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Silver aluminum M.2 NVMe enclosure with USB-C port

Orico

Orico M2PJ-C3 M.2 NVMe drive enclosure USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C 10Gbps aluminum silver

SKU CH-7FRZ-GBT1E MPN M2PJ-C3

Aluminum M.2 NVMe enclosure with USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C 10Gbps, thermal pad and copper-bar cooling, tool-free fit for 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 drives up to 2TB

  • SizeM.2
  • Drive interfaceM.2 NVME M-Key
  • External connectionUSB 3.1 Type-C
  • Supported drivesSingle SSD
  • Bay count1 Bay
  • Max capacity per bayUp to 2 TB
  • Up to 10Gbps data speed via USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C
  • Aluminum alloy body with thermal pad and copper bars for cooling
  • Fits M.2 NVMe 2230 2242 2260 2280 M-key and B+M-key drives
  • Hot-swappable plug-and-play with no driver needed on Windows Mac Linux
  • Auto-sleep after 10 minutes idle to extend SSD lifespan

What this enclosure does

The Orico M2PJ-C3 is an aluminium M.2 NVMe drive enclosure with a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C interface. It accepts single-sided or double-sided M-key and B+M-key NVMe SSDs in 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 lengths up to 2TB capacity. The enclosure works with Windows, Mac and Linux systems and supports hot-swappable plug-and-play operation without driver installation. Android devices with USB-C and OTG support can also use the enclosure.

Sustained transfer behaviour

The USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C connection delivers up to 10Gbps bandwidth when the host port is also Gen 2; Gen 1 ports limit throughput to 5Gbps. An auto-sleep function powers the drive down after 10 minutes of inactivity to extend SSD lifespan. The enclosure supports only PCIe-based NVMe protocol drives; SATA-based M.2 SSDs and PCIe AHCI drives are not recognised regardless of key type.

Thermals and power

The aluminium alloy case acts as a heatsink alongside copper bars on the PCBA and an included thermal pad to dissipate heat from high-speed NVMe drives. It is normal for the case to become warm during operation as heat transfers from the SSD to the enclosure body. The compact 106.5mm by 29mm by 11.5mm form factor draws power directly from the USB-C bus without an external adapter.

How it compares

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameORICO
Model nameORICO M2PJ-C3
Product colorSilver
Storage
Drive interfaceM.2 NVME M-Key
Supported drivesSingle SSD
Bay count1 Bay
Max capacity per bayUp to 2 TB
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB 3.1 Type-C
Size & build
SizeM.2
Main materialAluminum
Product dimensions106.5 mm(L)*29 mm(W)*11.5 mm(H)
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows / Mac / Linux

Questions about this item

Does the aluminum case get hot when the NVMe drive runs continuously?

The enclosure uses copper bars with holes on the PCBA, a thermal pad, and the aluminum shell to draw heat away from the SSD. The case warming up is normal during sustained transfers.

What host port and cable are required to reach the 10Gbps link speed?

You need a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port on the host and a cable rated for 10Gbps. A USB 3.1 Gen 1 port will limit throughput to 5Gbps.

Will a 2280 NVMe stick that I already own fit inside this enclosure?

Yes — the tray accepts 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 M-key or B+M-key NVMe modules up to 2TB. SATA-based M.2 drives are not supported.

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