StarTech.com 4 Bay Thunderbolt 3 NVMe Enclosure, For M.2 NVMe SSD Drives, 1x DisplayPort Video/ 2x TB3 Downstream Ports, 40Gbps, 72W Power Supply, External Hard Drive Enclosure
KEY FEATURES
- HIGH PERFORMANCE M.2 STORAGE VIA THUNDERBOLT 3 : Turn up to 4 PCIe 80mm M.2 SSDs (M-Key) into an external TB3 storage solution; Data transfer speeds up to 40Gbps; Downstream TB3 port; DisplayPort video output; Vented metal enclosure w/thermal pads & fan
- MAXIMIZE DRIVE SPEED: Connect up to four M.2 PCIe NVMe and/or AHCI drives with an 8Gbps PCIe lane dedicated to each SSD; Supports software RAID with storage management systems like Storage Spaces (Microsoft) , RAID Assistant (macOS), mdraid/mdadm (Linux)
- FLEXIBLE PORT OPTIONS: DisplayPort output to connect to a display with resolutions up to 4K 60Hz; Downstream TB3 port to daisy chain additional TB3 devices or a compatible TB3 display (up to 5K 60Hz); Connected devices share bandwidth with connected SSDs
- THUNDERBOLT 3 CERTIFIED: Works w/TB3 & TB4 host devices like MacBook Pro 16/13/Air (Dual displays on Mac w/Intel & M1 Pro/Max Processor; Dual display not supported on M1 Mac), Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon/T Series, Dell XPS/Latitude/Precision & HP EliteBook
- POWER ADAPTER & THUNDERBOLT 3 CABLE INCLUDED: Self powered with an included 72W EPS power supply that powers the enclosure, the connected drives and provides 15W to TB3 port; Includes 2.3 ft (70cm) TB3 certified passive cable; NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SATA SSD
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StarTech.com 4 Bay Thunderbolt 3 NVMe Enclosure, For M.2 NVMe SSD Drives, 1x DisplayPort Video/ 2x TB3 Downstream Ports, 40Gbps, 72W Power Supply, External Hard Drive Enclosure
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StarTech.com 4 Bay Thunderbolt 3 NVMe Enclosure, For M.2 NVMe SSD Drives, 1x DisplayPort Video/ 2x TB3 Downstream Ports, 40Gbps, 72W Power Supply, External Hard Drive Enclosure. Product type: SSD enclosure. Number of storage drives supported: 4, Storage drive size: M.2, Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2. Data transfer rate: 40 Gbit/s. Product colour: Black. USB connector type: USB Type-C
4-Drive PCIe M.2 Enclosure | Thunderbolt™ 3 | 72W EPS Power Supply & 2.3 ft (70 cm) Thunderbolt 3 Cable IncludedThis Thunderbolt™ 3 to 4x M.2 PCIe SSD enclosure enables you to turn four M-Key PCI-Express based M.2 NVMe or AHCI solid state drives (SSDs) into a high-performance external storage solution.The SSD enclosure is self-powered with an included 72W EPS power supply that powers the enclosure, the connected drives, and provides up to 15W of power to any downstream Thunderbolt 3 devices. A 2.3 ft. (70 cm) Thunderbolt 3 Certified host cable is also included, to connect the enclosure to your computer.High Performance M.2 Storage via 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3The enclosure is compatible with 80mm M.2 PCIe based (M-Key) single/double-sided SSDs. Create an external storage solution that utilizes the high-performance bandwidth available to your Thunderbolt 3 port, providing combined data transfer speeds of up to 40Gbps for up to four drives. The vented metal enclosure features thermal pads and a cooling fan to ensure your SSDs are operating at optimal temperatures.Dedicated 8Gbps Throughput for Each Individual DriveA single 8 Gbps PCIe lane is dedicated to each connected drive. This ensures consistent read/write performance across the entire enclosure, regardless of individual drive activity. The enclosure also supports software RAID with storage management systems like Storage Spaces (Microsoft), RAID Assistant (macOS), or mdraid/mdadm (Linux). The support for software RAID, combined with exceptional drive performance, makes this the ideal enclosure for creative professionals working with large files such as high-resolution graphics, video, and CAD files.Thunderbolt CertifiedThis enclosure is Thunderbolt Certified to ensure an optimal user experience and compatibility when connected to a Thunderbolt 3 host device, such as a MacBook Pro 16, 13, Air, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon / T Series, Dell XPS / Latitude / Precision or HP EliteBook. The external drive enclosure is also forward compatible with Thunderbolt 4 devices (at Thunderbolt 3 performance).Additional Ports for Workspace FlexibilityThe enclosure features a DisplayPort output port, enabling you to connect a DisplayPort monitor to your computer through the Thunderbolt 3 enclosure, with resolutions up to 4K 60Hz. The enclosure also features a downstream Thunderbolt 3 port for daisy chaining an additional TB3 device or connect an additional TB3 compatible display (up to 5K 60Hz).M2E4BTB3 is backed by a 2-year StarTech.com warranty, with free lifetime North American based multilingual technical support.Notes:• This device is not compatible with SATA based (B-Keyed or M+B Keyed) M.2 solid state drives.• This device does not support Thunderbolt 2 or Thunderbolt 1 host devices using interface adapters.• This device only supports 80mm M.2 SSDs.• Connected downstream devices share bandwidth with connected SSDs and may reduce overall data transfer performance when connected.• Apple Mac computers with M1 processors can only support one external display connected through the SSD enclosure. However, Apple Mac computers with Intel or M1 Max / Pro processors can support dual external displays connected through the SSD enclosure.The StarTech.com Advantage
Warranty: 2 Years
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- Next Business Day: £6.99
- 2 days Delivery: £4.99
- 3- 5 Days Shipping: £3.99
- Orders Over £99.00: Free Standard Delivery
| Storage | |
|---|---|
| Supported storage drive lengths | 80 mm |
| Number of storage drives supported | 4 |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2 |
| Storage drive size | M.2 |
| Ports & interfaces | |
|---|---|
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| USB ports quantity | 2 |
| USB connector gender | Female |
| USB connector type | USB Type-C |
| USB connectivity | Yes |
| Design | |
|---|---|
| Fan diameter | 4 cm |
| Number of fans | 1 fan(s) |
| LED indicators | Activity, Power |
| Product colour | Black |
| Product type | SSD enclosure |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| Noise level | 34.5 dB |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 50000 h |
| Chipset | Intel - JHL6540, TI - TPS65983B |
| Data transfer rate | 40 Gbit/s |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| AC adapter input current | 2 A |
| AC adapter output current | 6 A |
| AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC adapter output voltage | 12 V |
| Compatible power plug types | AU, EU, JP, UK, US |
| Operational conditions | |
|---|---|
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 50 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 45 °C |
| Weight & dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Package weight | 620 g |
| Package height | 132 mm |
| Package depth | 157 mm |
| Package width | 234 mm |
| Weight | 610 g |
| Height | 20 mm |
| Depth | 120 mm |
| Width | 160 mm |
| Packaging content | |
|---|---|
| Manual | Yes |
| Cables included | AC, Thunderbolt |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Technical details | |
|---|---|
| Sustainability certificates | CE, RoHS |
| Compliance certificates | CE, RoHS |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733080 |
| Logistics data | |
|---|---|
| Products per master (outer) case | 8 pc(s) |
| Master (outer) case height | 380 mm |
| Master (outer) case length | 260 mm |
| Master (outer) case width | 540 mm |
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