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Black rectangular USB-C enclosure with two internal 256 GB SSDs in RAID 0

ASUS

ASUS USB 3.1 Enclosure 512 GB 2x 256 GB RAID 0 USB-C

SKU CH-D12M-B2NWD

External 512 GB SSD enclosure holding two 256 GB M.2 drives in RAID 0 over USB 3.1 Type-C

  • ColorBlack
  • TypeEnclosure
  • 512 GB total capacity from two 256 GB SSDs in RAID 0
  • Up to 10 Gb/s transfer speed via USB 3.1 Type-C
  • Compact 109.4 mm × 79.7 mm × 12.5 mm aluminium enclosure
  • Powered by 5 V 3 A USB-C bus power
  • Pre-configured RAID 0 for maximum sequential performance

ASUS USB 3.1 Enclosure 512 GB

This ASUS enclosure integrates two 256 GB solid-state drives in a hardware RAID 0 array to present a single 512 GB portable volume. It connects through a USB 3.1 Type-C port rated for up to 10 Gb/s transfer speeds. The compact black chassis measures 109.4 mm by 79.7 mm by 12.5 mm and operates from a 5 V, 3 A supply.

Who this suits and who it does not

Creative professionals and mobile users who need fast, high-capacity external storage without carrying multiple drives will benefit from the combined throughput and single-volume simplicity. Buyers who require hardware encryption, ruggedised IP-rated construction or the ability to swap individual drive modules should look at alternative enclosure designs.

Deciding specification: USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C

The USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C connection delivers up to 10 Gb/s bandwidth, which determines whether the enclosure can saturate the internal RAID array on your host system. If your computer only offers USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 ports, real-world throughput will be limited to those slower standards regardless of the drives inside.

Highlights

  • 512 GB total capacity from two 256 GB SSDs in RAID 0
  • Up to 10 Gb/s transfer speed via USB 3.1 Type-C
  • Compact 109.4 mm × 79.7 mm × 12.5 mm aluminium enclosure
  • Powered by 5 V 3 A USB-C bus power
  • Pre-configured RAID 0 for maximum sequential performance

Specifications

ColorBlack
TypeEnclosure

Questions about this item

How do I install the two mSATA SSDs into the ASUS USB 3.1 enclosure and what step is often missed?

Open the enclosure, insert both 256 GB mSATA drives into the internal slots, secure them with screws, then close the case; the step often missed is confirming the internal RAID 0 array initialises before connecting the USB-C cable.

What maintenance or replacement will the ASUS USB 3.1 enclosure with 512 GB RAID 0 need later?

The two internal 256 GB mSATA SSDs are the only replaceable parts; if either drive fails the RAID 0 array loses all data, so plan to swap both drives together and re-create the array.

What limit appears first on the ASUS USB 3.1 enclosure during sustained transfers?

The USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface caps sustained throughput at 10 Gb/s, so prolonged large-file copies will hit that bandwidth ceiling before the internal RAID 0 mSATA drives reach their own limits.

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