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Black aluminum heatsink enclosure with USB4 cable and tools

STARTECH

STARTECH 1USB4-NVME-ENCLOSURE USB4 NVMe drive enclosure 40Gbps

SKU CH-DA99-7S9Q1 MPN 1USB4-NVME-ENCLOSURE

Houses M.2 NVMe drives up to 2280 and delivers up to 40Gbps over USB4 with an aluminium heatsink

  • Product colorBlack
  • In the boxM.2 NVMe Enclosure 1 x Thermal Pad (Pre-installed) 1 x USB4
  • Up to 40Gbps transfer speed via USB4
  • Thunderbolt 5, 4, 3 and USB-C host compatibility
  • Aluminium heatsink with pre-installed thermal pad manages drive heat
  • Supports B+M and M-key M.2 NVMe sizes 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 interface enables full NVMe performance

What this enclosure does

The StarTech 1USB4-NVME-ENCLOSURE connects an M.2 NVMe solid-state drive to a host over USB4 at up to 40Gbps. It is built for users who need to move large datasets between systems quickly or who want to run an external boot drive without opening a desktop chassis.

What the bundled items change

A pre-installed thermal pad and the aluminum heatsink case draw heat away from the drive during sustained transfers. The included USB4 cable provides the full 40Gbps link, while the supplied Philips screwdriver lets you secure 2230, 2242, 2260 or 2280 modules without hunting for tools.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

Creators and IT staff who work with PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe sticks and have a USB4 or Thunderbolt port will see the rated throughput. Builders who only have USB 3.2 or older Type-C ports will not reach 40Gbps. Anyone with an M.2 SATA drive cannot use this enclosure because SATA protocol is not supported.

How it compares

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Price $100.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model name1USB4-NVME-ENCLOSURE
Part number1USB4-NVME-ENCLOSURE
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Shipping weight0.48 kg
Package size191 × 117 × 38 mm
In the box
In the boxM.2 NVMe Enclosure
1 x Thermal Pad (Pre-installed)
1 x USB4 Cable
1 x Philips Head Screwdriver
1 x Quick-Start Guide

Questions about this item

Will the pre-installed thermal pad on the 1USB4-NVME-ENCLOSURE need replacing later?

The enclosure includes a pre-installed thermal pad; replacement depends on the SSD used and its operating temperature over time.

What speed limit appears first when the 1USB4-NVME-ENCLOSURE runs sustained transfers?

The USB4 interface caps throughput at 40Gbps, so that ceiling is reached before the PCIe 4.0 x4 drive limit during long writes.

How does the aluminum heatsink on the 1USB4-NVME-ENCLOSURE handle heat during all-day use?

The aluminum case acts as a passive heatsink with the pre-installed thermal pad to dissipate drive heat without a fan.

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