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Blue aluminum-and-plastic M.2 NVMe SATA SSD enclosure with USB-C cable

Orico

Orico PWEM2 M.2 NVMe SATA SSD Enclosure USB 3.2 Blue

SKU CH-R8Q6-JRX8B

Enclosure fits one M.2 NVMe or SATA SSD up to 4 TB with USB 3.2 and a built-in metal heatsink

  • SizeM.2
  • Drive interfaceM.2
  • External connectionUSB Type C
  • Supported drivesSingle SSD
  • Bay count1 Bay
  • Max capacity per bayUp to 4 TB
  • Tool-free slide installation for quick drive swaps
  • Built-in metal heat sink keeps SSD temperatures down
  • Supports both NVMe and SATA M.2 drives up to 4 TB
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 delivers 10 Gbps with NVMe
  • Includes USB-C to USB-A and USB-C cables

Orico PWEM2 Enclosure for M.2 NVMe and SATA SSDs

The Orico PWEM2 enclosure accepts a single M.2 SSD using either NVMe or SATA protocol. It connects to a host via USB Type-C with a supplied C-to-A/C cable. Maximum supported capacity is 4TB per bay. No external power adapter is required.

Aluminium heat sink manages thermals without a fan

A built-in metal heat sink draws heat away from the SSD during sustained transfers. The fanless design adds no acoustic noise. Power is delivered entirely through the USB connection, keeping the setup cable-free beyond the host link.

Tool-free slide installation and UASP support

The slide-open chassis lets you insert or remove an M.2 drive without screws or tools. Firmware-level support for UASP, TRIM and SMART maintains drive health and sustained throughput. Blue finish matches the product colour shown.

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Price $24.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameORICO
Product linePWEM2
Product colorBlue
Product typeEnclosure
Storage
Drive interfaceM.2
Supported drivesSingle SSD
Bay count1 Bay
Max capacity per bayUp to 4 TB
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB Type C
Power
Power adapterNo
Power detailsNo
Size & build
SizeM.2
Main materialAluminum / Plastic
More details
Cooling fansNo

Questions about this item

How do I install an M.2 NVMe or SATA SSD into the PWEM2 enclosure and which step is often missed?

Slide the drive into the M.2 slot at an angle, press it flat and secure it with the captive screw; the step often missed is tightening that screw so the drive makes full contact with the built-in metal heat sink.

What part of the enclosure will need attention or replacement after extended use?

The thermal pad between the SSD and the aluminum heat sink can dry out or lose contact over time; replacing it restores heat dissipation for sustained 10 Gbps NVMe or 5 Gbps SATA operation.

What is the first performance limit reached during long, heavy transfers?

Sustained writes heat the SSD until the enclosure's passive aluminum heat sink saturates, causing the drive to throttle below the 10 Gbps NVMe or 5 Gbps SATA ceiling.

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