Nominal host interface
10 Gb/s
This is not a file-transfer benchmark. The host, bridge, cable and SSD can each limit results.
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StarTech.com M2E1BMU31C
An empty 10 Gb/s NVMe enclosure with same-part hardware evidence; the US packing list remains unverified.
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M.2 SATA support
No
A matching connector or length does not establish SATA support. Unknown is not a confirmed no.
Source · 2026-10-11
StarTech.com: M2E1BMU31C same-part hardware specifications, EU pageChecked 2026-10-11. This evidence came from a search-engine copy of an official page. The current seller page and checkout options still need checking.Included SSDs
0 drives
These selections are empty enclosures. A populated bundle is a different package.
Source · 2026-10-11
StarTech.com: M2E1BMU31C same-part hardware specifications, EU pageChecked 2026-10-11. This evidence came from a search-engine copy of an official page. The current seller page and checkout options still need checking.The purchase package
M2E1BMU31C (US selection)
Empty enclosure only; supply a compatible SSD separately. No current stock or checkout test is claimed.
Sources · 2026-10-11
StarTech.com: M2E1BMU31C US product identityChecked 2026-10-11. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.StarTech.com: M2E1BMU31C same-part hardware specifications, EU pageChecked 2026-10-11. This evidence came from a search-engine copy of an official page. The current seller page and checkout options still need checking.Select: M2E1BMU31C enclosure only, US product page; confirm current package.
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Specifications & sources
Single-drive enclosure-only packages. Ready-to-use portable SSDs, multi-drive RAID and unspecified populated bundles are outside this set.
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| Compare the details | M2E1BMU31C (US selection) |
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| US purchase package | M2E1BMU31C enclosure only, US product page; confirm current package. Empty enclosure only; supply a compatible SSD separately. No current stock or checkout test is claimed. Sources · 2026-10-11StarTech.com: M2E1BMU31C US product identityChecked 2026-10-11. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.StarTech.com: M2E1BMU31C same-part hardware specifications, EU pageChecked 2026-10-11. This evidence came from a search-engine copy of an official page. The current seller page and checkout options still need checking. |
Nominal host interfaceThe advertised maximum host-link rate. This is not a file-transfer benchmark. The host, bridge, cable and SSD can each limit results. | 10 Gb/sSource · 2026-10-11StarTech.com: M2E1BMU31C same-part hardware specifications, EU pageChecked 2026-10-11. This evidence came from a search-engine copy of an official page. The current seller page and checkout options still need checking. |
Supported drive protocolDocumented SSD protocols for the enclosure. M.2 describes a physical format; NVMe and SATA are different protocols. Match both. | M.2 PCIe NVMe; not SATA or AHCI.Source · 2026-10-11StarTech.com: M2E1BMU31C same-part hardware specifications, EU pageChecked 2026-10-11. This evidence came from a search-engine copy of an official page. The current seller page and checkout options still need checking. |
M.2 SATA supportWhether SATA drives are explicitly supported. A matching connector or length does not establish SATA support. Unknown is not a confirmed no. | NoSource · 2026-10-11StarTech.com: M2E1BMU31C same-part hardware specifications, EU pageChecked 2026-10-11. This evidence came from a search-engine copy of an official page. The current seller page and checkout options still need checking. |
Supported M.2 lengthsDocumented length codes and any source disagreement. Check both the mounting position and component clearance, especially for double-sided drives. | 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280.Source · 2026-10-11StarTech.com: M2E1BMU31C same-part hardware specifications, EU pageChecked 2026-10-11. This evidence came from a search-engine copy of an official page. The current seller page and checkout options still need checking. |
Included SSDsStorage drives supplied with the exact purchase option. These selections are empty enclosures. A populated bundle is a different package. | 0 drivesSource · 2026-10-11StarTech.com: M2E1BMU31C same-part hardware specifications, EU pageChecked 2026-10-11. This evidence came from a search-engine copy of an official page. The current seller page and checkout options still need checking. |
Drive installationThe documented enclosure opening and drive-retention method. Tool-free does not eliminate thermal-pad placement or careful handling of the SSD. | Screw-based assembly.Source · 2026-10-11StarTech.com: M2E1BMU31C same-part hardware specifications, EU pageChecked 2026-10-11. This evidence came from a search-engine copy of an official page. The current seller page and checkout options still need checking. |
Cooling arrangementDocumented enclosure materials and heat-transfer components. A heat sink is not proof of sustained speed or that every drive avoids throttling. | Vented aluminum/plastic housing with passive cooling.Source · 2026-10-11StarTech.com: M2E1BMU31C same-part hardware specifications, EU pageChecked 2026-10-11. This evidence came from a search-engine copy of an official page. The current seller page and checkout options still need checking. |
Included host cablesCable contents established for the selected package. A cable that fits physically may not support the advertised rate. Regional packing lists remain separate. | Not verifiedWe have not verified this value. It is not a confirmed no or zero. Check the original source or ask the manufacturer if it affects your choice. Sources · 2026-10-11StarTech.com: M2E1BMU31C US product identityChecked 2026-10-11. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.StarTech.com: M2E1BMU31C same-part hardware specifications, EU pageChecked 2026-10-11. This evidence came from a search-engine copy of an official page. The current seller page and checkout options still need checking. |
Host requirementsRequired interface and operating conditions. Using a faster host port does not upgrade the enclosure bridge. Formatting and file-system support are separate. | USB-powered 10Gb/s connection; host port and drive compatibility must both be checked.Source · 2026-10-11StarTech.com: M2E1BMU31C same-part hardware specifications, EU pageChecked 2026-10-11. This evidence came from a search-engine copy of an official page. The current seller page and checkout options still need checking. |
Explicit compatibility limitsImportant exclusions and capacity or revision conditions. Use the exact drive and enclosure revision. Do not treat a generic NVMe label as universal compatibility. | Hardware facts are from official same-part regional documentation, not verification of the current US bundle or stock.Source · 2026-10-11StarTech.com: M2E1BMU31C same-part hardware specifications, EU pageChecked 2026-10-11. This evidence came from a search-engine copy of an official page. The current seller page and checkout options still need checking. |
| Questions to check before buying | Read the source notes for the exact package and operating conditions. |