UGREEN M.2 NVMe Hard Drive Enclosure CM559 (10Gbps)

The UGREEN CM559 transforms your M.2 NVMe SSD into a portable external drive with blazing-fast 10Gbps transfer speeds. This aluminum enclosure lets you repurpose laptop upgrade drives, create high-speed backup storage, or build a portable work drive that moves large files quickly. Students can carry project files and research data between campus and home, while business professionals gain a reliable solution for client presentations and secure data transport.

Key Features & Benefits

• 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 Speed: Transfer a 10GB video file in roughly 10 seconds, making backups and file transfers dramatically faster than traditional external drives or older USB standards.
• Tool-Free Installation: Slide your M.2 drive into place without screwdrivers or technical knowledge, getting your portable storage ready in under 60 seconds.
• Aluminum Heat Dissipation Design: Built-in thermal pad and aluminum body keep your SSD cool during extended transfers, protecting your data and maintaining consistent performance even with large file operations.
• Universal M.2 NVMe Compatibility: Supports M.2 NVMe SSDs in 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 sizes, working with drives from Samsung, Western Digital, Crucial, and other major manufacturers.
• Plug-and-Play Across Devices: Works immediately with Windows, macOS, Linux, Android phones, and iPads without driver installation, giving you flexible access wherever you work.

Technical Specifications

Performance

• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
• Protocol: NVMe (PCIe)
• Read/Write Speed: Up to 1000MB/s (dependent on SSD performance)
• UASP Support: Yes, for optimized transfer speeds

Compatibility

• SSD Type: M.2 NVMe (M-Key and B+M Key)
• SSD Sizes: 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280
• Note: Not compatible with M.2 SATA SSDs
• Maximum Capacity: Supports drives up to 4TB

Physical Design

• Dimensions: 108mm × 34mm × 10mm (4.3″ × 1.3″ × 0.4″)
• Weight: 35g (1.2 oz) without SSD
• Material: Aluminum alloy body with thermal pad
• Color: Space Gray

Connectivity & Power

• Port: USB-C (USB Type-C)
• Cable Included: USB-C to USB-C (0.3m)
• Adapter Included: USB-C to USB-A adapter
• Power: Bus-powered (no external power needed)

System Requirements

• Windows 7 or later
• macOS 10.6 or later
• Linux
• Android with OTG support
• iPadOS 13 or later

Use Cases & Applications

For Students

Turn an old laptop SSD into portable storage for your entire semester. Store video projects, design files, and research papers that are too large for cloud storage. The UGREEN CM559 fits easily in a backpack pocket and connects to library computers, dorm desktops, and tablets for quick file access during group projects.

For Business Professionals

Create a secure portable drive for client presentations and sensitive documents. Transfer 4K video footage or large design files between office and home workstations in minutes instead of hours. The professional aluminum finish looks appropriate in client meetings, and the compact size slips into laptop bags without adding bulk.

For Drive Upgrades

Don’t waste perfectly good SSDs after upgrading your laptop’s internal storage. The CM559 gives your old 256GB or 512GB NVMe drive a second life as fast external storage. This approach is more cost-effective than buying new external SSDs at retail prices.

For Data Recovery & IT Work

Access data from removed M.2 drives without opening computer cases. IT professionals can quickly diagnose drive issues, recover files from non-booting systems, or clone drives for replacements.

Important Notes: Ensure your M.2 drive is NVMe protocol, not SATA—the CM559 only supports NVMe drives. For optimal 10Gbps speeds, connect to USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.1 Gen 2, or Thunderbolt 3/4 ports. The enclosure works with slower USB ports but transfers at reduced speeds. Some Android devices may require power delivery support for proper operation.