StarTech.com USB4 M.2 NVMe Enclosure, 40Gbps, External USB-C/Thunderbolt NVMe SSD Enclosure, Aluminum Heatsink Case, B+M/M-Key

SKU: 1USB4-NVME-ENCLOSURE
Regular price £101.89 inc. VAT
  • Next-Gen Performance: Transform your M.2 NVMe SSD into an ultra-fast external storage solution, delivering up to 40Gbps via a USB4 or Thunderbolt host; Ideal for IT technicians and professionals requiring fast, dependable SSD access
  • Stays Cool Under Load: Rugged aluminum heatsink enclosure with a high-performance thermal pad for effective heat dissipation; Maintains consistent SSD speeds under sustained load, supporting extended data transfers without active cooling
  • Broad Drive Compatibility: Easily access, transfer, or back up data using 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs, including Samsung 960/970/980/990/9100, Kingston, Seagate, Western Digital (WD), Crucial, and Intel; NOTE: M.2 SATA drives not supported
  • Broad USB-C Compatibility: Connect the NVMe enclosure with the included USB-C cable to a USB4, Thunderbolt 5/4/3, or USB 10Gbps host for seamless, driverless operation across macOS, Windows and Linux systems with USB-C ports
  • The IT Pro's Choice: Our hard drive enclosures are lab-tested for enterprise-grade performance, thermal efficiency, and OS compatibility; Ideal for secure backups and drive upgrades; Backed by free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance

Access Ultra-Fast NVMe Storage via 40Gbps USB4 with Thunderbolt 5 Compatibility

Turn your PCIe M.2 NVMe SSD into a fast and highly portable USB-C external storage solution. This NVMe enclosure supports USB4 (40Gbps), delivering read/write speeds up to 3,800 MB/s. Ideal for power users handling large media files, managing data across devices, or performing OS imaging, data recovery, and disk management.

Versatile USB-C & Thunderbolt Support

Built for current and next-gen storage, this USB4 enclosure connects M-Key or B+M Key M.2 NVMe SSDs (2230/2242/2260/2280) to USB4, Thunderbolt 5/4/3, or USB 3.2 hosts. It supports PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe drives and offers native, driverless compatibility with Windows, macOS, and Linux. Seamless interoperability with USB-C and Thunderbolt systems makes it ideal for fast backups and high-volume data transfers.

Robust Heat Dissipation

The anodized aluminum housing features a heatsink-style cover design with a high-efficiency thermal pad to enable passive cooling during sustained workloads. The fanless construction allows for silent operation while maintaining consistent transfer rates during intensive tasks such as disk imaging or data capture.

Compact and Durable

The USB4 NVMe Enclosure's compact footprint fits comfortably in a technician's toolkit or laptop bag. The rugged aluminum housing not only helps with heat dissipation but also protects the SSD from physical damage during transport or deployment in demanding environments.

Storage
NVMe Yes
Supported storage drive heights 22 mm
Supported storage drive lengths 30,42,60,80 mm
Number of storage drives supported 1
Supported storage drive interfaces PCI Express
Storage drive size M.2
Ports & interfaces
Integrated USB cable No
USB ports quantity 1
USB connector gender Female
USB connector type USB Type-C
USB version USB4 Gen 4
USB connectivity Yes
Design
Number of fans 0 fan(s)
LED indicators Yes
Material Aluminium
Product colour Black
Product type SSD enclosure
Performance
Plug and Play Yes
Chipset ASMedia - ASM2464PD
Data transfer rate 40 Gbit/s
Power
Power source type USB
Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 0 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T) -20 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions
Package weight 430 g
Package height 35 mm
Package depth 114 mm
Package width 190 mm
Cable length 0.3 m
Weight 340 g
Height 28.8 mm
Depth 124.8 mm
Width 65 mm
Packaging content
Manual Yes
Screwdriver included Yes
Cables included USB Type-C to USB Type-C
Technical details
Compliance certificates CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Logistics data
Products per master (outer) case 20 pc(s)
Master (outer) case height 260 mm
Master (outer) case length 200 mm
Master (outer) case width 395 mm

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