The Plugable USB-A C 3.2 Gen 2 M.2 NVMe Enclosureallows 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.

1 x M.2 NVMe Drive Bay    Supports 2230, 2242, 2260 & 2280 Drives    USB-A and C 3.2 Gen 2 Host Connectors    Supports Transfer Speeds up to 900 MB/s

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.

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.

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.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this enclosure take the now fastest Sabrent NvME SSD?

A: The Sabrent USB 3.2 Type-C Tool-Free Enclosure for M.2 PCIe NVMe and SATA SSDs can take M.2 PCIe NVMe and SATA SSD, but the SSD, regardless of the type of connector will be limited to the speed of the enclosure itself.

Q: 2. Will this works with WD 2TB WD_Black SN770 NVMe M.2 SSD?

A: Yes, this Sabrent USB 3.2 Type-C Tool-Free Enclosure for M.2 PCIe NVMe and SATA SSDs will work for almost any of the following M.2 form factors: 2242 ,2260, or 2280. The WD Black SN770 will be compatible: https://bhpho.to/3BlR1kr

Q: 3. Anyone have any suggestions for a carrying case for this enclosure?

A: There is a case that B&H sales would be good for the enclosure. This is BH #TET12PWGY.

Q: 4. Can we use a USB-C to USB-A 3.2 adapter?

A: Yes, the Sabrent EC-SNVE could be used with a USB-C to USB-A adapter.

Q: 5. How many M.2 drives can be help inside the enclosure? from the picture, it seems there are two slots.

A: The HighPoint RocketMate 110 can house up to 1 M.2 drive.

Q: 6. So, am I correct to read that this Xcellon is faster than this OWC Envoy Express Thunderbolt 3 M.2 NVME SSD Enclosure?

A: The Xcellon M2NS USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 M.2 SSD Enclosure does support higher transfer speeds than the OWC Envoy Express Thunderbolt 3 M.2 NVME SSD Enclosure (BH #OWTB3ENVXP00).

Q: 7. Has anyone used this with an M1 Mac yet, and what SSD and speeds are you using?

A: This would be compatible with an M1 Mac. However the transfer speeds would be dependent on the specific SSD being used in the enclosure.

Q: 8. What version of PCIe does this support? 3.0 or 4.0 ? I just bought this and it appears to be an error in listing ???

A: The Sabrent USB 3.2 Type-C Tool-Free Enclosure for M.2 PCIe NVMe and SATA SSDs uses a PCIe 3.0 x2 interface.

Q: 9. Is there a way to connect this enclosure to a Mac Pro (2013) Thunderbolt 2 port to achieve the fastest data transfer speeds possible? Thanks. - Mike P.

A: This drive enclosure limits it's speed to the port speed of 10Gbps regardless of it's host port's "faster" speed.

Q: 10. I've used this enclosure with Samsung 970 Evo Plus with Macbook pro touch bar 2016 via usb-c cable connected directly to MBP. The speed of read/write is just about 30-40 MB/S. What wrong with that?

A: I would check cables, and possibly the SSD media itself.