The Sabrent Rocket RGB USB-C M.2 SSD Enclosure Special Editionfrom Sabrent Rocket RGB USB-C M.2 SSD Enclosure Special Editionhas one drive slot that supports NVMe or SATA SSDs with an M.2 2230, 2242, 2260, or 2280 form factor. Designed for Windows, Mac, and Linux, but compatible with most systems that have a USB-C port, this enclosure connects to your host system using a 20 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 port. If your system doesn't support USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, this enclosure is backward compatible with 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.2 Gen 1/3.1) and 5 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.1 Gen 1/3.0).

Thanks to plug-and-play compatibility, no additional drivers are required, while the enclosure operates using bus power and doesn't require any external power. Also featured are RGB LED lighting effects that alert users as to the drive's status, plus an aluminum body with thermal padding, which helps to optimize heat dissipation and keep things cool during intense workloads.

Note: To achieve maximum advertised speeds, please make sure your computer or host device is certified to support the 20 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connection. Apple devices, including those with Thunderbolt/USB4, do not support 20 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 and will be limited to 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2.

Supports One M.2 NVMe or SATA SSD    Supports M.2 2230 and 2242 Form Factors    Supports M.2 2260 and 2280 Form Factors    1 x 20 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 Port    20 Gb/s M.2 PCIe NVMe Transfer Speeds    6 Gb/s M.2 SATA Transfer Speeds    Aluminum Body with Thermal Padding    Bus Power    Supports TRIM and UASP    Windows, Mac, and Linux Compatible

The Rocket RGB USB-C M.2 SATA/NVMe SSD Enclosure offers M.2 SATA SSD transfer speeds up to 6 Gb/s and M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD transfer speeds up to 20 Gb/s, all while keeping your drive cool with its aluminum build. It also looks cool, thanks to RGB lighting.

This enclosure breaks through the 10 Gb/s barrier to offer up to twice the bandwidth with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gb/s) connectivity. It's also backward compatible with 5 Gb/s and 10 Gb/s ports for extra flexibility, with UASP and TRIM support.

Don't end up with the wrong enclosure type for your SSD. The EC-RGBC supports both M.2 SATA and M.2 NVMe SSDs with M.2 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 form factors.

The enclosure is constructed out of aluminum with built-in thermal padding for enhanced heat dissipation to prevent drive throttling. It also looks cool, thanks to its status-informing RGB LED lighting effects.

This enclosure features plug-and-play compatibility with no additional drivers required. It also operates using bus power.

Designed for Windows, Mac, and Linux, but will work with other USB-C host devices.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is it compatible with Samsung 1TB 990 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD?

A: Yes, the Sabrent Thunderbolt 3 to M.2 NVMe SSD Tool-Free Enclosure (BH #SAECT3NS), is compatible with the Samsung 990 PRO. Be aware that speeds will be limited to up to 1600 MB/s.

Q: 2. is this compatible with MacBook Pro 13 m2 2022?

A: Yes, this Sabrent Thunderbolt 3 to M.2 NVMe SSD Tool-Free Enclosure is compatible with the Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022.

Q: 3. Would this be compatible with an M1 Mac in a housing as an external dribe?

A: Yes, you can place the Sabrent 8TB Rocket 4 PLUS NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 Internal SSD into an enclosure and connect the enclosure to the computer via Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4.

Q: 4. So this only works on a Thunderbolt 3, 4 or higher connection? Not a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 or Gen 2x2 port?

A: The Sabrent Thunderbolt 3 to M.2 NVMe SSD Tool-Free Enclosure will not work with USB 3.2 or USB 3 Gen 2x2 ports. When USB4 becomes more widely available, there will be some support for Thunderbolt 3 hardware.

Q: 5. Is the "Sabrent 8TB Rocket 4 PLUS" single sided ? Do you think this will fit in the "GPD WIN Max 2" ?

A: The Sabrent 8TB Rocket 4 PLUS NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 Internal SSD is double-sided and may not fit in the GPD Win Max 2.

Q: 6. Will this work in the Lenovo p52s?

A: The Lenovo P52s does not have the necessary M.2 2242 slot needed to accommodate the Sabrent 512GB Rocket M.2 2242 Internal SSD.

Q: 7. Will this work with the Video Devices Speed Drive encloser? Thank you.

A: This model is not on the approved devices list for the Video Devices Enclosure.

Q: 8. Can it be used with a TB4 interface?

A: Yes, the Sabrent Thunderbolt 3 to M.2 NVMe SSD Tool-Free Enclosure can also be connected to a Thunderbolt 4 port.

Q: 9. working on surface pro 8

A: You would need a M.2 2230 for the Surface Pro 8.

Q: 10. Is this identified as a Thunderbolt or USB device by a Mac Studio?

A: A Mac will see the Sabrent Thunderbolt 3 to M.2 NVMe SSD Tool-Free Enclosure as a Thunderbolt device.