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StarTech.com M.2 SSD Enclosure for M.2 SATA SSD - USB 3.1 with USB-C Cable

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Item#: 31748020 // MFG Part#: SM21BMU31C3 // By: StarTech.com
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Turn your M.2 NGFF SATA drive into an ultra-fast, ultra-portable storage solution for USB-C enabled devices!
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  • Turn your M.2 SATA drive into an ultra-fast, portable storage solution for a USB C enabled host including MacBook, Chromebook Pixel or Dell XPS
  • Portable hard drive enclosure for M.2 SATA SSDs
  • USB 3.1 aluminum external enclosure with USB C cable
This compact M.2 NGFF SATA Enclosure - USB 3.1 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 solid state drive into a high-speed storage solution over a USB 3.1 Gen 2 connection, at up to 10Gbps throughput.

This slim, pocket-sized M.2 NGFF solid state drive enclosure 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.

Turn your M.2 SATA drive into an ultra-fast, ultra-portable storage solution for USB-C enabled devices

  • 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
A truly portable solution

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 SSD

Maximize the performance of your M.2 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

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.

Applications

  • Mobile professionals can use their M.2 SATA SSD to gain high-speed data access for their USB-C enabled laptop or computer
  • Repurpose an M.2 SATA SSD as a USB 3.1 Gen 2 external drive
  • Transfer files faster by using a high-performance SATA M.2 SSD as your external drive
Turn your M.2 SATA drive into an ultra-fast, ultra-portable storage solution for USB-C enabled devices

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Host Interface
USB 3.1 (10 Gbps)
USB 3.0
USB 3.1 (10 Gbps)
Host Connector Type
USB-C
USB-A
USB-A
Drive Interface
M.2 (NGFF) SATA
M.2 (NGFF) SATA
mSATA
Number of Drives
1
1
1
10