StarTech USB 3.1 M.2 SATA Drive Enclosure with USB-C

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.

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).

Hardware:
• Bus Type: USB 3.1 Gen 2
• Chipset ID: ASMedia - ASM1351
• Compatible Drive Types: M.2 (SATA, B-Key, NGFF), M.2 SATA (NGFF, B+M-Key)
• Drive Installation: Fixed
• Interface: USB 3.1 Gen 2
• Number of Drives: 1

Performance:
• 4Kn Support: Yes
• General Specifications: Not compatible with M.2 NVMe or AHCI PCI-Express SSDs
• Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 10 Gbps
• MTBF: 1,000,000 hours
• TRIM Support: Yes
• Type and Rate: USB 3.1 Gen 2 - 10 Gbit/s, SATA III (6 Gbps)
• UASP Support: Yes

Connector(s):
• Drive Connectors: 1 - M.2 (SATA, B-Key, NGFF) Receptacle
• Host Connectors: 1 - USB 3.1 USB Type Micro-B (10 pin, Gen 2, 10 Gbps) Female

Indicators:
• LED Indicators: 1 - Power & Activity

Power:
• Power Source: USB-Powered

Environmental:
• Humidity: Operation Humidity: 10% ~ 90% RH
• Storage Humidity: 5% ~ 95% RH
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
• Storage Temperature: -10°C to 65°C (14°F to 149°F)

Physical Characteristics:
• Color: Black & Silver
• Material: Aluminum
• Max Drive Height: 80 mm
• Product Height: 1.3 cm
• Product Length: 99 mm
• Product Width: 42 mm
• Weight of Product: 61 g

• OS Compatibility: OS independent; No software or drivers required
• Note: Windows 7 and earlier Windows versions do not support TRIM with USB to SATA devices.

• 1x M.2 NGFF SATA Enclosure - USB 3.1
• 1x USB-C to Micro B cable - 18.5 inches
• 1x M.2 screw kit
• 1x screwdriver
• 1x quick install guide