CENMATE Hybrid 2.5/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD+3* M / B+M Key M.2 NVMe Enclosure
Status: CENMATE Hybrid 2.5/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD+3* M / B+M… (46TB hard drive): Unavailable on Amazon as of . SpecPicks has no in-stock 46TB hard drive on file; an Amazon search for "46TB hard drive" lists current offers with the same specs. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.
Bottom line: The CENMATE Hybrid 2.5/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD+3* M / B+M Key M.2 NVMe Enclosure: Holds 1 SATA HDD/SSD plus 3 M.2 NVMe drives, up to 46TB total; main trade-off: fan runs constantly and is a poor fit for quiet desks.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Holds 1 SATA HDD/SSD plus 3 M.2 NVMe drives, up to 46TB total
- ✓ Accepts every M.2 length: 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110
- ✓ USB 3.2 Gen 2 at 10Gbps, 200-300MB/s read under full load
- ✓ Aluminum-alloy shell with two 2-inch fans that never sleep
- ✓ Tool-free drive tray plus USB A and C cable in the box
Cons
- ✗ Fan runs constantly and is a poor fit for quiet desks
- ✗ 200-300MB/s falls short of native NVMe speeds over 10Gbps
- ✗ No Thunderbolt or USB4 mode, so all four drives share one 10Gbps link
- ✗ Lifetime support is technical only, with no stated warranty term
SpecPicks Verdict
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Key Features
- 【Innovative hybrid storage】CENMATE's First Hybrid HDD+NVMe SSD Enclosure.The Hard Drive Enclosure can hold 1 SATA HDDs/SSDs and 3 M.2 2230/42/60/80/110 NVMe SSDs.Maximum capacity of 22TB per drive and 8TB per M.2 SSD.Expanding the capacity for users by a maximum of 46TB (Max 22TB HDD+3*8TB), combining the advantages of HDDs’ massive capacity and SSDs’ high-speed performance simultaneously!
- 【Up to 10Gbps】Utilizes an advanced chip solution set and USB 3.2 Gen 2 protocols, full load read rate at 200-300MB/S.
- 【No heat】This NVMe enclosure built in Aluminum-Alloy materials and 2 inch Silent Fans.In order to protect the user's data security, we use a fan that does not sleep and continuously cools the hard drive. Not recommended if very sensitive to sound.
- 【Wide Compatibility, Plug and Play】Equipped with USB A/C 3.2 Gen 2 Cable.Compatible with Windows 7 and above, Mac 9.1 and above, Linux.The USB Type-C interface supports various computer interfaces, including USB 3.0, USB 3.1, USB 3.2, Thunderbolt 3, and Thunderbolt 4.
- 【Tool-Free Installation】Featuring a tool-free hard drive tray design, the external hard drive enclosure enables easy installation and removal of hard drives without requiring additional tools. Plug and play! No fuss, no muss!
- 【Quality Assurance】Cenmate provides lifetime technical support.If you have any questions about the product, please don't hesitate to contact us, reply and solve your problem within 24 hours.
Full Specifications
| Brand | cenmate |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Model Number | 4 Bay |
| Compatibility | Mac, Linux |
| Built-In Media | CENMATE Hybrid Hard Drive Enclosure USB A/C 3.2 Cable Power adapter User Manual |
| Mfr Part Number | 1 SATA + 3 M.2 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Hardware Platform | Windows MAC Linux |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop |
| Data Transfer Rate | 10 gigabits_per_second |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum |
| Hardware Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 inches |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 46 TB |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 7.95"L x 5.2"W x 3.5"H |
| Supported Devices Quantity | 4 |
| Full listing title | CENMATE Hybrid 2.5/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD+3* M / B+M Key M.2 NVMe Enclosure with Cooling Fan and USB A/C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), Hard Drive Enclosure Support 46TB(22TB HDD+3*8TB 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 SSDs) |
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