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) |