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Rose-gold aluminium USB4 NVMe enclosure with Type-C cable

Orico

Orico M208C3 USB4.0 NVMe Enclosure 40Gbps Rose Gold

SKU CH-9FN2-2F2PH

Turns an M.2 NVMe drive into a 40 Gbps USB4 portable SSD with aluminium cooling and a dual-head cable

  • ColorRose Gold
  • SizeM.2
  • TypeEnclosure
  • AC AdapterNo
  • MaterialAluminum
  • Thunderbolt 3Yes

Color Rose Gold

Size M.2 NVME SSD

  • M.2 NVME SSD
  • M.2 NGFF (SATA) B-Key SSD
  • M.2 NVMe / NGFF SSD

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

Model USB 4 (40Gbps)

  • USB 3.2 Gen2 (6Gbps)
  • USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps)
  • USB 3.2 Gen2x2 (20Gbps)
  • USB 4 (40Gbps)

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • 40Gbps USB4.0 interface enables up to 3000MB/s theoretical speeds
  • Aluminum cooling vest with CNC-cut stripes dissipates heat from all sides
  • Supports M.2 PCIe NVMe 2280 M-Key and B+M Key drives only
  • 2-in-1 cable provides USB-C to C at 40Gbps and USB-C to A at 10Gbps
  • Smart sleep after 10 minutes plus UASP, TRIM and SMART protection extends SSD life

Portable NVMe storage

The Orico M208C3 enclosure converts a single M.2 PCIe NVMe drive into an external USB-C device. It accepts M-key and B+M-key modules in the 2280 form factor up to four terabytes. SATA or AHCI variants are not supported.

Fanless aluminium cooling

A wrap-around aluminium vest and silicone thermal pad conduct heat from the SSD into the CNC-grooved shell without any moving parts. The enclosure draws power from the host port and supports smart sleep after ten minutes of inactivity.

Dual-headed cable included

A single tethered cable provides both a USB-C to C connector rated for 40Gbps and a USB-C to A connector rated for 10Gbps. UASP, TRIM and SMART pass-through are supported, and an LED indicates drive activity.

Highlights

  • 40Gbps USB4.0 interface enables up to 3000MB/s theoretical speeds
  • Aluminum cooling vest with CNC-cut stripes dissipates heat from all sides
  • Supports M.2 PCIe NVMe 2280 M-Key and B+M Key drives only
  • 2-in-1 cable provides USB-C to C at 40Gbps and USB-C to A at 10Gbps
  • Smart sleep after 10 minutes plus UASP, TRIM and SMART protection extends SSD life

Specifications

BrandORICO
SeriesUSB 4.0
ModelM208C3
ColorRose Gold
SizeM.2
TypeEnclosure
AC AdapterNo
MaterialAluminum
Thunderbolt 3Yes
External InterfaceUSB Type C
HDD Count SupportedSingle SSD
Number of Bay1 Bay
Maximum Capacity (per Bay)Up to 4TB
FanNo

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Questions about this item

How do I install an M.2 2280 NVMe SSD into the enclosure, and what step is often missed?

Slide the SSD into the M-key or B+M-key slot at a slight angle, press it down, and secure it with the screw; the step many miss is placing the included silicone thermal pad between the drive and the aluminum cooling vest before closing the case.

What maintenance or replacement will the enclosure need over time?

The aluminum body and cooling vest are passive and require no service; only the supplied USB-C to C and USB-C to A cables may wear and need replacing after heavy use.

What limit appears first during sustained 40 Gbps transfers?

Thermal throttling of the NVMe SSD itself; the enclosure’s aluminum vest and silicone pad dissipate heat, but prolonged 3151.14 MB/s reads or 2551.15 MB/s writes can still push the drive into its own thermal limit.

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