StarTech.com 4 Bay Thunderbolt 3 NVMe Enclosure, For M.2 NVMe SSD Drives, 1x DisplayPort Video and 2x TB3 Downstream Ports, 40Gbps

UPC Code: 065030886406
Manufacturer Warranty: 2-Years
D&H Returns Allowed: yes
Return Period (Days): 45
Add'l Return Info: Past Exch-Call Startech 800-265-1844
Master Pack Qty: 8
Country of Origin: TAIWAN

General Information

Manufacturer:   StarTech.com
Manufacturer Part Number:   M2E4BTB3
Manufacturer Website Address:   www.startech.com
Brand Name:   StarTech.com
Product Name:   4 Bay NVMe TB3 SSD Enclosure
Marketing Information:  

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.

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:   M.2
Drive Interface:   PCI Express NVMe
Host Interface:   Thunderbolt 3

Physical Characteristics

Product Color:   Black
Product Material:   Metal
Cooling Fan:   Yes
Form Factor:   External
Height:   0.79" (20 mm)
Width:   6.30" (160 mm)
Depth:   4.72" (120 mm)
Weight (Approximate):   610 g

Miscellaneous

Package Contents:  

• 4 Bay NVMe TB3 SSD Enclosure
• 1 x 2.3 ft (70 cm) Certified Thunderbolt 3 Passive Cable
• 1 x Manual
• 1 x Universal Power Adapter (NA/JP, UK, EU, ANZ)

Environmentally Friendly:   Yes
Environmental Certification:   RoHS
Environmental Certification:   WEEE
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.