SSD enclosure ACT M.2 USB 3.2 Gen1 Black 5 Gbit/s

Protect your M.2 SSD with the ACT AC1600 Portable USB 3.2 Gen1 M.2 SSD enclosure. The compact aluminium housing is lightweight and pocket-sized, accepts M.2 drives with B and B+M connectors up to 80 mm, and connects via Micro-USB B for easy access to your data at USB 3.2 Gen1 speeds.

Advantages

The solid aluminium case provides physical protection and helps with passive heat dissipation while remaining lightweight and portable. USB 3.2 Gen1 together with UASP support enables faster file transfers compared with USB 2.0, and the enclosure is backward compatible with USB 2.0. The package includes a USB 3.2 Gen1 cable, screws and a screwdriver for quick installation.

Suitable for

• M.2 SSDs with B connector
• M.2 SSDs with B+M connector
• M.2 drives up to 80 mm (2280)
• Users needing a portable USB 3.2 Gen1 external SSD solution

Key specifications

• Supports: 1 x M.2 storage drive
• Supported interfaces: M.2 (Serial ATA III compatible)
• Maximum drive length: 80 mm (2280)
• USB version: USB 3.2 Gen1 (5 Gbit/s), backward compatible with USB 2.0
• Protocol: UASP supported
• Connector: Micro-USB B
• Material: Aluminium
• Colour: Black

How to use

Open the aluminium enclosure, insert the M.2 SSD (B or B+M) into the connector and secure it with the supplied screw. Connect the enclosure to your computer using the included Micro-USB B to USB 3.2 Gen1 cable. The enclosure is USB powered and will be recognised by most operating systems without additional drivers; format the drive if required by your system.

Recommendations

Use the enclosure with a USB 3.2 Gen1 (or USB 3.0) host port and enable UASP where supported to achieve optimal transfer speeds. Avoid exposing the aluminium case to strong impacts or liquids and ensure the M.2 SSD is the correct B or B+M type and up to 80 mm in length before installation.