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Unleash Pro 40Gbps Data Transfer with PortaLixie Active-Cooling M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure

Transform your M.2 NVMe SSD into an ultra-fast portable drive. Reaching speeds up to 2,800 MB/s over USB4 and Thunderbolt 3/4, PortaLixie features built-in active cooling to keep your massive 8TB projects running stable, fast, and thermally protected.

  • Up to 40Gbps Speeds & 2,800 MB/s Read/Write
  • Built-in Active Fan Prevents Overheating Drops
  • Supports NVMe Drives up to 8TB Total
  • Full Thunderbolt 3/4 & USB4 Support
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Engineered for Peak Sustained Performance, Ultimate Cooling, and Zero Throttling

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Blazing 40Gbps Ultra-Fast File Transfers

Move 4K footage and vast libraries in seconds. Featuring true 40Gbps USB4 and Thunderbolt compatibility, experience desktop-grade speeds up to 2,800 MB/s wherever your production workflows take you daily.

Active Fan Cooling for Non-Stop Stability

While typical enclosures hit 50°C and throttle, PortaLixie's integrated silent fan maintains a cool 38°C, ensuring your NVMe drive delivers continuous, uninterrupted speed during heavy 8TB rendering.

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Universal Plug-and-Play Freedom

Seamlessly connect across macOS, Windows, Linux, iPadOS, and Android. Enjoy instant plug-and-play operation across laptops, tablets, and smartphones without needing any extra drivers or tools.

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PortaLixie: The Ultimate 40Gbps NVMe Enclosure Built for Demanding Creative Professionals

Turn any M.2 NVMe SSD into a high-speed external drive. Built with active thermal management to deliver sustained 2,800 MB/s performance anywhere your workflow takes you.

  • Ultra-Fast 40Gbps USB4 / TB3/TB4 Port
  • Active Integrated Cooling Fan System
  • Universal 2230 to 2280 M.2 Drive Support
  • Rugged Premium Aluminum Alloy Body

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PortaLixie solves the biggest flaw in portable NVMe enclosures: thermal throttling. Its active fan cooling holds speeds steady at 2,800 MB/s, making it the premier choice for 8K video editors and data pros.

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Engineered to Keep Your Fastest NVMe Drives Cool Under Load

Experience steady 40Gbps speed without drop

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Active Thermal Shielding

Built-in fan keeps your drive at 38°C, completely preventing thermal throttling common in passive enclosures during intensive sustained 4K writes.

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Blazing Fast 2,800 MB/s

Harness next-generation USB4 and Thunderbolt architecture to move massive media files, video projects, and backups in mere fractions of normal time.

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Massive 8TB Limit

Expand your creative capacity effortlessly with full support for any single M.2 NVMe SSD all the way up to a massive 8TB.

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Universal Multi-Fit Sizes

Compatible with four standard M.2 NVMe form factors including 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 sizes using M-Key or B&M Key drives effortlessly.

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Cross-Platform Flexibility

Instantly connect to Apple Silicon Macs, Windows rigs, iPad Pros, and Android gadgets with seamless out-of-the-box system support.

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Aircraft-Grade Aluminum

Precision-milled aluminum shell acts as a heatsink while safeguarding your valuable data against everyday bumps, travel drops, and impacts.

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What Is Inside Your Package

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SSD Enclosure

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Thermal Pad

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24/7 Expert Support

Our dedicated hardware support team is ready around the clock to help with drive compatibility, setup instructions, and firmware questions to guarantee seamless peak performance.

Frequently Asked

Quick Answers to Common Qs

Is an internal SSD included?

No, PortaLixie is an enclosure only. You can install your own M.2 NVMe SSD in 2230, 2242, 2260, or 2280 sizes up to 8TB for custom high-speed performance.

What transfer speeds can I get?

With USB4 or Thunderbolt 3/4 ports, you achieve speeds up to 40Gbps (approx. 2,800 MB/s read/write) depending on your drive brand and host computer.

How loud is the cooling fan?

The integrated fan runs whisper-quiet while keeping drive temperatures near 38°C, well below typical 50°C thermal throttling limits.

Does it work with Macs?

Yes, PortaLixie is fully compatible with Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) MacBooks, iPad Pro, Windows PCs, Linux machines, and Android devices without requiring extra drivers.

What SSD keys fit inside?

It supports both M Key and B&M Key NVMe PCIe protocols across form factors 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280. SATA-based M.2 drives are not supported by this enclosure.

Can I edit 4K video directly?

Yes. With continuous 2,800 MB/s throughput, you can edit multi-stream 4K and 8K ProRes video directly off the enclosure.

Is the enclosure tool-free?

The enclosure includes straightforward mounting hardware and a dedicated mini screwdriver to securely lock your drive and thermal pads inside.

What if my laptop lacks USB4?

PortaLixie is backwards compatible with USB 3.2, 3.1, and 3.0 ports. Speeds will adjust dynamically to the maximum bandwidth supported by your host computer port.

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Derek Collins

Transferring 400GB of drone footage took less than three minutes on my MacBook Pro. The cooling fan is whisper quiet and keeps the drive surprisingly cool to the touch.

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Sarah M., Tech

Zero throttling even after two hours of continuous video rendering. The aluminum construction feels durable and premium. Best portable enclosure I have tested.

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Alex Rivera

Replaced my sluggish external hard drives with PortaLixie and an 8TB NVMe drive. Speeds hit 2,780 MB/s consistently. Total game-changer for working directly on Final Cut Pro.

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