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Compare the details	ROG STRIX ARION (US selection)
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US purchase package	Standard ROG STRIX ARION enclosure, US selection; not Lite. Product & sources Empty enclosure only; supply a compatible SSD separately. No current stock or checkout test is claimed. Sources · 2026-10-11 ASUS: ROG STRIX ARION US technical specificationChecked 2026-10-11. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.ASUS: ROG STRIX ARION compatibility qualificationsChecked 2026-10-11. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Where to buy	Select: Standard ROG STRIX ARION enclosure, US selection; not Lite. View at ASUS — ROG STRIX ARION (US selection); opens in a new tab The link may open several packages. Check current price and availability with the seller. Opens in a new tab.
External rating	4.7 out of 5 from 67 ratings · B&H Photo · Checked October 23, 2026.
Nominal host interface The advertised maximum host-link rate. This is not a file-transfer benchmark. The host, bridge, cable and SSD can each limit results.	10 Gb/s Source · 2026-10-11 ASUS: ROG STRIX ARION US technical specificationChecked 2026-10-11. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Supported drive protocol Documented SSD protocols for the enclosure. M.2 describes a physical format; NVMe and SATA are different protocols. Match both.	M.2 PCIe NVMe, not M.2 SATA. Source · 2026-10-11 ASUS: ROG STRIX ARION US technical specificationChecked 2026-10-11. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
M.2 SATA support Whether SATA drives are explicitly supported. A matching connector or length does not establish SATA support. Unknown is not a confirmed no.	No Source · 2026-10-11 ASUS: ROG STRIX ARION US technical specificationChecked 2026-10-11. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Supported M.2 lengths Documented 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 · 2026-10-11 ASUS: ROG STRIX ARION US technical specificationChecked 2026-10-11. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Included SSDs Storage drives supplied with the exact purchase option. These selections are empty enclosures. A populated bundle is a different package.	0 drives Source · 2026-10-11 ASUS: ROG STRIX ARION US technical specificationChecked 2026-10-11. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Drive installation The documented enclosure opening and drive-retention method. Tool-free does not eliminate thermal-pad placement or careful handling of the SSD.	Pin-opened cover and thumb screw; no screwdriver required. Source · 2026-10-11 ASUS: ROG STRIX ARION US technical specificationChecked 2026-10-11. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Cooling arrangement Documented enclosure materials and heat-transfer components. A heat sink is not proof of sustained speed or that every drive avoids throttling.	Aluminum case with thermal pads. Source · 2026-10-11 ASUS: ROG STRIX ARION US technical specificationChecked 2026-10-11. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Included host cables Cable contents established for the selected package. A cable that fits physically may not support the advertised rate. Regional packing lists remain separate.	USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables. Source · 2026-10-11 ASUS: ROG STRIX ARION US technical specificationChecked 2026-10-11. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Host requirements Required interface and operating conditions. Using a faster host port does not upgrade the enclosure bridge. Formatting and file-system support are separate.	USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 10Gb/s; slower host paths remain slower. Source · 2026-10-11 ASUS: ROG STRIX ARION US technical specificationChecked 2026-10-11. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Explicit compatibility limits Important exclusions and capacity or revision conditions. Use the exact drive and enclosure revision. Do not treat a generic NVMe label as universal compatibility.	The specification lists up to 2TB. Crucial P5 and SSDs using RTS5765DL/RTS5766DL controllers are excluded by the reviewed compatibility page. Sources · 2026-10-11 ASUS: ROG STRIX ARION US technical specificationChecked 2026-10-11. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.ASUS: ROG STRIX ARION compatibility qualificationsChecked 2026-10-11. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
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