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Glyph Atom EX40 – 8TB
High-Intensity USB4 NVMe SSD with Up to 4,000 MB/s Read/Write Speeds and 8TB Capacity
£ 1,530.95 | £ 1,837.14 inc VAT
OWC Express 1M2 40G – 0TB
OWC Express 1M2 40G – 0TB
Portable USB4 40Gb/s Enclosure For A Single NVMe M.2 SSD With Up To 3836MB/s Performance
The OWC Express 1M2 is a portable USB4 40Gb/s enclosure for a single NVMe M.2 SSD, designed for high-performance external storage with broad USB-C and Thunderbolt compatibility.
This enclosure-only version accepts single- or double-sided M.2 2230, 2242 and 2280 NVMe SSDs. Its solid aluminium heatsink design provides passive cooling for sustained performance without a fan, while the included 0.3m USB-C 40Gb/s cable provides both data connectivity and bus power.
- USB4 40Gb/s host interface with up to 3836MB/s real-world performance
- Supports M.2 2230, 2242 and 2280 NVMe SSDs
- Compatible with PCIe Gen 3, Gen 4 and Gen 5 NVMe SSDs
- Fanless aluminium heatsink enclosure for passive thermal management
- Enclosure-only configuration for installing your own NVMe SSD
Category: Portable Hard Drives & RAIDs
Brand: OWC
£ 92.95 | £ 111.54 inc VAT
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OWC Express 1M2 40G – 0TB Product Overview
The OWC Express 1M2 provides a compact, high-performance way to turn a compatible NVMe M.2 SSD into portable USB4 storage. This OWCUS4EXP1M2 version is supplied as an enclosure without an SSD, allowing an existing drive to be repurposed or a new drive to be selected to suit the required capacity and performance.
Its USB4 40Gb/s interface is designed to maximise the performance available from modern Macs and PCs while retaining compatibility with a wide range of Thunderbolt and USB-C systems.
Up To 3836MB/s USB4 Performance
The Express 1M2 connects through a USB4 40Gb/s USB-C host port. OWC specifies real-world performance of up to 3836MB/s, with actual speed determined by the installed SSD, host system and connection type.
Flexible NVMe M.2 SSD Support
The enclosure supports single- and double-sided NVMe M.2 SSDs in 2230, 2242 and 2280 form factors. PCIe Gen 3, Gen 4 and Gen 5 NVMe SSDs are supported, although drives fitted with their own heatsinks cannot be installed.
Passive Aluminium Cooling
The solid aluminium enclosure incorporates OWC's heatsink design to dissipate heat from the installed SSD without a cooling fan. The SSD makes thermal contact with the enclosure through the internal thermal interface, helping maintain sustained performance during demanding transfers.
Broad Host Compatibility
The Express 1M2 works with USB4 and Thunderbolt-equipped Macs and PCs as well as compatible USB-C devices. Connection speed automatically adapts to the capabilities of the host, with lower-bandwidth USB-C connections operating at their supported speed.
Bus-Powered Portable Design
Power and data are supplied through the USB-C connection, so no external power adapter is required. OWC includes a 0.3m USB-C 40Gb/s cable with the enclosure.
User-Installable Storage
The enclosure is secured with screws rather than a tool-free snap-fit design. OWC supplies a screwdriver with the enclosure and provides installation instructions for fitting and replacing the NVMe SSD.
OWC Express 1M2 40G – 0TB Key Features
- Enclosure-only OWC Express 1M2 for one user-installed NVMe M.2 SSD
- USB4 40Gb/s USB-C host interface
- Up to 3836MB/s real-world performance
- Supports single- and double-sided M.2 2230, 2242 and 2280 NVMe SSDs
- Supports PCIe Gen 3, Gen 4 and Gen 5 NVMe SSDs
- Solid aluminium passive heatsink design
- Fanless operation
- Bus powered with no external power adapter required
- Compatible with USB4, Thunderbolt and supported USB-C hosts
- Includes 0.3m USB-C 40Gb/s cable and Phillips PH1 screwdriver
- OWC ClingOn-ready cable stabiliser mounting points
- 2-year OWC limited warranty for the enclosure-only version
OWC Express 1M2 40G – 0TB Technical Specifications
| Product | OWC Express 1M2 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | OWCUS4EXP1M2 |
| Configuration | Enclosure Only / No SSD Installed |
| Drive Bays | 1 |
| Supported Drive Type | NVMe M.2 SSD |
| Supported M.2 Form Factors | 2230, 2242, 2280 |
| Supported SSD Construction | Single-Sided Or Double-Sided |
| Supported PCIe Generations | PCIe Gen 3, Gen 4, Gen 5 NVMe |
| SSD Heatsink Support | NVMe SSDs With Pre-Installed Heatsinks Are Not Supported |
| Host Interface | USB4 40Gb/s |
| Host Connector | USB-C |
| Maximum Interface Rate | 40Gb/s / 5000MB/s |
| Maximum Real-World Performance | Up To 3836MB/s |
| UASP Support | Yes |
| Cooling | Passive Aluminium Heatsink Design |
| Power | Bus Powered |
| LED | Power / Data Activity Indicator |
| Included Cable | 0.3m / 12-Inch USB-C 40Gb/s Cable |
| Included Tools | Phillips PH1 Screwdriver |
| Warranty | 2-Year OWC Limited Warranty |
OWC Express 1M2 40G – 0TB – Product Videos
OWC Delivery Information
Generally, next working day delivery services (UK Mainland) are available on standard OWC Delivery orders placed before 2 pm (subject to stock availability).
Non-timed deliveries should be delivered between 9 am and 6 pm.
Orders placed after 2 pm on Fridays and weekends will be processed as normal the following Monday.
Orders placed on Bank Holidays will be processed the next working day.
If urgent, please call one of our helpful account managers so they may double check everything for you, enabling you to place your order with confidence.
Please note: these product details are for guide purposes only, and may contain errors.
We always recommend double-checking the product specs and features on the the manufacturer website, or contact us if unsure before ordering.
