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
| Technical details |
| Sustainability certificates | RoHS |
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| Ports & interfaces |
| USB connectivity | Y |
| 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 | N |
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| Weight & dimensions |
| 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 |
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| Power |
| Power source type | USB |
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| 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% |
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| Storage |
| Storage drive size | M.2 |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2 |
| Number of storage drives supported | 1 |
| Supported storage drive lengths | 80 mm |
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| Packaging content |
| Cables included | USB |
| Screws included | Y |
| Screwdriver included | Y |
| Quick installation guide | Y |
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| Design |
| Product type | SSD enclosure |
| Product colour | Black, Silver |
| Material | Aluminium |
| LED indicators | Activity, Power |
| Certification | CE, FCC, TAA, REACH |
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| Performance |
| Data transfer rate | 10 Gbit/s |
| Chipset | ASMedia - ASM1351 |
| UASP support | Y |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 1000000 h |
| Plug and Play | Y |
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| Logistics data |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733080 |
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