Switss® 4-Bay M.2 enclosure USB-C 10 Gbps on a wooden desk, lifestyle shot

Switss® 4-bay M.2 enclosure

Four SSDs.
Four drives.

  • 4 M.2 NVMe slots
  • USB-C, 10 Gbps
  • Up to 32 TB

Four M.2 NVMe SSDs in one enclosure, each SSD its own drive, via USB-C (10 Gbps). Up to 1050 MB/s, shared by the SSDs.

Note: SSDs not included.

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Switss® 4-bay M.2 enclosure

USB 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbps, four bays, up to 32 TB.

€119,99incl. VAT€99,17excl. VAT

Empty enclosure: you fit up to four M.2 NVMe SSDs yourself (M-key, 2230 to 2280). Which SSD fits?

Switss® 4-Bay M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure USB-C 10 Gbps with Fan

€119,99incl. VAT€99,17excl. VAT

In stock

SSDs not included

3-year manufacturer warranty · 30-day cooling-off period · Dutch customer service

Check whether your SSD and computer fit

Up to 1050 MB/s with fast NVMe SSDs on a 10 Gbps port; that speed is shared by the SSDs that are active at the same time.

Is this right for you?

Fits if

  • You have one to four M.2 NVMe SSDs with M-key, 2230 to 2280
  • Each SSD is up to 8 TB, 32 TB in total
  • You want separate drives, or software RAID on your computer

Does not fit if

  • Your SSDs are M.2 SATA
  • Your SSDs are longer than 80 mm

What you need

  • Your own M.2 NVMe SSDs: they are not included
  • A small screwdriver
  • A power socket: the 12V/3A adapter is included

Check in three questions

Which SSD do you have?
How long is your SSD?
Which port does your computer have?

Answer the questions above.

    Not sure? Send a photo of your SSD or your computer model to info@pelkonic.com. We usually respond within one business day.

    Four SSDs in one enclosure, each as its own drive.

    Before you order: how it fits, how to set it up and whether it works with your laptop.

    • Will it fit? Four M.2 NVMe SSDs, 2230 to 2280
    • Easy to set up? SSDs in, adapter and cable in
    • Your laptop? Full speed on USB 3.2 Gen 2
    producer guarantee

    Warranty

    EU GARAN label: 3-year producer guarantee

    EU GARAN label: 3-year producer guarantee, Switss®, SW-M2-4B10 Tap or click the label to open it at full size

    Switss® gives a 3-year producer guarantee on the SW-M2-4B10. The GARAN label is the European label for a guarantee that lasts longer than the legal two years.

    What the GARAN label means (europa.eu)
    30 daysfree returns
    NLcustomer service, reply within 1 business day

    In use

    Spare SSDs lying around?

    Turn them into four external drives

    SSDs not included

    The Switss 4-bay M.2 enclosure on a wooden desk, with two bare M.2 NVMe SSDs in front of it and a laptop in the background
    4SSDseach its own drive
    10Gbpsvia USB-C
    32TBmaximum

    M.2 NVMe SSDs only (M-key), 2230 to 2280; up to 8 TB per SSD

    Compatibility

    Fits M.2 NVMe SSDs

    From 2230 to 2280, up to 8 TB per SSD

    Four lengths, one plug per SSD

    SSDs not included
    Top view of the tray with an SSD of a different length in each bay, 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280, each secured with a plug

    NVMe only

    • NVMe M.2 SSD
    • SATA M.2 SSD

    Does your SSD say NVMe or PCIe? Then it fits

    Put the plug in the hole that matches your SSD length

    4lengths2230 to 2280
    8TBper SSD
    4baysnot all four needed

    Cooling

    Four SSDs, still cool

    Heatsink and fan carry the heat away

    How your SSDs stay cool

    Lengthwise cross-section of the enclosure: air comes in through the front cap, flows along the cooling fins of the heatsink and leaves through the fan in the rear cap. Orange arrows show how the heat moves from your M.2 SSD via the thermal pad to the heatsink
    1. aluminium enclosure
    2. cooling fins
    3. thermal pad
    4. your M.2 SSD
    5. fan
    28finson the heatsink
    4padsone on each SSD

    Fan in the rear cap

    blows the warm air out

    Speed stays up

    Even on long transfers

    Speed

    Big files?
    Copied fast

    Up to 1050 MB/s via 10 Gbps USB-C
    The Switss 4-bay M.2 enclosure with the USB-C cable running to a laptop and the power cable connected, with a file copy to the drive in progress on the screen
    1050MB/sshared by the SSDs
    10GbpsUSB 3.2 Gen 2
    32TBmaximum

    Up to 1050 MB/s on a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port; the four SSDs share that speed

    Which SSD

    Which M.2 do I have?

    Look at the notch in the gold edge of your SSD

    Connector edge of an M.2 SSD with the chips facing up, the gold edge facing down and the notch marked

    Chips up, gold edge down

    See where the notch is

    Does the label say NVMe or PCIe? Then it is the right type

    • NVMe, M-key

      one notch on the left

      fits

    • SATA, M+B-key

      two notches

      does not work

    • B-key

      one notch on the right

      does not fit

    • Does not fit: mSATA, 2.5 inch and SSDs longer than 80 mm

    Installation

    Ready in five steps

    With a small screwdriver

    1. Tray out, heatsink off

      Undo the screws on both sides

      Enclosure with the tray slid halfway out at the front, the finned heatsink still on the tray

    2. SSD in, plug in

      Angled into slot, press the plug in and turn it

      Close-up of the tray: an M.2 SSD angled into the slot, with the plug at its end

    3. Thermal pads on top

      Peel the film, one pad on each SSD

      Tray with the SSDs fitted and a thermal pad on each SSD

    4. Heatsink on top

      Fix it with 4 screws

      Tray with the finned heatsink back on the SSDs, fixed with screws at the side

    5. Tray back, feet on

      Tray into the enclosure, 4 screws underneath, then fit the feet

      Enclosure upside down: the bottom with the label, where the screws and the feet go

    Devices

    Plug in and go

    Works with Windows, macOS, Linux and Android

    The back of the Switss 4-bay M.2 enclosure on a wooden desk, with the USB-C cable and the power adapter plug connected, next to a monitor and a keyboard

    Operating systems

    • Windows
    • macOS
    • Linux
    • Android
    • USB-C to USB-Ccable included
    • Plug & playno drivers or software
    • Power adapter12V/3A, included

    Connections

    Button at the front, ports at the back

    Switch on at the front, connect at the back

    Front
    Front of the enclosure: the power button on the left, next to it the Power light and the lights M.2A to M.2D, with ventilation openings above and below
    1. Power buttonSwitches the enclosure on and off
    2. Power lightOn when the enclosure is switched on
    3. Light per SSDLights up when an SSD is fitted
    Back
    Back of the enclosure: the fan on the left, the USB-⁠C port marked 10Gbps in the middle and the DC12V input on the right
    1. FanRemoves heat
    2. USB-⁠C port, 10 GbpsCable to your computer
    3. DC 12VFor the power adapter
    Bottom
    Bottom of the enclosure with the label
    1. LabelCE, RoHS and WEEE

    Port

    Check your port

    Speed depends on the port on your laptop or PC

    • USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10 Gbps

      SS 10 next to the port

      SS10

      up to 1050 MB/s

    • USB 3.0

      SS next to the port

      SS

      works, around 450 MB/s

    • Only a battery symbol

      this port is for charging only

      does not work

    • Power adapter 12V/3A

      always connect it first, included

      DC12V

      needs the adapter to work

    Up to 1050 MB/s on a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port; the four SSDs share that speed

    First use

    New SSDs?
    Here’s how to set them up

    With four SSDs you see four drives

    Windows

    1. Right-click StartChoose Disk Management, or Windows key + X
    2. Right-click UnallocatedChoose New Simple Volume
    3. Choose your file systemClick Finish, see the guide below
    • Disk 1 · Unallocated
    • Switss (E:) · ready

    macOS

    1. Open Disk UtilityLaunchpad, Other folder
    2. Select a new SSD on the leftClick Erase at the top
    3. Choose your file systemClick Erase, see the guide below
    • Not initialised
    • Switss · ready

    Which file system should you choose?

    Windows only
    NTFS
    Mac only
    APFS
    Windows and Mac
    exFAT

    Note: initialising erases everything on the SSD. Do it per SSD

    Software RAID

    You combine SSDs on your computer

    The enclosure has no RAID chip: by default, each SSD appears as its own drive. With software RAID on your computer, you combine SSDs into one drive.

    How to set it up

    Mac

    Disk Utility

    1. Open Disk Utility and choose RAID Assistant from the File menu.
    2. Select the SSDs you want to combine and follow the steps of the assistant.
    3. Give the set a name and create it. Your Mac shows it as one drive.

    Or four separate drives (default)

    If you set nothing up, each SSD appears as its own drive. You don't need any software for that.

    • Creating software RAID erases all data on those SSDs. So do it before you store files.
    • Software RAID is not a backup: keep important files somewhere else too.
    • A software RAID set only works on the system you create it on: Windows and Mac cannot read each other's sets.
    • Keep all SSDs of the set in the enclosure and keep the enclosure connected.
    • Preferably use identical SSDs of the same size.

    Dimensions

    Compact on your desk

    How big the enclosure is, next to a bank card

    Top view of the enclosure, 124 mm wide and 126 mm deep
    Top view
    Front view of the enclosure, 124 mm wide and 41 mm high, with the power button, the Power light and a light per SSD
    Front view
    Side view of the enclosure, 126 mm deep and 41 mm high
    Side view
    Bank card, 86 × 54 mm
    124mmwide
    126mmdeep
    41mmhigh

    In the box

    What’s in the box

    Supplied without M.2 SSDs

    On top: enclosure and manual

    Drawing of the 205 by 132 mm box from above: the enclosure with the Switss logo on the left, the manual in the compartment on the right

    Underneath: cable, adapter, thermal pads, plugs

    Drawing of the compartment under the manual, enlarged: the power adapter with EU plug and lead, the USB-⁠C cable looped along the edge with a plug bearing the Switss logo at each end, four thermal pads and six silicone plugs
    PartQty
    1Switss® 4-bay M.2 enclosure 1×
    2USB-⁠C to USB-⁠C cable10 Gbps 1×
    3Power adapter 12V/3AWith EU plug 1×
    4Thermal padOne on each SSD 4×
    5Silicone plugs2 spare 6×
    6Manual 1×

    What do you use it for?

    Four drives in one

    Each SSD shows up as its own drive: photos, videos and backups neatly separated.

    Reuse old SSDs

    Loose M.2 NVMe SSDs from old laptops get a second life together, up to 8 TB per SSD.

    Copy large files

    Via USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) you reach up to 1050 MB/s: a 20 GB folder is copied in about 20 seconds.

    Cool during long jobs

    A heatsink with 28 cooling fins and a fan keep the four SSDs cool.

    Specifications

    SpecificationSW-M2-4B10
    ConnectionUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) via USB-C, also on USB 3.0 (slower)
    SpeedUp to 1050 MB/s, shared by the SSDs working at the same time; around 450 MB/s on USB 3.0
    SSD typeM.2 NVMe SSD with M-key, 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280; SATA M.2 does not work
    Max. capacityUp to 32 TB (4 x 8 TB), each SSD its own drive
    Power12V/3A power adapter, included
    MountingOne silicone plug per SSD; heatsink and bottom fixed with screws (small screwdriver needed)
    CoolingAluminium heatsink with 28 cooling fins, thermal pads and a fan
    CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux and Android
    InstallationNo drivers needed; you initialise and format new SSDs once, per SSD
    Dimensions124 × 126 × 41 mm
    Warranty3-year producer guarantee (EU GARAN label)

    Manual & downloads

    Order for business

    5% off from 2 units · 10% off from 10 units applied automatically in your cart

    Invoice with VAT · KvK 76439534 · VAT NL860623646B01

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    Frequently asked questions

    Will my M.2 SSDs fit?

    Every M.2 NVMe SSD with M-key fits, in the lengths 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280, up to 8 TB per SSD. You can fit up to four SSDs; you do not need to fill all four bays. If the label says NVMe or PCIe, you have the right type. Not sure? Check “Which M.2 do I have?” above first.

    Does a SATA M.2 SSD work?

    No. This enclosure only works with M.2 NVMe SSDs with M-key. A SATA M.2 SSD has two notches in the gold edge and does not work, just like B-key, mSATA, 2.5 inch drives and SSDs longer than 80 mm.

    Can I combine the SSDs?

    Yes, with software RAID on your computer. The enclosure has no RAID chip: by default, each SSD appears as its own drive. On a Mac you do it with Disk Utility; further up this page you can see how. Combining erases the data on those SSDs and does not make the enclosure faster: all SSDs share 10 Gbps.

    Which port do I need?

    A USB-C port that transfers data. On a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (10 Gbps) you get up to 1050 MB/s, shared by the SSDs working at the same time; on USB 3.0 around 450 MB/s. A port with only a battery symbol is for charging and does not transfer data. The enclosure always needs the included power adapter.

    Does the enclosure get warm?

    An aluminium heatsink with 28 cooling fins rests on your SSDs via thermal pads, and a fan in the rear cap blows the warm air out. That keeps the speed up, even on long transfers. Place the enclosure on a hard, flat surface and keep the ventilation openings clear.

    Are SSDs included?

    No. This is an empty enclosure: you fit up to four M.2 NVMe SSDs yourself (2230 to 2280) and secure them with the silicone plugs. You need a small screwdriver for that. No SSDs yet? Check “Which M.2 do I have?” above first, so you are sure to order the right ones.

    Still not sure? Ask your question and a real person usually replies within one working day.

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