SSD enclosure GEMBIRD EE2280-U3C-03 Black for one M.2 drive, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbit/s), USB Type-C, aluminium

The Gembird EE2280-U3C-03 is an external SSD enclosure for a single M.2 storage drive. It provides USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbit/s) connectivity via a USB Type-C port and comes in a black aluminium housing. Included accessories are a USB-A to USB-C cable (0.2 m), a USB-C male-to-male cable (0.2 m) and a user manual.

Advantages

The aluminium case offers durable, lightweight protection and helps dissipate heat from the M.2 drive. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbit/s) delivers high-speed file transfers when connected to compatible hosts. The compact M.2 form factor and included short cables make the enclosure convenient for portable use.

Suitable for

• Expanding external storage with an M.2 SATA drive
• Transferring large files between computers
• Portable backup and media playback from an M.2 SSD

Key specifications

• Form factor: M.2 (single drive)
• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbit/s) via USB Type-C
• Supported drive interface: Serial ATA (M.2 SATA)
• Material: aluminium
• Colour: black
• Weight: 0.064 kg
• Included accessories: USB-A to USB-C cable 0.2 m, USB-C to USB-C cable 0.2 m, user manual

How to use

Open the enclosure according to the user manual, insert a compatible M.2 SATA drive into the connector and secure it. Close the enclosure and connect it to a computer using the supplied USB Type-C cable (or the USB-A to USB-C cable if the host lacks a Type-C port). The drive should be recognised by the operating system; format or partition it if required before first use.

Recommendations

Use the enclosure with M.2 SATA drives only; NVMe M.2 drives are not supported. Ensure the host system supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 to achieve the maximum 10 Gbit/s transfer rate. Allow some airflow around the enclosure during sustained heavy transfers to aid heat dissipation.