ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix Arion ESD-S1C/BLK/G/AS NVMe M.2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C enclosure
Houses M.2 NVMe SSDs up to 2280 with USB 3.2 Gen 2 at 10 Gbps, tool-free aluminium build, thermal pads and Aura Sync lighting
- ColorBlack
- TypeEnclosure
- MaterialAluminum Alloy
- Internal InterfaceDrive Interface: PCI Express NVMe Drive Interface: M.2
- External InterfaceUSB 3.2 (Gen 2) Type C
- DimensionsHeight: 0.43" (10.85 mm) Width: 1.88" (47.76 mm) Depth: 4.90
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 delivers up to 10 Gbps transfer speed
- Tool-free design installs M.2 NVMe drives in seconds
- Aluminum alloy body with thermal pads keeps SSD cool
- Protective holder and dual cables (C-to-C, C-to-A) included
- ASUS Aura Sync lighting adds customisable RGB effects
Portable NVMe enclosure
The ASUS ROG Strix Arion ESD-S1C/BLK/G/AS is an aluminum alloy enclosure that turns an M.2 PCIe NVMe drive into a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C portable drive. It supports 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors and includes thermal pads for heat dissipation.
Screwdriver-free builders vs fixed-desk users
The tool-less design and dual USB-C to C and USB-C to A cables suit anyone who swaps drives between laptops and desktops without carrying tools. Builders who need a permanent internal mount or a larger 3.5-inch bay solution should look elsewhere.
10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface
The external USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connection delivers up to 10 Gbps bandwidth, which is the single spec that determines whether your NVMe drive can reach its full transfer potential through this enclosure.
Highlights
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 delivers up to 10 Gbps transfer speed
- Tool-free design installs M.2 NVMe drives in seconds
- Aluminum alloy body with thermal pads keeps SSD cool
- Protective holder and dual cables (C-to-C, C-to-A) included
- ASUS Aura Sync lighting adds customisable RGB effects
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Series | Strix Arion |
| Model | ESD-S1C/BLK/G/AS |
| Part Number | ESD-S1C/BLK/G/AS |
| Color | Black |
| Type | Enclosure |
| Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Internal Interface | Drive Interface: PCI Express NVMe Drive Interface: M.2 |
| External Interface | USB 3.2 (Gen 2) Type C |
| Dimensions | Height: 0.43" (10.85 mm) Width: 1.88" (47.76 mm) Depth: 4.90" (124.57 mm) |
| Weight | 98 g |
| Package Contents | Strix Arion Drive Enclosure 1 x Pin Ejector 1 x R-hook 1 x Protective Holder 1 x USB Type C to Type C Cable 1 x USB Type C to Type A Cable Thermal Pads |
Questions about this item
Which M.2 form factors does this enclosure support?
The enclosure accepts M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs in 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 sizes.
What real-world speed can I expect from the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connection?
The interface caps at 10 Gbps, so actual throughput will be limited by that ceiling and the SSD's own performance.
Does the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port restrict the drive's PCIe NVMe bandwidth?
Yes, the 10 Gbps USB link is the bottleneck; the internal PCIe NVMe drive can run faster than the external connection allows.
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