Raidon Technology Introduces UBOX Micro M.2 NVMe to 2.5-Inch U.2 NVMe High-Performance Adapter

Raidon Technology, Inc. announces the Stardom UBOX Micro, a M.2 NVMe SSD to 2.5″ U.2 NVMe SSD (7mm) performance adapter.

UBOX Micro is a compact and high-performance adapter that transforms a standard M.2 2280 NVMe SSD (22×80 mm) into a 7mm-thick, 2.5″ U.2 NVMe SSD. It provides a flexible and durable upgrade solution for servers, workstations, and embedded or industrial systems that rely on U.2 bays and backplanes. Compliant with U.2 (SFF-8639) specifications and support PCIe x 4 NVMe, UBOX Micro makes you easy to install fast M.2 storage in hot-swap systems of U.2.

 Key Features:

• Ultra-Thin 7mm Design
  Converts an M.2 2280 NVMe SSD into a standard 2.5″ U.2 NVMe SSD (7mm z-height) and ideal for compact systems and dense storage bays.
• Optimized for 2280 NVMe
  Secure and stable mounting for standard M.2 2280 (22×80 mm) NVMe drives.
• Service-Friendly Upgrades
  Swap M.2 NVMe SSDs using existing U.2 trays, backplanes, or mobile racks, and no new hardware required.
• Standards-Based U.2 Interface (SFF-8639)
  Matches U.2 size, port placement, and electrical specifications for plug-and-play integration with U.2 systems

• High-Speed Performance (Up to 40Gb)
  NVMe over PCIe delivers fast speeds with low delay. U.2 supports up to 4 PCIe lanes for high-performance use. Actual speed depends on the PCIe version and setup of your system.
• Metal Enclosure with Passive Cooling
  Durable housing protects the SSD in harsh or vibration environments and improves heat transfer to reduce slowdowns during the heavy use

• Integrated Thermal Management
  Installed thermal pads help to transfer heat away from the SSD controller and NAND chips, so the drive can keep running at fast speed during heavy use

Benefits:

• Plug-and-Play U.2 Support
  Works with standard U.2 bays for easy hot-swap and maintenance – perfect for scaling.
• Consistent High Performance
  Metal chassis and thermal pads prevent overheating, ensuring stable speeds during heavy use.
• Durable, Easy-to-Handle Design
  Protects M.2 SSDs in a rugged 2.5″ form – ideal for labeling, tracking, and quick replacements.
• Cost-Efficient Upgrades
  Use existing U.2 infrastructure with M.2 SSDs to save money and expand hardware options.  
• Possible Applications: Enterprise and Cloud Servers
  Using NVMe as boot drives, cache, or hot-swap storage with existing U.2 setups
• Pro Workstations
  Ideal for 8K video, VFX, or CAD work with easy to service U.2 drives
• AI/ML and HPC Systems
  Fast and reliable storage for datasets, feature stores, and model checkpoints
• Edge and Industrial PCs
  Rugged 2.5″ storage for factories, transport, and telecom environments
• Labs and Homelabs
  Tidy U.2 drive bays with affordable M.2 NVMe SSDs  

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