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[andreroelofs]

The title holds in principle the whole question:

"M2 SSD 42 mm in WWAN from Dell Latitude E7240 and E7270 "

Is it  possible to install it for Dells issued as type in NL, the Netherlands?

It was seen in other Latitudes, but so far I cannot find anything for the E7240/E7270.

Thanks.

Andre

[DELL-Chris M]

I do not see any documentation that we tested/validated a M.2 SSD in the 2013 Latitude E7240 WWAN slot. The parts page only list the mSATA SSD for #2 slot. Perhaps another user who has attempted this can post their findings.

[andreroelofs]

Thanks for your fast reply.

It comes from this (just found it back... sorry couldn't find it 1st...):

tomtomic.wordpress.com/.../

So wonder whether this port in the E7240/E7270  is also suitable for this purpose but due to the size limited to 42 mm M2 types.

Left you see the WWAN and right the standard SSD in the  Dell Latitude E7270.

[ejn63]

Beware:  mSATA is not m.2 -- the two form factors are not the same.  While it may be possible (though unsupported by Dell) to put an mSATA SSD in the WWAN slot, it will not be possible to fit an M.2 SSD into it -- M.2 drives require NGFF slots -- they won't fit into PCIe slots designed for WWAN/mSATA cards.

[andreroelofs]

Yes you're right, was a little bit too enthousiastic.

The 13:03 hour reply holds the weblink that says:

a MSATA SSD in the MSATA WWAN

So... I apologize for the mix up.

So having this said, it should then be possible?

[ejn63]

Sounds like it should be -- that said, don't run the OS from that drive.  You'll be trading a 6G/s or better M.2 drive for (at best) a 3G/s (and more likely a 1.5G/s mSATA drive if you do.

[andreroelofs]

Indeed, I was planning to use a 250GB for the OS in the M2 and try to get a 500 GB for storage on the mSATA.

Tnx so far.

Feel free to add more info.

[andreroelofs]

Questions: can Dell support confirm this list?

My personal question: Is this information correct for the E7240?

Continue my search for info:
As I wanna be 100% sure before I buy a machine, searched further for more proof.

Found this very interesting thread:
superuser.com/.../will-a-sata-ssd-drive-work-in-wwan-minipcie-slot

which led me to this url

www.mydigitaldiscount.com/msata-ssd-compatability-list.html

Here I found a compatibility list. [View:/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-discussions-components-files/3518/mSATA-SSD-Compatability-List-_5F00_-My-Digital-Discount-_2D00_-MyDigitalDiscount.pdf:550:0]

Attached it as complete pdf (archive).

As it may be handy for the future discussions: For "Dell only" see the table, cleaned it up, but did not change the original information:

Dell
Alienware	14
Alienware	17
Alienware	18
Alienware	m14x
Alienware	M14X R2
Alienware	M17x R3
Alienware	M17x R4
Alienware	M18x R2
Alienware	r2
Inspiron	13z (5323)
Inspiron	14 (7437)
Inspiron	14R (5420)
Inspiron	14R (7420)
Inspiron	14z (5423)
Inspiron	15 (7537)
Inspiron	15R (7520)
Inspiron	15R SE
Inspiron	15R SE
Inspiron	15z (5523)
Inspiron	17R
Inspiron	17R 5720
Inspiron	17R SE
Inspiron	2350
Latitude	6430u
Latitude	E5440
Latitude	E5450
Latitude	E5540
Latitude	(E5550) 12 7000
Latitude	E6440
Latitude	E7240
Latitude	(E7440) 14 7000
Latitude	E7440
Latitude	E7450
Latitude	ST-LST01
Latitude	XT3
Precision	M3800
Precision	M4500
Precision	M4600
Precision	M4700
Precision	M4800
Precision	M6500 (Dual Core)
Precision	M6500 (Quad Core)
Precision	M6600
Precision	M6700
Precision	M6800
Rugged Extreme	12 (7204)
XPS	11 (9Q23)
XPS	11 (9P33)
XPS	12 (9Q33)
XPS	13 (L321X)
XPS	13 (L322x)
XPS	13 (9333)
XPS	14 (L401X)
XPS	14 (L421X)
XPS	14z (L412z)
XPS	15 (L521X)
XPS	15 (9530)
XPS	15z (L511z)
XPS	17 (L701x)
XPS	17 (L702x)
XPS	17 3D
XPS	18
XPS	8500
XPS	One 2710
XPS	M1210
XPS	M1330
XPS	M1530
XPS	M1710
XPS	M1730
XPS	M2010
Vostro	3360
Vostro	3460
Vostro	3560

50mm mSATA PC Motherboards

Any motherboard with the Intel Z68 Express Chipset that offers an mSATA port can use an mSATA SSD as a Cache Drive or Main Drive (System Drive).

SERIES	MODEL
Dell
Alienware	m14x r2
Intel
NUC Kit	D34010WYK
NUC Kit	D54250WYK
NUC Kit	DC3217IYE
NUC Kit	DC53427HYE
NUC Board	D34010WYB
NUC Board	D53427RKE
NUC Board	D54250WYB
NUC Board	DC33217GKE

25mm Half-Size mSATA Mini Notebooks & Tablets

SERIES	MODEL
Dell
Vostro		5470

* Some of these models may ship without an mSATA connector, please check that your device has an mSATA connection before placing your order.
**These models may only accept an mSATA SSD for caching purposes, and may require the use of Intel® Rapid Storage Technology software.

Mobile Devices with 50mm mSATA slots Drobo Mini Portable Storage Array
* Some of these models may ship without an mSATA connector, please check that your device has an mSATA connection before placing your order.

For side-by-side mSATA comparisons and 1.8" microSATA compatibilities, visit the NotebookReview forum.

Don't see your notebook/device listed above?
It could still be mSATA compatible! Leave a comment below with the make/model of your device and we'll look it up. Or check out our M.2 NGFF SSD Compatibility List to see if your device is on there.
Do you have an mSATA compatible device not on this list?

Please, let us know in the comments below and we'll add it to our list!

[DELL-Chris M · Accepted solution]

For the E7240 in question, we cannot confirm what we did not test. Whether any of the SSD will work in a WWAN slot is unknown by Dell.

[andreroelofs]

Ok. Clear so far for the E7240.

Can you file a list (pdf) here what laptop of the 12.5 inch ultranotebooks are supported with respect to the WWAN slot and what kind of SSD is supported and if available which SSD are supported?

Thanks so far!