LORDWORLD USB4 40Gbps NVMe Enclosure ASM2464
Houses a 2280 NVME SSD up to 8 TB with USB 40Gbps and Thunderbolt 3 or 4, delivering 3200 MB/s reads and writes in an aluminium case with active cooling
- Rugged build withstands 2-metre drops thanks to CNC-machined aluminium alloy
- Active cooling with fan and thermal pads keeps SSD temperatures low
- 40 Gbps peak bandwidth over USB4 and Thunderbolt 3/4
- Theoretical 3200 MB/s read and write via ASM2464 controller
- Tool-free 2280 M-key NVMe installation up to 8 TB capacity
USB4 40Gbps NVMe Enclosure
The LORDWORLD enclosure uses an ASM2464 chipset to connect an M.2 NVMe SSD via USB4 at up to 40Gbps. It accepts M Key and B+M Key drives in the 2280 form factor up to 8TB. An aluminium body with a built-in fan and thermal pads keeps temperatures low during heavy transfers. A screwdriver is included for tool-free installation.
For Thunderbolt 3 or 4 and USB4 hosts
Creators moving 8K RAW footage benefit from theoretical 3200Mb/s read and write speeds on USB4 or Thunderbolt 3 and 4 links. The enclosure also falls back to USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20G for 20Gbps operation. It is not suited for users whose systems lack USB4 or Thunderbolt 3 and 4 ports, or for anyone needing support for drives larger than 8TB.
ASM2464 chipset with 40Gbps USB4 interface
The ASM2464 controller enables PCIe 4.0 x4 to USB4 protocol conversion, delivering up to 40Gbps bandwidth. Theoretical maximums reach 3200Mb/s in both directions on USB4 and Thunderbolt 3 and 4 connections. This single specification determines whether the enclosure can saturate a high-speed NVMe drive on a compatible host.
How it compares
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- Price $163.99
- Pricier than about 90% of the 5,998 comparable items (median $24.99).
Specifications
| Product | |
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| Brand name | LORDWORLD |
Questions about this item
How do I install an M.2 2280 NVMe SSD into this USB4 enclosure and what step is often missed?
Open the aluminum case, insert the M Key or B+M Key NVMe SSD at an angle into the ASM2464 slot, press it down and secure it with the included screwdriver. The step people miss is placing the supplied thermal compound pads on the drive before closing the lid so the fan and alloy body can dissipate heat properly.
What maintenance or replacement will this enclosure need over time?
The thermal compound pads will dry out and lose conductivity after extended use; replace them to keep the SSD at optimal temperature. The cooling fan may eventually wear or collect dust — clean or swap it to maintain airflow. The included screwdriver should be kept for future drive swaps.
What is the first performance limit I will hit during sustained heavy transfers?
Protocol conversion on the ASM2464 chipset caps theoretical read and write speeds at 3200 Mb/s even though the USB4 and Thunderbolt 3 or 4 interface runs at 40 Gbps. Under continuous load the enclosure will hit that 3200 Mb/s ceiling before the 40 Gbps link or the PCIe 4.0 x4 lane becomes the bottleneck.
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