Turn two M.2 SATA drives into ultra-fast, portable storage with RAID for increased performance or redundancy

This dual M.2 SATA enclosure with RAID makes it easy to add ultra-fast, portable external storage to your USB-C or USB-A enabled laptop, tablet, smartphone or desktop computer. Its multiple RAID modes provide increased capacity, improved performance, or data redundancy.

Access your external data at greater speeds

Quickly access, transfer, and backup your files wherever you go. This dual-slot M.2 RAID enclosure enables you to easily access your data by creating a high-performance, ultra-portable storage solution using two M.2 (NGFF) SATA SSDs. It’s ideal for creative professionals, such as photographers and videographers, as well as professionals in corporate, educational and government sectors who need fast access to important data files, while out in the field or back at the office.

The RAID enclosure enables you to leverage the speed of your M.2 (NGFF) SATA drives by taking advantage of USB 3.1 Gen 2, with data transfer rates of up to 10Gbps. It ensures easy access to your files for data migration and data backups so that you can safeguard important data at all times.

Increase performance and data redundancy

With multiple RAID options, the M.2 RAID enclosure enables you to gain increased storage size, performance, or redundancy. You can enjoy the peace of mind of knowing your files are continually backed up, or take advantage of greater speed and capacity offered by a combined solution. The enclosure supports RAID 0, RAID 1, Spanning, and JBOD, enabling you to choose your preferred backup mode. It also supports SSD TRIM to prolong drive lifespan and performance.

Make your data more portable

The dual M.2 SATA enclosure provides a highly portable storage solution. With its compact design, you can tuck it away inside your laptop bag or carrying case and take it anywhere - to the office, the lab, or for mobile use, so that you can access your data wherever you go. Engineered with a solid aluminum housing, the dual-slot M.2 SATA enclosure helps to safeguard your data wherever you go.

The M.2 SATA RAID enclosure is powered directly from the USB port on your device, so no external power is required. It comes with two USB cables (USB-C to Micro-B and USB-A to Micro-B) for flexible use with the latest laptops and tablets equipped with a USB-Type C port as well as legacy devices. The enclosure is OS independent, with no additional software or driver installation required, and is compatiIt’s also compatible with a Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port.

The SM22BU31C3R includes all required drive installation tools and hardware and is backed by a StarTech. com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech. com Advantage

- Maximize the performance of your M.2 (NGFF) SATA drives with USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps) connectivity
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD and SPAN (BIG) for optimal performance, capacity and redundancy
- 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)

Specification

Product
Product id	567287
Brand	StarTech.com
Partnr	SM22BU31C3R
EAN/UPC code	065030870757
Warranty (months)	2 years
Storage
Storage drive size	M.2 "
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, Serial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Number of storage drives supported	2
Supported storage drive lengths	80 mm
RAID levels	0, 1, BIG, JBOD
Maximum storage capacity	2 TB
Ports & interfaces
USB connectivity	Y
USB version	3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
USB connector type	Micro-USB B
USB connector gender	Female connector
USB ports quantity	1
Integrated USB cable	N
Design
Product type	SSD enclosure
Product colour	Black
Material	Aluminium
LED indicators	Y
Certification	CE, FCC
Technical details
Sustainability certificates	RoHS
Performance
Data transfer rate	10 Gbit/s
Chipset	ASMedia - ASM1352R
UASP support	Y
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	35000 uur
Port multiplier	Y
Power
Power source type	USB
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 90 procent
Weight & dimensions
Width	80 mm
Depth	100 mm
Height	15 mm
Weight	96 g
Package width	131 mm
Package depth	165 mm
Package height	32 mm
Package weight	195 g
Packaging content
Cables included	USB
Screws included	Y
Screwdriver included	Y
Manual	Y