Product Type | Rugged USB-C NVMe SSD Enclosure |
Enclosure Type | External |
Drive Interface Compatibility | PCIe M.2 NVMe (M-Key) |
Supported Drive Sizes | 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 |
Interface | USB 3.1 Gen 2 (USB-C) |
Chipset ID | Realtek RTL9210B |
Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gbps |
Max Drive Capacity | 2 TB |
UASP Support | Yes |
Drive Installation | Tool-less |
Cooling Type | Passive (aluminum enclosure) |
Power Source | USB Bus Powered |
Drive Mounting | Internal (screw-secured) |
Product Material | Aluminum and plastic |
Color | Black |
Weight | 107 g |
StarTech Rugged USB-C NVMe SSD Enclosure, 10Gbps, IP67, M-Key (M2E1BRU31C)





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- Offers high-performance data transfer rates up to 10Gbps with USB 3.1 Gen 2 and PCIe 3.0 support
- IP67-rated rugged aluminum design ensures operational durability in tough environments
- TAA compliant and backed by a 2-year warranty, making it ideal for government and enterprise use
Product Overview
External USB-C enclosure for PCIe M.2 NVMe SSD with 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 UASP Support and PCI Express 3.0 for speeds up to 1GB/s - Portable rugged solid aluminum IP67 housing - M-Key PCIe SSDs 2230/2242/2260/2280 - USB Type-C cable - Supports any OSSpecifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Width | 104.5 mm (4.1 inches) |
Depth | 45 mm (1.8 inches) |
Height | 15 mm (0.6 inches) |
Enclosure Design | Rugged with IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature | -10°C to 65°C (14°F to 149°F) |
Humidity Tolerance | 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Software Required | None |
OS Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS |
Interfaces
Host Connector | USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 2) |
Drive Interface | PCIe 3.0 x2 NVMe (M-Key only) |
Included Cable | USB-C to USB-C, USB-C to USB-A |
Cable Length | 23 cm |
Hot-Swap Support | Yes |
Plug and Play | Yes |
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Certifications | FCC, CE, REACH, RoHS |
Environmental Compliance | RoHS, WEEE |
Advanced Security Features
Drive Encryption Support | Dependent on host drive |
Encryption Chipset | None (no hardware encryption) |