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Silver-grey aluminum M.2 SATA enclosure with integrated USB-A plug and protective cap

MAIWO

MAIWO USB 3.0 M.2 SATA Enclosure Silver Grey 2230 2242 2260 2280

SKU CH-10D5-75VRZ

Houses a single M.2 SATA SSD (2230–2280) in a pocket-sized aluminium case with a built-in USB 3.0 Type-A plug for 5 Gbps data access

  • External connectionType A
  • Supported drivesSingle SSD
  • Bay count1 Bay
  • Product colorSilver Grey
  • Product typeEnclosure
  • Main materialAluminum
  • Tool-free 5 Gbps SATA access via integrated USB 3.0 plug
  • Aluminium shell dissipates heat from 2230 to 2280 M.2 drives
  • Works on Windows, Linux and macOS without drivers
  • Pocket-size 12.6 × 4.05 × 0.95 cm design weighs 80 g
  • Protective cap shields the USB-A connector during transport

USB 3.0 M.2 SATA enclosure

The MAIWO enclosure turns a single M.2 SATA B+M key SSD into a USB 3.0 drive. It accepts 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors up to 2 TB. The integrated Type A plug removes the need for a separate cable. It is not for users who need NVMe or PCIe SSD support.

Aluminium shell and portable size

An aluminium body measuring 12.6 by 4.05 by 0.95 cm and weighing 80 g acts as a passive heatsink. A plastic cap protects the USB interface when the unit is not in use. The flash-drive format fits in a pocket for transport. No active cooling or fan is present.

Driver-free cross-platform use

The device works with Windows, Linux and macOS without installing drivers. Backward compatibility with USB 2.0 at 480 M/s ensures function on older ports. The bundled cap shields the connector from dust and damage during storage.

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Price $8.99
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Specifications

Product
Product colorSilver Grey
Product typeEnclosure
Storage
Supported drivesSingle SSD
Bay count1 Bay
Ports & slots
External connectionType A
Size & build
Main materialAluminum

Questions about this item

How do I install a 2280 M.2 SATA B+M key SSD into the MAIWO enclosure and which step do people often miss?

Slide the SSD into the M.2 slot at an angle, press it flat, and secure it with the screw; the step often missed is confirming the drive is a SATA B+M key model — NVMe, PCIe AHCI, mSATA or B-key-only SATA drives will not work.

What maintenance or replacement will this enclosure need over time?

The aluminium shell acts as a heatsink with no moving parts, so no routine maintenance is required; only the protective cap on the USB 3.0 Type-A plug may need replacing if it is lost or damaged.

What is the first performance limit I will hit during sustained transfers?

The USB 3.0 interface caps throughput at 5 Gbps, so sustained sequential reads and writes cannot exceed that bandwidth even if the SATA SSD itself is faster.

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