DIGITUS USB hard disk enclosure - NVMe + SATA 10Gbps (NVMe) 6 Gbps (SATA) USB3.1 Gen2 aluminium toolfree

The Digitus DA-71156 M.2 SATA & NVMe SSD enclosure is a compact, tool-less aluminum housing designed to host M.2 B+M key SSDs in 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 sizes. It supports both NVMe and SATA M.2 modules, provides USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectivity and is powered directly via the USB port for easy portable storage expansion.

Advantages

The enclosure supports up to 8 TB capacity and delivers fast data transfers with up to 10 Gbps for NVMe and up to 6 Gbps for SATA drives. Its JMS581DL chipset ensures stable operation and the Pantone 430C aluminum body offers passive heat dissipation. The design is tool-less for straightforward installation, includes an LED activity indicator, and maintains backward compatibility with USB 3.1, 3.0, 2.0 and 1.1.

Suitable for

• Expanding portable storage for laptops and desktops
• Backing up and transferring large files between systems
• Using spare M.2 SSDs as external drives
• On-the-go work requiring compact, lightweight storage

Key specifications

• Supported M.2 formats: 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 (B+M key)
• Supported interfaces: NVMe (up to 10 Gbps), SATA (up to 6 Gbps)
• USB interface: USB 3.1 Gen 2 (backwards compatible with USB 3.1/3.0/2.0/1.1)
• Maximum supported capacity: up to 8 TB
• Chipset: JMS581DL
• Material / color: Aluminum housing, Pantone 430C
• Dimensions: 101 x 32 x 10 mm; Weight: 97 g
• Compatibility: Windows (11, 10, 8, 7, XP, 2000), macOS, Linux (2.4.x+), Chrome OS (9.x+), Android, iOS

How to use

Open the tool-less enclosure, insert an M.2 B+M key SSD in the correct orientation and secure it according to the enclosure's mechanism. Connect the enclosure to a host device using the included USB-C cable; the unit is bus-powered and requires no external power source. The drive is plug-and-play on supported operating systems; if necessary, initialize or format the SSD in the host OS disk management utility before first use.

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use NVMe modules when high transfer speeds are required and ensure your host device supports USB 3.1 Gen 2. Keep the aluminum enclosure free of obstructive coverings to maintain passive cooling efficiency and periodically check the LED activity indicator to monitor drive status.