA - m.2 and msata
https://www.amazon.com/Cablecc-22pi...F8&qid=1508292842&sr=1-8&keywords=m.2+to+sata

That and the one above should cover all your needs.

 

[pcpete]

I noticed some m.2 pci express cards use the NVMEe driver rather than ACHI. I am assuming I will need to install these drivers. Will this be difficult with linux?

 

[NJW]

I noticed some m.2 pci express cards use the NVMEe driver rather than ACHI. I am assuming I will need to install these drivers. Will this be difficult with linux?

NVMe support has been in the kernel since v3.3. It should Just Work, though I have no first-hand experience.