Startech SM21BMU31C3 User Manual

M.2 NGFF SATA Enclosure - USB 3.1 (10Gbps) with USB-C Cable

StarTech ID: SM21BMU31C3

This compact M.2 SSD enclosure lets you add highly portable data storage to any laptop or computer with a
USB-C™ port - such as MacBook, Chromebook Pixel™, Dell™ XPS laptops, and many others. It turns your
SATA M.2 drive into a high-speed storage solution over a USB 3.1 Gen 2 connection, at up to 10Gbps
throughput.

A truly portable solution

This slim, pocket-sized M.2 NGFF SSD enclosure has been specially designed for mobility, with a small form
factor design that fits easily into your laptop bag. Its lightweight yet durable aluminum housing helps to ensure
your drive won’t be damaged while you’re on the move.

Ventilation holes help to dissipate heat and help ensure an optimum operating temperature.

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Maximize the performance of your M.2 SSD

Leverage the speed of your M.2 NGFF SATA drive with this external enclosure. It delivers USB 3.1 Gen 2 data
transfer speeds up to 10Gbps as well as UASP support, so you can achieve higher transfer speeds when you
connect it to a UASP-enabled host computer.

The enclosure works with tablets, laptops and desktop computers and is compatible with hosts equipped with
Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports.

Broad compatibility

The enclosure is compatible with all of the common M.2 SSDs, and enables you to mount multiple drive lengths,
including: 30mm (2230), 42mm (2242), 60mm (2260), and 80mm (2280).

The SM21BMU31C3 is backed by a 2-year StarTech.com warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Applications

Mobile professionals can use their M.2 SATA SSD to gain high-speed data access for their USB-C
enabled laptop or computer
Repurpose an M.2 SATA SSD as a USB 3.1 Gen 2 external drive
Transfer files faster by using a high-performance SATA M.2 SSD as your external drive

Features

Leverage your SATA M.2 SSD to add fast external storage to your USB-C enabled host (USB-C cable
included)
Supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port
Solid aluminum housing with ventilation for optimum heat dissipation
Broad compatibility with support for the most common M.2 SATA SSDs (30mm, 42mm, 60mm, 80mm)
Supports SATA I/II/III (1.5, 3, 6Gbps)

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