StarTech.com M.2 SSD Enclosure for M.2 SATA SSD - USB 3.0 5Gbps - Aluminum (SM2NGFFMBU33)

Turn your solid state drive into an ultra-portable pocket drive. The SM2NGFFMBU33 external USB 3.0 to M.2 (NGFF) enclosure turns your SATA M.2 solid state drive into a portable, high speed USB 3.0 drive.

Get higher external performance by using an M.2 SSD in place of a platter drive, harnessing the full potential of your USB 3.0 computer system. The enclosure supports UASP, enabling you to achieve transfer speeds up to 70% faster than traditional USB 3.0 when used with a UASP-enabled host computer.

This slim, pocket-sized SSD enclosure has been specifically engineered for mobility. The enclosure features a lightweight yet durable design, which fits easily into your pocket or laptop bag. For further convenience, the enclosure is powered entirely using the USB host bus and requires no external power adapter.

Durable aluminum construction helps to ensure your drive won't be damaged while you're on the move. Plus, to maximize heat dissipation the enclosure features specially engineered ventilation holes which help maintain a cooler operating environment for optimal performance and a longer life span for your drive.

For wide compatibility with all of the common M.2 solid state drives, the enclosure can mount multiple drive heights including: 2242, 2260, and 2280.

UASP is supported in Windows 8, Mac OSX (10.8 or above), and Linux. In testing UASP performs with a 70% faster read speed and 40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.0 at peak performance.

At the same peak in testing UASP also shows an 80% reduction in required processor resources.

Testing results were obtained using an Intel Ivy Bridge system, a UASP enabled StarTech.com Enclosure, and a SATA III solid state drive.

• Turn your M.2 SATA drive into an ultra-portable pocket drive w/ this M.2 SSD Enclosure for M.2 SATA SSDs
• Compatiblew/ USB 3.0 computers such as HP Probook and Samsung Chromebook and M.2 SATA solid state drives
• M.2 SSD enclosure
• Aluminum
• Broad compatibilityw/ support for the most common M.2 SATA SSDs (Not compatiblew/ M.2 NVMe or AHCI PCI-Express SSDs)
• USB 3.0 SSD enclosure supports SATA I/II/III
• OS independent M.2 SSD enclosure
• Re-purpose an M.2 SSD as a USB 3.0 external drive

TECH SPECS

• Header

  • Manufacturer :StarTech.com
  • Brand :StarTech.com
  • Product Line :StarTech.com
  • Model :M.2 SSD Aluminum Enclosure to USB 3.0 (5Gbps) with UASP - M.2 NGFF SATA with B Key & B+M Key - External M.2 Portable Enclosure (SM2NGFFMBU33)
  • Packaged Quantity :1

• General

  • Product Type :Storage enclosure

• Processor

  • Type :ASM1153
  • Processor Number :ASM1153
  • Manufacturer :ASMedia

• Storage Controller

  • Form Factor :External
  • Host Bus :USB 3.0
  • Data Transfer Rate :6 MBps, 600 MBps
  • Interface :SATA 6Gb/s
  • Supported Devices :Solid state drive
  • Max Storage Devices Qty :1

• Expansion Bays

  • Bays :1 x internal - M.2

• Interface Provided

  • Interfaces :1 x SATA 3Gb/s - SATA combo

• Interface Required

  • Connections :1 x USB 3.0 - 9 pin USB Type B

• Cable Details

  • Cables Included :1 x USB cable - external

• Miscellaneous

  • Color :Black
  • Color Category :Black
  • Product Material :Aluminum
  • Included Accessories :Screws, Screwdriver
  • Hard Drive Form Factor Compatibility :M.2
  • Hard Drive Form Factor Compatibility (metric) :M.2
  • Compliant Standards :RoHS, FCC
  • Features :USB powered

• Dimensions & Weight

  • Width :3.5 centimetre
  • Depth :10 centimetre
  • Height :1.5 centimetre
  • Weight :68 gram

• Service & Support

  • Type :2-year warranty

• Service & Support Details

  • Service & Support :Limited warranty - 2 years

• Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature :0 degree Celsius
  • Max Operating Temperature :50 degree Celsius