Startech Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis External Enclosure W/Dual PCI Expr 2TBT3-PCIE-ENCLOSURE

Add dual external PCIe (PCI Express 3.0) slots, Thunderbolt 3 ports, and a DisplayPort connection to a Thunderbolt 3 equipped system.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.Enhanced Computer CapabilitiesConnect 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.Flexible Card SupportThe 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.8K & 4K Monitor SupportConnect 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).CompatibilityThe enclosure is driverless, enabling rapid deployment and is supported in macOS, Windows, and Linux.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.The StarTech.com Advantage

Features


THUNDERBOLT 3 PCIE EXPANSION CHASSIS: Add PCI Express support to a Thunderbolt 3/4 capable laptop/desktop computer; Dual external PCIe 3.0 x16 slots; 32Gbps of combined bandwidth (up to 21.6Gbps/2700Mbps per slot); 3.3ft (1m) 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 construction


8K & 4K DISPLAY SUPPORT: Connect a display through the external PCIe enclosure; The DP 1.4 port and TB3 ports support video outputs up to 8K/5K 60Hz or dual 4K 60Hz (other video resolutions are also supported); PCIe box does not support GPU graphic cards


ROBUST POWER: The chassis delivers 25W per PCIe slot and features dual internal 12V 15W SATA power ports for up to 40W per card; 12V 10A (120W) universal power adapter is included and is compatible with 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 TB3/4 devices; The chassis is driverless and is compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux; TAA-compliant



Cooling


Number of fans

1 fan(s)


Built-in fan

Yes


Fan diameter

6 cm



Other features


Chipset

Titan Ridge DSL7440 (x2), Ti TPS65983B (x2)



Ports & interfaces


Microphone in

No


Host interface

Thunderbolt 3


DisplayPort version

1.4


PCI Express x16 slots

2


Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity

2


DisplayPorts quantity

1


Connectivity technology

Wired


PCIe version

3.0



Weight & dimensions


Height
2 mm


Width

281 mm


Depth

84 mm


Weight

1.6 kg



Packaging content


Cables included

Thunderbolt


Quick start guide

Yes


AC adapter included

Yes



Logistics data


Master (outer) case width

375 mm


Master (outer) case height

325 mm


Products per master (outer) case

3 pc(s)


Master (outer) case length

455 mm



Sustainability


Sustainability compliance

Yes


Sustainability certificates

RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)



Network


Ethernet LAN

No



Software


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 10.15.3 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 - 65 °C


Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 80


Storage temperature (T-T)

-20 - 65 °C



Performance


Maximum refresh rate

60 Hz


Rubber feet

Yes


Product colour

Silver


Card reader integrated

No


Housing material

Aluminium


HD type

8K Ultra HD


Number of displays supported

2


LED indicators

Power



Power


AC input voltage
0 - 240 V


Output voltage
V


Input current

3 A


Power source type

DC


Compatible power plug types

AU, EU, JP, UK, US


Output current
A


Power consumption (max)
0 W



Packaging data


Package height
3 mm


Package depth

353 mm


Package width

285 mm


Package weight

3.4 kg