What types of M.2 SATA drives is this enclosure compatible with?

The enclosure is compatible with all common M.2 SATA SSDs and supports drive lengths of 30 mm (2230), 42 mm (2242), 60 mm (2260), and 80 mm (2280).

What is included in the package when I purchase this enclosure?

The package includes 1 x M.2 SATA enclosure, 1 x USB-A to Micro-B cable, 1 x USB-C to Micro-B cable, 2 x housing assembly screws, 2 x sets of M.2 mounting hardware, 1 x screwdriver, and 1 x quick-start guide.

How many drives can this enclosure support and what is the maximum capacity per bay?

This enclosure supports up to 2 drives, with a maximum capacity of 2TB per bay.

Does this enclosure offer any data transfer speed benefits?

Yes, this enclosure supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 with a maximum data transfer rate of 10 Gbps.

Can this enclosure be used with any operating system?

Yes, the product is operating system independent and does not require software or drivers.

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Turn two M.2 SATA drives into ultra-fast portable storage with RAID for increased performance or redundancy
Dual Drive M.2 SATA SSD enclosure for USB-C or USB-A laptop / tablet / smartphone
USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
Works with USB C enabled host incl MacBook or Dell XPS
Supports common M.2 SATA SSDs (Not compatible with M.2 NVMe or AHCI PCI-Express SSDs)
RAID 0 / RAID 1 / JBOD / BIG
TRIM support
Aluminum
SATA I/II/III
USB Type-C enclosure / USB 3.1 USBC dual M.2 SATA enclosure

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Brand	StarTech.com
Model	SM22BU31C3R

Details
Color	Black
Size	M.2 (NGFF, B-Key)
Type	Enclosure
Material	Aluminum
Internal Interface	2 - M.2 SATA (67 pin, NGFF) Slot Receptacle
External Interface	1 - USB 3.1 USB Type Micro-B (10 pin, Gen 2, 10 Gbps) Male
HDD Count Supported	RAID: Yes Supported RAID Modes: RAID 0 (Striped Disks) RAID 1 (Mirrored Disks) BIG (Spanning or Concatenation) JBOD - (Just a Bunch of Disks)
Number of Bay	2
Maximum Capacity (per Bay)	Up to 2TB
Fan	No
Power	USB-Powered
Specifications	Bus Type USB: 3.1 Gen 2 Chipset ID: ASMedia - ASM1352R Compatible Drive Types: M.2 (NGFF, B-Key) Drive Installation: Fixed Interface: USB 3.1 Gen 2 Number of Drives: 2 Supported Drive Height(s): 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 General Specifications Not compatible with PCI-Express M.2 SSDs Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 10 Gbps MTBF: 35,000 Port Multiplier: Yes Trim Supported: Yes Type and Rate: USB 3.1 Gen 2 - 10 Gbit/s, SATA III (6 Gbps) UASP Support: Yes LED Indicators: 2 - Read / Write (green), 2 - Error / Rebuilt (red)

Compatibility
Operating Systems Supported	OS independent; No software or drivers required

Features
Features	Maximize the performance of your M.2 (NGFF) SATA drives with USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps) connectivity Supports all common M.2 SATA SSDs, and enables you to mount multiple drive lengths: 30 mm (2230), 42 mm (2242), 60 mm (2260) and 80 mm (2280) Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD and SPAN (BIG) for optimal performance, capacity and redundancy Add fast, portable external storage to your USB-C or USB-A enabled laptop, tablet, smartphone or desktop computer Supports SSD TRIM to prolong drive lifespan and performance Solid aluminum enclosure with SATA I, II, III (up to 6Gbps) support Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port Backward compatible with USB Gen 1 (USB 3.0), USB 2.0, USB 1.x

Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions	0.60" x 3.10" x 3.90"
Weight	7.10 oz.

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

Additional Information
First Listed on Newegg	February 20, 2017

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