Product Type | Chassis |
Form Factor | External Expansion Chassis |
Number of PCIe Slots | 4 |
Enclosure Material | SECC Steel |
PCI Express Version | PCIe 2.0 |
Card Type Compatibility | Full-length, full-height PCIe cards |
Included Cable Length | 1.8 m (6 ft) |
Cable Type | USB-C locking cable |
Throughput | Up to 10 Gbps |
Power Input | External Power Adapter (Included) |
Max Operating Temperature | 60°C (140°F) |
Cooling | Integrated Fan |
MTBF | 150,000 hours |
StarTech 4-Slot PCIe Expansion Chassis, PCIe 2.0 x1 Adapter





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- Enables scalable PCIe expansion without altering internal system design, supporting rapid deployment
- Ideal for adding multiple I/O interface cards (USB, Ethernet/fiber, serial) in workstations or servers
- Durable steel construction and TAA compliance align with enterprise and government procurement standards
Product Overview
4-Slot PCIe Expansion Chassis External PCIe Slots for Desktop/Server Host Card PCI-e 2.0 x2, 10Gbps, included 6ft (1.8m) USB-C locking cable For USB, Ethernet/fiber, or Serial/I-O cards SECC steel enclosure withstands temps up to 140 degrees fahreSpecifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi‑Fi Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
CE Certified | Yes |
FCC Compliance | Yes |
REACH Compliant | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
Integrated Security Features |
Interfaces
Host Interface | PCIe x1 via included adapter card |
Expansion Interface | PCIe x8 slot (operates at x4 speed) |
Expansion Slots | 4 x PCI Express slots |
Ports Included | 1 x USB-C (on enclosure for host connection) |
Cable Interface | USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C |
Data Transfer Rate | Up to 10 Gbps via USB-C connection |
Physical & Environmental
Enclosure Type | Steel |
Color | Black |
Product Dimensions | 312 mm x 172 mm x 91 mm |
Product Weight | 2.5 kg |
Operating Temperature | 5°C to 60°C (41°F to 140°F) |
Storage Temperature | -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 20% to 80% RH (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity | 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud Management |