BNDTB4M2E1 - StarTech.com THE THUNDERBOLT 3 M.2 ENCLOSURE LETS YOU TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SPEED AND SIZE OF

The Thunderbolt 3 m.2 enclosure lets you take advantage of the speed and size of PCIe M.2 internal solid-state drives, connected externally to your Thunderbolt 3 desktop or laptop computer

This Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe M.2 adapter lets you take advantage of the speed of PCIe solid-state drives, connected externally to your Thunderbolt 3 desktop or laptop computer. The adapter combines the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis (TB31PCIEX16) and the M.2 PCIe SSD adapter card ( PEX4M2E1), giving you a DisplayPort output and an additional Thunderbolt 3 port.

Boost your system speed and performance

Get ultra-fast data access by adding this PCIe M.2 SSD adapter externally to your existing Thunderbolt 3 computer, using the Thunderbolt 3 chassis -- improving your storage performance and expanding overall capacity. The adapter supports PCIe M.2 SSDs (NVMe and AHCI): 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110 drives.

Extend your workstation

Connect additional displays through the chassis’ dedicated DisplayPort output and second Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port (USB-C video adapter may be required). With two extended displays, you can multitask effortlessly, avoiding the hassle of repositioning open windows or programs repeatedly throughout your workday.

Install with ease

You can assemble and connect the adapter in minutes. Put it together using only a screwdriver then plug and play with no software or drivers required.

The PEX4M2E1 and TB31PCIEX16 are backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty.

The StarTech.com Advantage

- Boost performance and productivity by externally adding a PCIe M.2 SSD to your Thunderbolt 3 computer via the Thunderbolt 3 chassis
- Create an efficient work station with the chassis’ extra display options, using the DisplayPort output and additional Thunderbolt 3 port
- Upgrade your peripherals without having to upgrade your chassis, by just switching out your PCIe card

 

Specification:

 

Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	4
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	2
Host interface	Thunderbolt 3
DisplayPorts quantity	1
Microphone in	Yes
DC-in jack	Yes
Connectivity technology	Wired
Network
Ethernet LAN	No
Performance
UASP support	Yes
Product colour	Black
Card reader integrated	No
Data transfer rate	40 Gbit/s
Certification	CE, FCC
Housing material	Aluminum, Steel
Technical details
Product colour	Black
Data transfer rate	40 Gbit/s
Cable length	19.7" (0.5 m)
PCI slot	PCI-E x4
Sustainability certificates	RoHS
Maximum port bandwidth	3.94
Cooling
Built-in fan	Yes
Storage
Card reader integrated	No
Power
Input current	2 A
Power plug type	Type N
Compatible power plug types	AU, EU, JP, UK, US
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)	65 W
Output voltage	12 V
Output current	5.417 A
Software
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10,Windows 10 Education,Windows 10 Education x64,Windows 10 Enterprise,Windows 10 Enterprise x64,Windows 10 Home,Windows 10 Home x64,Windows 10 IOT Core,Windows 10 Pro,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 7,Windows 7 Enterprise,Windows 7 Enterprise x64,Windows 7 Home Basic,Windows 7 Home Basic x64,Windows 7 Home Premium,Windows 7 Home Premium x64,Windows 7 Professional,Windows 7 Professional x64,Windows 7 Starter,Windows 7 Starter x64,Windows 7 Ultimate,Windows 7 Ultimate x64,Windows 7 x64,Windows 8,Windows 8 Enterprise,Windows 8 Enterprise x64,Windows 8 Pro,Windows 8 Pro x64,Windows 8 x64,Windows 8.1,Windows 8.1 Enterprise,Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64,Windows 8.1 Pro,Windows 8.1 Pro x64,Windows 8.1 x64
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra
Mac compatibility	Yes
Weight & dimensions
Weight	3.53 lbs (1.6 kg)
Width	5.59" (142 mm)
Depth	11" (280 mm)
Height	3.23" (82 mm)
Package weight	7.28 lbs (3.3 kg)
Package width	11.4" (290 mm)
Package depth	14.2" (360 mm)
Package height	5.71" (145 mm)
Design
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10,Windows 10 Education,Windows 10 Education x64,Windows 10 Enterprise,Windows 10 Enterprise x64,Windows 10 Home,Windows 10 Home x64,Windows 10 IOT Core,Windows 10 Pro,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 7,Windows 7 Enterprise,Windows 7 Enterprise x64,Windows 7 Home Basic,Windows 7 Home Basic x64,Windows 7 Home Premium,Windows 7 Home Premium x64,Windows 7 Professional,Windows 7 Professional x64,Windows 7 Starter,Windows 7 Starter x64,Windows 7 Ultimate,Windows 7 Ultimate x64,Windows 7 x64,Windows 8,Windows 8 Enterprise,Windows 8 Enterprise x64,Windows 8 Pro,Windows 8 Pro x64,Windows 8 x64,Windows 8.1,Windows 8.1 Enterprise,Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64,Windows 8.1 Pro,Windows 8.1 Pro x64,Windows 8.1 x64
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra
Product colour	Black
Certification	CE, FCC
Packaging data
Package weight	7.28 lbs (3.3 kg)
Package width	11.4" (290 mm)
Package depth	14.2" (360 mm)
Package height	5.71" (145 mm)
Packaging content
Quick start guide	Yes
Cables included	Thunderbolt
AC adapter included	Yes
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80%
Certificates
Certification	CE, FCC
Other features
Chipset	Intel - Alpine Ridge DSL6540, ASMedia - ASM1142
Cable length	19.7" (0.5 m)
PCI slot	PCI-E x4
Maximum port bandwidth	3.94