The ASUS ROG Strix Arion is a black external enclosure designed for compatible M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs. Its USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 interface delivers transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps and supports M.2 PCIe SSDs in 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors. An aluminum-alloy enclosure and included thermal pads support heat dissipation, while the screwdriver-free installation system simplifies SSD mounting. ASUS Aura Sync ARGB lighting adds customizable illumination to the enclosure. Key Features USB 3.2 Gen 2x1: Supports transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps. M.2 PCIe NVMe Support: Compatible with 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 M.2 PCIe SSD form factors. Up to 2 TB SSD Support: ASUS specifies compatibility with SSD capacities up to 2 TB. Aluminum-Alloy Enclosure: Aluminum construction and thermal pads support SSD heat dissipation. Screwdriver-Free Installation: Pin-design and thumbscrew mounting system allows SSD installation without a screwdriver. Aura Sync: Integrated ARGB lighting supports ASUS Aura Sync lighting effects. Technical Specifications Component Specification ASUS ROG Model ROG Strix Arion Produ Type M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure Color Black Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 Interface Speed Up to 10 Gbps Installed Storage 0 TB SSD Type M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD SSD Form Factors 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280 Maximum SSD Capacity Up to 2 TB Aura Sync ARGB Aura System Requirement Windows 10 RS3 or above Windows Compatibility Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11 Mac Compatibility Mac OS X 10.6 and above Voltage 5 V Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C Dimensions 124.5 × 47.7 × 10.9 mm Weight 98 g Compatibility & Important Information ROG Strix Arion is designed for M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs in 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors, with M key or B+M key configurations supported as specified by ASUS. SATA-based B key and B+M key SSDs and PCIe/AHCI-based M key SSDs are not supported. ASUS specifies SSD compatibility up to 2 TB. The Micron Crucial P5 SSD is specifically listed as unsupported. The enclosure itself is supplied without an installed SSD. Package Contents Quick Installation Guide USB-C to USB-A Cable USB-C to USB-C Cable Pin Ejector User Manual Please to review Q: Does the ROG Strix Arion include an SSD? A: No. ASUS specifies the ROG Strix Arion enclosure with 0 TB capacity, so an SSD is not installed. Q: Which SSD sizes are compatible? A: It supports compatible M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs in 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors. Q: Does the ROG Strix Arion support M.2 SATA SSDs? A: No. ASUS specifies support for M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs and states that SATA-based B key and B+M key SSDs are not supported. Q: What is the maximum supported SSD capacity? A: ASUS specifies compatibility with SSD capacities up to 2 TB. Q: What is the maximum interface speed? A: The USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 interface supports transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps. Actual transfer speed varies with the host device, SSD, files and operating environment. Q: Which USB cables are included? A: ASUS lists both a USB-C to USB-C cable and a USB-C to USB-A cable in the package. Q: Does it support Aura Sync lighting? A: Yes. The enclosure features ARGB lighting with ASUS Aura Sync support. ASUS lists Windows 10 RS3 or above as the Aura system requirement. Q: Is the Micron Crucial P5 SSD compatible? A: No. ASUS specifically lists the Micron Crucial P5 SSD as unsupported on the ROG Strix Arion.
