Turn your solid state drive into an ultra-portable pocket drive. The SM2NGFFMBU33 external USB 3.0 to M.2 (NGFF) enclosure turns your SATA M.2 solid state driveΒ into a portable, high speed USB 3.0 drive.Get higher external performance by using an M.2 SSD in place of a platter drive, harnessing the full potential of your USB 3.0 computer system. The enclosureΒ supports UASP, enablingΒ you toΒ achieveΒ transfer speeds up to 70% faster than traditional USB 3.0 when used with a UASP-enabled host computer.This slim, pocket-sized SSDΒ enclosureΒ has beenΒ specifically engineered for mobility. The enclosureΒ featuresΒ aΒ lightweightΒ yet durable design, which fits easily into your pocket or laptop bag. For further convenience, the enclosure is powered entirely using the USB host bus andΒ requires no external power adapter.Durable aluminum construction helps to ensureΒ your drive won't be damaged while you're on the move. Plus,Β to maximize heat dissipation the enclosure featuresΒ specially engineeredΒ ventilation holes which help maintainΒ a coolerΒ operating environment for optimal performance and a longer life span for your drive.For wide compatibility with all of the common M.2 solid state drives, the enclosure can mount multiple drive heights including: 2242, 2260, andΒ 2280.The M.2 enclosure is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.Improved Performance with UASPUASP is supported in Windows 8, Mac OSX (10.8 or above), and Linux. In testing UASP performs with a 70% faster read speed and 40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.0 at peak performance.At the same peak in testing UASP also shows an 80% reduction in required processor resources.Testing results were obtained using an Intel Ivy Bridge system, a UASP enabled StarTech.com Enclosure, and a SATA III solid state drive.