(ASUS) announces the TUF GAMING A1, a new SSD enclosure for NVMe M.2 SSDs that can be used as high-speed USB storage! It will be available on Friday, June 2, 2023!
SSD Enclosure "TUF GAMING A1
ASUS has newly announced the "TUF GAMING A1" SSD enclosure. An SSD enclosure is an external case that converts SSDs, mainly M.2 SSDs, to the USB standard. While SATA SSDs have a maximum transfer speed of 6 Gbps, NVMe M.2 and USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 can support a maximum transfer speed of 10 Gbps.
TUF GAMING-like durability
NVMe M.2 SSDs are extremely delicate components, and ASUS' TUF GAMING A1 is built tough to protect them. As is typical of TUF GAMING, it is equipped with military grade MIL-STD-810H drop impact resistance and IP68 water and dust resistance to protect your data from accidental damage.
Dual M.2 interfaces
SSD supports both NVMe and SATA. M.2 Type 2242, 2260, and 2280 can be installed.
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 for Versatility
Transferring large files such as game data, photos, and videos is a snap with USB-C 3.2 Gen 2's high-speed transmission that supports up to 10 Gbps. It is also compatible with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. For more information, please visit the TUF GAMING A1 product page.
| Product Overview | |
|---|---|
| Product Name | TUF GAMING A1 |
| Model Number | ESD-T1A |
| Interface | USB 3.2 gen 2 Type-C (USB 3.2 gen 1 / USB 2.0 compatible) |
| Maximum speed | 10 Gbps (PCIE), 6Gbps (SATA) |
| Supported SSD | M.2 M Key PCIe (NVMe), SSD (2242/2260/2280), SATA SSD |
| Attached cable | USB Type-C to Type-C x 1 |
| Voltage | DC5V |
| Waterproof and dustproof | IP68 |
| Supported OS | Windows 7 or later, Mac OS X 10.6 or later |
| Dimensions | 54.27 mm × 13.3 mm × 125.28 mm |
| Weight | 142g |
| Price | Open price |
| Scheduled release date | June 2, 2023 (Friday) |