StarTech.com 4 Bay Thunderbolt 3 NVMe Enclosure, For M.2 NVMe SSD Drives, 1x DisplayPort Video/ 2x TB3 Downstream Ports, 40Gbps, 72W Power Supply, External Hard Drive Enclosure
Brand: StarTech.com · SKU: STA-M2E4BTB3 · MPN: 4 Bay Thunderbolt 3 NVMe Enclosure, For M.2 NVMe SSD Drives, 1x DisplayPort Video/ 2x TB3 Downstream Ports, 40Gbps, 72W Power Supply, External Hard Drive Enclosure · Category: Components
StarTech.com 4 Bay Thunderbolt 3 NVMe Enclosure, For M.2 NVMe SSD Drives, 1x DisplayPort Video/ 2x TB3 Downstream Ports, 40Gbps, 72W Power Supply, External Hard Drive Enclosure, SSD enclosure, M.2, M.2, 40 Gbit/s, USB connectivity, Black
Specifications
| Depth | 120 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 160 mm |
| Height | 20 mm |
| Manual | Yes |
| Weight | 610 g |
| Chipset | Intel - JHL6540, TI - TPS65983B |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| Noise level | 34.5 dB |
| Fan diameter | 4 cm |
| Product type | SSD enclosure |
| Package depth | 157 mm |
| Package width | 234 mm |
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| LED indicators | Activity, Power |
| Number of fans | 1 fan(s) |
| Package height | 132 mm |
| Package weight | 620 g |
| Product colour | Black |
| Cables included | AC, Thunderbolt |
| USB connectivity | Yes |
| Data transfer rate | 40 Gbit/s |
| Storage drive size | M.2 |
| USB connector type | USB Type-C |
| USB ports quantity | 2 |
| Warranty | 3-Year Warranty |
| Weight | 610 g |
| Dimensions | 160 mm x 120 mm x 20 mm |
Product Description
4-Drive PCIe M.2 Enclosure | Thunderbolt™ 3 | 72W EPS Power Supply & 2.3 ft (70 cm) Thunderbolt 3 Cable Included 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. Notes: • This device is not compatible with SATA based (B-Keyed or M+B Keyed) M.2 solid state drives. • This device does not support Thunderbolt 2 or Thunderbolt 1 host devices using interface adapters. • This device only supports 80mm M.2 SSDs. • Connected downstream devices share bandwidth with connected SSDs and may reduce overall data transfer performance when connected. • Apple Mac computers with M1 processors can only support one external display connected through the SSD enclosure. However, Apple Mac computers with Intel or M1 Max / Pro processors can support dual external displays connected through the SSD enclosure. The StarTech.com Advantage
Key Features
StarTech.com 4 Bay Thunderbolt 3 NVMe Enclosure, For M.2 NVMe SSD Drives, 1x DisplayPort Video/ 2x TB3 Downstream Ports, 40Gbps, 72W Power Supply, External Hard Drive Enclosure. Product type: SSD enclosure. Number of storage drives supported: 4, Storage drive size: M.2, Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2. Data transfer rate: 40 Gbit/s. Product colour: Black. USB connector type: USB Type-C
Technical Deployment Advisory
Target Personnel
Database Administrators
Infrastructure Fit
Cold Storage / Archival Nodes
"Engineered for high-throughput data paths or critical backup cycles, the STA-M2E4BTB3 provides the data integrity required for Cold Storage / Archival Nodes. Database Administrators will benefit from its performance consistency."
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this product genuine OEM?
Yes, this StarTech.com 4 Bay Thunderbolt 3 NVMe Enclosure, For M.2 NVMe SSD Drives, 1x DisplayPort Video/ 2x TB3 Downstream Ports, 40Gbps, 72W Power Supply, External Hard Drive Enclosure (STA-M2E4BTB3) is 100% genuine StarTech.com hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
What warranty is included?
This StarTech.com 4 Bay Thunderbolt 3 NVMe Enclosure, For M.2 NVMe SSD Drives, 1x DisplayPort Video/ 2x TB3 Downstream Ports, 40Gbps, 72W Power Supply, External Hard Drive Enclosure includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
How long does shipping take?
We offer free ground shipping which typically takes 3-5 business days. Expedited shipping options are available at checkout for faster delivery.
Can I return this product?
Yes, we have a 30-day return policy on all products. Restocking fees may apply for opened items. Please see our return policy for complete details.
Is the StarTech.com 4 Bay Thunderbolt 3 NVMe Enclosure, For M.2 NVMe SSD Drives, 1x DisplayPort Video/ 2x TB3 Downstream Ports, 40Gbps, 72W Power Supply, External Hard Drive Enclosure compatible with my system?
Please check the specifications tab for detailed compatibility information. Our technical team is available to assist with compatibility questions for the STA-M2E4BTB3.
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