StarTech SM2NGFFMBU33 USB 3.0 to M.2 NGFF SSD Enclosure with UASP User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: StarTech

Table of Contents

Product Diagram (SM2NGFFMBU33)
- Exterior – Enclosure
- Interior – Drive Tray
Package Contents
Product Information
Product Requirements
Installation
- Installing a Drive
Connecting a Drive to a Computer
Disconnecting a Drive
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StarTech SM2NGFFMBU33 USB 3.0 to M.2 NGFF SSD Enclosure with UASP

Product Diagram (SM2NGFFMBU33)

Exterior – Enclosure

Component

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Function

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1

| Drive-Tray Screws x 2| • Secure the Drive Tray in the Enclosure.

2

| Cover Plate| • Enclosure component

3

| USB 3.0 Micro-B Port| • Connect the Enclosure to the Host Computer.

Interior – Drive Tray

Component

|

Function

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4

| Drive Connector| • Connect the Drive to the Enclosure.

5

| Adjustable Drive Length Holes (located under the Drive)| • Accommodate different Drive sizes

6

| Drive-Mount Screw/ Standoff/Nut| • Secure the Drive to the Enclosure.

Package Contents

USB 3.0 to M.2 NGFF SSD Enclosure x 1
USB 3.0 Cable x 1
SSD Screw Kit x 1
Mini Screw Driver x 1
Quick-Start Guide x 1

Product Information

For the latest product information, technical specifications, manuals, and Declarations of Conformance, please visit: www.StarTech.com/SM2NGFFMBU33

Product Requirements

M.2 NGFF SATA Solid State Drive (SSD) x 1
30 mm, 42 mm, or 60 mm Drive Length
Needle-nose Pliers x 2

Installation

Installing a Drive

Warning! Handle drives with care

Remove the Drive Tray Screws (x 2) from the Enclosure, using a Phillips Head Screwdriver, and remove the Cover Plate.
Carefully pull the Drive Tray out of the Enclosure.
Remove the Drive-Mount Screw, using a Phillips Head Screwdriver.
Place the Drive next to the Drive Tray and align the screw holes in the Drive with the Adjustable Drive Length Holes on the Drive Tray to determine the desired Adjustable Drive Length Hole setting.
Note: If the drive mounting hardware is already installed in the correct position, proceed to step 8.
Remove the Drive Standoff and Nut , using two sets of Needle-nose Pliers.
Insert the Drive Standoff and Nut into the Adjustable Drive Length Hole (60, 42, or 30) according to the length of the Drive.
Tighten the Standoff and Nut , using two sets of Needle-nose Pliers.
Gently slide the Connector on the Drive at a 30-degree angle into the corresponding Drive Connector on the Drive Tray.
Note: The Connector on the Drive is keyed so that it only fits one way.
Lightly push the Drive down into position on the Drive Tray.
Insert the Drive-Mount Screw through the screw hole in the Drive and into the Drive-Mount Standoff.
Tighten the Drive-Mount Screw, using a Phillips Head Screwdriver. Do not overtighten.
Slide the Drive Tray into the center grooves in the enclosure so that the USB 3.0 Micro-B Port is facing outward.
Place the Cover Plate over the USB 3.0 Micro-B Port and circuit board. Secure the Cover Plate in place by inserting two Drive-Tray Screws on either side of the USB 3.0 Micro-B Port on the front of the enclosure and tighten, using a Phillips Head Screwdriver.

Connecting a Drive to a Computer

When the enclosure is connected to the Computer the OS will automatically install the necessary software.
Note: The enclosure does not require an external power supply, as it receives enough power through the USB port that it is connected to.

Connect the USB 3.0 Cable or the USB-A to USB 3.0 Cable to the USB 3.0 Micro-B Port on the Enclosure and to a USB Port on the Computer.

Disconnecting a Drive

Warning! If you remove the drive before you receive the notification that it’s safe to do so, you could experience lost or corrupted data.
If the Host Computer’s OS is Windows, complete the following steps:

Windows PC

On the Notification tray, click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon.
Click the storage device that you want to remove.
When the message appears indicating that it’s safe to remove the device, disconnect the drive.
If the Host Computer’s OS is macOS, complete the following steps: macOS
Close any windows that list the contents of the drive.
On your desktop, click and drag the USB Storage icon onto the Trash Can icon on your desktop.
Wait 5 seconds, then disconnect the drive.

FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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PHILLIPS® is a registered trademark of Phillips Screw Company in the United States or other countries.

Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two-year warranty.
For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty.

Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.

Safety Measures