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Transparent silver enclosure with USB-C cable, fits M.2 NVMe SSDs

Orico

Orico TCM2 M.2 NVMe enclosure USB 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbps silver

SKU CH-ADQE-FVXNS

A transparent aluminium enclosure that turns a 2230–2280 M-key NVMe SSD into a 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 drive with triple heat dissipation and auto-sleep

  • SizeCompatible with 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 M.2 NVME (M key) SSD
  • External connectionUSB 3.1 Type-C
  • Drive interfaceM.2 NVME M-Key
  • Supported drivesSingle SSD
  • Bay count1
  • Max capacity per bayUp to 2 TB

External Interface USB 3.1 Type-C

Size M.2 NVME PCI-E x 4 M-Key SSD

  • Up to 10 Gbps transfer speed via USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • JMS583 controller enables low-latency NVMe performance
  • Triple heat dissipation keeps the drive cool under load
  • Supports 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 M-key SSDs
  • Works with Windows, Mac and Linux without drivers

Portable NVMe enclosure for 2230 to 2280 drives

The Orico TCM2 houses a single M-key NVMe SSD in 2230, 2242, 2260 or 2280 lengths. A JMS583 controller delivers up to 10 Gbps over USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C. Transparent polycarbonate and aluminium alloy provide triple heat dissipation without a fan. The unit draws power from the host port and includes an auto-sleep mode.

Suits users adding fast external storage

This enclosure fits anyone who wants tool-free access to one NVMe drive on the go. It does not support drives longer than 2280 or form factors other than M-key. Builders needing more than one bay or a drive larger than 2 TB per bay should consider a different solution.

Deciding spec: M-key NVMe only

The internal slot accepts only M-key NVMe protocol SSDs. Maximum supported capacity is 2 TB per bay, so a 4 TB or 8 TB drive will not be usable. Verify your SSD matches both the keying and the capacity ceiling before purchase.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameORICO
Product lineTCM2
Model nameTCM2
Product colorSilver
Product typeEnclosure
Storage
Drive interfaceM.2 NVME M-Key
Supported drivesSingle SSD
Bay count1
Max capacity per bayUp to 2 TB
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB 3.1 Type-C
Power
Power adapterNo
Power detailsNo
Size & build
SizeCompatible with 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 M.2 NVME (M key) SSD
Main materialTransparent PC+ Aluminum Alloy
More details
Cooling fansNo

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Questions about this item

Does the Orico TCM2 come with cables or do I need to buy them separately?

The enclosure ships with both a USB-C to USB-C cable and a USB-C to USB-A cable so you can connect to either port type without an extra purchase.

Which M.2 form factors does the TCM2 support and is there a capacity limit?

It accepts single-sided M-key NVMe drives in 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 lengths, with a stated maximum of 2 TB per drive.

What does the 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 rating mean for real-world transfer speeds?

The JMS583 controller delivers up to 10 Gbps theoretical bandwidth; actual throughput depends on the installed SSD and host port, typically reaching the drive’s own sequential read/write ceiling.

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