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Black aluminium USB-C enclosure for M.2 NVMe or SATA SSD

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite U457-1M2-NVME-L drive enclosure, USB 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbps, M.2 NVME SATA

SKU CH-Q267-RHM09 MPN U457-1M2-NVME-L

Aluminium enclosure holds M.2 NVME or SATA SSDs up to 2280, connects via USB 3.2 Gen 2 at 10 Gbps with UASP for faster transfers

  • SizeM.2
  • Drive interfaceM-Key or B+M Key NVMe or SATA SSD Sizes: 2230, 2242, 2260, 2
  • External connectionUSB Type C
  • Bay count1
  • Product colorBlack
  • Product typeEnclosure
  • Supports M.2 NVMe and SATA drives in 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 sizes
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface delivers up to 10 Gbps transfer speed
  • UASP compatibility provides up to 70% faster reads and 40% faster writes
  • Aluminum housing with silicone pad dissipates heat during intensive gaming sessions
  • Plug-and-play operation requires no software for immediate drive access

USB-C M.2 enclosure for NVMe and SATA SSDs

The Tripp Lite U457-1M2-NVME-L accepts a single M-Key or B+M Key drive in 2230, 2242, 2260 or 2280 form factors. It connects via USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C at up to 10 Gbps and includes a 1.5 ft cable, thermal pad and mounting hardware. Plug-and-play operation requires no software installation.

Suits users adding external NVMe or SATA storage

This enclosure serves laptop and desktop owners who want portable, high-speed access to an M.2 drive. Builders needing multi-bay RAID arrays, 2.5-inch SATA drive support or a USB-A host connection should consider other products. The single-bay design limits total capacity to one installed module.

10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface

The external USB Type-C link delivers up to 10 Gbps bandwidth with UASP support for up to 70 percent faster reads and 40 percent faster writes. This throughput ceiling determines whether the enclosure can saturate your chosen NVMe or SATA SSD. Verify your host port matches the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification to achieve rated performance.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTripp Lite
Model nameU457-1M2-NVME-L
Part numberU457-1M2-NVME-L
Product colorBlack
Product typeEnclosure
Storage
Drive interfaceM-Key or B+M Key NVMe or SATA SSD Sizes: 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280
Bay count1
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB Type C
Size & build
SizeM.2
Product dimensionsHeight 0.78 in (19.81 mm)
Width 4.38 in (111.25 mm)
Depth 1.54 in (39.12 mm)
Product weight22.7 g
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size203 × 41 × 20 mm

Questions about this item

Does the aluminum casing keep the M.2 drive cool during all-day transfers?

The enclosure includes a heat-dissipating silicone pad that conducts heat from the drive to the aluminum body, so temperatures stay low during sustained 10 Gbps workloads.

What cable and tools come in the box so I can start without extra purchases?

A 1.5 ft USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C cable, a mini screwdriver, mounting hardware, a silica gel plug and the heat-dissipating pad are all included.

Will my older laptop with a USB 3.0 Type-A port still reach full drive speed?

The supplied Type-C cable works with a Type-C port; using a Type-A adapter limits the link to 5 Gbps, so the drive will run slower than its 10 Gbps ceiling.

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