This rugged M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD enclosure is a highly portable, high-performance data storage solution for your USB (Universal Serial Bus)-C or Thunderbolt 3 enabled devices. Unparalleled Performance Leverage the high speeds of your M.2 NVMe drive, with this external SSD enclosure. It delivers USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 read/write speeds up to 10 Gbps, nearly twice the capability of traditional M.2 SATA & hard drive enclosures. This fan-less solid aluminum enclosure features an internal thermal pad that transfers heat away from the drive for maximum heat dissipation, ensuring your drive operates noiselessly at an optimal temperature to preserve performance. Dustproof & Water Resistant Be prepared for the unexpected. The enclosure for PCI Express based NVMe SSDs comes with an IP67 rating, which means that it’s both dustproof & water resistant. It’s the perfect solution for people who work outside. Or, for people who work in environments with a lot of dust, like: construction sites, factories, or manufacturing facilities. Broad Compatibility The USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 NVMe enclosure works with tablets, laptops, desktop computers & hosts that are equipped with USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C & Thunderbolt 3 ports. Its also backward compatible with USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1, making it a convenient solution for the office or other environments. The Choice of IT Pros Since 1985 Star Tech.com conducts thorough compatibility & performance testing on all our products to ensure we are meeting or exceeding industry standards & providing high-quality products to IT Professionals. Our local Star Tech.com Technical Advisors have broad product expertise & work directly with our Star Tech.com Engineers to provide support for our customers both pre & post-sales. M2E1BRU31C is backed by a Star Tech.com 2-year warranty & free lifetime technical support.