Axagon EEM2-GTS2 External USB-C 10Gbps metal box for M.2 NVMe & SATA SSD disks. Screwless

Universal external AXAGON EEM2-GTS2 THIN SCREWLESS box with USB 10Gbps interface for M.2 NVMe or SATA SSD disks. The double-sided USB-C connector on the box enables a reliable connection. The package includes not only a USB-C -> USB-C cable for connecting the box to a computer, but also a USB-C -> USB-A adapter. You can connect the box to any free USB port on the notebook.

The transmission rate is up to 10Gb/s thanks to the fast USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface. The external M.2 box also supports other modern features e.g. UASP, TRIM and enables reading S.M.A.R.T. disk status monitoring information. Standby support when idle.

A unique feature, thanks to the new chipset, is the possibility of using both M.2 NVMe and SATA disks. You don't have to think about what type of M.2 disk you put in the box. The advantage is the attachment of four different lengths of SSD cards - 30, 42, 60 and 80 mm. M.2 cards can be single-sided or double-sided. The box does not limit the capacity of inserted SSD.

Screwless box opening facilitates assembly and disassembly of the M.2 SSD disk. Disk replacement is quick and easy, thus expanding the possibilities of using the box, e.g. for data migration, testing, etc.

The outer metal housing is made in grey color with an elegant finish, that prevents unwanted fingerprints.

Aluminum box body and thermal conductive pad provides very good M.2 SSD disk cooling. This extends its service life and also prevents the disk from slowing down, so-called „Thermal Throttling“.

By inserting the M.2 SSD in the box, you will easily create fast compact and universal external disk. The box can be used with computers and notebooks, as well as with mobile phones and tablets.

Input:
• USB 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2), connector USB-C female.
• Compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB4 a Thunderbolt 3/4.

Device support:
• NMVe M.2 SSD disks,
• SATA M.2 SSD disks,
• designed for M key or B+M key card formats,
• NGFF 75-pin M key slot for M.2 drives.

Other features:
• Supports transmission rates 10.000 / 5000 / 480 Mbit/s.
• Support of M key or B+M key NVMe (PCI-Express) and SATA (AHCI) M.2 SSDs without maximum capacity limitation.
• Supports M.2 drives with a size of 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 mm.
• Support of both one-sided and double-sided M.2 SSDs.
• Compliant with PCI Express Base Specification Revision 3.1a specification.
• Compliant with NVM Express 1.3 specification.
• Compliant with Serial ATA 3.2 specification (SATA/600), bit rates of up to 6 Gb/s (600 MB/s).
• Compliant with USB Mass Storage Class specification.
• The total bandwidth / transmission rate of the adapter is determined by the USB interface used (theor. 10 Gbit/s).
• The real adapter bandwidth / transmission rate is about 1.000 MB/s (1 GB/s), it is given by the limits of the USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface.
• Supports BOT (Bulk-Only Transport).
• Supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI) for faster data transmission in Windows 8 and later.
• Supports TRIM functionality to limit gradual degradation of the SSD performance over time.
• Supports S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) system monitoring disk condition.
• SSD boot support in external box.
• Possibility to connect your device while running thanks to the Hot Plug support.
• Full Plug and Play support.
• Standby support - drive asleep after 5 minutes of inactivity.
• Power supply via USB 3.0 bus up to 900mA from one USB port is sufficient in all cases.
• A decent blue LED indicating the connection to the computer's USB port (permanent light) and data transmission (blinking).
• Heavy-duty aluminum body and thermal conductive pad helps to better cooling the M.2 SSD disk.
• Higher box surface temperature is not a defect - thanks to the aluminum body, the heat generated by the disk operation is better drained and transferred to the environment.
• Connection via USB 3.2 Gen 2 type C female connector.
• USB type C male / USB type C male cable 50 cm long and USB type C female / USB type A male adapter are included.

Other data:
• Box dimensions 112 x 40 x 14 mm.
• Box weight 48 g (without cable and M.2 SSD disk).

Supported operating systems:
• Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 / 11 and later, macOS, iPadOS, iOS, Linux, Chrome OS and Android.
• Compatibility is dependent on an updated operating system and support from the device manufacturer.
• Note: when Windows 7 used it is necessary to check OS support and driver availability with the M.2 SSD manufacturer.

Package contains:
• USB-C 10Gbps external box for M.2 SSD,
• USB-C - USB-C cable, 50 cm long with USB-C - USB-A adapter,
• 1 thermal conductive pad,
• multilingual manual CZ / DE / DK / ENG / ESP / FIN / FR / GR / HR / HU / IT / NL / PL / PT / RO / SK / SWE / TR / UA / BG / CN / ARA,
• packed in a cardboard box with a hanging hole.

How to use

Open the screwless enclosure, insert an M.2 SSD (verify M key or B+M key compatibility), secure the module at the appropriate length position and close the cover. Connect the enclosure to a computer, notebook, tablet or mobile device using the included USB-C to USB-C cable or the USB-C to USB-A adapter. The device supports Plug and Play and Hot Plug; if necessary, enable UASP or TRIM in the host system for improved performance and longevity.

Recommendations

For optimal cooling and longevity, ensure good airflow around the aluminum enclosure and avoid prolonged heavy sustained writes without breaks. When using older systems (e.g., Windows 7), check driver availability and M.2 SSD compatibility with the drive manufacturer.