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Black anodized aluminium M.2 NVMe enclosure with extruded fins, USB-C and USB-A cables included

Plugable Technologies

Plugable USBC-NVME M.2 NVMe Enclosure 10Gbps

SKU CH-02X6-SX0TF

Tool-free M.2 NVMe enclosure connects via USB 3.2 or Thunderbolt 3 at up to 10Gbps, includes both USB-C and USB 3.0 cables

  • SizeM.2
  • Drive interfaceM.2 NVME B-Key
  • External connectionUSB 3.2
  • Bay count1 Bay
  • Product colorBlack
  • Product typeEnclosure
  • Tool-free installation swaps M.2 NVMe drives in seconds
  • 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 speeds deliver up to 800MB/s transfers
  • Thunderbolt 3 host support unlocks full NVMe performance
  • Aluminium finned body dissipates heat without a fan
  • Works with 2230 2242 2260 2280 NVMe SSDs on Windows Mac Linux

What this enclosure does

The Plugable USBC-NVME enclosure turns an M.2 NVMe SSD into a portable external drive. It connects to USB-C Gen 2 or Thunderbolt 3 hosts at up to 10Gbps and works with Windows, Mac and Linux without drivers. The drive itself is not included.

Cables and thermal pads included

Two cables are supplied: USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A, so the enclosure fits both modern and legacy ports. Three spare retention pegs and optional adhesive thermal pads are also provided for securing different drive lengths and managing heat.

Suits users adding fast external storage

Builders who want a tool-free way to reuse an NVMe drive as external storage will find this a good match. It is not for anyone needing M.2 SATA, PCIe AHCI or non-NVMe M.2 devices, nor for systems limited to USB 2.0 speeds.

How it compares

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Price $38.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand namePlugable Technologies
Model nameUSBC-NVME
Product colorBlack
Product typeEnclosure
Storage
Drive interfaceM.2 NVME B-Key
Bay count1 Bay
Ports & slots
Thunderbolt 3 supportYes
External connectionUSB 3.2
Power
Power adapterNo
Size & build
SizeM.2
Main materialAluminum
Shipping weight0.11 kg
Package size152 × 102 × 25 mm
In the box
In the box1x USB-C to NVMe Enclosure, 1x USB-C to USB-C cable, 1x USB-C to USB-A cable, 1x 3 replacement SSD Retention Pegs, 1x Adhesive Thermal Pads (application optional), 1x Quick Start Guide
More details
Cooling fansNo

Questions about this item

Will the thermal pads or retention pegs need replacing over time?

The package includes three spare retention pegs and optional adhesive thermal pads; the pads can be reapplied if they lose adhesion, while the pegs are only needed if the originals break during repeated SSD swaps.

What caps the transfer rate during long, heavy workloads?

The 10 Gbps USB 3.2 link is the hard ceiling, and many NVMe drives will thermal-throttle before reaching it during sustained large-file transfers.

How hot or noisy does the aluminum enclosure get when running all day?

The fanless aluminum body relies on extruded fins for passive cooling, so it becomes warm to the touch under load but stays completely silent.

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