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What is an M.2 NVME Enclosure?

What is M.2?

What is NVMe?

What is a hard drive enclosure?

How to Pick the Best Hard Drive Enclosure?

Do you require an HDD or SSD Enclosure?

What Physical Size of You Need?

Do you need offline cloning functionality?

SSD Enclosure & Dock

Conclusion:

The M.2 NVMe enclosure is a storage device that is commonly used by video creators, server programmers, and technology enthusiasts. If you’re not familiar with it yet, or if you need to add external storage to your laptop or desktop but don’t know how to choose the right M.2 NVMe enclosure, please take a moment to read the following content. It should be helpful in guiding you to make the right choice.

What is an M.2 NVMe Enclosure?

When encountering technical terminology like this, it’s best to break it down into three parts:
1. What is M.2?
2. What is NVMe?
3. What is a hard drive enclosure?

What is M.2?

M.2 is a physical interface specification that refers to the appearance of the interface. Its full name is Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), and it’s a new standard introduced by Intel to replace MSATA. Due to its smaller size and faster speed, most laptops now use hard drives with this interface.

There are three types of M.2 interfaces:

– B key (6 gold fingers notched on the left)
– M key (notch 5 golden fingers on the right)
– B&M key (two notches on the left and right)

The B key is also known as the Socket 2 interface and can be compatible with SATA or PCIE x2 channels. The M key is also known as the Socket 3 interface and can use PCIE x4 channels. When purchasing an SSD enclosure, we often see instructions that support M key or B&M key. This is because the B key interface does not support data transmission speed as fast as the M key, so it’s gradually being phased out by the market.

Let’s take a look at another commonly used storage interface – SATA.

SATA Interface

SATA stands for Serial SATA, and it is a computer bus that transmits data between the motherboard and a variety of storage devices, such as hard disks and optical disk drives. There are three types of data transmission supported by SATA – SATA 1.0, SATA 2.0, and SATA 3.0. Their bandwidths are 1.5Gbps, 3Gbps, and 6Gbps, respectively. Most SATA hard drive enclosures currently support SATA 3.0, which can transfer data at a maximum speed of 600MBps.

M.2 and SATA interface hard disk enclosures are currently the mainstream solutions for external storage of personal computers.

What is NVMe?

NVMe stands for Non-Volatile Memory Express, which is a transmission protocol that was developed specifically for flash memory products. It is considered the best solution for the transmission protocol of SSD products as it maximizes the performance of SSDs while reducing latency. This is why we often see hard drive enclosures titled M.2 NVMe.

What is a Hard Drive Enclosure?

A hard drive enclosure is a box that houses a hard drive or solid-state hard drive. Its primary role is to protect the hard drive from physical damage. Additionally, it enables the hard drive to be easily detachable by using a simple-to-move connection method.

While some people prefer to buy pre-assembled mobile hard drives due to their convenience and relatively low cost, video content creators or technology enthusiasts who prefer a more efficient way of working may choose to assemble  an external hard drive themselves.

How to Pick the Best Hard Drive Enclosure?

If you are looking to buy an external hard drive enclosure, there are a few things you should consider.

Do you require an HDD or SSD enclosure?

HDD(Hard drive Disk) is the traditional form of hard drive enclosure in the PC storage market. It is cheaper and has a large storage space, which can reach 8TB or higher. However, it is not very convenient to carry around.

On the other hand, SSD(Solid-Drive Disk) is a newer type of hard disk storage that has become a popular solution for most people to store data. It is several times faster than HDD and very portable, but it is also more expensive.

What physical size of you need?

If you are planning to purchase an HDD hard drive enclosure, it’s important to determine whether you need a 2.5inch or a 3.5 inch hard drive enclosure. The 3.5-inch drive enclosure is significantly larger and heavier than the 2.5-inch one, but there isn’t much difference in terms of transfer speed.

The M.2 NVME SSD ENCLOSURE is a great option for those searching for a more compact ssd enclosure. The M.2 NVMe SSD is available in four different sizes: 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280. Even the longest 2280 M.2 NVMe SSD can easily fit in your pocket when installed in a solid state drive enclosure. This makes it an ideal choice for those who are always on the go, whether for travel or business purposes.

Do you need offline cloning functionality?

If we have multiple SSDs and need to transfer data from one to another, we require a hard disk enclosure with a cloning function. FIDECO offers an M.2 NVME ENCLOSURE that enables offline cloning, allowing us to copy data without the need for a computer connection.

SSD Enclosure & Dock

When you want a device that can expand both external storage and laptop interfaces, this one may be what you need. 

Conclusion

When looking for an external hard disk enclosure, it’s important to consider your individual needs. Typically, we seek products that offer greater speed, larger storage capacity, enhanced stability, and improved portability. In this regard, the M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure is worth considering. FIDECO offers a range of USB 4 hard drive enclosures, USB hard drive enclosures, and HDD Docking Station that are designed to meet most people’s external storage needs. FIDECO is committed to providing high-quality, affordable products to all its customers. To stay up-to-date with the latest product news and discounts from FIDECO, please subscribe to our newsletter using the subscription box below.