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Compare the details	M2E1BMU31C (US selection)	USBC-NVME (US selection)
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US purchase package	M2E1BMU31C enclosure only, US product page; confirm current package. Product & sources 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.	USBC-NVME enclosure only, US selection. Product & sources Empty enclosure only; supply a compatible SSD separately. No current stock or checkout test is claimed. Source · 2026-10-11 Plugable: USBC-NVME specifications and compatibilityChecked 2026-10-11. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Where to buy	Select: M2E1BMU31C enclosure only, US product page; confirm current package. View at StarTech.com — M2E1BMU31C (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.	Select: USBC-NVME enclosure only, US selection. View at Plugable — USBC-NVME (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	Not checked yet	4.7 out of 5 from 11 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 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.	10 Gb/s Source · 2026-10-11 Plugable: USBC-NVME specifications and compatibilityChecked 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 SATA or AHCI. 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.	M.2 NVMe; SATA and AHCI drives are excluded. Source · 2026-10-11 Plugable: USBC-NVME specifications and compatibilityChecked 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 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.	No Source · 2026-10-11 Plugable: USBC-NVME specifications and compatibilityChecked 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 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.	2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280. Source · 2026-10-11 Plugable: USBC-NVME specifications and compatibilityChecked 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 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.	0 drives Source · 2026-10-11 Plugable: USBC-NVME specifications and compatibilityChecked 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.	Screw-based assembly. 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.	Tool-free cover and drive-retention arrangement. Source · 2026-10-11 Plugable: USBC-NVME specifications and compatibilityChecked 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.	Vented aluminum/plastic housing with passive cooling. 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.	Aluminum case and thermal pads. Source · 2026-10-11 Plugable: USBC-NVME specifications and compatibilityChecked 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.	Not verified We 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. The regional source lists a cable, but exact US contents were not verified. 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.	USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables. Source · 2026-10-11 Plugable: USBC-NVME specifications and compatibilityChecked 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-powered 10Gb/s connection; host port and drive compatibility must both be checked. 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.	USB 10Gb/s bridge; connecting to USB4 or Thunderbolt does not create a faster PCIe link. Source · 2026-10-11 Plugable: USBC-NVME specifications and compatibilityChecked 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.	Hardware facts are from official same-part regional documentation, not verification of the current US bundle or stock. 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.	Not for M.2 SATA, AHCI or Optane-accelerated configurations. Verify the current bridge revision and file-system support. Source · 2026-10-11 Plugable: USBC-NVME specifications and compatibilityChecked 2026-10-11. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
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