StarTech USB 3.1 to 2x M.2 SATA SSD External Drive Enclosure

This dual M.2 SATA enclosure with RAID makes it easy to add ultra-fast, portable external storage to your USB-C or USB-A enabled laptop, tablet, smartphone or desktop computer. Its multiple RAID modes provide increased capacity, improved performance, or data redundancy.

Access your external data at greater speeds
• Quickly access, transfer, and backup your files wherever you go. This dual-slot M.2 RAID enclosure enables you to easily access your data by creating a high-performance, ultra-portable storage solution using two M.2 (NGFF) SATA SSDs. It’s ideal for creative professionals, such as photographers and videographers, as well as professionals in corporate, educational and government sectors who need fast access to important data files, while out in the field or back at the office.

Increase performance and data redundancy
• With multiple RAID options, the M.2 RAID enclosure enables you to gain increased storage size, performance, or redundancy. You can enjoy the peace of mind of knowing your files are continually backed up, or take advantage of greater speed and capacity offered by a combined solution. The enclosure supports RAID 0, RAID 1, Spanning, and JBOD, enabling you to choose your preferred backup mode. It also supports SSD TRIM to prolong drive lifespan and performance.

Make your data more portable
• The dual M.2 SATA enclosure provides a highly portable storage solution. With its compact design, you can tuck it away inside your laptop bag or carrying case and take it anywhere - to the office, the lab, or for mobile use, so that you can access your data wherever you go. Engineered with a solid aluminum housing, the dual-slot M.2 SATA enclosure helps to safeguard your data wherever you go.

Hardware:
• Bus Type: USB 3.1 Gen 2
• Chipset ID: ASMedia - ASM1352R
• Compatible Drive Types: M.2 (SATA, B-Key, NGFF)
• Drive Installation: Fixed
• Drive Size: 22mm - M.2 SATA
• Fan(s): No
• Interface: USB 3.1 Gen 2
• Number of Drives: 2
• Supported Drive Height(s): 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280

Performance:
• 4Kn Support: Yes
• General Specifications: Not compatible with M.2 NVMe or AHCI PCI-Express SSDs
• Max Drive Capacity: 2 TB
• Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 10 Gbps
• MTBF: 35,000
• Port Multiplier: Yes
• RAID: Yes
• Supported RAID Modes: RAID 0 (Striped Disks), RAID 1 (Mirrored Disks), BIG (Spanning or Concatenation), JBOD - (Just a Bunch of Disks)
• 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 - M.2 (SATA, B-Key, NGFF)
• Host Connectors: 1 - USB 3.1 USB Type Micro-B (10 pin, Gen 2, 10 Gbps) Male

Indicators:
• LED Indicators: 2 - Read / Write (green), 2 - Error / Rebuilt (red)

Power:
• Power Source: USB-Powered

Physical Characteristics:
• Color: Black
• Material: Aluminum
• Max Drive Height: 80 mm
• Product Height: 1.5 cm
• Product Length: 10 cm
• Product Width: 80 mm
• Weight of Product: 96 g

• OS Compatibility: OS independent; No software or drivers required
• Note: Windows 7 and earlier Windows versions do not support TRIM with USB to SATA devices.

• 1x M.2 SATA enclosure
• 1x USB-C to Micro-B cable - 18.5 inches
• 1x USB-A to Micro-B cable - 18.5 inches
• 2x housing assembly screws
• 2x sets of M.2 mounting hardware
• 1x screwdriver
• 1x quick-start guide