StarTech.com M.2 SATA External SSD Enclosure - USB 3.0 with UASP SM2NGFFMBU33

Turn your solid state drive into an ultra-portable pocket drive

The SM2NGFFMBU33 external USB 3.0 to M.2 (NGFF) enclosure turns your SATA M.2 solid state drive into a portable, high speed USB 3.0 drive.

Get higher external performance by using an M.2 SSD in place of a platter drive, harnessing the full potential of your USB 3.0 computer system. The enclosure supports UASP, enabling you to achieve transfer speeds up to 70% faster than traditional USB 3.0 when used with a UASP-enabled host computer.

This slim, pocket-sized SSD enclosure has been specifically engineered for mobility. The enclosure features a lightweight yet durable design, which fits easily into your pocket or laptop bag. For further convenience, the enclosure is powered entirely using the USB host bus and requires no external power adapter.

Durable aluminum construction helps to ensure your drive won't be damaged while you're on the move. Plus, to maximize heat dissipation the enclosure features specially engineered ventilation holes which help maintain a cooler operating environment for optimal performance and a longer life span for your drive.

For wide compatibility with all of the common M.2 solid state drives, the enclosure can mount multiple drive heights including: 2242, 2260, and 2280.

The M.2 enclosure is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Improved Performance with UASP

UASP is supported in Windows 8, Mac OSX (10.8 or above), and Linux. In testing UASP performs with a 70% faster read speed and 40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.0 at peak performance.

At the same peak in testing UASP also shows an 80% reduction in required processor resources.

Testing results were obtained using an Intel Ivy Bridge system, a UASP enabled StarTech.com Enclosure, and a SATA III solid state drive.

The StarTech.com Advantage

- Get the most out of your M.2 SSD with an external USB enclosure that supports UASP, for transfer speeds up to 70% faster than traditional USB 3.0
- Rest assured your M.2 SSD is supported, with mounting points for the most common M.2 NGFF SSD heights (2230, 2242, 2260, 2280)
- Carry your USB 3.0 external M.2 SSD in your laptop bag, and maximize portability with a small footprint, lightweight design

Features


NOTE: Not compatible with M.2 NVMe or AHCI PCI-Express SSDs. Please confirm you have a SATA M.2 drive before purchasing by referring to your M.2 drive specifications, or contact the drive manufacturer to confirm


BROAD COMPATIBILITY: The enclosure supports most common SATA M.2 SSDs including 30mm, 42mm, 60mm and 80mm and is also compatible with SATA revisions I/II/III (1.5 / 3.0 / 6.0 Gbps).


INCREASED PERFORMANCE: Boost external performance with this M.2 SDD enclosure by turning your SATA M.2 solid state drive into a high speed USB 3.0 thumb drive; The enclosure also supports UASP


PORTABLE & NO DRIVER INSTALLATION: This black lightweight M.2 SATA SSD enclosure offers perfect portability; It supports any operating system with no additional software or drivers required


BUILT TO LAST: This portable hard drive enclosure protects your drive from damage; The M.2 NGFF features specially engineered ventilation holes which help maintain a cooler operating environment



Design


Product type

SSD enclosure


Product colour

Black


Material

Aluminium


Certification

FCC, CE, TAA, REACH



Storage


Storage drive size

M.2


Number of storage drives supported

1


Supported storage drive lengths

30,42,60,80 mm


Supported storage drive interfaces

M.2



Weight & dimensions


Package height

31 mm


Package depth

131 mm


Package width

163 mm


Package weight

125 g


Height

15 mm


Width

35 mm


Depth

100 mm


Weight

50 g



Packaging content


Cables included

USB


Manual

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)

5 - 95


Storage temperature (T-T)

-10 - 85 �C



Ports & interfaces


Integrated USB cable

No


USB connector type

Micro-USB B


USB ports quantity

1


USB version

3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)


USB connector gender

Female


USB connectivity

Yes



Performance


Data transfer rate

6 Gbit/s


Chipset

Asmedia - ASM1153


UASP support

Yes



Power


Power source type

USB