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Rosewill

Rosewill RNE-01 40Gbps M.2 NVMe drive enclosure

SKU CH-QWYZ-PYEPF MPN RNE-01

Houses a single M.2 NVMe SSD up to 8TB and reaches 40Gbps over USB4 and Thunderbolt 4 with a built-in cooling fan

  • ColorSilver
  • SizeM.2
  • Internal InterfaceM.2 NVME B+M-Key
  • External InterfaceUSB 4.0 (40Gbps) (USB-C)
  • HDD Count SupportedSingle NVMe SSD
  • Number of Bay1

External Interface USB 4 Thunderbolt

  • Ultra-fast 40Gbps USB4 transfer speeds up to 3840 MB/s
  • Active cooling with silent fan and thermal pad keeps performance stable
  • Supports M-Key and B+M-Key NVMe SSDs in 2230 2242 2260 2280 sizes up to 8TB
  • Works with Thunderbolt 3/4 USB4 and backward compatible with USB 3.2/3.1/3.0
  • Plug-and-play on macOS and Windows with no driver required

40Gbps USB4 NVMe enclosure

The Rosewill RNE-01 houses a single M.2 NVMe SSD up to 8TB and connects through a USB4 Type-C port at 40Gbps. It accepts M-key and B+M-key drives in 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 lengths. A built-in fan and included thermal pad cool the drive during extended transfers. The silver aluminium shell works with macOS and Windows without drivers.

Upgrade from 10Gbps USB enclosures

Users moving from USB 3.2 or 3.1 enclosures limited to 10Gbps gain up to 3840 MB/s theoretical bandwidth. The jump is worth it when editing large video projects, moving multi-gigabyte datasets or booting a live OS from external storage. Older Thunderbolt 3 hosts and some USB ports will not reach the full 40Gbps rate, so the enclosure falls back to the host's maximum speed.

Sustained thermal performance

The dual-end airflow fan and heatsink keep the SSD near its peak throughput during long sequential reads and writes. On Thunderbolt 4 laptops the enclosure has shown 3700 MB/s read and 3100 MB/s write in extended tests, avoiding the throttling common in fanless designs. Plug-and-play operation means no software setup is required before heavy workloads begin.

Highlights

  • Ultra-fast 40Gbps USB4 transfer speeds up to 3840 MB/s
  • Active cooling with silent fan and thermal pad keeps performance stable
  • Supports M-Key and B+M-Key NVMe SSDs in 2230 2242 2260 2280 sizes up to 8TB
  • Works with Thunderbolt 3/4 USB4 and backward compatible with USB 3.2/3.1/3.0
  • Plug-and-play on macOS and Windows with no driver required

Specifications

BrandRosewill
ModelRNE-01
ColorSilver
SizeM.2
Internal InterfaceM.2 NVME B+M-Key
External InterfaceUSB 4.0 (40Gbps) (USB-C)
HDD Count SupportedSingle NVMe SSD
Number of Bay1
Maximum Capacity (per Bay)Up to 8TB
FanYes
Specifications40 Gbps HIGH SPEED
ONLY SUITABLE FOR PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Plug and Play, No Driver required
Operating Systems SupportedSupport macOS and Windows OS
FeaturesThe Rosewill USB4/Thronebolt SSD Enclosure delivers ultra-fast 40Gbps transfer speeds (up to 3,840 MB/s) through USB4 and Thunderbolt 4/5 ports, maintaining backward compatibility with Thunderbolt 3. Engineered for MacBooks, its innovative Turbo Fan cooling system combined with a transparent backplate ensures optimal thermal performance while showcasing your premium NVMe SSD. Supports M.2 NVMe drives (M/B+M Key, 2230/2242/2260/2280 sizes) up to massive 8TB capacity, with seamless plug-and-play compatibility for both macOS and Windows systems.
Shipping weight0.18 kg
Package size127 × 91 × 25 mm

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Questions about this item

What M.2 NVMe form factors and maximum capacity does the RNE-01 enclosure accept?

It accepts M-key and B+M-key PCIe NVMe SSDs in 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 lengths, up to 8TB per drive.

How is the SSD secured inside the enclosure and which step is often missed?

The drive slides into the M.2 slot, is held by the included screw, then the thermal pad and heatsink must be placed on the controller before closing the case.

Does the built-in fan require separate power or periodic cleaning?

The fan draws power from the USB-C bus connection and runs automatically; dust can be cleared from the dual-end vents with compressed air when needed.

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