StarTech Dual mSATA RAID Enclosure - USB 3.1 (10Gbps) - USB-C, USB-A

This dual-slot drive enclosure for mSATA and mSATA mini drives makes it easy to add ultra-fast, portable external storage to your USB-C(TM) or USB-A enabled laptop, tablet or desktop computer. The dual mSATA enclosure also provides RAID functionality for increased capacity, improved performance, or data redundancy.

Access your external data at greater speeds

Quickly access, transfer and back up your files. The dual mSATA enclosure lets you to leverage the speed of your mSATA drives by taking advantage of USB 3.1 Gen 2 with up to 10 Gbps data transfer rates. It?s ideal for IT professionals, creative professionals, teachers, researchers and other professionals who need fast access to important data files, while in the office or lab or while working at home. The USB 3.1 Gen 2 mSATA enclosure gives you easy access to your files for data migration and data backups so that you can safeguard your data at any time.

Increase performance and data redundancy

With multiple RAID options, you can gain increased storage size, performance, or redundancy. Enjoy peace of mind, knowing your files are continually backed up or take advantage of the greater speed and capacity offered by a combined solution. The enclosure supports RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD and SPAN (BIG) enabling you to choose your preferred backup mode. It also supports SSD TRIM, to prolong drive lifespan and performance.

Gain easy portability

The two-bay enclosure leverages the small form factor of mSATA SSD drives with the speed of USB 3.1 Gen 2 to create a highly portable storage solution. The enclosure enables you to add two mSATA SSDs externally to your laptop or desktop computer for fast, portable data storage. It?s powered directly from the USB port on your device, so no external power is required. With its compact design, you can tuck it away inside your laptop bag or carrying case and take it anywhere - from your home to the office, the hospital, the lab, or out in the field, so that you can access your data wherever you go.

Engineered with a solid aluminum housing, the dual-bay drive enclosure helps to safeguard your data wherever you are. It comes with two USB cables (USB-C to Micro-B and USB-A to Micro-B) for flexible use with the latest laptops and tablets equipped with a USB-Type C(TM) port as well as legacy devices, and includes all required drive installation tools and hardware. The two-bay enclosure is also compatible with a Thunderbolt(TM) 3 USB-C port.

The enclosure is OS independent, requiring no additional software or drivers. The SMS2BU31C3R is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Connector(s) Drive Connectors mSATA (52 pin, Mini SATA) Slot Host Connectors USB 3.1 USB Type Micro-B (10 pin, Gen 2, 10 Gbps) Female Environmental Humidity 5% ~ 95% Operating Temperature 0?C to 50?C (32?F to 122?F) Storage Temperature -10?C to 85?C (14?F to 185?F) Hardware Bus Type USB 3.1 Gen 2 Chipset ID ASMedia - ASM1352R Compatible Drive Types mSATA (Mini SATA) Drive Installation Fixed Drive Size mSATA (Full Size & Half Size) Fan(s) No Interface USB 3.1 Gen 2 Number of Drives 2 Supported Drive Height(s) Full Size (50.8mm) Half Size (26.8mm) Indicators LED Indicators Error / Rebuilt (red) Read / Write (green) Packaging Information Shipping (Package) Weight 130 g [4.6 oz] Performance Maximum Data Transfer Rate 10 Gbps MTBF 5,000,000 Hours Port Multiplier Yes RAID Yes Supported RAID Modes BIG (Spanning or Concatenation) JBOD - (Just a Bunch of Disks) RAID 0 (Striped Disks) RAID 1 (Mirrored Disks) TRIM Support Yes Type and Rate SATA III (6 Gbps) USB 3.1 Gen 2 - 10 Gbit/s UASP Support Yes Physical Characteristics Color Black Enclosure Type Aluminum Product Height 16 mm [0.6 in] Product Length 98 mm [3.9 in] Product Weight 100 g [3.5 oz] Product Width 80 mm [3.1 in] Power Power Source USB-Powered Software OS Compatibility OS independent; No software or drivers required What's in the Box Included in Package dual-bay drive enclosure housing assembly screws quick-start guide screwdriver sets of mSATA mounting hardware USB-A to Micro-B cable USB-C to Micro-B cable