UGREEN NVMe M.2 SSD Enclosure, 10 Gbps (15512)

Overview

The UGREEN 15512 is a tool-free case that turns an M.2 NVMe solid state drive (SSD) into a portable USB drive. A push-and-slide tray and a reusable rubber fixing piece hold the drive without a screw, and the RTL9210 bridge links at up to 10 Gbps over USB 3.2 Gen 2. It suits anyone with a spare NVMe drive up to 8 TB who wants fast portable storage for backups, file transfer or carrying work between computers.

Is it right for you?

• Suits PCIe NVMe M.2 drives, M-key or M+B-key, in 2230, 2242, 2260 or 2280 length, up to 8 TB.
• Not for M.2 SATA (NGFF), mSATA, 2.5-inch SATA, PCIe AHCI or proprietary modules. An M+B-key shape alone does not prove the drive is NVMe.
• Works on USB-C and USB-A computers with the two cables supplied, and on Android and iOS devices that support external storage.
• For the full 10 Gbps link you need a 10 Gbps-capable port.

Key features

• RTL9210 NVMe-to-USB bridge, USB 3.2 Gen 2 link up to 10 Gbps.
• Tool-free push-and-slide tray with a reusable rubber fixing piece.
• Aluminium shell, thermal pad and ventilation path to release heat, with a removable silicone protective sleeve.
• Status indicator, UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) and TRIM where the SSD, operating system and storage stack support them.
• USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables, so it connects to either port type.

What else you need

An M.2 NVMe SSD and a device with a data-capable USB port and enough power for external NVMe storage. Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS are listed; phones and tablets also need OTG or storage access and a compatible file system.

Installation

Slide the tray out, seat the SSD, fit the rubber fixing piece, slide the tray in and put on the sleeve. Back up any data first; formatting, partitioning and cloning can overwrite the wrong disk. Eject or unmount before disconnecting.

Before you buy

• The SSD is not included.
• Check before ordering that the drive is PCIe NVMe with an M or M+B key, 2230 to 2280 long and within 8 TB, and that the host port carries data (a charge-only USB-C port will not).
• The gallery benchmark numbers are not guaranteed for every SSD, host or workload, and a 5 Gbps port will not run at 10 Gbps.
• The shell can feel warm while conducting heat. Stop use if there is an abnormal smell, deformation or repeated disconnects.
• It does not bypass encryption, repair a failed SSD or make unsupported file systems readable.