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Black M.2 NVMe enclosure with USB-C port and two cables

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK M.2 NVMe Enclosure RTL9210 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C 2242 2260 2280 Black 2 Cables

SKU CH-RFNK-MBJAK

Houses M Key PCIe NVMe SSDs in 2242, 2260 or 2280 sizes up to 3 TB and connects them at 10 Gbps over USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C with UASP and TRIM support

  • 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen2 transfer with RTL9210 controller
  • Fits M Key NVMe SSDs in 2242, 2260, 2280 sizes up to 3TB
  • Works with Samsung, WD, Kingston, Intel, Crucial, ADATA drives
  • UASP and TRIM support on Windows, Mac OS, Linux without drivers
  • Durable black housing with two cables included for portable use

Portable NVMe Enclosure for Mobile Workflows

The SMUGDESK enclosure turns an M Key PCIe NVMe stick into a USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C drive that tops out at 10Gbps. It accepts 2242, 2260 and 2280 lengths and supports up to 3TB capacity. The black housing includes two cables so you can connect to laptops, desktops or tablets running Windows, Mac OS or Linux without carrying extra adapters.

Tool-Free Install with Broad Brand Support

No screws or drivers are required; slide the SSD in, snap the cover shut and plug it in. UASP and TRIM are enabled automatically on supported hosts to reduce latency and preserve drive health. The RTL9210 controller is validated with Samsung, WD, Kingston, Intel, Crucial, ADATA and other mainstream NVMe brands, minimising the risk of detection errors or speed drops caused by firmware mismatches.

3TB Ceiling and 10Gbps Pipe

The enclosure handles everyday workloads such as 4K video offload, large project archives and system backups at the full 10Gbps link rate. Drives larger than 3TB are not recognised, so the device stops scaling at that capacity. Sustained throughput will still be limited by the specific SSD’s write performance and the host port’s actual implementation, which can fall short of the theoretical maximum.

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Price $24.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How can I confirm the RTL9210 enclosure is running at 10Gbps after connecting my NVMe drive?

The RTL9210 controller reports USB 3.1 Gen2 link speed in the OS device manager or system profiler; check that the connection shows 10Gbps and that UASP is active for the attached NVMe SSD.

Which cables and accessories are included, and what must I provide myself?

Two matched USB Type-C cables are supplied; you must supply an M Key PCIe NVMe SSD in 2242, 2260 or 2280 form factor up to 3TB capacity.

Which SSD length should I choose among 2242, 2260 and 2280 for this enclosure?

All three M Key PCIe NVMe lengths — 2242, 2260 and 2280 — fit the internal slot; pick the length that matches the drive you already own or plan to buy.

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