The Rocket RGB USB-C M.2 SATA/NVMe SSD Enclosure from Sabrent has one drive slot that supports NVMe or SATA SSDs with an M.2 2230, 2242, 2260, or 2280 form factor. Designed for Windows, Mac, and Linux, but compatible with most systems that have a USB-C port, this enclosure connects to your host system using a 20 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 port. If your system doesn't support USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, this enclosure is backward compatible with 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.2 Gen 1/3.1) and 5 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.1 Gen 1/3.0).

Thanks to plug-and-play compatibility, no additional drivers are required, while the enclosure operates using bus power and doesn't require any external power. Also featured are RGB LED lighting effects that alert users as to the drive's status, plus an aluminum body with thermal padding, which helps to optimize heat dissipation and keep things cool during intense workloads.

Note: To achieve maximum advertised speeds, please make sure your computer or host device is certified to support the 20 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connection. Apple devices, including those with Thunderbolt/USB4, do not support 20 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 and will be limited to 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2.

Supports One M.2 NVMe or SATA SSD    Supports M.2 2230 and 2242 Form Factors    Supports M.2 2260 and 2280 Form Factors    1 x 20 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 Port    20 Gb/s M.2 PCIe NVMe Transfer Speeds    6 Gb/s M.2 SATA Transfer Speeds    Aluminum Body with Thermal Padding    Bus Power    Supports TRIM and UASP    Windows, Mac, and Linux Compatible

The Rocket RGB USB-C M.2 SATA/NVMe SSD Enclosure offers M.2 SATA SSD transfer speeds up to 6 Gb/s and M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD transfer speeds up to 20 Gb/s, all while keeping your drive cool with its aluminum build. It also looks cool, thanks to RGB lighting.

This enclosure breaks through the 10 Gb/s barrier to offer up to twice the bandwidth with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gb/s) connectivity. It's also backward compatible with 5 Gb/s and 10 Gb/s ports for extra flexibility, with UASP and TRIM support.

Don't end up with the wrong enclosure type for your SSD. The EC-RGBC supports both M.2 SATA and M.2 NVMe SSDs with M.2 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 form factors.

The enclosure is constructed out of aluminum with built-in thermal padding for enhanced heat dissipation to prevent drive throttling. It also looks cool, thanks to its status-informing RGB LED lighting effects.

This enclosure features plug-and-play compatibility with no additional drivers required. It also operates using bus power.

Designed for Windows, Mac, and Linux, but will work with other USB-C host devices.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Which external enclosures will take several of these - 4-5 units and work with Mac thunderbolt connection?

A: As of right now the OWC 32TB ThunderBlade Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (4 x 8TB)(BH #OWCTB3TBV432) or the OWC 32TB Flex 1U4 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 Storage Array (4 x 8TB)(BH #OWT3F1U4N032) are the only two enclosures we carry that are capable of using up to four of the Sabrent 8TB Rocket 4 PLUS NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 Internal SSDs.

Q: 2. Is it compatible with ASUS 16" ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED Multi-Touch Laptop?

A: Yes, this Sabrent 2TB Rocket 4 PLUS NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 Internal SSD is compatible with the ASUS 16" ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED Multi-Touch Laptop.

Q: 3. Does this work with fanxiang S880 4TB NVMe SSD M.2 2280 Gaming SSD https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6DL33T5/ref=twister_B0CN2BFZ6R?_

A: Yes, the Sabrent USB 3.2 Type-C Tool-Free Enclosure for M.2 PCIe NVMe and SATA SSDs, B&H # SAECSNVE, supports a PCIe NVME M.2 2280 SSD like the fanxiang S880.

Q: 4. Is the "Sabrent 8TB Rocket 4 PLUS" single sided ? Do you think this will fit in the "GPD WIN Max 2" ?

A: The Sabrent 8TB Rocket 4 PLUS NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 Internal SSD is double-sided and may not fit in the GPD Win Max 2.

Q: 5. I had been using the Seagate Iron Wolf SSD M.2. Will this Sabrent 8TB SSD M.2 work well with video editing?

A: Yes, the Sabrent 8TB Rocket 4 PLUS NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 Internal SSD can also be used for video editing.

Q: 6. Is it compatible with any M.2 2280 B+M ssd ?

A: It is compatible with a M.2 2280.

Q: 7. How many of these could fit into a 2019 mac pro chasis?

A: This Sabrent 8TB Rocket 4 PLUS NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 Internal SSD is not compatible with the 2019 Mac Pro. To upgrade the storage capacity of a 2019 Mac Pro, this SSD upgrade kit from Apple is required: https://apple.co/3sctpur

Q: 8. Does this essentially use the same amount of power as the 2TB M.2 Pro's by Samsung?

A: The Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus draws about 2.7W of power.

Q: 9. Is this item TAA Compliant?

A: No, the Sabrent 4TB Rocket 4 PLUS NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 Internal SSD is not TAA compliant.

Q: 10. Will this enclosure take the now fastest Sabrent NvME SSD?

A: The Sabrent USB 3.2 Type-C Tool-Free Enclosure for M.2 PCIe NVMe and SATA SSDs can take M.2 PCIe NVMe and SATA SSD, but the SSD, regardless of the type of connector will be limited to the speed of the enclosure itself.