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        StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis, External Enclosure W/Dual PCI Express Slots, PCIe Box for Laptops/Desktops/All-In-Ones, 8K/4K Output Via TB3/DP 1.4 Ports, For Video Capture/Fiber/Ethernet Cards - TAA

        SKU: 2TBT3-PCIE-ENCLOSURE
        £410.85 ex VAT
        £493.02 inc VAT
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        • 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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        • Ports & interfaces
          USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity0
          Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity2
          Host interfaceThunderbolt 3
          USB 2.0 ports quantity0
          HDMI ports quantity0
          DisplayPorts quantity1
          Microphone inNo
          Headphone outputs0
          Connectivity technologyWired
          PCIe version3.0
          PCI Express x16 slots2
          DisplayPort version1.4
          Network
          Ethernet LANNo
          Performance
          Number of displays supported2
          Product colourSilver
          Card reader integratedNo
          LED indicatorsPower
          Rubber feetYes
          HD type8K Ultra HD
          Housing materialAluminium
          Maximum refresh rate60 Hz
          Technical details
          Product colourSilver
          Sustainability complianceYes
          Compliance certificatesRoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
          Products per master (outer) case3 pc(s)
          Master (outer) case width375 mm
          Master (outer) case length455 mm
          Master (outer) case height325 mm
          Cooling
          Built-in fanYes
          Number of fans1 fan(s)
          Fan diameter6 cm
          Storage
          Card reader integratedNo
          Power
          Power source typeDC
          Input current3 A
          Power consumption (max)120 W
          Compatible power plug typesAU, EU, JP, UK, US
          AC input voltage100 - 240 V
          Output voltage12 V
          Output current10 A
          Software
          Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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 supportedMac 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
          Indication
          LED indicatorsPower
          Operational conditions
          Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 65 °C
          Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 65 °C
          Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%
          Sustainability
          Sustainability complianceYes
          Weight & dimensions
          Weight1.6 kg
          Width281 mm
          Depth84 mm
          Height142 mm
          Package weight3.4 kg
          Package width285 mm
          Package depth353 mm
          Package height143 mm
          Design
          Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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 supportedMac 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
          Product colourSilver
          LED indicatorsPower
          Rubber feetYes
          Packaging data
          Package weight3.4 kg
          Package width285 mm
          Package depth353 mm
          Package height143 mm
          Packaging content
          Quick start guideYes
          Cables includedThunderbolt
          AC adapter includedYes
          Logistics data
          Products per master (outer) case3 pc(s)
          Master (outer) case width375 mm
          Master (outer) case length455 mm
          Master (outer) case height325 mm
          Other features
          ChipsetTitan Ridge DSL7440 (x2), Ti TPS65983B (x2)
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