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Overview

USB3.1 Gen2 10Gbps NVMe hard drive case with aluminum cooling shell, tool-free installation, only for M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD for high-speed portable storage.

USB3.1 Gen2 (USB3.2 Gen2) 10Gbps M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD Enclosure, Aluminum Portable External Solid State Drive Case, Fits 2230/2242/2260/2280 M-Key NGFF SSD

Model: USB31-GEN2-NVME-2280
Web Code: 20008355
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Overview

This portable M.2 NVMe external enclosure complies with USB 3.1 Gen2 standard (also named USB3.2 Gen2), with theoretical bandwidth up to 10Gbps. Built-in high-performance bridge chip specially optimized for PCIe NVMe protocol M.2 solid drives, converting internal M.2 SSD into pocket-sized portable storage. Aviation aluminum shell delivers efficient passive heat dissipation, tool-free sliding cover design for fast SSD swapping. Compatible with all mainstream 2230–2280 M-key NVMe SSDs, ideal for video editors, gamers and maintenance technicians to back up game libraries, 4K raw footage and recover old disk data.

Key Features

USB3.1 Gen2 10Gbps High-Speed NVMe Protocol Conversion

USB 3.1 Gen2 = USB3.2 Gen2 standard, max transfer speed 10Gbps, support UASP acceleration, TRIM & S.M.A.R.T health monitoring. Optimized for PCIe NVMe protocol, stable continuous transmission without thermal throttling during long-hour large file copying, far faster than 5Gbps USB3.0 enclosures.

Full Size M-Key NVMe Compatibility

Adjustable positioning buckle supports 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280 M-key M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD only; does NOT support SATA NGFF M.2 drives. Single SSD max capacity up to 8TB, compatible with single/double-sided flash memory chips.

All-Aluminum Passive Heat Dissipation

Integrated aluminum alloy housing with built-in thermal silicone pads that fully fit SSD chips, rapidly export operating heat to prevent speed drop caused by overheating. Matte anti-fingerprint surface, shockproof inner silicone cushion protects SSD during carrying.

Tool-Free Quick Installation

Sliding cover structure without any screws; slide open the shell to insert or replace SSD in seconds, convenient for frequent hardware switching and data recovery work. Independent LED indicator shows real read/write status.

Cross-System Plug & Play

Comes with Type-C to C + Type-C to A dual cables, compatible with desktops, laptops, tablets and handheld game consoles. Supports Windows 7/10/11, MacOS, Linux, hot swap available, no extra driver installation needed. Built-in overcurrent & short-circuit protection chip to secure data safety.

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Product Category
Computer components
Return/Exchange Period
30 days
Condition
Unopened

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