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 enclosure also features ventilation holes to help dissipate heat, ensuring an optimal operating temperature and helping 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.

The StarTech.com Advantage

- Turn your M.2 NVMe drive into an ultra-fast, ultra-portable storage solution for your USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 devices
- Features a solid aluminum housing designed with ventilation holes for optimal heat dissipation
- Experience an extremely fast performance with support for USB 3.1 Gen 2 and PCI Express 3.0
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 version
3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
USB connectivity
Yes
USB connector type
USB Type-C
USB connector gender
Female
USB ports quantity
1
Integrated USB cable
No
Technical details
Plug and Play
Yes
Material
Aluminium, Plastic
LED indicators
Activity, Power
Data transfer rate
10 Gbit/s
Product colour
Black
Chipset
ASMedia - ASM2362
USB version
3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
Sustainability certificates
RoHS
Harmonized System (HS) code
84733080
Design
Product type
SSD enclosure
Certification
CE, FCC, REACH
Material
Aluminium, Plastic
LED indicators
Activity, Power
Product colour
Black
Performance
UASP support
Yes
Hardware encryption
Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
233398 h
Plug and Play
Yes
Data transfer rate
10 Gbit/s
Chipset
ASMedia - ASM2362
Power
Power source type
USB
Packaging data
Package weight
155 g
Package width
106 mm
Package depth
154 mm
Package height
35 mm
Certificates
Certification
CE, FCC, 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
65 g
Width
40 mm
Depth
108 mm
Height
13 mm
Package weight
155 g
Package width
106 mm
Package depth
154 mm
Package height
35 mm
Packaging content
Manual
Yes
Screwdriver included
Yes
Cables included
USB Type-C to USB Type-C
Logistics data
Master (outer) case width
384 mm
Master (outer) case length
470 mm
Master (outer) case height
249 mm
Products per master (outer) case
60 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) code
84733080
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