StarTech.com M.2 SSD Enclosure for M.2 SATA Drives - USB 3.1 10Gbps - USB-C SM21BMU31CI3

Portable M.2 SATA to USB Adapter | Attached USB-C Cable

Add high-performance external data storage to your USB-C laptop, tablet or desktop computer, with this SATA M.2 SSD enclosure. It lets you use your SATA M.2 drive as an ultra-fast external storage solution over a USB 3.1 Gen 2 connection. It's ideal for your MacBook, Dell XPS, Chromebook Pixel or other USB Type-C device.

Truly Portable

The compact M.2 SATA to USB adapter is easily portable and gives you high-speed access to your data, wherever you go. The integrated USB-C cable (6"/15.2 cm), means you're always ready to plug it in, without having to remember to bring along a cable.

Durable Aluminum Design

The sturdy aluminum and plastic enclosure encases your M.2 SATA SSD and features built-in ventilation that improve heat dissipation to help keep your drive at a suitable operating temperature.

Use your M.2 SATA Drive for External Storage

Easily use your M.2 SATA drive as external data storage. This M.2 NGFF SSD enclosure provides a simple connection to your M.2 SATA SSD over USB 3.1 Gen 2. You can transfer files quickly, without bottlenecks, using a SATA M.2 SSD as your external drive.

Broad Compatibility

The enclosure supports common M.2 SATA SSDs and multiple drive lengths, including: 42 mm (2242), 60 mm (2260), and 80 mm (2280). The USB to M.2 SATA enclosure works with USB-C host devices and is also compatible with Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports.

SM21BMU31CI3 is backed by a 2-year StarTech.com warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech.com Advantage

- Turn your SATA M.2 SSD into external storage for your USB-C laptop, tablet or desktop computer
- Ultra-fast USB 3.1 Gen 2 data connection for M.2 SATA drives
- Compact solid aluminum design (4x2x1.5" / 11x5x1.4 cm) with ventilation and attached braided cable

Features


Turn your SATA M.2 SSD into external storage for your USB-C laptop, tablet or desktop computer


Ultra-fast USB 3.1 Gen 2 data connection for M.2 SATA drives


Compact solid aluminum design (4x2x1.5" / 11x5x1.4 cm) with ventilation and attached braided cable


Broad compatibility with the most common M.2 SATA SSDs (B Key / B+M Key) in various lengths (42, 60, 80 mm)


Not compatible with M.2 NVMe or AHCI PCI Express SSDs



Design


Product type

SSD enclosure


Product colour

Black


Material

Aluminium


Certification

REACH, CE, FCC


LED indicators

Activity, Power



Storage


Storage drive size

M.2


Number of storage drives supported

1


Supported storage drive interfaces

M.2



Weight & dimensions


Package height

30 mm


Package depth

98 mm


Package width
8 mm


Cable length

0.145 m


Package weight
0 g


Height
mm


Width
0 mm


Depth

50 mm


Weight

95 g



Packaging content


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)

5 - 35 °C


Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 80


Storage temperature (T-T)

-20 - 50 °C



Ports & interfaces


Integrated USB cable

Yes


USB connector type

USB Type-C


USB version

3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)


USB connector gender

Male


USB connectivity

Yes



Performance


Data transfer rate

6 Gbit/s


Chipset

JMicron - JMS580


Mean time between failures (MTBF)

50000 h


UASP support

Yes


Plug and Play

Yes



Power


Power source type

USB