Overview



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, ChromebookCloseA Chromebook is a laptop or tablet running the Linux-based Chrome OS as its operating system. The devices are primarily used to perform a variety of tasks using the Google Chrome browser, with most applications and data residing in the cloud rather than on the machine itself. 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.




Reasons to buy


  • Broad compatibility with support for the most common M.2 SATA SSDs (30mm, 42mm, 60mm, 80mm)
  • Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port
  • Leverage your SATA M.2 SSD to add fast external storage to your USB-C enabled host (USB-C cable included)
  • Not compatible with M.2 NVMe or AHCI PCI-Express SSDs
  • Solid aluminum housing with ventilation for optimum heat dissipation
  • Supports SATA I/II/III (1.5, 3, 6Gbps)
  • Supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps)

Specification


Technical Description: StarTech.com 10Gbps Storage Drive Enclosures - Multi

Design
Certification:
CE, FCC, TAA, REACH
LED indicators:
Activity, Power
Material:The material from which a thing is or can be made e.g. wood, plastic.
Aluminium
Product colour:
Black, Silver
Product type:The sub-category of the product.
SSD enclosure

General
Type:Characteristics of the device.
Storage Drive Enclosures

Logistics data
Products per master (outer) case:
100 pc(s)
Master (outer) case height:
330 mm
Master (outer) case length:
548 mm
Master (outer) case width:
478 mm
Harmonized System (HS) code:
84733080

Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H):
10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H):
5 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T):The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely stored.
-10 - 65 °C
Operating temperature (T-T):The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely operated.
0 - 40 °C

Packaging content
Quick installation guide:
Yes
Screwdriver included:
Yes
Screws included:
Yes
Cables included:
USB

Performance
Plug and Play:Indicates whether this product supports is "plug and play". Plug and play is hardware or software that, after being installed ("plugged in"), can immediately be used ("played with"), as opposed to hardware or software which requires configuration.
Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF):Statistical model used to indicate product/mechanism reliability; expressed in hours and percentage of duty cycle. This number (in hours) does not indicate the mean time before failure for a single unit/mechanism.
1000000 h
UASP support:
Yes
Chipset:Set of electronic components in an integrated circuit that manages the data flow between the processor, memory and peripherals. It is usually found in the motherboard of a computer. Chipsets are usually designed to work with a specific family of microprocessors. Because it controls communications between the processor and external devices, the chipset plays a crucial role in determining system performance.
ASMedia - ASM1351
Data transfer rate:Rate at which data can be transferred. Usually expressed in units per second. May vary with network configurations.
10 Gbit/s

Ports & interfaces
Integrated USB cable:
No
USB ports quantity:
1
USB connector gender:
Female
USB connector type:The type of USB connector/port that this product has.
Micro-USB B
USB version:Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard developed in the mid-1990s that defines the interface used for connection, communication and power supply between computers and electronic devices. Every new version - for example 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 - is much faster than the previous one.
3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
USB connectivity:The product has USB connector.
Yes

Power
Power source type:What the power source is.
USB

Storage
Number of storage drives installed:Amount of storage drives built into the device.
0
Supported storage drive lengths:
80 mm
Number of storage drives supported:
1
Supported storage drive interfaces:
M.2
Storage drive size:
M.2

Technical details
Compliance certificates:
RoHS

Weight & dimensions
Package weight:Weight of the packaged product.
139 g
Package height:The distance from the top to the bottom of the packaging.
34 mm
Package depth:The distance from the front to the back of the packaging.
128 mm
Package width:The distance from one side of the packaging to the other.
161 mm
Weight:Weight of the product without packaging (net weight). If possible, the net weight is given including standard accessories and supplies. Please note that sometimes the manufacturer leaves out the weight of accessories and/or supplies.
61 g
Height:The measurement of the product from head to foot or from base to top.
13 mm
Depth:The distance from the front to the back of something.
99 mm
Width:The measurement or extent of something from side to side.
42 mm


Product details


SM21BMU31C3 StarTech.com 0065030864435

StarTech.com 10Gbps Storage Drive Enclosures - Multi

£35.99 and In stock

SKUSM21BMU31C3

StarTech.com 10Gbps Storage Drive Enclosures - Multi

Quick Code: Q303560 MPN: SM21BMU31C3
£35.99

Quantity:
In Stock
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Key Features

  • Supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
  • Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port