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Black metal 2.5 inch enclosure for M.2 SATA SSD 2280 2260 2242 2230 Key B B+M

EN-Labs

EN-Labs ENM22SATA3 M.2 SATA to 2.5" SATA III drive enclosure 2280 2260 2242 2230 Key B B+M

SKU CH-Z8FP-FRA2F

Converts SATA-bus M.2 2280, 2260, 2242 or 2230 Key B/B+M SSDs into a 2.5" SATA III drive with a protective metal enclosure

  • Size2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Drive interfaceM.2
  • External connectionSATA
  • Product colorBlack
  • Product typeEnclosure
  • Main materialMetal
  • Converts M.2 SATA SSDs to 2.5" SATA III for laptop or desktop upgrades
  • Metal enclosure protects 2230 2242 2260 2280 Key B and B+M drives
  • Only compatible with SATA-bus NGFF M.2 SSDs not PCIe NVMe or AHCI Key M
  • Installs M.2 NGFF SSD into SATA-enabled system to improve performance
  • Supports 2230 2242 2260 2280 form factors with Key B or B+M interfaces

Purpose & audience

This enclosure converts a SATA-bus M.2 NGFF SSD into a standard 2.5 inch SATA III drive for laptops or desktops. It is built for users who have a Key B or Key B+M module and want to use it in a system with a 2.5 inch SATA bay.

Build integration

The metal housing accepts M.2 modules in 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 lengths and secures them inside a 7 mm thick 2.5 inch frame. It requires a SATA data and power connection from the host and frees the builder from needing a dedicated M.2 slot on the motherboard.

Thermals, noise & power

The passive metal enclosure dissipates heat from the installed SSD without any moving parts, so it adds no audible noise. Power draw is limited to the drive itself through the SATA interface, with no additional circuitry to increase consumption.

How it compares

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Price $9.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameEn-Labs
Model nameENM22SATA3
Product colorBlack
Product typeEnclosure
Storage
Drive interfaceM.2
Ports & slots
External connectionSATA
Size & build
Size2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Main materialMetal

Questions about this item

Will the 2.5" enclosure overheat if the M.2 SATA drive runs all day?

The metal housing acts as a passive heatsink for the 2280, 2260, 2242 or 2230 M.2 SATA SSD. No fan is included, so sustained heavy writes will warm the case but stay within normal SATA drive limits.

How much power does the adapter draw when the SATA SSD is active 24/7?

It draws power directly from the host SATA port — no external supply is needed. Consumption matches the installed M.2 SATA SSD, typically well under the 5 V SATA rail budget.

Which M.2 SATA SSDs actually fit the ENM22SATA3?

Only SATA-bus NGFF drives in 2280, 2260, 2242 or 2230 lengths with Key B or Key B+M. PCIe NVMe or Key M drives are physically incompatible and will not work.

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