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Black aluminum M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure with ventilation holes and USB-C cable

STARTECH

STARTECH M2E1BMU31C M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure USB 3.1 Gen 2 10 Gbps

SKU CH-SBP4-1J832 MPN M2E1BMU31C

Turns an M.2 NVMe drive into a portable 10 Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C enclosure with aluminum cooling

  • Product colorBlack
  • Details4Kn Support: Yes General Specifications: Not compatible with
  • Key featuresTurn your M.2 NVMe drive into an ultra-fast, ultra-portable
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 delivers 10 Gbps throughput for fast file transfers
  • Aluminium housing with ventilation holes keeps the NVMe drive cool under load
  • Pocket-sized form factor fits easily in a laptop bag for portable storage
  • Works with USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 hosts plus backward compatibility to USB 3.1 Gen 1
  • Plug-and-play installation means the enclosure is ready to use without drivers

Portable NVMe enclosure for USB-C devices

The StarTech M2E1BMU31C turns an M.2 NVMe PCIe drive into external storage for USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 hosts. It delivers USB 3.1 Gen 2 speeds up to 10 Gbps and supports TRIM and 4Kn sectors. The enclosure is not compatible with M.2 SATA or AHCI based SSDs.

Aluminium housing with ventilation

A solid black aluminium case protects the drive while ventilation holes dissipate heat during sustained transfers. The compact, lightweight design fits in a laptop bag for mobile workflows. A USB-C cable connects the enclosure to the host without an external power adapter.

Thermal performance and reliability

Ventilation holes maintain an optimal operating temperature to preserve SSD performance under load. The fanless aluminium body produces no audible noise in normal use. MTBF is rated at 233,398 hours, indicating long-term reliability for daily portable storage.

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Price $70.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameM2E1BMU31C
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Shipping weight0.15 kg
Package size154 × 106 × 35 mm

Questions about this item

What USB standard does this enclosure use and what is its maximum data transfer rate?

It uses USB 3.1 Gen 2 with a maximum data transfer rate of 10 Gbps.

What physical features does the enclosure have for drive installation and heat management?

It features a solid aluminum housing with ventilation holes for heat dissipation and fits M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs.

How is the enclosure installed and what compatibility issue should be avoided?

It supports plug-and-play installation via USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 ports but is not compatible with M.2 SATA or AHCI based SSDs.

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