Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis, External Enclosure W/Dual PCI Express Slots, PCIe Box for

Part # 2TBT3-PCIE-ENCLOSUREUPC 065030895002Warranty: 2 Years7.54 lb

Thunderbolt 3 PCIe expansion chassis for Thunderbolt 3/4 laptops/desktops
Dual external PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (each slot supports up to 2700MBps/21.6Gbps)
Enclosure for video capture/Fiber/Ethernet/Firewire that are single-width up to 8in long
3.3ft (1m) Thunderbolt 3 cable included
Add a 2nd display via DP 1.4 and TB3 ports
Supports 8K/4K

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Overview

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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Specifications

Ports & interfaces

Connectivity technology: Wired
Host interface: Thunderbolt 3
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
DisplayPort version: 1.4
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity: 2
Microphone in: No
PCI Express x16 slots: 2
PCIe version: 3.0

Network

Ethernet LAN: No

Performance

Card reader integrated: No
HD type: 8K Ultra HD
Number of displays supported: 2
Maximum refresh rate: 60 Hz
Product colour: Silver
LED indicators: Power
Rubber feet: Yes
Housing material: Aluminium

Cooling

Built-in fan: Yes
Number of fans: 1 fan(s)
Fan diameter: 6 cm

Power

Power source type: DC
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V
Input current: 3 A
Output voltage: 12 V
Output current: 10 A
Power consumption (max): 120 W
Compatible power plug types: AU, EU, JP, UK, US

Software

Windows operating systems supported: Windows 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 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