StarTech.com M.2 SSD Enclosure for M.2 SATA SSDs - USB 3.0 (5Gbps) with UASP

Turn your solid state drive into an ultra-portable pocket drive

The SM2NGFFMBU33 external USB 3.0 to M.2 (NGFF) enclosure turns your SATA M.2 solid state drive into a portable, high speed USB 3.0 drive.

Get higher external performance by using an M.2 SSD in place of a platter drive, harnessing the full potential of your USB 3.0 computer system. The enclosure supports UASP, enabling you to achieve transfer speeds up to 70% faster than traditional USB 3.0 when used with a UASP-enabled host computer.

This slim, pocket-sized SSD enclosure has been specifically engineered for mobility. The enclosure features a lightweight yet durable design, which fits easily into your pocket or laptop bag. For further convenience, the enclosure is powered entirely using the USB host bus and requires no external power adapter.

Durable aluminum construction helps to ensure your drive won't be damaged while you're on the move. Plus, to maximize heat dissipation the enclosure features specially engineered ventilation holes which help maintain a cooler operating environment for optimal performance and a longer life span for your drive.

For wide compatibility with all of the common M.2 solid state drives, the enclosure can mount multiple drive heights including: 2242, 2260, and 2280.

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

Improved Performance with UASP

UASP is supported in Windows 8, Mac OSX (10.8 or above), and Linux. In testing UASP performs with a 70% faster read speed and 40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.0 at peak performance.

At the same peak in testing UASP also shows an 80% reduction in required processor resources.

Testing results were obtained using an Intel Ivy Bridge system, a UASP enabled StarTech.com Enclosure, and a SATA III solid state drive.

The StarTech.com Advantage

- Get the most out of your M.2 SSD with an external USB enclosure that supports UASP, for transfer speeds up to 70% faster than traditional USB 3.0
- Rest assured your M.2 SSD is supported, with mounting points for the most common M.2 NGFF SSD heights (2230, 2242, 2260, 2280)
- Carry your USB 3.0 external M.2 SSD in your laptop bag, and maximize portability with a small footprint, lightweight design,

Storage
Number of storage drives supported	1
Storage drive size	M.2
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2
Supported storage drive lengths	30,42,60,80 mm
Ports & interfaces
USB version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB connectivity	Yes
USB connector type	Micro-USB B
USB connector gender	Female
USB ports quantity	1
Integrated USB cable	No
Technical details
Material	Aluminium
Data transfer rate	6 Gbit/s
Product colour	Black
Chipset	Asmedia - ASM1153
USB version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Sustainability certificates	RoHS
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733080
Design
Product type	SSD enclosure
Certification	FCC, CE, TAA, REACH
Material	Aluminium
Product colour	Black
Performance
UASP support	Yes
Data transfer rate	6 Gbit/s
Chipset	Asmedia - ASM1153
Power
Power source type	USB
Packaging data
Package weight	125 g
Package width	163 mm
Package depth	131 mm
Package height	31 mm
Certificates
Certification	FCC, CE, TAA, REACH
Operational conditions
Storage temperature (T-T)	-10 - 85 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions
Weight	50 g
Width	35 mm
Depth	100 mm
Height	15 mm
Package weight	125 g
Package width	163 mm
Package depth	131 mm
Package height	31 mm
Packaging content
Screws included	Yes
Manual	Yes
Screwdriver included	Yes
Cables included	USB
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733080