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Blue aluminium and plastic M.2 SATA enclosure with USB-C cable

Orico

Orico M.2 SATA drive enclosure 5Gbps 2230/2242/2260/2280 USB-C Blue

SKU CH-EYZF-F7W2Y MPN M.2

Tool-free aluminium enclosure holds one M.2 SATA SSD up to 4 TB and connects via USB-C at 450 MB/s

  • SizeM.2
  • External connectionUSB Type C
  • Supported drivesSingle SSD
  • Bay count1 Bay
  • Max capacity per bayUp to 4 TB
  • Product colorBlue

Material Aluminum / Plastic

Size M.2 NGFF SSD

  • Tool-free push-cover tray enables drive installation in seconds
  • Aluminium shell and 124*35*14mm profile keep the enclosure light and portable
  • USB-C 5Gbps link delivers up to 450MB/s sequential transfer on SATA SSDs
  • Supports 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 SATA B-key and B+M-key drives
  • LED indicator shows standby, sleep and data-transfer status at a glance

Tool-free SATA enclosure for 2230-2280 drives

This blue Orico enclosure accepts a single M.2 SATA SSD in 2230, 2242, 2260 or 2280 form factors with B-key or B+M-key pin-outs. The aluminium and plastic shell measures 124 by 35 by 14 mm and weighs .1 kg. It connects through a USB-C port and is powered entirely from the host device. The package includes a USB-A to USB-C cable for broad compatibility.

Push-cover tray and LED status remove tools

The integrated slide cover opens without screws so the drive can be swapped in seconds. An LED shows solid light in standby and flashes during data transfer. After ten minutes of inactivity the controller enters sleep mode to save power. UASP, TRIM and SMART pass-through are supported on the SATA link, and the supplied cable is rated for 10 Gbps signalling.

Verify the SSD is SATA, not PCIe or NVMe.

This enclosure only works with M.2 SATA drives; PCIe AHCI and NVMe modules will not function even if they share the same keying. Maximum supported capacity is 4 TB per bay. The host must provide a USB-C or USB-A port capable of supplying bus power; no external power adapter is included. Builders needing NVMe support or multiple simultaneous drives should look elsewhere.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameORICO
Product colorBlue
Product typeEnclosure
Storage
Supported drivesSingle SSD
Bay count1 Bay
Max capacity per bayUp to 4 TB
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB Type C
Power
Power detailsNo
Size & build
SizeM.2
Main materialAluminum / Plastic
Product dimensions124 × 35 × 14 mm
Product weight0.1kg
More details
Cooling fansNo

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Questions about this item

Will the aluminum casing need any thermal pads replaced over time?

The enclosure has no fan and relies on its aluminum body for passive cooling; no thermal pads are mentioned in the specifications.

What speed ceiling appears first when copying large files continuously?

The SATA interface inside the enclosure caps sustained throughput at 450 Mb/s, which is the practical limit during long transfers.

How warm and loud does the blue enclosure get after hours of operation?

With no moving parts and an all-aluminum shell, it runs silently and stays close to ambient temperature during all-day use.

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