Dual-Slot Drive Enclosure for mSATA SSDs - USB
3.1 (10Gbps) - RAID
Product ID: SMS2BU31C3R
This dual-slot drive enclosure for mSATA and mSATA mini drives makes it easy to add ultra-fast, portable
external storage to your USB-C™ or USB-A enabled laptop, tablet or desktop computer. The dual mSATA
enclosure also provides RAID functionality for increased capacity, improved performance, or data
redundancy.
Access your external data at greater speeds
Quickly access, transfer and back up your files. The dual mSATA enclosure lets you to leverage the speed
of your mSATA drives by taking advantage of USB 3.1 Gen 2 with up to 10 Gbps data transfer rates. It’s
ideal for IT professionals, creative professionals, teachers, researchers and other professionals who need
fast access to important data files, while in the office or lab or while working at home. The USB 3.1 Gen 2
mSATA enclosure gives you easy access to your files for data migration and data backups so that you can
safeguard your data at any time.
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Increase performance and data redundancy
With multiple RAID options, you can gain increased storage size, performance, or redundancy. Enjoy
peace of mind, knowing your files are continually backed up or take advantage of the greater speed and
capacity offered by a combined solution. The enclosure supports RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD and SPAN (BIG)
enabling you to choose your preferred backup mode. It also supports SSD TRIM, to prolong drive lifespan
and performance.
Gain easy portability
The two-bay enclosure leverages the small form factor of mSATA SSD drives with the speed of USB 3.1
Gen 2 to create a highly portable storage solution. The enclosure enables you to add two mSATA SSDs
externally to your laptop or desktop computer for fast, portable data storage. It’s powered directly from
the USB port on your device, so no external power is required. With its compact design, you can tuck it
away inside your laptop bag or carrying case and take it anywhere - from your home to the office, the
hospital, the lab, or out in the field, so that you can access your data wherever you go.
Engineered with a solid aluminum housing, the dual-bay drive enclosure helps to safeguard your data
wherever you are. It comes with two USB cables (USB-C to Micro-B and USB-A to Micro-B) for flexible use
with the latest laptops and tablets equipped with a USB-Type C™ port as well as legacy devices, and
includes all required drive installation tools and hardware. The two-bay enclosure is also compatible with a
Thunderbolt™ 3 USB-C port.
The enclosure is OS independent, requiring no additional software or drivers. The SMS2BU31C3R is
backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
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Certifications, Reports
and Compatibility
Applications
• Add portable external data storage to your USB-C or USB-A enabled
laptop, tablet or desktop computer using an mSATA or mSATA Mini
SSD
• Gain fast access to important data and files through ultra-fast USB
3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps), ideal for office professionals, sales executives,
teachers, researchers, medical personnel and other mobile workers
• Re-use or re-purpose drives to expand PC storage or to back up data
• Ideal for protecting drives against dust and other potential hazards
• Access drives for data recovery, backup, or repair
Features
• Maximize the performance of your mSATA SSDs with USB 3.1 Gen 2
(10Gbps) connectivity
• Dual mSATA RAID enclosure supports mSATA and mSATA Mini (fullheight and half-height mSATA drives)
• Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD and SPAN (BIG) for optimal
performance, capacity and redundancy
• Add fast, portable external storage to your USB-C or USB-A enabled
laptop, tablet or desktop computer
• Supports SSD TRIM to prolong drive lifespan and performance
• Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port
• Solid aluminum enclosure with SATA I, II, III (up to 6Gbps) support
• Backward compatible with USB Gen 1 (USB 3.0), USB 2.0, USB 1.x
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Warranty 2 Years
Hardware Bus Type USB 3.1 Gen 2
Chipset ID ASMedia - ASM1352R
Compatible Drive Types mSATA (Mini SATA)
Drive Installation Fixed
Drive Size mSATA (Full Size & Half Size)
Fan(s) No
Interface USB 3.1 Gen 2
Number of Drives 2
Supported Drive Height(s) Full Size (50.8mm)
Half Size (26.8mm)
Performance Maximum Data Transfer Rate 10 Gbps
MTBF 5,000,000 Hours
Port Multiplier Yes
RAID Yes
Supported RAID Modes RAID 0 (Striped Disks)
RAID 1 (Mirrored Disks)
JBOD - (Just a Bunch of Disks)
BIG (Spanning or Concatenation)
TRIM Support Yes
Type and Rate USB 3.1 Gen 2 - 10 Gbit/s
SATA III (6 Gbps)
UASP Support Yes
Connector(s) Drive Connectors 2 - mSATA (52 pin, Mini SATA) Slot
Host Connectors 1 - USB 3.1 USB Type Micro-B (10 pin, Gen 2, 10 Gbps)
Female
Software OS Compatibility OS independent; No software or drivers required
Indicators LED Indicators 2 - Read / Write (green)
2 - Error / Rebuilt (red)
Power Power Source USB-Powered
Environmental Humidity 5% ~ 95%
Operating Temperature 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
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Storage Temperature -10°C to 85°C (14°F to 185°F)
Physical
Characteristics
Color Black
Enclosure Type Aluminum
Product Height 0.6 in [16 mm]
Product Length 3.9 in [100 mm]
Product Weight 3.5 oz [100 g]
Product Width 3.1 in [80 mm]
Packaging
Information
Shipping (Package) Weight 7.1 oz [202 g]
What's in the Box Included in Package 1 - dual-bay drive enclosure
1 - USB-C to Micro-B cable - 18.5 inches
1 - USB-A to Micro-B cable - 18.5 inches
2 - sets of mSATA mounting hardware
4 - housing assembly screws
1 - screwdriver
1 - quick-start guide
Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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