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StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis, External Enclosure with One PCI Express Slot, PCIe Box for Laptops/Desktops/All-In-Ones, 5K/4K Output Via TB3/DP Ports, TAA Compliant
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Overview

  • THUNDERBOLT 3 PCIE EXPANSION CHASSIS: Add PCI Express support to a Thunderbolt capable laptop/desktop computer; Increased productivity w/ Thunderbolt 3 and up to 40Gbps bandwidth; One PCIe x16 slot with a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface; Thunderbolt cable included
  • EXPANDABILITY FOR LAPTOPS: Integrate video capture cards, high-speed fiber / ethernet connectivity, NVMe drives, FireWire cards, and more to unlock the potential of a notebook using this Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe chassis; Toolless design; Aluminum build
  • 5K & 4K DISPLAY SUPPORT: Connect a display through the external PCIe enclosure; The DisplayPort and TB3 ports support various video outputs up to 4K/5K 60Hz (other video resolutions are also supported); PCIe Box does not support GPU graphic cards
  • ROBUST POWER: The chassis delivers 25W via the PCIe slot and the LP4 port on the other side of the unit supports up to 30W between the 12V and 5V rails.; 12V 5A (65W) universal power adapter is included and is compatible w/ NA/JP, UK, EU, and ANZ regions
  • COMPATIBILITY: Use single-width cards up to 8in (20.3cm) long; Built-in fan for active cooling; Daisy chain compatible with multiple Thunderbolt devices; The chassis is driverless and is compatible with macOS, Windows; TAA-compliant

Add an external PCIe (PCI Express 3.0) x16 slot and a DisplayPort connection to your Thunderbolt 3 equipped MacBook or laptop

This Thunderbolt™3 PCIe expansion chassis lets you add a PCI Express card to your laptop or desktop computer, through an external Thunderbolt 3 connection. The chassis also features a DisplayPort video output, so you can connect an additional monitor to your laptop, and supports Thunderbolt 3 daisy chaining, so you can expand your workstation even further.

Expand the capabilities of your Thunderbolt 3 computer

The Thunderbolt 3 PCIe chassis makes it easy to expand your system with the capabilities you need to work at peak productivity. You can add many types of PCI Express cards, such as a PCIe USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 and USB-C, SSD, network, eSATA, FireWire or video capture cards. And, with the speed and bandwidth support of Thunderbolt 3 and PCIe 3.0, you can enjoy many of the same port additions you would from the PCI Express expansion slots of a desktop system.

Extend your workstation

The external PCIe enclosure features a dedicated DisplayPort output that lets you add an additional display to your laptop or desktop computer. The enclosure features a second Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port, that you can use to connect a secondary display (a USB-C video adapter may be required). With multiple extended displays, you can work more efficiently by multitasking faster, and avoid the hassle of continually repositioning several open windows or programs.

You can also use the second Thunderbolt 3 port to connect additional Thunderbolt, USB and DisplayPort devices to your system. You can daisy chain up to six Thunderbolt 3 devices and expand your workstation to suit your specific requirements.

Increase productivity with faster speeds

Thunderbolt 3 is the fastest connection available, which means you don't have to deal with the performance bottlenecks of a slower connection, and can accomplish more in the same amount of time.

At up to 40Gbps this Thunderbolt 3 expansion chassis gives you the throughput to add displays to your laptop, access files quickly, and work without disruptions. It's easy to access and edit large uncompressed files such as videos and images on the fly, making it ideal for dynamic on-site production.

Specifications

Ports & interfaces

Connectivity technologyWired
Host interfaceThunderbolt 3
DisplayPorts quantity1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity2
DC-in jackYes

Network

Ethernet LANNo
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Performance

Product colourBlack
Card reader integratedNo
Data transfer rate40 Gbit/s
Rubber feetYes
LED indicatorsPower
Housing materialAluminium, Steel

Cooling

Built-in fanYes
Number of fans1 fan(s)
Bearing typeSleeve bearing
Fan diameter6 cm
Noise level24.55 dB
Maximum airflow14.06 cfm

Power

Power source typeDC
AC input voltage100 - 240 V
Input current2 A
Output current5.417 A
Output voltage12 V
Power consumption (typical)65 W
Power plug typeType N
Compatible power plug typesAU, EU, JP, UK, US
Wireless chargingNo

Software

Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 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 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 compatibilityYes
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%

Sustainability

Sustainability complianceYes

Weight & dimensions

Width142 mm
Depth280 mm
Height82 mm
Weight1.6 kg

Packaging content

Quick start guideYes
AC adapter includedYes
Cables includedThunderbolt

Technical details

Compliance certificatesCE, RoHS

Other features

ChipsetIntel - Alpine Ridge DSL6540
Cable length0.5 m
Maximum port bandwidth3.94 GB/s

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