StarTech.com - USB 3.1 Drive Enclosure for M.2 NGFF Solid State Drives - Black/Silver
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- Key Specs
- Drive Form Factor: M.2
- Operating System Compatibility: Mac, Windows
- External Interface: USB Type C
- Internal Interface: SATA
- General
- Brand: StarTech.com
- Model Number: SM21BMU31C3
- Product Name: USB 3.1 Drive Enclosure for M.2 NGFF Solid State Drives
- Color: Black/Silver
- Material: Aluminum
- Compatibility
- Drive Form Factor: M.2
- Operating System Compatibility: Mac, Windows
- Connectivity
- External Interface: USB Type C
- Internal Interface: SATA
- USB Generation: USB 3.0 (The specification (generation) of the USB standard. Generations are backwards compatible with previous specifications (provided that those devices have the necessary adapter to accommodate the connection type).)
- Number of Bays: 1 (Each bay, or enclosure, holds an individual drive.)
- Power
- Power Source: Plug-in
- AC Adapter Included: false (An external power adapter is included for operation.)
- Other
- UPC: 065030864435
This compact StarTech.com M.2 SATA SSD enclosure lets you add highly portable data storage to any laptop or computer with a USB-C port. 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. Ventilation holes help to dissipate heat and help ensure an optimum operating temperature.
- Designed for most M.2 (NGFF, B-Key) SATA solid state drives: Enables you to mount multiple drive lengths, including: 30mm (2230), 42mm (2242), 60mm (2260), and 80mm (2280).
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 with up to 10Gbps speed: For ultra-fast access to your data.
- UASP technology support: Offers faster read/write data speeds to and from storage devices.
- Comes with a USB Type-C to USB Micro-B cable: For connection to USB-C enabled laptops, tablets, and phones.
- Powered directly from the USB port on your device: No external power is needed.
- Solid aluminum housing with ventilation: Provides optimum heat dissipation and helps keep your data safe and secure wherever you go.
- Slim, pocket-sized enclosure: Specially designed for mobility; the small form factor design fits easily into your laptop bag.
- No additional software or drivers required: For simple and convenient usage.
- Designed for most M.2 (NGFF, B-Key) SATA solid state drives: Enables you to mount multiple drive lengths, including: 30mm (2230), 42mm (2242), 60mm (2260), and 80mm (2280).
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 with up to 10Gbps speed: For ultra-fast access to your data.
- UASP technology support: Offers faster read/write data speeds to and from storage devices.
- Comes with a USB Type-C to USB Micro-B cable: For connection to USB-C enabled laptops, tablets, and phones.
- Powered directly from the USB port on your device: No external power is needed.
- Solid aluminum housing with ventilation: Provides optimum heat dissipation and helps keep your data safe and secure wherever you go.
- Slim, pocket-sized enclosure: Specially designed for mobility; the small form factor design fits easily into your laptop bag.
- No additional software or drivers required: For simple and convenient usage.
Whats Included
- StarTech.com USB 3.1 Drive Enclosure for M.2 NGFF Solid State Drives
- USB-C to USB Micro-B cable
- M.2 screw kit
- Screwdriver
- Quick Start Guide
- StarTech.com USB 3.1 Drive Enclosure for M.2 NGFF Solid State Drives
- USB-C to USB Micro-B cable
- M.2 screw kit
- Screwdriver
- Quick Start Guide
A: No, the SM21BMU31C3 supports standard M.2 (SATA, B-Key, NGFF) SSDs and will not work with PCIe NVMe based SSDs. Atha, StarTech.com Support
A: No, the SM21BMU31C3 supports standard M.2 (SATA, B-Key, NGFF) SSDs and will not work with proprietary PCIe NVMe based SSDs. Atha, StarTech.com Support
Q: Is this compatible with the Samsung 860 EVO M.2, model MZ-N6E1T0BW? Thanks!
A: Yes, SM21BMU31C3 will work with any standard M.2 (SATA, B-Key, NGFF) / (SATA, B+M-Key) SSD including the Samsung 860 EVO MZ-N6E1T0BW. Atha, StarTech.com Support.
Q: Will this work with a Crucial P2 m2 2280 drive
A: The Crucial P2 is an NVMe SSD. The SM21BMU31C3 will only work with SATA based M.2 SSD and is not compatible with NVMe M.2 SSD. Brandon, StarTech.com Support
Q: I have an ASUS T-100 10 inch laptop. I need 20 gb to run SIMS 4. Will this work?
A: The SM21BMU31C3 is an enclosure and does not include an SSD. The SM21BMU31C3 will work with any standard M.2 (SATA, B-Key, NGFF) SSD. As long as the SSD follows this requirement, the SM21BMU31C3 will work. Atha, StarTech.com Support.
A: No, the SM21BMU31C3 supports standard M.2 (SATA, B-Key, NGFF) SSDs and the Samsung MZ-JPV128R/0A2 SSD uses a proprietary connection. Atha, StarTech.com Support
Q: Does the enclosure drive support M key PCIE SSD drives.
A: No it only supports SATA type NVME with B key
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| There were no pros for this product— | Ease of use, Overall Performance, Compatibility, Data Transfer, USB | Ease of use, Overall Performance, Price, Speed, USB-C | Overall Performance, Ease of use, Compatibility, Price, Connectivity |
| Cons for StarTech.com - USB 3.1 Drive Enclosure for M.2 NGFF Solid State Drives - Black/Silver | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Size, Power, Connection | Heat, Compatibility, Locking Mechanism | There were no cons for this product— |
