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This 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 3
The 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 Drive
A 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 Certified
This 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 Flexibility
The 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.
Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
Manufacturer Part Number | M2E4BTB3 |
Manufacturer Website Address | http://www.startech.com |
Brand Name | StarTech.com |
Product Name | 4 Bay NVMe TB3 SSD Enclosure |
Packaged Quantity | 1 |
Product Type | Drive Enclosure |
Technical Information: | |
Number of Solid State Drive Supported | 4 |
Number of Solid State Drive Installed | 0 |
I/O Expansions: | |
Number of Total Expansion Bays | 4 |
Network & Communication: | |
Wireless LAN | No |
Interfaces/Ports: | |
Drive Interface | PCI Express NVMe M.2 |
Host Interface | Thunderbolt 3 |
Physical Characteristics: | |
Product Color | Black |
Product Material | Metal |
Cooling Fan | Yes |
Form Factor | External |
Height | 0.8" |
Width | 6.3" |
Depth | 4.7" |
Weight (Approximate) | 1.34 lb |
Miscellaneous: | |
Package Contents |
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Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Warranty: | |
Limited Warranty | 2 Year |
Additional Warranty Information | 2-year StarTech.com warranty, with free lifetime North American based multilingual technical support. |
Files: | |
User-Manual | |
Manufacturer-Brochure | |
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