Plugable USBC-NVME Tool-Less NVMe SSD Enclosure Capsule Review by Ganesh T S on February 14, 2019 1:05 PM EST Gbps HIGH SPEED: ORICO M.2 NVMe SSD external case adopts the latest USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C interface. Support UASP acceleration protocol and support...

ElecGear USB Mini Enclosure for 2230/2242 SATA M.2 SSD

Intel's Cannon Point-LP PCH enabling one of the USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port in the front panel of the Intel NUC8i7BEH ( Bean Canyon NUC)In the rest of this review, we compare the Plugable USBC-NVME with a host of other storage bridges (including the TEKQ Rapide Thunderbolt 3 enclosure). Note that only the MyDigitalSSD M2X belongs to the same specific category as the Plugable USBC-NVME. The table below presents the detailed specifications and miscellaneous aspects of the units and how they compare. ROG is a gaming lineup from ASUS under which it sells gaming laptops, monitors, keyboard, mouse and more. The ROG STRIX Arion is also made to look attractive like other ROG offerings, featuring ASUS Aura Sync RGB lighting technology to provide ambient lighting. And its looks make ROG STRIX Arion stand apart from other enclosures in this list. ONLY SUITABLE FOR PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD: ORICO M.2 to USB enclosure only for NVMe M-Key M.2 SSD (PCIe-based) up to 4TB, applicable to sizes 2230 / 2242 /...

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With its USB-C connection, the enclosure is limited to a theoretical maximum speed of 10Gb/s, and in testing it with one of my 128GB SK Hynix drives, I was seeing real-world write speeds of 850MB/s and read speeds of about 900MB/s. Using a different SSD, you could get slightly faster speeds with the enclosure, but that connection means you won’t see the speeds possible on some Thunderbolt-connected enclosures. An array of SMART features Some of the early USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports were enabled by the third approach in the above list. For example, the ASMedia 1142 bridges 2x PCIe 2.0 or 1x PCIe 3.0 lanes to two USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports. Intel's own Alpine Ridge Thunderbolt 3 controller bridges 4x PCIe 3.0 lanes to a Type-C port that can act either as a Thunderbolt 3 Type-C, or, a regular USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C host (depending on the downstream peripheral).Transfer Files in Seconds: Insert your M.2 NVMe/SATA SSD and connect to a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port to transfer files at speeds of up to 10 Gbps. The test starts off with the Photos folder in a RAM drive in the testbed. robocopy is used with default arguments to mirror it onto the storage drive under test. The content on the RAM drive is then deleted. robocopy is again used to transfer the content, but, from the storage drive under test to the RAM drive. The first segment gives the write speed, while the second one gives the read speed for the storage device. The segments end with the purge of the contents from the storage device. This process is repeated thrice and the average of all the runs is recorded as the performance number. The same procedure is adopted for the Videos and the BR folders. Readers interested in looking at all the graphs in one shot can choose the 'Expand All' option in the dropdown menu. Based on the results from the CrystalDiskMark tests, we expect the ASM2142 to comfortably win all the benchmarks, but, the numbers below indicate that the Cannon Point-LP PCH and the ASM2142 are actually quite similar in real-world performance (coming out on top in 3 benchmarks each). The numbers also serve to confirm that the MyDigitalSSD M2X and the Plugable USBC-NVME perform similarly when the Alpine Ridge-enabled Type C port is used. Usually, PC Mark 8 reports time to complete the trace, but the detailed log report has the read and write bandwidth figures which we present in our performance tables. Note that the bandwidth number reported in the results don't involve idle time compression. Results might appear low, but that is part of the workload characteristic. Note that the same CPU is being used for all configurations. Therefore, comparing the numbers for each trace should be possible across different DAS units. Readers interested in looking at all the graphs in one shot can choose the 'Expand All' option in the dropdown menu. OWN Envoy Express supports NVMe M.2 2280 SSDs and runs on Thunderbolt 3 interface. It’s worth mentioning that like Thunder, this OWC enclosure will not work with USB interface. If you have a recent Mac, it’s possible you have a USB-C port that supports both Thunderbolt 3 and USB interfaces. Also, you will need an SSD that supports the enclosure’s speed and a compatible cable (included) to get closer to the highest speeds. HIGH SPEED - Connect your NVMe SSD to a USB-C (Gen 2) or Thunderbolt 3 port at USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps speeds. Capable of performance over 800MB/s...

UGREEN M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure, USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps NVMe

Plugable’s NVMe enclosure supports M.2 NVMe SSD form factors including 2280, 2260, 2242 and 2230. It’s not compatible with M.2 SATA SSDs, M.2 PCIe AHCI SSDs, or other M.2 non-NVMe devices. It features slots for airflow on either side of the SSD as well as extruded aluminium fins for better heat dissipation. DESIGN: Ultra-slim Aluminum case with ABS frame. Sleek, Durable, and Convenient. Portable yet durable, ideal for traveling.cicorias - Thursday, February 14, 2019 - link unfortunately, these devices still don't allow software like Samsung's clone software to work as they don't show up as a Native Samsung SSD -- see the following from their tech folks. Storage bridges are an indispensable part of today's computing ecosystem. Internal ones may enable different I/O ports in a motherboard, while external ones are responsible for a variety of direct-attached storage units. These may range from low-performance flash drives with an USB interface to full-blown RAID towers interfacing over high-performance links such as Thunderbolt 3. While Thunderbolt 3 remains a premium Intel-only interface for now, USB 3.1 Gen 2 has emerged as a mass-market high-performance alternative. It is available across systems based on chipsets from multiple vendors. In this context, high-speed USB 3.1 Gen 2 storage bridges are interesting to analyze. Today, we look at Plugable's USBC-NVME NVMe SSD enclosure that bridges a PCIe NVMe device (M.2 2280 or smaller) to a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C interface. Introduction The second approach started making its appearance with the introduction of the AM4 desktop chipsets from AMD, and the Z390 chipset on the desktop / Cannon Point-H/-LP PCH on the mobile side from Intel. Usually, the number of USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports directly from the PCH is limited, and vendors may continue to use the third approach to enable additional high-speed ports. ASMedia continues to be a popular vendor in the bridge space, as evident from the widespread use of the ASM 2142 in various PCs introduced over the last year. ganeshts - Thursday, February 14, 2019 - link If you want the device to be bus-powered, it is unlikely you are going to get multiple NVMe SSDs in a USB 3.1 Gen 2 enclosure.

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Intel JHL6540 (Alpine Ridge) enabling one of the Thunderbolt 3 Type-C ports in the rear I/O panel of Intel NUC8i7HVK ( Hades Canyon NUC) This ASUS enclosure supports M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD s with 2230/2242/2260/2280 form factors. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C interface provides speed up to 1000MB/s. USB Type-C to Type-C and USB Type-C to USB Type-A cables are included. It comes with a protective holder with a detachable ‘R-hook’ that offers extra protection from bumps. Compared to the MyDigitalSSD M2X's 56C at the end of the test with the JHL6540, we find that the Plugable USBC-NVME ended up at 62C, despite taking a slightly longer time to complete the benchmark. Based on this, we can conclude that the thermal solution of the M2X is slightly better than the USBC-NVME. However, it has to be kept in mind that the M2X is not a tool-less solution.Shell Thunder supports speeds as high as 2700MB/s read and 2000 MB/s write with compatible devices. It supports PCIe M.2 NVMe 2260 and 2280 SSDs but not SATA or other SSDs. To get closer to the maximum speed, you will need an SSD that supports high speed, a Thunderbolt 3 cable, and a device with TB3 port. New Macs and some Windows devices now come with Thunderbolt 3 USB-C type ports. The enclosure does not work with USB-C ports. So make sure your device has a Thunderbolt 3 port. The 10Gbps Type-C Enclosure for M.2 2230 NVMe SSD JMS583 USB3.1 Gen2 features an JMS583 controller to enable fast transmission speeds of up to 1GB/s in USB 3.1 Gen 2 mode. With its 52mm x 28mm size and 24 gram weight, this M.2 2230 SSD Enclosure is a small yet versatile choice for various personal projects. The enclosure features an ultra-durable and rugged aluminum alloy CNC case for exceptional durability even in tough environments. Plus, it comes with free USB 3.1 10Gbps C to C cable and A to C cable at no additional cost, making it even more convenient to connect on the go! SPECIFICATION