JacobsParts Inc.
JacobsParts Inc. M.2 NGFF SATA to USB 3.0 Drive Enclosure Black Aluminum
Aluminium enclosure turns a B-key M.2 SATA SSD into a USB 3.0 external drive with UASP support
- ColorBlack
- TypeEnclosure
- MaterialAluminum
- Internal InterfaceM.2 (NGFF)
- External InterfaceUSB 3.0
- Turn any M.2 NGFF SATA SSD into a fast USB 3.0 external drive
- Aluminium body keeps the drive cool during heavy transfers
- UASP support pushes SATA-III 6 Gb/s speeds over the 5 Gb/s USB link
- Works with Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android out of the box
- Fits 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 B-key drives only
M.2 NGFF SATA to USB 3.0 Enclosure
This aluminium enclosure converts a B-key M.2 NGFF SATA SSD into a portable USB 3.0 drive. It supports 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors. The Asmedia ASM1053E chipset provides a 5 Gb/s USB link and SATA-III 6 Gb/s internal speed. It is not suitable for NVMe PCIe SSDs or M-key drives.
Tool-free installation with broad OS support
The drive slides into the M.2 slot and secures without tools, then connects via USB 3.0 or USB 2.0. Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android recognise the device automatically. UASP support reduces protocol overhead. The only common issue is attempting to use an NVMe or M-key SSD, which the enclosure cannot detect.
Sustained performance limited by SATA and USB 3.0
Under continuous load the enclosure delivers speeds consistent with the SATA-III 6 Gb/s and USB 3.0 5 Gb/s interfaces. The aluminium body acts as a heatsink to moderate controller temperature during long transfers. UASP helps maintain throughput, but the link remains the bottleneck for extended workloads.
Highlights
- Turn any M.2 NGFF SATA SSD into a fast USB 3.0 external drive
- Aluminium body keeps the drive cool during heavy transfers
- UASP support pushes SATA-III 6 Gb/s speeds over the 5 Gb/s USB link
- Works with Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android out of the box
- Fits 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 B-key drives only
Specifications
| Color | Black |
|---|---|
| Type | Enclosure |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Internal Interface | M.2 (NGFF) |
| External Interface | USB 3.0 |
Questions about this item
How can I confirm the enclosure is working after connecting my B-key SATA M.2 drive?
The drive should appear in your OS file explorer or disk utility, and the LED indicator will show activity during read or write operations.
What comes in the box and do I need any extra parts?
The enclosure includes the aluminum case and a USB 3.0 cable. You must supply a compatible 2230, 2242, 2260 or 2280 B-key SATA M.2 SSD yourself.
Which M.2 drive lengths are supported so I pick the right one?
The enclosure accepts 2230 (30 mm), 2242 (42 mm), 2260 (60 mm) and 2280 (80 mm) B-key SATA drives.
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