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Black aluminium enclosure converting M.2 SATA SSD to 2.5 inch SATA drive

EN-Labs

EN-Labs M.2 NGFF SATA to 2.5" SATA Adapter Enclosure 7mm B/B+M Key 2230 2242 2260 2280

SKU CH-RZMN-TNY9J

Converts a SATA-bus M.2 NGFF SSD (B or B+M key, 2230 to 2280) into a 2.5-inch SATA drive with a 7 mm aluminium enclosure

  • External connectionSATA
  • Bay count1
  • SizeM.2 SATA
  • Product colorBlack
  • Main materialAluminum
  • DetailsInterfation:M.2 NGFF(SATA-Bus) to 2.5 in SATA. Enclosure cas

Size M.2 SATA

  • Converts M.2 NGFF SATA SSDs to 2.5" SATA form factor
  • Aluminium enclosure fits 7mm drive bays for laptops or desktops
  • Supports B-key and B+M key modules sized 2230 2242 2260 2280
  • Plug-and-play operation requires no drivers or software installation
  • Not compatible with PCIe NVMe or PCIe AHCI M-key SSDs

Converts M.2 SATA SSDs to 2.5" SATA

This aluminium enclosure adapts a B-Key or B+M Key M.2 NGFF SATA SSD into a standard 2.5-inch SATA form factor. It accepts drive lengths of 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 millimetres. The 7mm case thickness fits typical laptop and desktop drive bays. It is not compatible with PCIe NVMe or PCIe AHCI M-Key SSDs.

Passive thermal design with no added power draw

The adapter contains no active cooling and draws no extra power beyond the drive itself. Aluminium construction helps dissipate heat from the SSD during normal operation. Silent performance is maintained because there are no fans or moving parts. The SATA interface speed and drive properties remain unchanged by the conversion.

Includes screwdriver and mounting screws

A small screwdriver and the necessary screws are bundled for securing the M.2 drive inside the enclosure. No software drivers are required; the adapter is transparent to the operating system and works on plug-and-play basis. The package contains the converter card already fitted inside the 7mm aluminium case.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameEn-Labs
Model name1 Bay
Product colorBlack
Storage
Supported drivesNo
Bay count1
Ports & slots
External connectionSATA
Size & build
Main materialAluminum
SizeM.2 SATA
In the box
In the box1 x M.2 NGFF(Socket 2 SATA Channel)SSD to 2.5 in SATA Converter Adapter Card with Enclosure. 1x Screw Driver. Screws.

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Questions about this item

How do I install a 2280 M.2 SATA SSD into the 7 mm enclosure and which step is most often missed?

Slide the SSD into the B-key socket at a slight angle, press it flat, then secure it with the supplied screw before closing the 7 mm aluminium case; the step most often missed is fastening that retention screw, which leaves the drive loose.

What maintenance or replacement will the enclosure need over time?

The aluminium case and SATA connector are passive parts with no moving components, so no scheduled maintenance is required; only the tiny retention screw might need replacement if lost during a drive swap.

What is the first limit I will hit when using a SATA M.2 SSD in this adapter under sustained workloads?

The bottleneck is the SATA 6 Gbps interface itself, so sustained throughput cannot exceed the drive's own SATA speed rating regardless of workload duration.

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