Product ID: SM2NGFFMBU33
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.
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.
Warranty Information | Warranty | 2 Years |
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Connector(s) | 1 - Drive Connectors | M.2 (SATA, B-Key, NGFF) |
1 - Host Connectors | USB 3.0 Micro-B (10 pin, SuperSpeed) | |
Environmental | Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) |
Storage Temperature | -10°C to 85°C (14°F to 185°F) | |
Humidity | 5% to 95% RH | |
Hardware | Interface | USB 3.0 |
Bus Type | USB 3.0 | |
Number of Drives | 1 | |
Compatible Drive Types | M.2 (SATA, B-Key, NGFF) | |
Drive Installation | Fixed | |
Compatible Drive Types | M.2 SATA (NGFF, B+M-Key) | |
Chipset ID | ASMedia - ASM1153E | |
Packaging Information | Package Height | 31 mm [1,2 in] |
Package Length | 13,1 cm [5,2 in] | |
Shipping (Package) Weight | 125 g [4,4 oz] | |
Package Width | 16,3 cm [6,4 in] | |
Performance | Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 5 Gbps |
Type and Rate | USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s | |
UASP Support | Yes | |
TRIM Support | No | |
4Kn Support | Yes | |
Type and Rate | SATA III (6 Gbps) | |
General Specifications | Not compatible with M.2 NVMe or AHCI PCI-Express SSDs | |
Physical Characteristics | Weight of Product | 50 g [1,8 oz] |
Color | Black | |
Material | Aluminum | |
Product Length | 100 mm [3,9 in] | |
Product Width | 35 mm [1,4 in] | |
Product Height | 15 mm [0,6 in] | |
Power | Power Source | USB-Powered |
Software | OS Compatibility | OS independent; No software or drivers required |
Special Notes / Requirements | Note | Windows 7 and earlier Windows versions do not support TRIM with USB to SATA devices. |
What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | USB 3.0 to M.2 NGFF SSD Enclosure |
USB 3.0 Cable | ||
SSD screw kit | ||
Mini screw driver | ||
Instruction manual |
Add one internal and one external SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to your PC
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Connect a USB 3.0 Micro USB external hard drive to your computer
Minimize clutter and position your USB 3.0 Micro devices near your desktop or laptop computer easily, with a thin, flexible cable
Position your USB 3.0 Micro devices near your desktop or laptop computer easily, with a thin, more flexible cable
Position your USB 3.0 Micro devices near your desktop or laptop computer easily, with a thin, more flexible cable
Minimize clutter and position your USB 3.0 Micro devices near your desktop or laptop computer easily, with a thin, flexible cable
Position your USB 3.0 Micro devices near your desktop or laptop easily, with a thin, more flexible cable
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Live Chat (opens in new window)When you troubleshoot issues with a hard drive enclosure, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following components are working correctly and are not the source of the issue:
To test your setup components, try the following:
When you test the hard drive and hard drive enclosure, it is recommended that you do the following:
Note: Formatting a hard drive erases all of the data on it. Make sure that you back up all of your data before you reformat the hard drive.
Note: A formatted hard drive will not show up in Computer or My Computer until it has a drive letter assigned to it.
Although M.2 SSDs come in similar form factors, only an M.2 SATA drive with an NGFF B key will operate with this device. M.2 drives that are PCIe or have a different key position are not compatible with this device.
This device can adapt an M.2 SATA drive to standard SATA connections, which is not possible for a PCIe based M.2 drive. The key type refers to the connector type on the M.2 SATA drive. B key can be M.2 PCIe x2 or SATA, so it is important that you check the specifications of the drive to see if it supports SATA.
To determine if your hard drive will work in this enclosure, on the product page, click the Technical Specifications tab, and do the following:
Before you can access a new or formatted drive in your operating system, you need to initialize it first and then create a partition on the drive. A partition defines an area of the drive to use for storing data. The partition uses a file system (for example, ex-FAT, NTFS, and so on).
Note: You typically only need to initialize a drive if the drive is new. If you cannot find an uninitialized drive in Disk Management, skip the following steps and try to partition your device.
Press the Windows key + R, type compmgmt.msc, and click Run to open Computer Management.
Navigate to Disk Management.
When prompted to, initialize your disk(s). If you are running Windows® 7 or later and are using a drive larger than 2TB, initialize the disk(s) with GPT. If you are running an earlier version of Windows, initialize the disk(s) with MBR. For more information, visit the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/support/faqs/technical-support?topic=hard-drives#mbr-vs-gpt.
Click OK.
Note: The following steps create an NTFS partition that uses the entire drive space. To use a different file system, select a different option in step 6.
Right-click Unallocated or RAW volume, and select New Simple Volume.
In the New Partition Wizard, click Next.
Select Primary partition.
Leave the partition size set to default, and click Next.
Assign a drive letter or leave it set to the default, and click Next.
Enter the following settings to format the partition:
The new drive should appear in Windows Explorer.
Before you can access a new or formatted drive in your operating system, you need to initialize it first and then create a partition on the drive. A partition defines an area of the drive to use for storing data. The partition uses a file system (for example, HFS+, ex-FAT, NTFS, and so on).
Mac OSX detects a drive that needs to be initialized and automatically prompts you to initialize the drive. If you are prompted to initialize the drive, click Initialize. If you are not prompted to initialize the drive and you cannot find the drive in Finder, you will need to create a partition on the drive.
Note: The following steps create an HFS+ (Mac OS Extended (Journaled)) partition that uses the entire drive space.
To create a partition on a new drive, complete the following:
Open Finder.
Navigate to Applications and click Utilities.
Open Disk Utility.
Select the new drive and click the Partition tab.
Click Options and verify that it is set to GUID Partition Table.
Enter a name for the partition.
Click Partition.
The drive should now be accessible in Finder.
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