StarTech.com M.2 SSD Enclosure for M.2 SATA SSDs - USB 3.1 (10Gbps) with USB-C Cable - External Enclosure for USB-C Host - Aluminum

Key Features

• Leverage your SATA M.2 SSD to add fast external storage to your USB-C enabled host (USB-C cable included)
• Supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
• Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port
• Solid aluminum housing with ventilation for optimum heat dissipation
• Broad compatibility with support for the most common M.2 SATA SSDs (30mm, 42mm, 60mm, 80mm)
• Not compatible with M.2 NVMe or AHCI PCI-Express SSDs

Description

Turn your M.2 SATA drive into an ultra-fast, ultra-portable storage solution for USB-C enabled devices

This compact M.2 SATA SSD enclosure lets you add highly portable data storage to any laptop or computer with a USB-C port - such as MacBook, Chromebook Pixel, Dell XPS laptops, and many others. It turns your SATA M.2 drive into a high-speed storage solution over a USB 3.1 Gen 2 connection, at up to 10Gbps throughput.

A truly portable solution

This slim, pocket-sized enclosure for M.2 NGFF SATA SSDs has been specially designed for mobility, with a small form factor design that fits easily into your laptop bag. Its lightweight yet durable aluminum housing helps to ensure your drive won’t be damaged while you’re on the move.

Ventilation holes help to dissipate heat and help ensure an optimum operating temperature.

Maximize the performance of your M.2 SATA SSD

Leverage the speed of your M.2 NGFF SATA drive with this external enclosure. It delivers USB 3.1 Gen 2 data transfer speeds up to 10Gbps as well as UASP support, so you can achieve higher transfer speeds when you connect it to a UASP-enabled host computer.

The enclosure works with tablets, laptops and desktop computers and is compatible with hosts equipped with Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports.

Broad compatibility

The enclosure is compatible with all of the common M.2 SATA SSDs, and enables you to mount multiple drive lengths, including: 30mm (2230), 42mm (2242), 60mm (2260), and 80mm (2280).

The SM21BMU31C3 is backed by a 2-year StarTech.com warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech.com Advantage

- Leverage your SATA M.2 SSD to add fast external storage to your USB-C enabled host (USB-C cable included)
- Supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
- Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port

Specifications

Storage
Number of storage drives supported	1
Storage drive size	M.2
Number of storage drives installed	0
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2
Supported storage drive lengths	80 mm
Ports & interfaces
USB version	3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
USB connectivity	Yes
USB connector type	Micro-USB B
USB connector gender	Female
USB ports quantity	1
Integrated USB cable	No
Technical details
Plug and Play	Yes
Material	Aluminium
LED indicators	Activity, Power
Data transfer rate	10 Gbit/s
Product colour	Black, Silver
Chipset	ASMedia - ASM1351
USB version	3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733080
Compliance certificates	RoHS
Design
Product type	SSD enclosure
Certification	CE, FCC, TAA, REACH
Material	Aluminium
LED indicators	Activity, Power
Product colour	Black, Silver
Performance
UASP support	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	1000000 h
Plug and Play	Yes
Data transfer rate	10 Gbit/s
Chipset	ASMedia - ASM1351
Power
Power source type	USB
Packaging data
Package weight	139 g
Package width	161 mm
Package depth	131 mm
Package height	32 mm
Certificates
Certification	CE, FCC, TAA, REACH
Operational conditions
Storage temperature (T-T)	-10 - 65 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions
Weight	61 g
Width	42 mm
Depth	99 mm
Height	13 mm
Package weight	139 g
Package width	161 mm
Package depth	131 mm
Package height	32 mm
Packaging content
Screws included	Yes
Quick installation guide	Yes
Screwdriver included	Yes
Cables included	USB
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733080