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- 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
- Solid aluminum housing with ventilation for optimum heat dissipation
- Broad compatibility with support for the most common M.2 SATA SSDs (30mm, 42mm, 60mm, 80mm)
- Not compatible with M.2 NVMe or AHCI PCI-Express SSDs
- Supports SATA I/II/III (1.5, 3, 6Gbps)
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.
Product details
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| Cables included | USB |
|---|---|
| Certification | CE, FCC, TAA, REACH |
| Chipset | ASMedia - ASM1351 |
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
| Data transfer rate | 10 Gbit/s |
| Depth | 99 mm |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733080 |
| Height | 13 mm |
| Integrated USB cable | No |
| LED indicators | Activity, Power |
| Master (outer) case width | 478 mm |
| Material | Aluminium |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 1000000 h |
| Number of storage drives supported | 1 |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Package depth | 128 mm |
| Package height | 34 mm |
| Package weight | 139 g |
| Package width | 161 mm |
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| Power source type | USB |
| Product colour | Black, Silver |
| Product type | SSD enclosure |
| Quick installation guide | Yes |
| Screwdriver included | Yes |
| Screws included | Yes |
| Storage drive size | M.2 |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 95% |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -10 - 65 °C |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2 |
| Supported storage drive lengths | 80 mm |
| UASP support | Yes |
| USB connectivity | Yes |
| USB connector gender | Female |
| USB connector type | Micro-USB B |
| USB ports quantity | 1 |
| USB version | 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) |
| Weight | 61 g |
| Width | 42 mm |
Logistics
| EAN | 0065030864435 |
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| Unit of measure | — |
| Weight | — |
| Dimensions | — |
| Dangerous goods | No |
Warranty
- 12-month warranty on everything we sell.
- Runs from the day your order is delivered.
- Faults under normal use are repaired, replaced or refunded.
Payment
- Visa and Mastercard, processed securely by Tyl by NatWest with 3D Secure.
- PayPal — your PayPal balance or a saved card or bank account.
- Clearpay, Klarna and Billie — pay later or in instalments, processed by Stripe.
- No surcharge on any payment method; refunds go back to the way you paid.
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- 4 interest-free payments of £6.98 with Clearpay. Learn more
- 3 payments of £9.30 at 0% interest with Klarna. Learn more
- Businesses: pay in 30 days on invoice with Billie. Learn more
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