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The Digitus DA-71157 M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure is a compact, tool‑less external housing for M.2 B+M key NVMe SSDs, offering up to 20 Gbps transfer speeds and support for module lengths 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280. The enclosure uses a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface with backward compatibility to previous USB standards, includes an LED activity indicator and an aluminium housing in Pantone 430C for passive heat dissipation. It supports capacities up to 8 TB and is compatible with a wide range of operating systems.

Advantages

The enclosure provides fast data transfer rates up to 20 Gbps via USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, tool‑free installation for quick SSD changes, and broad OS compatibility including Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, Android and iOS. Its aluminium case with integrated LED offers durable protection and passive cooling while the JMS581DL chipset ensures stable performance. The compact, lightweight design makes it portable and easy to connect via USB‑C.

Suitable for

• High-speed external storage for large file transfers and backups
• Expanding storage capacity using M.2 NVMe modules (2230/2242/2260/2280)
• Portable workstation use and on-the-go data access
• Cross-platform workflows across Windows, macOS, Linux and mobile OS

Key specifications

• Supported SSD form factors: M.2 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 (B+M key)
• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps), backward compatible with USB 3.1/3.0/2.0/1.1
• Maximum capacity: up to 8 TB
• Chipset: JMS581DL
• Material and finish: aluminium housing (Pantone 430C) with passive heat dissipation
• Indicators: LED activity indicator
• Dimensions: 100 x 42 x 15 mm; Weight: 100 g

How to use

Open the tool‑less enclosure, insert a compatible M.2 B+M key NVMe SSD in the correct orientation, secure it according to the enclosure's mechanism and close the housing. Connect the enclosure to a host device using a suitable USB‑C cable supporting USB 3.2 Gen 2x2. The device is plug‑and‑play on supported operating systems; format the drive in the host OS if required before first use.

Usage recommendations

For optimal performance, use an NVMe SSD that supports high sustained transfer rates and connect to a host port that supports USB 3.2 Gen 2x2. Ensure adequate ventilation during heavy workloads to benefit from passive cooling and periodically check for firmware updates for both the SSD and host controller when available.