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Grey aluminium M.2 NVMe enclosure, slim rectangular shape, USB-C port visible

Thermalright

Thermalright HR-EB101 10Gbps M.2 NVMe drive enclosure

SKU CH-ZV6Z-ZBAAF MPN HR-EB101

Turns an M.2 NVMe SSD into a 10 Gbps USB-C external drive with aluminium cooling for 2230-2280 drives up to 8 TB

  • Size80 mm
  • Thunderbolt 3 supportUsb3.2_gen_2
  • External connection10 Gbit/s
  • Supported drives5 Gbit/s-512G
  • Bay count1
  • Max capacity per bayUp to 18 TB

Color Gray

Model HR-EB101 AC

  • 10 Gbps USB-C speed for rapid file transfers
  • CNC aluminum body with thicker thermal pads keeps SSD cool
  • Supports 2230 to 2280 NVMe drives up to 8 TB
  • Includes USB-C and USB-A cables for broad compatibility
  • Tool-free setup with screwdriver, standoff and thermal pads provided

Portable NVMe Enclosure

The Thermalright HR-EB101 turns a compatible M.2 NVMe SSD into an external USB-C drive. It supports PCIe NVMe drives in 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 sizes up to 8TB. The enclosure is designed for NVMe SSDs only and does not support SATA M.2 drives.

Build Fit and Thermal Design

A CNC aluminium housing and two thicker thermal pads help transfer heat during extended use. The unit measures 110mm x 35mm x 11mm and weighs approximately 77g. It draws power from the host over USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C and includes both USB-C to C and USB-A to C cables.

Who This Suits

Builders wanting to reuse an M Key or B+M Key NVMe drive for laptop expansion, photo and video backup or game libraries will find it ready for Windows, Mac OS, Linux, iOS and Android. Buyers who need SATA M.2 support or a higher bandwidth interface should look elsewhere.

How it compares

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Price $18.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTHERMALRIGHT
Part numberHR-EB101 AC Black
Product colorGray
Storage
Supported drives5 Gbit/s-512G
Bay count1
Max capacity per bayUp to 18 TB
Ports & slots
Thunderbolt 3 supportUsb3.2_gen_2
External connection10 Gbit/s
Power
Power detailsUsb3.2_gen_2
Size & build
Size80 mm
Main materialAluminum
Product dimensions1.38 in × 0.43 in × 4.33 in

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Questions about this item

How does the 10Gbps USB3.2 Gen2 interface affect sustained transfer speeds?

The USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C connection delivers up to 10Gbps theoretical bandwidth, with UASP support improving real-world throughput during long sessions.

Does the aluminum body and thicker thermal pads keep the drive cool during all-day use?

The CNC aluminium housing and two included thermal pads conduct heat away from 2230-2280 NVMe SSDs, maintaining lower temperatures under continuous load.

Which M.2 NVMe SSD sizes and keys does the HR-EB101 accept?

It fits 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 PCIe NVMe drives with M Key or B+M Key, up to 8TB capacity; SATA M.2 drives are not supported.

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