WERO Thunderbolt 5 U.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure – 80Gbps, Single Bay, PCIe 4.0, Desktop Aluminum
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Estimated Delivery:Nov 01 - Nov 05
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Free Shipping & Returns: Free Worldwide Shipping
30-day money-back guarantee · 2-year warranty
⚠️ Important Note: This product does not include hard drives.
This product does not include solid-state drives (SSDs) such as U.2, E.3, or M.2 drives. Please purchase hard drives separately—the device requires installed hard drives to operate.
Bring Enterprise-Grade U.2 Speed to Your Thunderbolt 5 Workflow
Modern cinema cameras push bitrates beyond what portable SSDs can handle. When you're managing 8K RAW frame sequences on set, a single Thunderbolt 5 connection to a high‑capacity U.2 NVMe drive turns your laptop into a full‑speed grading and playback station. The WERO 1XU2-V80-DM-3 enclosure makes that link — 80Gbps, no bridge chip compromise, and active cooling that keeps a 15.36TB drive running at full PCIe 4.0 x4 bandwidth for hours.
Where Professionals Put It to Work
DIT Cart & On‑Set Data Wrangling
Mount a Kioxia or Micron U.2 SSD inside the enclosure, connect via Thunderbolt 5 to a MacBook Pro, and offload a full day’s shoot while simultaneously playing back footage in DaVinci Resolve. The 80Gbps symmetrical link handles simultaneous read/write without queuing — no more transferring to internal storage just to check focus.
Color Grading Suite & Editing Bay
Place the desktop chassis next to your Mac Studio or PC workstation. The enclosure’s Thunderbolt 5 downstream port lets you daisy‑chain a reference monitor, a second Thunderbolt RAID, or a CFexpress reader — all through a single cable to the host. Edit 12‑bit 8K footage directly from the U.2 drive, with timelines remaining fluid even under heavy node trees.
Archival & Media Asset Management
When project archives need to live on a rugged, hot‑swappable U.2 carrier, this enclosure becomes a permanent desktop dock. Insert the SSD, let the built‑in PWM fan pull heat away, and run overnight backups or transcodes without throttling — a reliable tool for media managers who cannot afford corruption or slowdowns.
Single Bay, Engineered for Performance
- U.2 NVMe slot (SFF‑8639) – supports PCIe 4.0 x4 SSDs, capacities tested up to 15.36TB
- Thunderbolt 5 80Gbps host port – full bandwidth for reading and writing simultaneously
- Thunderbolt 5 downstream port – daisy‑chain a display, RAID, or additional accessory
- Desktop aluminum chassis – dense fin‑style heat dissipation, weighted for stability
- Active temperature‑controlled fan – keeps enterprise U.2 drives below thermal limits during sustained writes
- Universal compatibility – works with Thunderbolt 5/4, USB4, Windows 11, macOS 14+, iPad Pro (M4)
- Tool‑free drive installation – slide the tray out, secure the SSD, and push it back in
Technical Specifications
Images shown for illustration purposes. Performance measured with compatible Thunderbolt 5 host and PCIe 4.0 U.2 SSD. SSD sold separately. All specifications subject to change without notice.
Shipping Policy
Last updated: September 2026
Processing Time
Orders are processed within 1–2 business days after payment confirmation. Orders placed on weekends or public holidays will be processed on the next business day.
Shipping Methods & Estimated Delivery
| Region | Method | Estimated Delivery | Cost |
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| Worldwide Delivery | Standard Shipping | 12–17 business days | Free on orders over $59.99 |
| Worldwide Delivery | Expedited Shipping | 7–10 business days | Calculated at checkout |
Warehouse & Fulfillment
Orders are shipped directly from our logistics center.
Tracking
A tracking number will be emailed to you once your order ships. Please allow 48–72 hours for tracking information to update.
Customs & Import Duties
For international orders outside the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, the recipient is responsible for any customs duties, taxes, or import fees levied by the destination country or region. WERO is not liable for delays caused by customs clearance.
Lost or Damaged Shipments
If your order arrives damaged or does not arrive within the estimated timeframe, please contact us at weroaowell@gmail.com within 30 days of the estimated delivery date.
Returns
If the product has a quality defect or is damaged upon arrival, we offer free returns and exchanges. Please contact us within 30 days of receiving your order.
If the product is in good condition and there is no defect, but you wish to return it, the return shipping cost will be the buyer's responsibility.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
Exchanges
If the product has a quality defect, we will cover all costs associated with the exchange, including shipping.
If the product is in good condition but you wish to exchange it for another item, please contact us to discuss and agree on the applicable costs before proceeding.
How to Start a Return or Exchange
For all return or exchange requests, please contact our support team first at weroaowell@gmail.com to initiate the process.
If your request is accepted, we’ll provide you with return instructions and details on where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
You can always contact us for any return or exchange questions at weroaowell@gmail.com.
Exceptions / Non-Returnable Items
Certain types of items cannot be returned, like perishable goods (such as food, flowers, or plants), custom products (such as special orders or personalized items), and personal care goods (such as beauty products). We also do not accept returns for hazardous materials, flammable liquids, or gases. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards.
European Union 14-Day Cooling Off Period
Notwithstanding the above, if the merchandise is being shipped into the European Union, you have the right to cancel or return your order within 14 days, for any reason and without a justification. As above, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method within 10 business days. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your return, please contact us at weroaowell@gmail.com.
Warranty Policy
Last updated: September 2026
WERO by Aowell stands behind the quality of every product we make. All products come with a 2-year limited warranty from the date of purchase.
What Is Covered
Our warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, including:
- Hardware malfunctions not caused by physical damage
- Port or connector failures under normal use
- Thermal or power-related defects
- Firmware issues confirmed by our technical team
What Is Not Covered
- Physical damage, drops, or liquid damage
- Damage caused by unauthorized modification or repair
- Normal wear and tear
- Damage caused by use with incompatible devices or accessories
- Products with removed or altered serial numbers
How to Make a Warranty Claim
- Email weroaowell@gmail.com with your order number, a description of the issue, and photos or video if applicable
- Our support team will respond within 1–2 business days to diagnose the issue
- If a warranty replacement is approved, we will ship a replacement unit at no cost. Return shipping of the defective unit will be covered by WERO by Aowell
Compatibility Note
Our Thunderbolt 5 and Thunderbolt 3 products are designed for use with Intel Thunderbolt™-certified host devices. Compatibility issues arising from use with non-certified hosts are not covered under warranty.
Contact
Warranty inquiries: weroaowell@gmail.com
Response time: within 24 hours (GMT+8, Monday–Friday)