StarTech USB3 SATA M.2 External SSD Enclosure UASP 8STSM2NGFFMBU33

Product Description

The SM2NGFFMBU33 external USB 3.0 to M.2 (NGFF) enclosure turns your SATA M.2 solid state drive into a portable, high speed USB 3.0 drive.
Get higher external performance by using an M.2 SSD in place of a platter drive, harnessing the full potential of your USB 3.0 computer system. The enclosure supports UASP, enabling you to achieve transfer speeds up to 70% faster than traditional USB 3.0 when used with a UASP-enabled host computer.
This slim, pocket-sized SSD enclosure has been specifically engineered for mobility. The enclosure features a lightweight yet durable design, which fits easily into your pocket or laptop bag. For further convenience, the enclosure is powered entirely using the USB host bus and requires no external power adapter.
Durable aluminium construction helps to ensure your drive won't be damaged while you're on the move. Plus, to maximize heat dissipation the enclosure features specially engineered ventilation holes which help maintain a cooler operating environment for optimal performance and a longer life span for your drive.

For wide compatibility with all of the common M.2 solid state drives, the enclosure can mount multiple drive heights including: 2242, 2260, and 2280.
The M.2 enclosure is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Improved Performance with UASP
UASP is supported in Windows 8, Mac OSX (10.8 or above), and Linux. In testing UASP performs with a 70% faster read speed and 40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.0 at peak performance.

At the same peak in testing UASP also shows an 80% reduction in required processor resources.

Testing results were obtained using an Intel Ivy Bridge system, a UASP enabled StarTech.com Enclosure, and a SATA III solid state drive.

1. Boost external performance by leveraging the speed of your SATA M.2 SSD in a UASP-supported USB 3.0 enclosure
2. Maximize portability with a small footprint, lightweight design and USB-powered performance
3. Broad compatibility with support for the most common SATA M.2 SSDs (30mm, 42mm, 60mm, 80mm)
4. Not compatible with M.2 NVMe or AHCI PCI-Express SSDs
5. Compatible with USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 (5 Gbps / 480 Mbps / 1.5 Mbps)
6. Compatible with SATA revision I/II/III (1.5 / 3.0 / 6.0 Gbps)
7. Aluminium housing with ventilation holes for added heat dissipation

1. Capacity:  1 Drive
2. Form:  Storage Enclosure
3. Manufacturer:  StarTech.com
4. Type:  Hard Disks
5. For Use With:  M.2 (SATA, B-Key, NGFF) Drives
6. Colour:  Black
7. Connection:  1 x M.2 Receptacle , 1 x USB 3.0 Micro-B Female
8. Data Transfer Rate:  5Gbps
9. Dimensions:  15x35x100mm
10. For Use With:  M.2 (SATA, B-Key, NGFF) Drives
11. Portable Or Desktop:  Desktop
12. Power Supply:  USB
13. Warranty:  2 Years Warranty
14. Weight:  50g
15. Brand: StarTech
16. Pack Size: 1
17. Parcel Dimensions: n/a  
18. StarTech Reference: 8STSM2NGFFMBU33  
19. EAN/UPC Number: 0065030859684  
20. Datasheet: Download Datasheet  
21. Manual: Download Manual