The EZ-Adapter Ex MB307U-1VB has been introduced as a professional-grade USB4 to U.2/U.3 SSD adapter. Designed for media production, IT laboratories, and field applications, it provides high-speed access to enterprise NVMe drives while maintaining compatibility with modern and legacy interfaces.
The MB307U-1VB is built on the USB4 Gen3x2 standard, delivering transfer rates of up to 40 Gbps. When connected to a USB4 host, users can expect performance reaching 3800 MB/s. For Thunderbolt 3 and 4 systems, the adapter supports speeds of up to 2800 MB/s. Backward compatibility with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2, Gen 1, and USB 2.0 ensures wide integration across devices, including Windows and macOS platforms.
The adapter accommodates both bare U.2/U.3 drives and those mounted in OEM trays from manufacturers such as Dell, HP, and Supermicro. Its tool-less slot design reduces handling time, while durability testing rates it for over 10,000 insertion cycles. This makes it suitable for tasks such as system testing, cloning, recovery, and forensic workflows where frequent drive swapping is required.
To maintain sustained transfer rates, the MB307U-1VB integrates an aluminium cooling plate that covers the controller for heat dissipation. The inclusion of a 12 V/2.5 A (30 W) external power supply ensures stable operation for enterprise NVMe drives, which often demand more power than USB bus connections can provide. A dedicated power switch and activity LED enhance monitoring and control.
The adapter combines lightweight ABS material with aluminium reinforcement. This construction offers portability for mobile use while maintaining structural stability. The design supports hot-swap functionality, enabling users to add or remove drives without shutting down the system.
The MB307U-1VB has been developed with multiple professional environments in mind:
- Content creation: Offloading and editing high-resolution video footage directly from U.2 NVMe SSDs.
- IT and diagnostics: Drive cloning, testing, and recovery tasks.
- Forensic and edge computing: Secure and rapid data collection in the field.
The device can be paired with the EZConvert MB705M2P-B, which adapts M.2 NVMe SSDs to U.2 format with a built-in heatsink for cooling. For rack-mounted use, the ToughArmor MB601M2K-1B mobile rack supports PCIe 4.0 speeds within a standard 3.5-inch bay.
Key Features
- USB4 Gen3x2 interface, up to 40 Gbps
- Supports one U.2/U.3 PCIe NVMe SSD (SFF-8639)
- Thunderbolt 3/4 compatibility
- Tool-less SSD installation with OEM tray support
- Aluminium cooling plate for thermal stability
- External 30 W power adapter included
- Hot-swap functionality with power switch and LED indicator
- Plug-and-play for Windows and macOS
- Rated for 10,000+ insertion/removal cycles
- Three-year warranty with technical support
The EZ-Adapter Ex MB307U-1VB is now available and provides professionals with a portable and reliable method of accessing high-performance NVMe storage across multiple platforms.
