Overview
Turn any bare M.2 drive into fast external storage with the ICY BOX M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD docking station. Built around the RTL9210B chipset and a USB 3.2 Gen 2 connection, this compact reader handles both NVMe (PCIe) and SATA (NGFF) drives, so you can access, clone or back up your solid state drives without opening your computer case.
The vertical open-insert design and striped aluminum body keep airflow moving around the drive, helping to prevent thermal throttling during long transfers. With tool-free installation and true plug-and-play operation, swapping between drives takes seconds, making it a practical companion for technicians, content creators and anyone who works with multiple M.2 SSDs.
Key Features
- Brand: ICY BOX
- Model: IB-1610MCD-C31
- Type: External M.2 SSD reader and docking station
- Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps)
- Supported Protocols: M.2 NVMe (PCIe) and SATA (NGFF)
- Supported Keys: M Key and B+M Key
- Supported Sizes: 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110
- Color: Black
- Dimensions: 2.99 x 2.99 x 0.65 in
Highlights
- ✓ One dock covers both NVMe and SATA M.2 drives, so you do not need separate adapters
- ✓ 10Gbps transfer speeds move large video files and full backups in seconds
- ✓ Open-air aluminum design helps keep drives cool under sustained workloads
- ✓ Tool-free, driver-free setup means you can start working right away
- ✓ Pocket-sized and lightweight for easy transport between home, office and job sites
Usage
Ideal for reading bare M.2 drives pulled from laptops, desktops and game consoles, cloning an old SSD to a new one, or backing up project files on the go. Works with Windows, macOS, Linux and Android, and is compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 ports.
In the Box
- ICY BOX M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD docking station
- 1ft USB cable
