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ASUS TUF Gaming A2 SSD enclosure Black M.2

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90DD02X0-M09000
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USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 SSD enclosure, dual M.2 NVMe PCIe and SATA interfaces, M.2 Q-Latch for easy installation, MIL-STD-810H drop resistance, IP68 water and dust resistance, enhanced silicone-rubber exterior, PS5 and Xbox support
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  • Military-grade toughness: Subjected to U.S. MIL-STD-810H and IP68 testing, includes a protective silicone-rubber exterior
  • Dual M.2 interface: Supports M.2 NVMe® PCIe® and SATA SSDs in 2242/2260/2280 sizes for seamless expansion
  • Blazing-fast performance: USB-C® 3.2 Gen 2x2 offers speeds up to 20 Gbps
  • User-friendly: Q-Latch mechanism ensures screw-free SSD swaps for quick and effortless installation
  • Thermal solution: Aluminum chassis and thermal pad effectively dissipate heat to prevent performance drops and extend the lifespan of the SSD
  • Wide-ranging compatibility: Seamless compatibility with Windows 11, macOS, mobile devices, and the latest game consoles to store a vast game library
Storage
Number of storage drives supported1
Storage drive sizeM.2
Supported storage drive interfacesPCI Express, Serial ATA
Maximum storage capacity4 TB
Ports & interfaces
USB versionUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB connectivityYes
Technical details
MaterialAluminium
Data transfer rate20 Gbit/s
Product colourBlack
USB versionUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Maximum storage capacity4 TB
Design
Product typeSSD enclosure
International Protection (IP) codeIP68
Compatible productsPS5® and Xbox support
MaterialAluminium
Product colourBlack
Performance
Data transfer rate20 Gbit/s
Power
Input voltage5 V
Packaging data
Package weight320 g
Package width174 mm
Package depth99 mm
Package height39 mm
System requirements
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.7.5 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma
Operational conditions
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions
Weight148 g
Width55.6 mm
Depth116.2 mm
Height15.3 mm
Package weight320 g
Package width174 mm
Package depth99 mm
Package height39 mm
Packaging content
ManualYes
Cables includedUSB Type-C to USB Type-C

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TUF GAMING A2
Fast and Tough for Boundless Gaming
Engineered for unmatched durability, TUF Gaming A2 is the ultimate storage solution for gamers seeking speed and reliability. USB-C® 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectivity enables data transfer speeds of up to 20Gbps—twice that of TUF Gaming A1! With IP68-rated water- and dust-resistance plus durability that meets U.S. MIL-STD-810H standards, TUF Gaming A2 keeps the SSD safe in almost any environment. Additionally, a silicone-rubber exterior provides superior on-the-go protection, further safeguarding the SSD. Inside, an efficient thermal management system delivers outstanding cooling, while the Q-Latch mechanism allows for easy, tool-free SSD installation. With broad compatibility across PC, Mac, mobile devices, and the latest game consoles, TUF Gaming A2 is perfect for anyone looking to maintain an extensive library of games.
External NVMe Enclosure | Thunderbolt 3 Compatible | USB-C Cable Included

This compact M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure for PCIe SSDs is a highly portable, high-performance data storage solution for your USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 enabled devices.

Unparalleled Performance

Leverage the high speeds of your M.2 NVMe drive, with this external SSD enclosure. It delivers USB 3.1 Gen 2 read/write speeds up to 10Gbps, which is nearly twice the capability of traditional M.2 SATA enclosures and USB 3.1 Gen 1. NVMe allows users to take full advantage of the throughput available to USB 3.1 Gen 2, which would not be possible with a SATA drive.

This enclosure also features ventilation holes to help dissipate heat, ensuring an optimal operating temperature and helping to preserve performance.

Truly Portable

This slim, pocket-sized enclosure for PCIe based NVMe is 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.

Broad Compatibility

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M2E1BMU31C is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech.com Advantage

- Turn your M.2 NVMe drive into an ultra-fast, ultra-portable storage solution for your USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 devices
- Features a solid aluminum housing designed with ventilation holes for optimal heat dissipation
- Experience an extremely fast performance with support for USB 3.1 Gen 2 and PCI Express 3.0
Stay Cool, Stay Fast. ROG Strix Arion is an SSD enclosure that fits an M.2 PCIe NVM Express SSD with a 2230/2242/2260/2280 form factor and features USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity to deliver data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps. Its sleek aluminum alloy case features thermal pads for excellent heat dissipation, exclusive ASUS Aura Sync lighting effects, and a protective holder with an R-hook that altogether make ROG Strix Arion a high-performance, mobile storage solution. Support M.2 PCIe NVM Express SSD ROG Strix Arion fits 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCIe NVM Express SSD up to 2TB with M key/ B+M key. Aggressive heat dissipation An aluminum alloy case with included thermal pads reduce operating temperatures drastically, enabling your SSD to maintain high transfer speeds and extending its longevity. Innovative screwdriver-free installation ROG Strix Arion features a pin-design and thumbscrew-installation system that makes it easy to mount your SSD into the enclosure. No screwdriver is required. Dual USB-C to C and USB-C to A cables ROG Strix Arion comes with both USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables for greater convenience and compatibility with a wide range of devices, including laptops, smartphones, PC, and gaming consoles. Exclusive hanging protective holder A protective holder with a stylish, detachable R-hook offers protection from bumps and hard hits to keep your SSD operating properly. ASUS Aura Sync lighting effects With exclusive ASUS Aura Sync lighting technology, ROG Strix Arion provides ambient lighting that perfectly complements your gaming rig for true expression of your individuality.
Rugged SSD Enclosure | Thunderbolt 3 Compatible | USB-C Cable Included

This rugged M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD enclosure is a highly portable, high-performance data storage solution for your USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 enabled devices.

Unparalleled Performance

Leverage the high speeds of your M.2 NVMe drive, with this external SSD enclosure. It delivers USB 3.1 Gen 2 read/write speeds up to 10Gbps, nearly twice the capability of traditional M.2 SATA and hard drive enclosures.

This fan-less solid aluminum enclosure features an internal thermal pad that transfers heat away from the drive for maximum heat dissipation, ensuring your drive operates noiselessly at an optimal temperature to preserve performance.

Dustproof and Water Resistant

Be prepared for the unexpected. The enclosure for PCI Express based NVMe SSDs comes with an IP67 rating, which means that it's both dustproof and water resistant.

It's the perfect solution for people who work outside. Or, for people who work in environments with a lot of dust, like: construction sites, factories, or manufacturing facilities.

Broad Compatibility

The USB 3.1 Gen 2 NVMe enclosure works with tablets, laptops, desktop computers and hosts that are equipped with USB Type-C and Thunderbolt 3 ports. It's also backward compatible with USB 3.1 Gen 1, making it a convenient solution for the office or other environments.

The Choice of IT Pros Since 1985

StarTech.com conducts thorough compatibility and performance testing on all our products to ensure we are meeting or exceeding industry standards and providing high-quality products to IT Professionals. Our local StarTech.com Technical Advisors have broad product expertise and work directly with our StarTech.com Engineers to provide support for our customers both pre and post-sales.

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The StarTech.com Advantage
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Turn your PCIe M.2 NVMe or SATA AHCI M.2 SSD into a highly portable, USB-based external storage solution. This enclosure features USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10Gbps) with UASP support & PCIe 3.0 delivering real read/write data transfer speeds up to 1GB per second. Working with both PCIe and SATA based drives, this enclosure ensures compatibility with virtually any M.2 drive, supporting both M-Key (PCIe) and B+M-Key (SATA) drives sized 2230/2242/2260/2280.

USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 10Gbps (also known as USB 3.1 Gen 2) is backward compatible with USB 3.1 Gen 1 5Gbps (also known as USB 3.0), USB 2.0, and USB 1.1.

All-in-One M.2 and USB Solution

With compatibility for both PCIe NVMe and SATA based M.2 drives, this enclosure solves the common challenge of identifying which enclosure is compatible with your M.2 drive. Regardless of whether your M.2 drive is SATA or PCIe NVMe based, you can rest assured that this enclosure will provide a high-performance solution for turning your M.2 drive into a portable external enclosure. For further compatibility the enclosure works with multiple drive heights supporting 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280mm drives including Samsung (850, 860, 870, 950, 960, 970) Kingston, Seagate, Western Digital (WD), HP, and Intel SSD drives.

For multiplatform support this enclosure, that features a USB-C host connection, includes two different host cables, a USB-C to USB-C cable (20 in. / 50 cm) and a USB-C to USB-A cable (10" / 25 cm). This combined with the backward compatibility of the USB protocol, ensures that this M.2 enclosure will work with virtually any computer, whether it's USB-A, USB-C or Thunderbolt 3.

Unparalleled Performance

Leverage the high speeds of your M.2 NVMe or SATA drive, with this external SSD enclosure. It delivers USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 maximum theoretical throughput of 10Gbps, which is twice the throughput of USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 at 5Gbps. The enclosure also supports PCIe 3.0 which when combined with an M.2 NVMe drive takes full advantage of the throughput available to USB 3.2 Gen 2x1.

This fan-less aluminum enclosure features ventilation holes for maximum heat dissipation, ensuring your drive operates noiselessly at an optimal temperature to preserve performance and protect your drive from overheating damage.

Durable and Portable

This slim, pocket-sized enclosure for PCIe NVMe or SATA based M.2 drives is 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.

Hassle-Free Drive Installation

The external M2 SATA or M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure case supports driverless plug-and-play installation and hassle free drive installation. A screwdriver is included ensuring no additional tools are required.

SM2E1BMU31C is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech.com Advantage
Short Description
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 SSD enclosure, dual M.2 NVMe PCIe and SATA interfaces, M.2 Q-Latch for easy installation, MIL-STD-810H drop resistance, IP68 water and dust resistance, enhanced silicone-rubber exterior, PS5 and Xbox support
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M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C, 10 Gb/s
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