NST-203C3-SV
v 1.03
M.2 SATA SSD to USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C Enclosure
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1
. Verify the package contents.
2
.
Hold the enclosure at the angle
shown to remove the cover. Note
the cover latch for locking the
cover on one end.
KNOW YOUR M.2 MODULE SIZE
To install your M.2 SSD module correctly, please follow the steps listed:
CAUTION
Static Sensitive Devices
Handle with Care
For your M.2 22x80 size,
Use instruction on this page
For your M.2 22x60 or 22x42,
Use instruction on the back page
Preparing the newly installed SSD for use:
All NEW USB storage needs to be initialized,
partition and formatted for the Operating
System you are using before it can store
data. For Windows OS, use Disk Manage-
ment and for OS X, use Disk Utility.
If the M.2 is not new and have important
data already on the memory module, DO
NOT initialize, it will erase all the DATA.
3
.
Insert at an angle the M.2 22x80 Module into the M.2
interface with label face up. Insert the NUT-D on to the
semi-circular notch.
4
.
Insert the black screw (SCREW-C) thru NUT-D,
push down the module and secure on to the
enclosure.
NOTE :
For Write-Protect to function correctly, You MUST adjust
Read Only or Read/Write mode before connecting USB to
Computer.
LED Activity :
RED - Read Only mode
White - Read / Write mode
For detail, instruction refers to the FAQ
"How to preparing a New storage, Hard
Drive, or SSD for use with a system"
on our website support section at
www.vantecusa.com
5
.
Once the M.2 is secured, replace the cover shown.
Note the cover latch. Secure the cover using two
SCREW-E to hold the cover in place.
6
. Connect single end USB-C to your enclosure and
the other end to your computer USB-C or to USB
Type A port ( NOT both ).
or
USB-C
USB-C
USB-A
Note: The connecting direction
of the cable is fixed and the
enclosure would not work in
the opposite direction.
80 mm
60 mm
42 mm
22x80 mm
M.2 Card
22x60 mm
22x42 mm
X
X
NVMe M-Key
SATA SSD B+M Key
SATA SSD B Key
AHCI M-Key
This enclosure support SATA SSD using
“B” Key or “B+M” Key.
This enclosure DO NOT support NVMe
or PCIe M-Key Module.
USB-C
Push down
LED
Write-Protect mode
SCREW-B
SCREW-C
SCREW-E
NUT-A
NUT-D
USB-C
USB-C
USB-A
