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Aluminium enclosure with Micro USB 3.0 port and M.2 B-key slot

LUOM

LUOM M.2 SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter 2230-2280 B-Key

SKU CH-A8DX-BD54R

Connects SATA M.2 SSDs (2230–2280, B/B+M key) to USB 3.0 at 5 Gbps with UASP and aluminium cooling

  • Plug-and-play setup needs no drivers
  • UASP support raises transfer speed to 5 Gbps
  • Aluminium body dissipates heat for longer drive life
  • Fits SATA M.2 drives 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280
  • Works with Windows, Linux and macOS

What this adapter does

The LUOM M.2 SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter connects a SATA-bus M.2 SSD to a USB port for external access. It accepts B-key and B+M-key modules in 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors. The aluminium enclosure dissipates heat and supports UASP for faster transfers up to 5 Gbps. No drivers are required on Windows, Linux or macOS.

Check your SSD before ordering

Verify that your M.2 drive uses the SATA bus and carries a B-key or B+M-key notch. PCIe NVMe or PCIe AHCI drives with an M-key will not fit or function. Confirm the module length matches one of the supported sizes: 30 mm, 42 mm, 60 mm or 80 mm. A new drive must be initialised in the operating system before first use.

How it fits into your setup

The adapter draws power from the USB 3.0 connection, so no external supply is needed. Its micro USB 3.0 cable plugs into any standard Type-A port, freeing internal drive bays and SATA cables. Hot-swap support lets you move drives between systems without rebooting. The compact aluminium shell protects the SSD during transport.

Highlights

  • Plug-and-play setup needs no drivers
  • UASP support raises transfer speed to 5 Gbps
  • Aluminium body dissipates heat for longer drive life
  • Fits SATA M.2 drives 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280
  • Works with Windows, Linux and macOS

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the LUOM M.2 SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter 2230-2280 B-Key include an M.2 SSD or do I need to buy one separately?

The M.2 SSD shown in the picture is not included; you must supply your own SATA-bus NGFF M.2 drive with Key B or Key B+M in 2230, 2242, 2260 or 2280 form factor.

Which M.2 form factors and key types are supported by this LUOM adapter?

It accepts SATA-bus NGFF M.2 drives in 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 sizes that have Key B or Key B+M; PCIe NVMe or Key M drives are not compatible.

What real-world transfer speed can I expect from the 5 Gbps USB 3.0 interface when using a SATA M.2 SSD?

The USB 3.0 link tops out at 5 Gbps and the adapter supports UASP, so a SATA SSD will typically deliver up to the SATA III limit of around 6 Gbps through this connection.

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