Portable M.2 Ngff SATA Enclosure - USB 3.1 (10gbps) With USB-c Cable

Introduction

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

Storage

Number of storage drives supported

1

Storage drive size

M.2

Supported storage drive interfaces

M.2

Supported storage drive lengths

80 mm

Ports & interfaces

USB connectivity

Y

USB version

3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)

USB connector type

Micro-USB B

USB connector gender

Female

USB ports quantity

1

Integrated USB cable

N

Design

Product type

SSD enclosure

Product colour

Black, Silver

Material

Aluminium

LED indicators

Activity, Power

Certification

CE, FCC, TAA, REACH

Performance

Data transfer rate

10 Gbit/s

Chipset

ASMedia - ASM1351

UASP support

Y

Mean time between failures (MTBF)

1000000 h

Plug and Play

Y

Power

Power source type

USB

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)

0 - 40 °C

Storage temperature (T-T)

-10 - 65 °C

Operating relative humidity (H-H)

10 - 90%

Storage relative humidity (H-H)

5 - 95%

Weight & dimensions

Width

42 mm

Depth

99 mm

Height

13 mm

Weight

61 g

Package width

161 mm

Package depth

131 mm

Package height

32 mm

Package weight

139 g

Packaging content

Cables included

USB

Screws included

Y

Screwdriver included

Y

Quick installation guide

Y

Technical details

Sustainability certificates

RoHS