About the product
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.
More from the Manufacturer
- 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)
Technical Specifications
| I/O Expansions | |
| Number of Total Expansion Bays | 1 |
| Network & Communication | |
| Wireless LAN | No |
| UASP Support | Yes |
| Technical Information | |
| Number of Solid State Drive Supported | 1 |
| Number of Solid State Drive Installed | No |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Host Interface | USB 3.1 Micro-B |
| Drive Interface | M.2 |
| SATA/600 | |
| General Information | |
| Product Type | Drive Enclosure |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SM21BMU31C3 |
| Manufacturer Website Address | http://www.startech.com |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 Each |
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Product Name | M.2 NGFF SATA Enclosure - USB 3.1 |
| Brand Name | StarTech.com |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents |
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| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Environmental Compliance | Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) |
| Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) | |
| Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) | |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weight (Approximate) | 2.20 oz (62.37 g) |
| Form Factor | External |
| Height | 0.50" (12.70 mm) |
| Width | 1.70" (43.18 mm) |
| Depth | 3.90" (99.06 mm) |
| Product Color | Silver |
| Black | |
| Color Family | Dual Color |
| Product Material | Aluminum |
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Product warranty
Standard manufacturer warranty as applicable
Return policy
15 days return in original condition.
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