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Black anodized aluminium M.2 NVMe enclosure with USB-C cable

Vantec

Vantec NST-230C3-BK M.2 NVMe 20G USB 3.2 Gen2x2 drive enclosure

SKU CH-YY7E-MTNKY MPN NST-230C3-BK

Aluminium enclosure turns an M.2 NVMe SSD into a 20 Gbps USB-C portable drive

  • Size2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Drive interfaceNST-230C3-BK
  • External connectionUsb
  • Supported drivesCompact, portable
  • Bay count1
  • Max capacity per bay8 TB
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 delivers up to 20 Gbps throughput
  • Anodized aluminum heat sink keeps the NVMe drive cool
  • Supports M.2 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 M-key modules
  • Bus-powered design needs no external power adapter
  • Includes shielded USB-C cable, thermal pad and quick guide

M.2 NVMe enclosure for USB 3.2 Gen 2x2

This black anodised aluminium enclosure accepts M-key NVMe modules in 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 lengths. A single USB-C connection delivers up to 20 Gbps theoretical bandwidth and powers the drive without an external adapter. The built-in heat sink helps maintain performance during sustained transfers.

Suits users with M-key NVMe SSDs

Buyers whose drives use B-key or B+M key pin-outs cannot install them in this enclosure. Systems limited to USB 3.2 Gen 2 or earlier will not reach the advertised throughput. The 380 mm cable may be too short for desktop rear-panel ports.

M-key only NVMe interface

The internal slot is wired exclusively for PCIe NVMe modules with an M-key notch. Any other M.2 form factor will not fit or function. This single constraint decides whether the enclosure matches your drive.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameVANTEC
Product lineM.2 NVMe SSD to USB 3.2 Gen2 × 2, 20G, Type C, Black Enclosure (NST-230C3-BK)
Part numberNST-230C3-BK
Product colorBlack
Product typeEnclosure
Storage
Drive interfaceNST-230C3-BK
Supported drivesCompact, portable
Bay count1
Max capacity per bay8 TB
Ports & slots
External connectionUsb
Size & build
Size2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Main materialAluminum
Product dimensions4.5974 in × 9.6012 in × 14.3002 in
Product weight5.1 oz
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows PC, OS X, Linux
In the box
In the box1 x Enclosure, 1 x USB C to C Cable, 1 x Thermal Pad, 1 x Quick Guide

Questions about this item

What real-world speed does the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface cap at?

The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C port delivers up to 20 Gbps theoretical bandwidth, limited by the ASM2364 chipset and PCIe 3.0 x4 from the NVMe drive.

Which M.2 drive lengths and keying does the enclosure accept?

It supports M.2 NVMe drives with M key only in 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 lengths; the internal slot is a single M.2 M-key connector.

How is the drive secured and what step is often missed?

Insert the NVMe module at an angle into the M.2 slot, press flat and fasten the single captive screw; the included thermal pad must be placed on the controller before closing the aluminum lid.

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