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Gray aluminum NVMe enclosure with built-in fan, USB-C cable and strap

Wavlink

Wavlink RapidFire U41F 40Gbps USB4 NVMe drive enclosure with fan, gray

SKU CH-RX2Y-0MAK4

USB4 enclosure cools a single 2280 NVMe SSD with a built-in fan and aluminum body while delivering 40Gbps bandwidth

  • SizeB+M/M-Key PCIe SSD 2280
  • Drive interfaceB+M/M-Key
  • External connectionUSB 4.0 (40 Gbit/s) (USB-C)
  • Supported drivesNVME
  • Bay count1
  • Max capacity per bayUp to 8 TB

Model RapidFire U41F · 1 Bay

  • USB4 port delivers up to 40Gbps bandwidth for NVMe SSDs
  • Built-in fan plus aluminium body enables 360° heat dissipation
  • Tool-free design fits M-key and B+M-key 2280 NVMe drives
  • Supports up to 3800MB/s read and write with qualified SSD
  • Works with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.2 and USB 2.0

What the enclosure does

The Wavlink RapidFire U41F is a 40Gbps USB4 NVMe drive enclosure built for B+M/M-Key PCIe SSDs in 2280 size. It accepts drives up to 8TB and works with Windows, Mac OS and Linux. The unit is aimed at users who need portable, high-speed storage for large media files, game libraries or backups. It does not support AHCI or SATA SSDs, so buyers with those drives must look elsewhere.

Sustained-load behaviour

A full aluminium body with dual-sided perforations and a built-in fan provides 360° airflow around the SSD. Thermal silicone pads and an aluminium strip conduct heat away from both sides of double-sided modules. The ASM2464PD controller supports UASP, Trim and S.M.A.R.T., reducing data delay and helping maintain performance during long transfers. With a qualified SSD and host, sequential speeds can reach 3800MB/s.

Installation experience

Tool-free assembly lets you slide the SSD in and secure it without screws. The package includes a USB-C to USB-C cable, a handy strap, a pouch and a quick-start guide. Compatibility covers USB4, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 hosts. The only common issue is attempting to use an unsupported SATA or AHCI M.2 drive, which the enclosure will not recognise.

How it compares

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Price $38.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWavlink
Model nameRapidFire U41F
Product colorGray
Product type40 Gbit/s NVME Enclosure with Fan
Storage
Drive interfaceB+M/M-Key
Supported drivesNVME
Bay count1
Max capacity per bayUp to 8 TB
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB 4.0 (40 Gbit/s) (USB-C)
Size & build
SizeB+M/M-Key PCIe SSD 2280
Main materialAluminum
More details
Cooling fansYes

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Questions about this item

How loud or hot does the built-in fan and aluminum body get when the enclosure runs all day?

The full aluminum alloy body with dual-sided perforations provides 360° heat dissipation, while the built-in fan, thermal silicone pad, and aluminum strip actively cool the SSD during extended use.

Which cables or host ports must I already have to reach the 40Gbps link speed?

The box includes a USB4 Type-C to Type-C cable; you need a host port that supports USB4 or Thunderbolt 4/3 to enable the 40Gbps connection.

Will my older USB 3.2 or USB 2.0 laptop still recognise the drive, and at what speed?

Yes, the enclosure is backward compatible with USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 ports, though transfer rates will fall to the limits of those older interfaces.

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