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Black aluminum NVMe enclosure with USB-C cable and thermal pads

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix Arion ESD-S1C/BLK/G/AS// NVMe drive enclosure

SKU CH-NFCZ-T4VQJ MPN ESD-S1C/BLK/G/AS//

Aluminium enclosure turns an M.2 NVMe SSD into a portable USB 3.2 Gen 2 drive at 10 Gbps with tool-free fitting

  • SizeM.2 M Key PCIe (NVMe) SSD with 2280, 2260, 2242, 2230
  • Drive interfaceM.2 NVME M-Key
  • External connectionUSB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
  • Bay count1
  • Max capacity per bayUp to 2 TB
  • Supported operating systemsWindows 10 Windows 10 64-bit Windows 8.1 Windows 8 Mac OS X
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 delivers up to 10 Gbps transfer speeds
  • Tool-free design lets you install an M.2 NVMe drive in seconds
  • Aluminium alloy body with thermal pads dissipates heat during heavy workloads
  • Supports 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors for broad compatibility
  • Includes USB-C to C and USB-C to A cables plus a protective holder

Portable NVMe enclosure for external storage

The ASUS ROG Strix Arion houses a single M.2 NVMe drive up to 2TB and connects through a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port rated at 10 Gbps. It accepts 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors with M-Key or B+M-Key pinouts. The aluminium shell doubles as a heatsink with included thermal pads.

Tool-free installation and dual cables in the box

A pin ejector and R-hook let you mount the SSD without a screwdriver, while the bundled USB-C to C and USB-C to A cables cover modern and legacy ports. A protective holder clips onto the enclosure for safer transport. ASUS Aura Sync lighting adds RGB effects controllable through ASUS software.

Maximum supported capacity is 2TB per bay

This limit decides whether the enclosure suits your drive; larger NVMe modules will not be recognised. The single bay design means only one drive can be used at a time. No external power adapter is required, so the unit draws all power from the host USB port.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineROG Strix Arion
Model nameESD-S1C/BLK/G/AS//
Product colorBlack
Product typeEnclosure
Storage
Drive interfaceM.2 NVME M-Key
Bay count1
Max capacity per bayUp to 2 TB
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
Power
Power adapterNo
Power detailsNo
Size & build
SizeM.2 M Key PCIe (NVMe) SSD with 2280, 2260, 2242, 2230
Main materialAluminum
Product dimensions4.9 in × 1.88 in × 0.43 in
Product weight0.22 lb (0.1 kg)
Shipping weight0.29 kg
Package size180 × 97 × 41 mm
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows 10
Windows 10 64-bit
Windows 8.1
Windows 8
Mac OS X 10.6 or Above
iOS13 or higher
In the box
In the boxPin Ejector x 1
R-hook x 1
Protective holder x 1
USB Type C to Type C x 1
USB Type C to Type A x 1
More details
Cooling fansNo

Questions about this item

Will the thermal pads need replacing after extended use?

The aluminum alloy case and included thermal pads handle heat dissipation passively; no fan or active cooling parts are present that would require periodic replacement.

Does the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps link become the bottleneck before the installed NVMe drive reaches its peak throughput?

The enclosure's external interface tops out at 10 Gbps, so any NVMe SSD capable of higher sequential speeds will be limited by this connection during sustained transfers.

How hot does the aluminum case get when the enclosure runs all day without a fan?

The aluminum alloy body acts as a heatsink with thermal pads contacting the drive, dissipating heat silently; surface temperature will rise under continuous load but remains within safe operating limits for the supported M.2 NVMe SSDs.

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