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Aluminium enclosure with USB-C port, 12+16 pin Apple SSD slot and M.2 2280 adapter

RIITOP

RIITOP USB 3.2 12+16 PIN Apple SSD Enclosure with M.2 2280 Adapter

SKU CH-XCFM-YSKV9

Enclosure connects 12+16 pin Apple AHCI SSDs and M.2 2280 NVMe drives via USB 3.2 at up to 20 Gbps

  • TypeEnclosure
  • Read 2013-2017 Apple AHCI SSDs at 10 Gbps via USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • Aluminium enclosure cools 12+16-pin drives without a fan
  • Includes M.2 2280 adapter for NVMe SSDs
  • USB-C cable and screwdriver supplied for immediate use
  • Works on Windows 7-11, Mac OS 10.0+, Linux 2.6+

Apple 12+16 pin SSD adapter

This enclosure connects original Apple 12+16 pin AHCI SSDs from 2013 to 2017 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac and Mac Pro models to a USB-C host. An included M.2 2280 adapter also allows NVMe drives to be used in the same enclosure. It is intended for data recovery or repurposing a removed module.

Critical compatibility constraint

The enclosure only accepts Apple 12+16 pin AHCI SSDs and M.2 NVMe drives; it does not support Toshiba 12+16 pin SSDs, SATA SSDs or any NVMe-protocol Apple drive. Macs running macOS Sonoma are not supported. Buyers must verify the drive pinout and protocol before purchase.

Straightforward installation

A captive screwdriver and a short USB-C cable with a Type-A adapter are supplied so the drive can be secured and connected without extra tools. The aluminium case aids heat dissipation; disabling disk sleep in the host OS prevents unexpected disconnects during long transfers. Users who need to read Apple NVMe drives or Toshiba 12+16 pin modules cannot use this product.

Highlights

  • Read 2013-2017 Apple AHCI SSDs at 10 Gbps via USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • Aluminium enclosure cools 12+16-pin drives without a fan
  • Includes M.2 2280 adapter for NVMe SSDs
  • USB-C cable and screwdriver supplied for immediate use
  • Works on Windows 7-11, Mac OS 10.0+, Linux 2.6+

Specifications

TypeEnclosure

Questions about this item

What does the 20 Gbps figure mean once the enclosure is connected to a real machine?

The 20 Gbps rate is the theoretical ceiling of the USB 3.2 Gen2x2 link; actual throughput depends on the host controller, cable quality, and the Apple AHCI SSD’s own speed limit, so real-world transfers will be lower.

Which interface standard is used and what does it cap in practice?

The enclosure uses a USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C connection rated at 10 Gbps, rising to 20 Gbps only when the host supports USB 3.2 Gen2x2; the Apple 12+16 PIN AHCI SSD itself cannot exceed the Gen2 ceiling.

What does the enclosure physically need to fit or mount the Apple SSD?

The aluminum case accepts the bare 12+16 PIN Apple Flash AHCI module directly; a supplied M.2 2280 NVMe adapter board is included for M.2 drives, and a small screwdriver is provided to secure the SSD in the tray.

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