Overview



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 RuggedCloseA rugged item is specifically designed to operate reliably in harsh usage environments and conditions, such as strong vibrations, extreme temperatures and wet or dusty conditions. They are used in the agricultural industries, and by individuals for outdoor recreation activities. aluminum housing not only helps with heat dissipation but also protects the SSD from physical damage during transport or deployment in demanding environments.




At-a-glance



  • 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

  • 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: RuggedCloseA rugged item is specifically designed to operate reliably in harsh usage environments and conditions, such as strong vibrations, extreme temperatures and wet or dusty conditions. They are used in the agricultural industries, and by individuals for outdoor recreation activities. 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

  • 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




Reasons to buy


  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Specification


Technical Description: StarTech.com USB4 Storage Drive Enclosures - Black

Design
Number of fans:The quantity of fans (apparatus with rotating blades that creates a current of air for cooling or ventilation).
0 fan(s)
LED indicators:
Yes
Material:The material from which a thing is or can be made e.g. wood, plastic.
Aluminium
Product colour:
Black
Product type:The sub-category of the product.
SSD enclosure

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

Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H):
0 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T):The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely stored.
-20 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T):The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely operated.
0 - 40 °C

Packaging content
Manual:
Yes
Screwdriver included:
Yes
Cables included:
USB Type-C to USB Type-C

Performance
Plug and Play:Indicates whether this product supports is "plug and play". Plug and play is hardware or software that, after being installed ("plugged in"), can immediately be used ("played with"), as opposed to hardware or software which requires configuration.
Yes
Chipset:Set of electronic components in an integrated circuit that manages the data flow between the processor, memory and peripherals. It is usually found in the motherboard of a computer. Chipsets are usually designed to work with a specific family of microprocessors. Because it controls communications between the processor and external devices, the chipset plays a crucial role in determining system performance.
ASMedia - ASM2464PD
Data transfer rate:Rate at which data can be transferred. Usually expressed in units per second. May vary with network configurations.
40 Gbit/s

Ports & interfaces
Integrated USB cable:
No
USB ports quantity:
1
USB connector gender:
Female
USB connector type:The type of USB connector/port that this product has.
USB Type-C
USB version:Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard developed in the mid-1990s that defines the interface used for connection, communication and power supply between computers and electronic devices. Every new version - for example 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 - is much faster than the previous one.
USB4 Gen 4
USB connectivity:The product has USB connector.
Yes

Power
Power source type:What the power source is.
USB

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

Technical details
Compliance certificates:
CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS

Weight & dimensions
Package weight:Weight of the packaged product.
430 g
Package height:The distance from the top to the bottom of the packaging.
35 mm
Package depth:The distance from the front to the back of the packaging.
114 mm
Package width:The distance from one side of the packaging to the other.
190 mm
Cable length:How long the cable is.
0.3 m
Weight:Weight of the product without packaging (net weight). If possible, the net weight is given including standard accessories and supplies. Please note that sometimes the manufacturer leaves out the weight of accessories and/or supplies.
340 g
Height:The measurement of the product from head to foot or from base to top.
28.8 mm
Depth:The distance from the front to the back of something.
124.8 mm
Width:The measurement or extent of something from side to side.
65 mm


Product details


1USB4-NVME-ENCLOSURE StarTech.com 0065030907248

StarTech.com USB4 Storage Drive Enclosures - Black

£93.11 and In stock

SKU1USB4-NVME-ENCLOSURE

StarTech.com USB4 Storage Drive Enclosures - Black

Quick Code: Q2430819 MPN: 1USB4-NVME-ENCLOSURE

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