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Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis, External Enclosure with One PCI Express Slot, PCIe Box for

Part # TB31PCIEX16UPC 065030868440Warranty: 2 Years6.75 lb

  • Add PCI Express support to a Thunderbolt capable laptop / desktop computer
  • Up to 40Gbps bandwidth
  • Thunderbolt cable included
  • Works with video capture cards, high-speed fiber / ethernet connectivity, NVMe drives, FireWire cards
  • Support cards up to 8in (20,3cm) long
  • Built-in fan for active cooling
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Overview

Add an external PCIe (PCI Express 3.0) x16 slot and a DisplayPort connection to your Thunderbolt 3 equipped MacBook or laptop

This Thunderbolt™3 PCIe expansion chassis lets you add a PCI Express card to your laptop or desktop computer, through an external Thunderbolt 3 connection. The chassis also features a DisplayPort video output, so you can connect an additional monitor to your laptop, and supports Thunderbolt 3 daisy chaining, so you can expand your workstation even further.

01

Expand the capabilities of your Thunderbolt 3 computer

The Thunderbolt 3 PCIe chassis makes it easy to expand your system with the capabilities you need to work at peak productivity. You can add many types of PCI Express cards, such as a PCIe USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 and USB-C, SSD, network, eSATA, FireWire or video capture cards. And, with the speed and bandwidth support of Thunderbolt 3 and PCIe 3.0, you can enjoy many of the same port additions you would from the PCI Express expansion slots of a desktop system.

02

Extend your workstation

The external PCIe enclosure features a dedicated DisplayPort output that lets you add an additional display to your laptop or desktop computer. The enclosure features a second Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port, that you can use to connect a secondary display (a USB-C video adapter may be required). With multiple extended displays, you can work more efficiently by multitasking faster, and avoid the hassle of continually repositioning several open windows or programs.

You can also use the second Thunderbolt 3 port to connect additional Thunderbolt, USB and DisplayPort devices to your system. You can daisy chain up to six Thunderbolt 3 devices and expand your workstation to suit your specific requirements.

03

Increase productivity with faster speeds

Thunderbolt 3 is the fastest connection available, which means you don't have to deal with the performance bottlenecks of a slower connection, and can accomplish more in the same amount of time.

At up to 40Gbps this Thunderbolt 3 expansion chassis gives you the throughput to add displays to your laptop, access files quickly, and work without disruptions. It's easy to access and edit large uncompressed files such as videos and images on the fly, making it ideal for dynamic on-site production.

Specifications

Ports & interfaces

Connectivity technology
Wired
Host interface
Thunderbolt 3
DisplayPorts quantity
1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity
2
DC-in jack
Yes

Network

Ethernet LAN
No

Performance

Card reader integrated
No
Data transfer rate
40 Gbit/s
Product colour
Black
LED indicators
Power
Rubber feet
Yes
Housing material
Aluminium, Steel

Cooling

Built-in fan
Yes
Number of fans
1 fan(s)
Bearing type
Sleeve bearing
Fan diameter
6 cm
Noise level
24.55 dB
Maximum airflow
14.06 cfm

Power

Power source type
DC
AC input voltage
100 - 240 V
Input current
2 A
Output voltage
12 V
Output current
5.417 A
Power consumption (typical)
65 W
Power plug type
Type N
Compatible power plug types
AU, EU, JP, UK, US
Wireless charging
No

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 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 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 compatibility
Yes
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 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)
5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
-20 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
20 - 80%

Sustainability

Sustainability compliance
Yes

Weight & dimensions

Width
142 mm
Depth
280 mm
Height
82 mm
Weight
1.6 kg

Packaging data

Package width
471 mm
Package depth
239 mm
Package height
94 mm
Package weight
3.1 kg

Packaging content

Cables included
Thunderbolt
AC adapter included
Yes
Quick start guide
Yes

Technical details

Compliance certificates
CE, RoHS

Logistics data

Products per master (outer) case
3 pc(s)
Master (outer) case width
467 mm
Master (outer) case length
384 mm
Master (outer) case height
331 mm
Harmonized System (HS) code
84733020

Other features

Cable length
0.5 m
Chipset
Intel - Alpine Ridge DSL6540
Maximum port bandwidth
3.94 GB/s

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