StarTech.com SM21BMU31CI3 M.2 SSD Enclosure for M.2 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

Design



Certification



REACH, CE, FCC


LED indicators



Activity, Power


Material



Aluminium


Product colour



Black


Product type



SSD enclosure


Logistics data



Harmonized System (HS) code



84733080


Operational conditions



Operating relative humidity (H-H)



20 - 80 %


Operating temperature (T-T)



5 - 35 �C


Storage temperature (T-T)



-20 - 50 �C


Package dimensions



Depth (package,cm)



9.8 cm


Gross Weight (Package, kg)



0.21000000000000002 kg


Height (package,cm)



3 cm


Width (package,cm)



16.8 cm


Packaging content



Manual



Yes


Screwdriver included



Yes


Screws included



Yes


Performance



Chipset



JMicron - JMS580


Data transfer rate



6 Gbit/s


Mean time between failures (MTBF)



50000 Hour


Plug and Play



Yes


UASP support



Yes


Ports & interfaces



Integrated USB cable



Yes


USB connectivity



Yes


USB connector gender



Male


USB connector type



USB Type-C


USB version



3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)


Power



Power source type



USB


Product dimensions



Net Weight (Product, kg)



0.2 kg


Product Depth



5 cm


Product Height



1.4 cm


Product Width



11 cm


Storage



Number of storage drives supported



1


Storage drive size



M.2 "


Supported storage drive interfaces



M.2


Technical details



Sustainability certificates



RoHS


Vendor information



Brand Name


StarTech.com


Warranty



1 Year(s)


Weight & dimensions



Cable length



0.145 m