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Compact gray aluminum M.2 2230 SSD enclosure with USB-C cable and USB-A adapter

RIITOP

RIITOP 2230 SSD Enclosure 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 Aluminum Gray drive enclosure

SKU CH-XT0X-KP9PX

Turns a 2230 M.2 NVMe or SATA SSD into a 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 portable drive with an aluminum shell, tool-free opening, and a lanyard

  • External connectionUSB 3.1 Gen 2
  • Supported drivesSingle HDD
  • Bay count1
  • Product colorGray
  • Product typeEnclosure
  • Main materialAluminum
  • Turns a 2230 NVMe drive into a 10Gbps portable SSD
  • Aluminum shell dissipates heat for cooler, longer-lasting operation
  • Tool-free paper-clip opening simplifies drive swaps on the go
  • Weighs 26g with lanyard hole for key-ring carry
  • Includes USB-C cable and USB-A adapter for any port

Portable 2230 NVMe Enclosure

The RIITOP 2230 enclosure converts an M.2 2230 NVMe or SATA solid-state drive into a compact external USB 3.2 Gen 2 drive. It targets users who have removed a 2230 SSD from a laptop or tablet and want to reuse it as portable storage without a full-size 2280 enclosure.

Aluminum Tool-Less Build

An aluminum alloy shell provides passive cooling through a ventilated surface and weighs only 26g (.92 oz). A screw-less latch opens with a paper clip, and the flat USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 cable plus a USB-C to USB-A adapter connect to either port type. A lanyard loop secures the enclosure to a bag or keychain.

Upgrade From Internal 2230 Drive

This enclosure replaces an internal 2230 slot, giving the drive USB 10Gbps bandwidth with UASP and TRIM support for faster file moves than the original internal interface. It is worth the jump when the source drive is 2230 M-key NVMe or B+M-key SATA; it does not fit 2260, 2280, or MacBook proprietary SSDs.

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Specifications

Product
Product colorGray
Product typeEnclosure
Storage
Supported drivesSingle HDD
Bay count1
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB 3.1 Gen 2
Size & build
Main materialAluminum

Questions about this item

What real-world throughput does the USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface cap at?

The enclosure uses a USB 3.1 Gen 2 connection rated at 10Gbps, with UASP and TRIM support, so a 1GB file moves in roughly one second.

Which M.2 lengths and keys physically fit inside the aluminum shell?

Only 2230-size drives — 30mm long — with either M-key NVMe or B+M-key SATA pin-outs are supported; 2260 and 2280 modules will not fit.

How do I open the tool-free case and where do people slip up?

Insert a paper clip into the release hole to pop the lid, seat the 2230 SSD firmly in the M.2 slot, then snap the cover back; the common mistake is not pushing the drive all the way down before closing.

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