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

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

Number of storage drives supported	1
Storage drive size	M.2
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2
Supported storage drive lengths	80 mm
USB connectivity	Yes
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	No
Product type	SSD enclosure
Product colour	Black, Silver
Material	Aluminium
LED indicators	Activity, Power
Certification	CE, FCC, TAA, REACH
Data transfer rate	10 Gbit/s
Chipset	ASMedia - ASM1351
UASP support	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	1000000 h
Plug and Play	Yes
Power source type	USB
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%
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
Cables included	USB
Screws included	Yes
Screwdriver included	Yes
Quick installation guide	Yes
Compliance certificates	RoHS
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733080