{"product_id":"startech-com-4-bay-thunderbolt-3-nvme-enclosure-for-m-2-nvme-ssd-drives-1x-displayport-video-and-2x-tb3-downstream-ports-40gbps-m2e4btb3","title":"StarTech.com 4 Bay Thunderbolt 3 NVMe Enclosure, For M.2 NVMe SSD Drives, 1x DisplayPort Video and 2x TB3 Downstream Ports, 40Gbps M2E4BTB3","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh Performance M.2 Storage via 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDedicated 8Gbps Throughput for Each Individual Drive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThunderbolt Certified\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdditional Ports for Workspace Flexibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eM2E4BTB3 is backed by a 2-year StarTech.com warranty, with free lifetime North American based multilingual technical support.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca id=\"gfk-spex-minisite\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\" onclick=\"javascript:window.open('\/\/content.etilize.com\/mini-site\/en_ca\/1073397193.html','_blank','height=800,width=780,resizable=yes,scrollbars=yes,toolbar=no,menubar=no,location=no,directories=no,status=no');return false;\"\u003eMore from the Manufacturer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHIGH PERFORMANCE M.2 STORAGE VIA THUNDERBOLT 3 : Turn up to 4 PCIe 80mm M.2 SSDs (M-Key) into an external TB3 storage solution; Data transfer speeds up to 40Gbps; Downstream TB3 port; DisplayPort video output; Vented metal enclosure w\/thermal pads \u0026amp; fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMAXIMIZE DRIVE SPEED: Connect up to four M.2 PCIe NVMe and\/or AHCI drives with an 8Gbps PCIe lane dedicated to each SSD; Supports software RAID with storage management systems like Storage Spaces (Microsoft) , RAID Assistant (macOS), mdraid\/mdadm (Linux)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFLEXIBLE PORT OPTIONS: DisplayPort output to connect to a display with resolutions up to 4K 60Hz; Downstream TB3 port to daisy chain additional TB3 devices or a compatible TB3 display (up to 5K 60Hz); Connected devices share bandwidth with connected SSDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHUNDERBOLT 3 CERTIFIED: Works w\/TB3 \u0026amp; TB4 host devices like MacBook Pro 16\/13\/Air (Dual displays on Mac w\/Intel \u0026amp; M1 Pro\/Max Processor; Dual display not supported on M1 Mac), Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon\/T Series, Dell XPS\/Latitude\/Precision \u0026amp; HP EliteBook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePOWER ADAPTER \u0026amp; THUNDERBOLT 3 CABLE INCLUDED: Self powered with an included 72W EPS power supply that powers the enclosure, the connected drives and provides 15W to TB3 port; Includes 2.3 ft (70cm) TB3 certified passive cable; NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SATA SSD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"StarTech.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50281167716626,"sku":"M2E4BTB3","price":540.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/9995\/7778\/files\/98566331.jpg?v=1726907201","url":"https:\/\/www.ziestech.com\/products\/startech-com-4-bay-thunderbolt-3-nvme-enclosure-for-m-2-nvme-ssd-drives-1x-displayport-video-and-2x-tb3-downstream-ports-40gbps-m2e4btb3","provider":"Ziestech Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}