Installing an M2 SSD into an Optiplex 7040

-or- If I install only 1x 970 Evo plus NVMe drive in an slot how many SATA ports will be disabled?

SATA 6Gbs 10+ · 8-9 · 5-7 · 1-4 USB USB Type-C · Front USB Type-C · Thunderbolt Ultimate Scalibility: 3*PCIe x16 slots for Multi-GPU and 4*PCIe x4

m2 sata slot Before installing your storage device , check motherboard spec for any SATA port and slot limitation, share lanes

m2 expansion slot 2 SSD? SATA vs M2 NVMe; B key, B+M key, and M key; Length Make sure to check the manual of your motherboard which slot you have