Plugable USB-A and C 3.2 Gen 2 M.2 NVMe Tool-Free Enclosure

Plugable USB-A and C 3.2 Gen 2 M.2 NVMe Tool-Free Enclosure

EAN: 819927011927

The Plugable USB-A and C 3.2 Gen 2 M.2 NVMe Tool-Free Enclosure allows you to backup and save files at read and write speeds up to 900 MB/s via USB-A or C 3.2 Gen 2 and compatible Thunderbolt 3 interfaces. The enclosure s tool-free design allows for quick installation of an M.2 NVMe SSD in just a couple of seconds. Simply remove the aluminum cover using the locking latch at the back of the enclosure, then insert the SSD and secure with the flexible SSD retention peg, then reinstall the cover. The SSD retention peg can be moved to support multiple M.2 NVMe SSD form factors including 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280.

NVMe SSD Compatibility

This enclosure is compatible with M.2 NVMe SSDs it is not compatible with M.2 SATA SSDs, M.2 PCIe AHCI SSDs, or other M.2 non-NVMe devices. Please note, older NVMe drives with less efficient flash media may not perform as well as newer drives. New NVMe SSDs are not partitioned and will need to be both partitioned and formatted when first connected to the computer before they will be recognized in Windows Explorer or macOS Finder.

System Requirements and Compatibility

An available USB-A or C 3.1 Gen 2 or 3.2 Gen 2 port is required for maximum performance via 10 Gb/s transfer speeds. This enclosure is also compatible with USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 ports at speeds up to 5 Gb/s. Use the removable cables to connect this enclosure to USB-A or C ports, or compatible Thunderbolt 3 ports. Supported operating systems include Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Please note, performance may be limited based on the file system, source data files when copying files, and system specifications. Furthermore, NVMe SSDs removed from computers or formatted on one system may have OS-specific file systems that are not recognized by either Windows or macOS. The exFat file system is recommended for working with both Windows and macOS computers.

Heat Dissipation Minimizes Thermal Throttling

This enclosure features slots for airflow on either side of the SSD as well as extruded aluminum fins for heat dissipation. However, even with these features some SSDs may still enter a reduced performance state as they heat up, especially when under heavy load. This is most common with older NVMe SSDs with less efficient flash storage.

Modern NVMe SSDs include built-in thermal protection and will slow down performance if they begin to get too hot. Under heavy loads the enclosure can become hot to the touch. This drive enclosure has undergone extended testing in a room temperature environment allowing for the enclosure to passively dissipate heat, with samples not exceeding temperatures above 122° F or 50° C.