StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis, External Enclosure W/Dual PCI Express Slots, PCIe Box for Laptops/Desktops/All-In-Ones, 8K/4K Output Via TB3/DP 1.4 Ports, For Video Capture/Fiber/Ethernet Cards - TAA

StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis, External Enclosure W/Dual PCI Express Slots, PCIe Box for Laptops/Desktops/All-In-Ones, 8K/4K Output Via TB3/DP 1.4 Ports, For Video Capture/Fiber/Ethernet Cards - TAA. Connectivity technology: Wired, Host interface: Thunderbolt 3. Product colour: Silver, HD type: 8K Ultra HD, Maximum refresh rate: 60 Hz. Number of fans: 1 fan(s), Fan diameter: 6 cm. Power source type: DC, AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V, Input current: 3 A. Windows operating systems supported: Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10..., 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,...
Manufacturer: StarTech
SKU: 2TBT3-PCIE-ENCLOSURE
Vendor: Aspects
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 Capabilities

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.

Flexible Card Support

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.

8K & 4K Monitor Support

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).

Compatibility

The 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.

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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 Capabilities

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.

Flexible Card Support

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.

8K & 4K Monitor Support

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).

Compatibility

The 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.

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Products specifications
Weight & dimensions
Width281 mm
Depth84 mm
Height142 mm
Weight1.6 kg
Other features
ChipsetTitan Ridge DSL7440 (x2), Ti TPS65983B (x2)
Logistics data
Products per master (outer) case3 pc(s)
Master (outer) case width375 mm
Master (outer) case length455 mm
Master (outer) case height325 mm
Packaging data
Package width285 mm
Package depth353 mm
Package height143 mm
Package weight3.4 kg
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 65 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%
Power
Power source typeDC
AC input voltage100 - 240 V
Input current3 A
Output voltage12 V
Output current10 A
Power consumption (max)120 W
Compatible power plug typesAU, EU, JP, UK, US
Technical details
Compliance certificatesRoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Ports & interfaces
Connectivity technologyWired
Host interfaceThunderbolt 3
DisplayPorts quantity1
DisplayPort version1.4
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity2
Microphone inNo
PCI Express x16 slots2
PCIe version3.0
Network
Ethernet LANNo
Performance
Card reader integratedNo
HD type8K Ultra HD
Number of displays supported2
Maximum refresh rate60 Hz
Product colourSilver
LED indicatorsPower
Rubber feetYes
Housing materialAluminium
Packaging content
Cables includedThunderbolt
AC adapter includedYes
Quick start guideYes
Sustainability
Sustainability complianceYes
Software
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, 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 7 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
Mac operating systems supportedMac 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
Cooling
Built-in fanYes
Number of fans1 fan(s)
Fan diameter6 cm
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Products specifications
Weight & dimensions
Width281 mm
Depth84 mm
Height142 mm
Weight1.6 kg
Other features
ChipsetTitan Ridge DSL7440 (x2), Ti TPS65983B (x2)
Logistics data
Products per master (outer) case3 pc(s)
Master (outer) case width375 mm
Master (outer) case length455 mm
Master (outer) case height325 mm
Packaging data
Package width285 mm
Package depth353 mm
Package height143 mm
Package weight3.4 kg
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 65 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%
Power
Power source typeDC
AC input voltage100 - 240 V
Input current3 A
Output voltage12 V
Output current10 A
Power consumption (max)120 W
Compatible power plug typesAU, EU, JP, UK, US
Technical details
Compliance certificatesRoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Ports & interfaces
Connectivity technologyWired
Host interfaceThunderbolt 3
DisplayPorts quantity1
DisplayPort version1.4
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity2
Microphone inNo
PCI Express x16 slots2
PCIe version3.0
Network
Ethernet LANNo
Performance
Card reader integratedNo
HD type8K Ultra HD
Number of displays supported2
Maximum refresh rate60 Hz
Product colourSilver
LED indicatorsPower
Rubber feetYes
Housing materialAluminium
Packaging content
Cables includedThunderbolt
AC adapter includedYes
Quick start guideYes
Sustainability
Sustainability complianceYes
Software
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, 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 7 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
Mac operating systems supportedMac 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
Cooling
Built-in fanYes
Number of fans1 fan(s)
Fan diameter6 cm
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