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Black rectangular SSD enclosure with silicone rubber edges and USB-C cable

ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming A2 M.2 SSD Enclosure Black 20 Gbps USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2

SKU CH-7PBH-WV5ZD

M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD enclosure with USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 up to 20 Gbps, IP68 and MIL-STD-810H tested, screw-free Q-Latch, aluminium thermal pad, includes USB-C cable

  • Military-grade durability tested to MIL-STD-810H and IP68 standards
  • Screw-free SSD swaps enabled by the Q-Latch mechanism
  • Up to 20 Gbps transfer speeds via USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2
  • Aluminium chassis with thermal pad prevents performance drops
  • Compatible with Windows 11, macOS, mobile devices and game consoles

Military-Grade M.2 Enclosure

The ASUS TUF Gaming A2 is a rugged M.2 SSD enclosure built to U.S. MIL-STD-810H and IP68 standards. It accepts NVMe and SATA drives in 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors. A screw-free Q-Latch mechanism allows quick drive swaps. An aluminum chassis with a thermal pad manages heat during heavy workloads.

USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 Throughput Limit

The USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface caps the maximum data transfer rate at 20 Gbps. Real-world speeds will depend on the installed SSD, the host controller and cable quality. The enclosure operates reliably between 0 and 40 °C. It does not support drives larger than the 2280 form factor or interfaces other than NVMe and SATA.

Host Port And Drive Compatibility Check

Verify your device provides a USB-C port capable of 20 Gbps operation to reach the rated speed. Confirm the M.2 SSD you intend to use is either NVMe PCIe or SATA and matches the 2242, 2260 or 2280 length. The package includes a USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable for direct connection.

Highlights

  • Military-grade durability tested to MIL-STD-810H and IP68 standards
  • Screw-free SSD swaps enabled by the Q-Latch mechanism
  • Up to 20 Gbps transfer speeds via USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2
  • Aluminium chassis with thermal pad prevents performance drops
  • Compatible with Windows 11, macOS, mobile devices and game consoles

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Which M.2 SSD sizes does the A2 enclosure accept?

It fits 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors, covering the common lengths for both NVMe and SATA drives.

What real-world speed can I expect from the 20 Gbps USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 port?

The interface caps at 20 Gbps; actual throughput depends on the installed SSD and host controller, but the enclosure itself does not add a lower bottleneck.

Does the USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 connection limit performance with PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 NVMe drives?

Yes — the 20 Gbps link is slower than the drive’s native PCIe bandwidth, so sequential reads and writes will be capped at the enclosure’s maximum.

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