StarTech.com M.2 SATA SSD Enclosure USB 3.1 10Gbps

• IT teams converting existing M.2 SATA SSDs into external storage
• Laptop and desktop storage expansion using compatible SATA M.2 drives
• SSD replacement and migration projects requiring portable drive access
• IT technicians transferring data between USB-C enabled systems
• Enterprise asset-recovery workflows for reusable SATA SSDs
• Mobile professionals requiring portable high-speed storage
• Workstation deployment and infrastructure maintenance activities
• External backup workflows using compatible M.2 SATA SSDs
• Hardware refurbishment projects extending existing SSD utility

• USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface supports up to 10Gbps data transfer
• UASP support improves storage transfer efficiency on compatible systems
• Supports M.2 SATA B-Key and B+M-Key NGFF SSDs
• Supports SATA I, SATA II and SATA III interfaces
• Supports M.2 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 drive lengths
• Compatible with USB-C enabled laptops, tablets and desktop computers
• Compatible with hosts equipped with Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports
• Aluminum enclosure provides a compact portable storage platform
• Ventilation openings support heat dissipation during operation
• USB-powered design eliminates the requirement for a separate power adapter
• OS-independent operation requires no additional drivers
• Power and activity LED provides basic operating-status indication
• Supports TRIM and 4Kn according to listed product specifications
• Compact 99 mm × 42 mm × 13 mm form factor supports mobile deployment
• 2-year warranty with lifetime technical support supports lifecycle planning 

• Brand: StarTech.com
• Part Number: SM21BMU31C3
• Product Type: M.2 SATA SSD Enclosure
• Drive Connector: 1 x M.2 SATA B-Key NGFF
• Compatible Drive Type: M.2 SATA B-Key NGFF, M.2 SATA B+M-Key NGFF
• Host Connector: 1 x USB 3.2 Micro-B, 10-pin, Gen 2, 10Gbps
• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2
• Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 10Gbps
• SATA Transfer Rate: SATA III, 6Gbps
• Number of Drives: 1
• UASP Support: Yes
• 4Kn Support: Yes
• TRIM Support: Yes
• Compatible Drive Lengths: 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280
• NVMe Support: No
• AHCI PCI-Express SSD Support: No
• Chipset: Realtek RTS9201VB
• Drive Installation: Fixed
• LED Indicator: Power & Activity
• Material: Aluminum
• Color: Black & Silver
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 cm × 4.2 cm × 1.3 cm
• Product Weight: 61 g
• Power Source: USB-Powered
• Input Voltage: 5V DC
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Storage Temperature: -10°C to 65°C
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% RH
• Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% RH
• OS Compatibility: OS Independent
• Drivers Required: No

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• StarTech.com SM21BMU31C3 is suited to organizations that need to reuse compatible M.2 SATA SSDs as portable external storage without replacing the underlying drive. Its 10Gbps USB connectivity, UASP support, multi-length M.2 compatibility and aluminum enclosure provide practical flexibility for IT support, storage migration, workstation deployment and asset-recovery workflows. The main procurement check is the SSD interface: this model supports M.2 SATA but not NVMe or AHCI PCI-Express drives. Its reusable design, USB-powered operation and 2-year warranty can support longer accessory lifecycle planning and reduce the need for separate storage hardware in applicable deployment scenarios.