The M.2 platform is versatile and supports a wide variety of M.2 cards. M.2 cards can be configured with different hardware and functionality within the M.2 platform to suit the individual needs of the system and provide an array of configuration options for the user. While physical size is the easiest observable way to distinguish the difference between cards, the M.2 standard uses a numerical naming convention to identify the specific abilities and functionality of the card. For example, M.2 cards may include: