StarTech.com M.2 NGFF SATA Enclosure - USB 3.1 10Gbps with USB-C Cable SM21BMU31C3

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

Features


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



Design


Product type

SSD enclosure


Product colour

Black, Silver


Material

Aluminium


Certification

CE, FCC, TAA, REACH


LED indicators

Activity, Power



Storage


Storage drive size

M.2


Number of storage drives supported

1


Supported storage drive lengths

80 mm


Supported storage drive interfaces

M.2



Weight & dimensions


Package height

32 mm


Package depth

131 mm


Package width

161 mm


Package weight

139 g


Height

13 mm


Width

42 mm


Depth

99 mm


Weight

61 g



Packaging content


Cables included

USB


Quick installation guide

Yes


Screwdriver included

Yes


Screws included

Yes



Logistics data


Harmonized System (HS) code

84733080



Technical details


Sustainability certificates

RoHS



Operational conditions


Operating temperature (T-T)

0 - 40 �C


Operating relative humidity (H-H)

10 - 90


Storage relative humidity (H-H)

5 - 95


Storage temperature (T-T)

-10 - 65 �C



Ports & interfaces


Integrated USB cable

No


USB connector type

Micro-USB B


USB ports quantity

1


USB version

3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)


USB connector gender

Female


USB connectivity

Yes



Performance


Data transfer rate

10 Gbit/s


Chipset

ASMedia - ASM1351


Mean time between failures (MTBF)

1000000 h


UASP support

Yes


Plug and Play

Yes



Power


Power source type

USB