SSD enclosure LOGILINK UA0435 for 1 M.2 SATA/NVMe drive, USB-C, 20 Gbit/s, Grey, up to 10 TB

LOGILINK UA0435 is a single-bay SSD enclosure for M.2 drives that supports both NVMe and SATA interfaces. It connects via USB-C and can achieve transfer speeds up to 20 Gbit/s (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 on compatible systems). The compact grey aluminium housing accepts M-key and M+B-key modules in sizes 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 and supports drives up to 10 TB. The enclosure provides active heat dissipation through its metal body and includes an LED that indicates power and data transfer status. It works plug-and-play and is compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, iPadOS, iOS and Android.

Advantages

The aluminium casing improves heat dissipation for sustained performance, while USB-C connectivity with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 enables high-speed transfers up to 20 Gbit/s on supported hosts. The enclosure supports both M.2 NVMe and SATA SSDs and accepts common module lengths, making it versatile for drive upgrades, backups and portable storage. UASP support and hot-swap capability simplify use across multiple devices without additional drivers on most operating systems.

Suitable for

• High-speed file transfers between PC and external M.2 SSD
• Portable backups and large media file transport
• Expanding external storage for laptops, tablets and desktop computers
• Testing or cloning single M.2 NVMe or SATA drives

When it may not be suitable

The enclosure’s top speed depends on host support for USB 3.2 Gen 2x2; on systems without Gen 2x2 the practical transfer rate will be lower (fallback to USB 3.2 Gen 2/Gen 1 or USB 2.0 speeds). It is a single-bay enclosure and therefore not designed for RAID or multi-drive setups.

Key specifications

• Supported drive types: M.2 NVMe and M.2 SATA (M key and M+B key)
• Supported module lengths: 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280
• Maximum capacity supported: up to 10 TB
• Interface to host: USB-C, up to 20 Gbit/s (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 on compatible hosts)
• Power: bus-powered via USB
• Material: aluminium housing (space grey)
• Indicator: LED for power and data transfer status
• Features: UASP support, hot-swap capable

How to use

Open the aluminium enclosure, install a compatible M.2 NVMe or M.2 SATA drive in the correct orientation and secure it at the appropriate length position. Close the enclosure and connect it to a host device using the supplied USB-C cable. The device should be recognised automatically by most modern operating systems; format or partition the drive if required by your workflow. For maximum throughput ensure the host device supports USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 and use appropriate cables and ports.

What to consider before purchase

• Ensure your host device supports USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 to reach up to 20 Gbit/s; otherwise expect lower speeds.
• Verify the M.2 drive type (NVMe or SATA) and keying (M or M+B) and module length before buying.
• Confirm the desired SSD capacity is supported; this enclosure accepts drives up to 10 TB.

Usage recommendations

Use a USB-C port and cable rated for USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 on the host device to achieve maximum speeds. Allow adequate ventilation during sustained transfers to help the aluminium case dissipate heat. Regularly back up important data and safely eject the enclosure before disconnecting to avoid data loss.