StarTech.com TB31PCIEX16 THUNDERBOLT 3 TO PCIE TB31PCIEX16

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.

The TB31PCIEX16 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Cooling



Bearing type



Sleeve bearing


Built-in fan



Yes


Fan diameter



6 cm


Maximum airflow



14.06 cfm


Noise level



24.55 dB


Number of fans



1 fan(s)


Logistics data



Harmonized System (HS) code



84733020


Master (outer) case height



32.5 cm


Master (outer) case length



45.5 cm


Master (outer) case width



37.5 cm


Products per master (outer) case



3 pc(s)


Network



Ethernet LAN



No


Operational conditions



Operating relative humidity (H-H)



20 - 80 %


Operating temperature (T-T)



5 - 35 �C


Storage temperature (T-T)



-20 - 50 �C


Other features



Cable length



0.5 m


Chipset



Intel - Alpine Ridge DSL6540


Maximum port bandwidth



3.94 GB/s


PCI slot



1 x PCIe x16


Package dimensions



Depth (package,cm)



36 cm


Gross Weight (Package, kg)



3.1 kg


Height (package,cm)



14.5 cm


Width (package,cm)



29 cm


Packaging content



AC adapter included



Yes


Cables included



Thunderbolt


Quick start guide



Yes


Performance



Card reader integrated



No


Data transfer rate



40 Gbit/s


Housing material



Aluminium, Steel


LED indicators



Power


Product colour



Black


Rubber feet



Yes


Ports & interfaces



Connectivity technology



Wired


DisplayPorts quantity



1


Host interface



Thunderbolt 3


Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity



2


Power



AC input voltage



100 - 240 V


Compatible power plug types



AU, EU, JP, UK, US


Input current



2 A


Output current



5.417 A


Output voltage



12 V


Power consumption (typical)



65 Watt


Power plug type



Type N


Power source type



DC


Product dimensions



Net Weight (Product, kg)



1.6 kg


Product Depth



28 cm


Product Height



8.2 cm


Product Width



14.2 cm


Software



Mac compatibility



Yes


Mac operating systems supported



Mac 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


Windows operating systems supported



Windows 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


Sustainability



Sustainability certificates



CE, RoHS


Sustainability compliance



Yes


Vendor information



Brand Name


StarTech.com


Warranty



1 Year(s)