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 (M2E4BTB3)
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
Description
4-Drive PCIe M.2 Enclosure | Thunderbolt™ 3 | 72W EPS Power Supply & 2.3 ft (70 cm) Thunderbolt 3 Cable Included
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.
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
Specifications
| Storage |
|---|
| Number of storage drives supported |
4 |
| Storage drive size |
M.2 |
| Supported storage drive interfaces |
M.2 |
| Supported storage drive lengths |
80 mm |
| Ports & interfaces |
|---|
| USB connectivity |
Yes |
| USB connector type |
USB Type-C |
| USB connector gender |
Female |
| USB ports quantity |
2 |
| DC-in jack |
Yes |
| Technical details |
|---|
| Plug and Play |
Yes |
| Number of fans |
1 fan(s) |
| LED indicators |
Activity, Power |
| Fan diameter |
1.57" (4 cm) |
| Data transfer rate |
40 Gbit/s |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Chipset |
Intel - JHL6540, TI - TPS65983B |
| Harmonized System (HS) code |
84733080 |
| Compliance certificates |
CE, RoHS |
| Design |
|---|
| Product type |
SSD enclosure |
| Number of fans |
1 fan(s) |
| LED indicators |
Activity, Power |
| Fan diameter |
1.57" (4 cm) |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Performance |
|---|
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) |
50000 h |
| Noise level |
34.5 dB |
| Plug and Play |
Yes |
| Data transfer rate |
40 Gbit/s |
| Chipset |
Intel - JHL6540, TI - TPS65983B |
| Power |
|---|
| Compatible power plug types |
AU, EU, JP, UK, US |
| AC adapter output voltage |
12 V |
| AC adapter output current |
6 A |
| AC adapter input voltage |
100 - 240 V |
| AC adapter input current |
2 A |
| Packaging data |
|---|
| Package weight |
21.9 oz (620 g) |
| Package width |
9.21" (234 mm) |
| Package depth |
6.18" (157 mm) |
| Package height |
5.2" (132 mm) |
| Operational conditions |
|---|
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-20 - 50 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
5 - 45 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) |
20 - 80% |
| Weight & dimensions |
|---|
| Weight |
21.5 oz (610 g) |
| Width |
6.3" (160 mm) |
| Depth |
4.72" (120 mm) |
| Height |
0.787" (20 mm) |
| Package weight |
21.9 oz (620 g) |
| Package width |
9.21" (234 mm) |
| Package depth |
6.18" (157 mm) |
| Package height |
5.2" (132 mm) |
| Packaging content |
|---|
| Manual |
Yes |
| AC adapter included |
Yes |
| Cables included |
AC, Thunderbolt |
| Logistics data |
|---|
| Master (outer) case width |
21.3" (540 mm) |
| Master (outer) case length |
10.2" (260 mm) |
| Master (outer) case height |
15" (380 mm) |
| Products per master (outer) case |
8 pc(s) |
| Harmonized System (HS) code |
84733080 |
