Thermalright HR-EB101 C Black-Aluminum housing with Active Cooling

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Key Features

• [10Gbps Extreme Speed] Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C interface with transfer speeds up to 10Gbps. Perfectly compatible with M.2 NVMe (PCIe) protocol SSDs. Plug-and-play with computers, tablets, smartphones, and cameras.
• [Triple-Layer Thermal Bonding] Features thermal silicone pads on both sides (1mm thermal pad + 0.5mm thermal pad + pre-installed thermal pad) to ensure stable transfer without throttling even under prolonged high-intensity use. Full aluminum CNC body provides multi-directional protection for the drive. It is recommended to apply the 1mm pad on the front side and the 0.5mm pad on the back. A solid blue LED indicates power is connected; a blinking blue LED indicates data is being transferred.
• [Strong Compatibility] Supports up to 8TB capacity, no driver required. Compatible operating systems: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android. Compatible devices include desktops, laptops, tablets, smartphones, projectors, cameras, set-top boxes, etc. with a Type-C interface. Includes a 10Gbps C-to-C cable. Whether connecting to a computer for file backup or to a PS5/Xbox for an external game library, it is quickly recognized.
• [Supports M.2 NVMe Protocol Drives] Compatible with M Key and B&M Key M.2 SSD interfaces (SSD sizes: 2230/2242/2260/2280), supporting SSDs up to 8TB. Meets the needs of smartphones/tablets, computers, gaming consoles, and office use—multiple applications with one device, offering great value. (Not compatible with B Key interface.)
• [High-Speed Transfer] Supports UASP, TRIM, and S.M.A.R.T. Theoretical transfer rate: 10Gbps. Measured sustained read speeds exceed 1000+ MB/s. With an 8TB large capacity, fast transfer of large files requires minimal waiting time. Features a professional-grade main controller chip with broad protocol compatibility for more stable data read/write performance.
• [USB 3.2 Port] This product supports USB 3.2 10Gbps high-speed transfer. Please ensure it is connected to a USB port on your computer that supports the same or higher specification. No additional drivers required. The package includes one 10Gbps USB-C to C cable, thermal silicone pads, and a screwdriver. Lightweight and portable, it is an ideal travel companion.

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Thermalright HR-EB101 C Black-Aluminum housing with Active Cooling,NVMe Protocol Enclosure.USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10Gbps high-Speed Transfer.Suitable for Computers, Tablets, etc. Stable Transmission.Black is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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