StarTech.com USB-C 10Gbps to M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure - Portable External M.2 NGFF PCIe Aluminum Case - 1GB/s Read/Write - Supports 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 - TB3 Compatible - Mac & PC - TAA
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StarTech USB-C 10Gbps to M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure - Portable External M.2 NGFF PCIe Aluminum Case - 1GB/s Read/Write - Supports 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 - TB3 Compatible - Mac & PC , TAA (M2E1BMU31C)
Part M2E1BMU31C · UPC 065030875691
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Add to cart Continue browsing- HIGH PERFORMANCE: M.2 NVMe STORAGE: USB-C storage for your PCIe M.2 SSD. This enclosure features USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps) with UASP support & PCIe 3.0 for read/write data transfer speeds up to 1GB/s.
- DURABLE & PORTABLE: Aluminum housing protects the M.2 NGFF SSD and features ventilation holes for heat dissipation to ensure consistency at all performance levels. Ideal for data backup and recovery.
- BROAD DRIVE COMPATIBILITY: Compatible with M-Key PCI Express drives sized 2230/2242/2260/2280 including Samsung 950/960/970, Kingston, Seagate, Western Digital (WD), HP, and Intel SSD drives.
- BROAD HOST COMPATIBILITY: USB-C cable included for compatibility with any USB Type-C (USB 3.1 Gen 2 & USB 3.0) or Thunderbolt 3 (TB3) device. OS Support includes Windows, Mac, Chrome, Linux, & Ubuntu.
- EASY INSTALLATION: The external M.2 NVME SSD enclosure case supports driverless plug-and-play installation and hassle free drive installation with the small screwdriver you'll need included.
About this product
External NVMe Enclosure | Thunderbolt™ 3 Compatible | USB-C Cable Included
This compact M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure for PCIe SSDs is a highly portable, high-performance data storage solution for your USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 enabled devices.
Unparalleled Performance
Leverage the high speeds of your M.2 NVMe drive, with this external SSD enclosure. It delivers USB 3.1 Gen 2 read/write speeds up to 10Gbps, which is nearly twice the capability of traditional M.2 SATA enclosures and USB 3.1 Gen 1. NVMe allows users to take full advantage of the throughput available to USB 3.1 Gen 2, which would not be possible with a SATA drive.
This fan-less aluminum enclosure features ventilation holes for maximum heat dissipation, ensuring your drive operates noiselessly at an optimal temperature to preserve performance.
Truly Portable
This slim, pocket-sized enclosure for PCIe based NVMe is 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.
Broad Compatibility
The M.2 NVMe enclosure works with tablets, laptops, desktop computers and hosts that are equipped with USB Type-C and Thunderbolt 3 ports. It's also backward compatible with USB 3.1 Gen 1, making it a convenient solution for the office or other workplace environments.
Additionally, the enclosure supports plug-and-play installation, making it the perfect accessory for professionals on the go.
M2E1BMU31C is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Manufacturer warranty information
2 Years
Storage
- Number of storage drives supported
- 1
- Storage drive size
- M.2
- Supported storage drive interfaces
- M.2
- Supported storage drive lengths
- 30,42,60,80 mm
Ports & interfaces
- USB connectivity
- Yes
- USB version
- 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
- USB connector type
- USB Type-C
- USB connector gender
- Female
- USB ports quantity
- 1
- Integrated USB cable
- No
Design
- Product type
- SSD enclosure
- Product colour
- Black
- Material
- Aluminium, Plastic
- LED indicators
- Activity, Power
- Certification
- CE, FCC, REACH
Performance
- Data transfer rate
- 10 Gbit/s
- Chipset
- ASMedia - ASM2362
- UASP support
- Yes
- Hardware encryption
- Yes
- Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- 233398 h
- Plug and Play
- Yes
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
- 40 mm
- Depth
- 108 mm
- Height
- 13 mm
- Weight
- 65 g
- Package width
- 108 mm
- Package depth
- 156 mm
- Package height
- 38 mm
- Package weight
- 155 g
Packaging content
- Cables included
- USB Type-C to USB Type-C
- Screwdriver included
- Yes
- Manual
- Yes
Technical details
- Compliance certificates
- RoHS
Logistics data
- Harmonized System (HS) code
- 84733080
- Master (outer) case width
- 390 mm
- Master (outer) case length
- 488 mm
- Master (outer) case height
- 268 mm
- Products per master (outer) case
- 60 pc(s)
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