UGREEN Tool-Free NVMe M.2 SSD Enclosure, 10 Gbps (10902)

Overview

The UGREEN 10902 is a tool-free case that turns an M.2 NVMe solid state drive (SSD) into a portable USB drive. The shell slides open and a rotating clip holds the drive, so you can fit or swap an SSD in seconds, and the ASM2362 bridge links at up to 10 Gbps. It suits anyone with a spare NVMe drive up to 2 TB who wants quick portable storage on a USB-C or USB-A computer.

Is it right for you?

• Suits M.2 PCIe NVMe drives, M-key or M+B-key, in 2230, 2242, 2260 or 2280 length, up to 2 TB.
• Not for M.2 SATA (NGFF) drives, even with an M+B-key connector, nor mSATA, 2.5-inch SATA, PCIe AHCI or proprietary modules.
• Suits computers rather than phones: it is not intended for USB-C smartphones.
• For the full 10 Gbps link you need a 10 Gbps-capable port; a 5 Gbps port runs it at 5 Gbps.

Key features

• ASM2362 NVMe-to-USB bridge, USB 3.1 Gen 2 link up to 10 Gbps.
• Tool-free slide-open shell with a rotating fixing clip.
• Aluminium alloy shell with a ventilated end to spread heat.
• UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), TRIM, drive health reporting (S.M.A.R.T.), status LED and automatic sleep, where the drive, host and software support them.
• USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables, so it connects to either port type.
• About 119 × 37 × 12 mm and 45 g.

What else you need

An M.2 NVMe SSD up to 2 TB and a computer with a data-capable USB-C or USB-A port. Windows, macOS, Linux and ChromeOS are shown.

Installation

Slide the shell open, seat the SSD, turn the clip to hold it and slide the shell closed. Back up any data on the drive first; initialising and formatting can erase it.

Before you buy

• The SSD is not included.
• Check before ordering that the drive is PCIe NVMe (not SATA/NGFF, mSATA or AHCI), M or M+B key, 2230 to 2280 long and 2 TB or less. The M+B-key shape alone does not tell you the protocol.
• The 10 Gbps link and the 900 to 998 MB/s test examples are not guaranteed application speeds.
• The drive and case get warm in sustained use; repeated throttling calls for better airflow or a lighter workload.
• Unpowered hubs, long cable chains and mobile hosts can affect power and detection; test directly at the computer when troubleshooting.
• Encryption and file-system permissions can block access even when the drive is detected.