Introduction

Turn your solid state drive into an ultra-portable pocket drive

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 aluminum 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.

The StarTech.com Advantage

- Get the most out of your M.2 SSD with an external USB enclosure that supports UASP, for transfer speeds up to 70% faster than traditional USB 3.0
- Rest assured your M.2 SSD is supported, with mounting points for the most common M.2 NGFF SSD heights (2230, 2242, 2260, 2280)
- Carry your USB 3.0 external M.2 SSD in your laptop bag, and maximize portability with a small footprint, lightweight design

Storage

Number of storage drives supported

1

Storage drive size

M.2

Supported storage drive interfaces

M.2

Supported storage drive lengths

30,42,60,80 mm

Ports & interfaces

USB connectivity

Y

USB version

3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)

USB connector type

Micro-USB B

USB connector gender

Female

USB ports quantity

1

Integrated USB cable

N

Design

Product type

SSD enclosure

Product colour

Black

Material

Aluminium

Certification

FCC, CE, TAA, REACH

Performance

Data transfer rate

6 Gbit/s

Chipset

Asmedia - ASM1153

UASP support

Y

Power

Power source type

USB

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)

0 - 40 °C

Storage temperature (T-T)

-10 - 85 °C

Operating relative humidity (H-H)

5 - 95%

Weight & dimensions

Width

35 mm

Depth

100 mm

Height

15 mm

Weight

50 g

Package width

163 mm

Package depth

131 mm

Package height

31 mm

Package weight

125 g

Packaging content

Cables included

USB

Screws included

Y

Screwdriver included

Y

Manual

Y

Technical details

Sustainability certificates

RoHS