| Product Type | External NVMe SSD Enclosure |
| Enclosure Type | 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 NVMe Enclosure |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Drive Compatibility | PCIe M.2 NVMe and/or AHCI SSDs |
| Drive Size Supported | M.2 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 |
| Chipset ID | Intel DSL6540 + ASMedia ASM2824 |
| Number of Drives Supported | 4 |
| Number of Drives Installed | 0 (User-supplied) |
| Weight | 1150 g |
| Power Input | External AC Adapter (72W EPS Power Supply) |
| Cable Type | Thunderbolt 3 (included, 0.8m / 2.6 ft) |
| Cooling System | Active Cooling - Integrated Fan |
STARTECH 4 Bay Thunderbolt 3 NVMe Enclosure, M2E4BTB3

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- Delivers industry-leading 40Gbps transfer speeds via Thunderbolt 3—ideal for demanding workloads like 4K video editing or data rendering.
- Supports high-density storage configurations with up to four M.2 SSDs in one compact enclosure, boosting storage scalability and flexibility.
- Meets government and enterprise procurement standards with TAA compliance and a robust 2-year warranty, reducing operational risk.
Product Overview
4 x 80mm PCIe M.2 M-Key NVMe and/or AHCI SSD to Thunderbolt 3 enclosure - Data transfer speeds up to 40Gbps - Downstream TB3 port - DisplayPort output w esolutions up to 4K 60Hz - Thunderbolt 3 Certified - 72W EPS power supply - 3.3ft TB3 cableSpecifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
| Color | Black |
| Width | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Depth | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Height | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Material | Aluminum and Plastic |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -10°C to 65°C (14°F to 149°F) |
| Humidity | 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Cloud Managed |
Interfaces
| Host Interface | Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 40Gbps (Thunderbolt 3) |
| Port Configuration | 1 x Upstream TB3, 1 x Downstream TB3, 1 x DisplayPort |
| Number of Thunderbolt 3 Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort Version | DisplayPort 1.2 |
| Maximum Display Resolution | 4K @ 60Hz |
| Drive Interface | PCIe 3.0 x2/x4 NVMe or AHCI |
| UASP Support | No - Native NVMe protocol |
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, Thunderbolt 3 Certified |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
Advanced Security Features
| Hardware Encryption | No |
| Drive Locking Mechanism | Tool-less Access with Tray Locking |
| Security Slot | Kensington Security Slot (K-Slot) |