Name: StarTech.com SM21BMU31C3 storage drive enclosure SSD enclosure Black, Silver M.2
Brand: StarTech.com
SKU: 4487986

Description

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.

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
Supports SATA I/II/III (1.5, 3, 6Gbps)

SSD enclosure M.2 M.2
Number of storage drives supported: 1
USB connectivity
UASP support
10 Gbit/s 1000000 h
Power source type: USB
Black, Silver

Specifications

Design
Material	Aluminum
LED indicators	Activity, Power
Product type	SSD enclosure
Product color	Black, Silver
Certification	CE, FCC, TAA, REACH
Logistics data
Master (outer) case height	13" (330 mm)
Master (outer) case width	18.8" (478 mm)
Master (outer) case length	21.6" (548 mm)
Quantity per master (outer) case	100 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733080
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)	-10 - 65 °C
Packaging content
Screws included	Yes
Cables included	USB
Screwdriver included	Yes
Quick installation guide	Yes
Performance
Plug and Play	Yes
Data transfer rate	10 Gbit/s
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	1000000 h
UASP support	Yes
Chipset	ASMedia - ASM1351
Ports & interfaces
USB connectivity	Yes
USB version	3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
Integrated USB cable	No
USB connector gender	Female
USB connector type	Micro-USB B
USB ports quantity	1
Power
Power source type	USB
Storage
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2
Number of storage drives supported	1
Storage drive size	M.2
Supported storage drive lengths	80 mm
Technical details
Compliance certificates	RoHS
Weight & dimensions
Weight	2.15 oz (61 g)
Width	1.65" (42 mm)
Depth	3.9" (99 mm)
Height	0.512" (13 mm)
Package depth	5.04" (128 mm)
Package height	1.34" (34 mm)
Package width	6.34" (161 mm)
Package weight	4.9 oz (139 g)