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Grey aluminium two-bay M.2 NVMe enclosure with USB-C cable

MAIWO

MAIWO Dual Bay M.2 NVMe Enclosure USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps 16TB Grey

SKU CH-4ESB-M3B3J

Dual-bay M.2 NVMe enclosure with USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C, tool-free installation, aluminium cooling, and up to 16TB total capacity

  • SizeM.2
  • External connectionUSB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C
  • Drive interfaceM.2 NVME M-Key
  • Bay count2 Bay
  • Max capacity per bayUp to 8 TB
  • Supported operating systemsWindows, mac OS, Linux
  • Dual M.2 NVMe slots accept 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 drives
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C delivers up to 1000 MB/s transfer
  • Aluminium shell with thermal pads and grooves keeps drives cool
  • Tool-free, driver-free installation lets you swap SSDs in seconds
  • Two independent bays support 8 TB each for 16 TB total capacity

Dual-Bay M.2 NVMe Enclosure

The MAIWO enclosure holds two M.2 NVMe drives up to 8 TB each for a combined 16 TB. A USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C link delivers up to 10 Gbps bandwidth. The aluminium shell with thermal pads dissipates heat without a fan. Tool-free trays make drive swaps driver-free on Windows, macOS, Linux and Android OTG devices.

Fits two NVMe drives, single-cable limit

Suits users who archive or clone large NVMe datasets and need 1000 MB/s transfers. Not for workflows that require simultaneous access to both drives unless a second USB-C cable is added. The single supplied cable serves one bay at a time. Builders needing RAID or hardware encryption should look elsewhere.

One USB-C port serves both bays

The enclosure exposes two internal M-key slots through a single external USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C connection. Only one drive is active per cable; a second cable is required for concurrent operation. This topology is the deciding factor for multi-drive access patterns.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMAIWO
Product lineDual Bay NVMe Enclosure
Model nameM.2 SSD Enclosure
Product colorGrey
Product typeM.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure
Storage
Drive interfaceM.2 NVME M-Key
Supported drivesNo
Bay count2 Bay
Max capacity per bayUp to 8 TB
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C
Power
Power adapterNo
Size & build
SizeM.2
Main materialAluminum
Product dimensions2.4 in × 3.96 in × 1.3 in
Product weight0.19KG
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows, mac OS, Linux
More details
Cooling fansNo

Questions about this item

Which M.2 NVMe lengths and key types fit the two bays?

Both bays accept 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 mm drives with M Key or B+M Key.

How do I install a drive and what step do people miss?

Slide the SSD into the slot at an angle, press down and snap the tool-free latch; the common miss is forgetting to peel the protective film off the thermal pads before closing the lid.

When will the thermal pads need replacing?

The silicone and aluminium thermal pads should be inspected after heavy use and replaced if they become brittle or lose contact, typically every couple of years.

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