StarTech, 2TBT3-PCIE-ENCLOSURE, Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis, External Enclosure W/Dual PCI Express Slots
2TBT3-PCIE-ENCLOSURE Includes Only:
- 1 - TB3 PCIe Expansion Chassis
- 1 - 3.3ft [1m] Thunderbolt Host Cable
- 1 - Power Adapter
- 1 - Foot-Pad Set
- 1 - Quick-Start Guide
Features:
- Thunderbolt 3 PCIe expansion chassis: Adds PCI Express support to Thunderbolt 3/4 laptops or desktops; dual external PCIe 3.0 x16 slots; 32 Gbps combined bandwidth (up to 21.6 Gbps / 2700 MB/s per slot); includes 3.3 ft (1 m) Thunderbolt cable.
- Expandability for laptops: Supports video capture cards, high-speed Ethernet/fiber cards, NVMe storage, FireWire adapters, and more; aluminum construction with tool-less design for easy installation.
- 8K & 4K display support: Display connectivity via DP 1.4 and TB3 ports; supports up to 8K/5K 60Hz or dual 4K 60Hz output (other resolutions supported); GPU graphics cards are not supported.
- Robust power: Provides 25 W per PCIe slot plus dual 12 V 15 W SATA power connectors (up to 40 W per card); includes 12 V 10 A (120 W) universal power adapter compatible with NA/JP, UK, EU, and ANZ regions.
- Compatibility: Accepts single-width PCIe cards up to 8" (20.3 cm) long; built-in fan for active cooling; supports daisy-chaining with other TB3/4 devices; driverless installation for macOS and Windows; TAA compliant.
Add two PCI-Express 3.0 x16 capable cards and increase the potential of a Thunderbolt 3 or 4 capable laptop, desktop, or all-in-one system. This Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis lets you take advantage of the vast range of PCIe expansion cards with computers that lack PCIe slots. The chassis lets you connect an external monitor via the DisplayPort (DP) or Thunderbolt 3 ports, supporting Ultra High Definition (UHD) 4K or 8K resolutions. Connect the expansion box to a Thunderbolt 3 or 4 computer with the included 3.3ft (1m) Thunderbolt-certified cable. The chassis features dual PCIe 3.0 x16 slots with 32Gbps of bandwidth that is shared dynamically between both slots (each slot supports up to 2700MBps/21.6Gbps). Add extra functionality to a host device using video capture cards, high-speed fiber or Ethernet networking, NVMe drives, FireWire, sound cards, or any other PCIe-compatible card.
The expansions chassis supports single-slot cards to a maximum length of 8in (20.3cm), allowing current or legacy PCIe cards to be installed. The built-in fan ensures active cooling for your hardware, preventing overheating during heavy usage. The TAA-Compliant chassis delivers up to 25W per slot, ensuring optimal performance for your connected devices. In addition, the two internal 12V 15W SATA power ports ensure the installed cards have enough power (up to 40W per card) at their disposal. Connect a second high-resolution monitor using the DP 1.4 or Thunderbolt 3 ports at the back of the chassis. Enjoy video resolutions of up to single 8K or 5K 60Hz or dual 4K 60Hz (other video resolutions are also supported). The enclosure is driverless, enabling rapid deployment and is supported in macOS and Windows. The chassis can be placed horizontally or vertically, adapting to your workspace. The toolless design and aluminum construction ensure fast card installation and longevity. Note: Some expansion cards installed in the chassis may require drivers to be installed.
