Turn your M.2 NGFF SATA drive into an ultra-fast, ultra-portable storage solution for USB-C enabled devices. This compact M.2 SSD enclosure lets you add highly portable data storage to any laptop or computer with a USB-C™ port - such as MacBook, Chromebook Pixel™, Dell™ XPS laptops, and many others. It turns your SATA M.2 drive into a high-speed storage solution over a USB 3.1 Gen 2 connection, at up to 10Gbps throughput.A truly portable solutionThis slim, pocket-sized M.2 NGFF SSD enclosure has been 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.Ventilation holes help to dissipate heat and help ensure an optimum operating temperature.Maximize the performance of your M.2 SSDLeverage the speed of your M.2 NGFF SATA drive with this external enclosure. It delivers USB 3.1 Gen 2 data transfer speeds up to 10Gbps as well as UASP support, so you can achieve higher transfer speeds when you connect it to a UASP-enabled host computer.The enclosure works with tablets, laptops and desktop computers and is compatible with hosts equipped with Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports.Broad compatibilityThe enclosure is compatible with all of the common M.2 SSDs, and enables you to mount multiple drive lengths, including: 30mm (2230), 42mm (2242), 60mm (2260), and 80mm (2280).The SM21BMU31C3 is backed by a 2-year StarTech.com warranty and free lifetime technical support.