This small SSD enclosure features active cooling to maintain 80Gbps speeds for as long as required.

This small SSD enclosure features active cooling to maintain 80Gbps speeds for as long as required.

      Satechi's DotDisk addresses the issue of thermal throttling that commonly affects many compact drive enclosures.

      Large file transfers often begin quickly but slow down towards the end, typically due to thermal throttling. Satechi’s latest DotDisk SSD enclosure includes a built-in microfan to maintain a cool temperature for your drive during high-demand tasks.

      A fan provides a solution that passive cooling cannot.

      Many compact SSD enclosures depend solely on their metal casing for heat dissipation. This method works well for brief transfers, but prolonged transfers, extensive video exports, or consecutive backups can generate sufficient heat to cause throttling, resulting in reduced speeds during transfers. The DotDisk combines a microfan with a thermal pad to actively draw heat away from the drive, ensuring steady speeds during extended workloads. The precision-milled aluminum chassis also aids in heat dissipation while contributing to the enclosure's durability.

      The enclosure is compatible with M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs up to 8TB, but it does not include a drive, requiring users to purchase one separately. This approach keeps the initial cost focused on the enclosure itself and allows for future capacity upgrades without needing to buy a new enclosure.

      80Gbps transfer speeds for Mac and Windows users.

      The DotDisk has a maximum speed of 80Gbps over USB4 V2, providing significant benefits when transferring high-resolution video files or large backups. It is also compatible with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, and older USB4 connections, ensuring compatibility across most current Mac and Windows systems without the need for adapters.

      The enclosure includes a small LED indicator to show connection status, and the package comes with a 30cm Thunderbolt 5 cable, a screwdriver, and mounting screws for easy setup.

      At £199 (~$270), the DotDisk may not be the most economical option for an NVMe drive, but for those who frequently transfer large files and have experienced drops in transfer speeds mid-task, the active cooling feature justifies the higher price. If that's you, the DotDisk is now available on Satechi.com and Amazon UK in Silver and Space Black.

This small SSD enclosure features active cooling to maintain 80Gbps speeds for as long as required. This small SSD enclosure features active cooling to maintain 80Gbps speeds for as long as required. This small SSD enclosure features active cooling to maintain 80Gbps speeds for as long as required. This small SSD enclosure features active cooling to maintain 80Gbps speeds for as long as required. This small SSD enclosure features active cooling to maintain 80Gbps speeds for as long as required. This small SSD enclosure features active cooling to maintain 80Gbps speeds for as long as required. This small SSD enclosure features active cooling to maintain 80Gbps speeds for as long as required.

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This small SSD enclosure features active cooling to maintain 80Gbps speeds for as long as required.

The DotDisk 80Gbps SSD enclosure from Satechi features an integrated microfan and thermal pad to avoid thermal throttling during extended transfers, maintaining consistent speeds while many compact enclosures experience a slowdown.