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
Products specifications
| Attribute name |
Attribute value |
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Width
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5.59" |
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Depth
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11" |
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Height
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3.23" |
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Weight
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3.53 lbs |
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Housing Material
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Aluminum, Steel |
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Cable Length
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19.7" |
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Compatible power plug types
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AU, EU, JP, UK, US |
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Number of HDDs supported
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1 |
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Headphone outputs
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0 |
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DisplayPorts quantity
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1 |
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Maximum port bandwidth
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3.94 |
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PCI slot
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PCI-E x4 |
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Supported SSD sizes
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M.2 |
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Compliance certificates
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RoHS |
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Certification
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CE, FCC |
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Product color
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Black |
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Sustainability certificates
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RoHS |
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Data transfer rate
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40 Gbit/s |
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Plug and Play
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Yes |
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LED indicators
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Power |
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Input current
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2 A |
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Output voltage
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12 V |
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Built-in fan
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Yes |
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Output current
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5.417 A |
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Chipset
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Intel - Alpine Ridge DSL6540 |
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Package width
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11.4" |
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Package depth
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14.2" |
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Package height
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5.71" |
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Package weight
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7.94 lbs |
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Cables included
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Thunderbolt |
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AC adapter included
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Yes |
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Ethernet LAN
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No |
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Card reader integrated
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No |
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Quick start guide
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Yes |
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Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
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0 |
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Connectivity technology
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Wired |
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USB 2.0 ports quantity
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0 |
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HDMI ports quantity
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0 |
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DC-in jack
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Yes |
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Host interface
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Thunderbolt 3 |
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USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
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0 |
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Microphone in
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No |
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Power consumption (typical)
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65 W |
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AC input voltage
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100 - 240 V |
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Power plug type
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Type N |
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Operating temperature (T-T)
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5 - 35 °C |
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Storage temperature (T-T)
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-20 - 50 °C |
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Operating relative humidity (H-H)
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20 - 80 % |
