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.
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.
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.
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.
The TB31PCIEX16 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
The StarTech.com Advantage
StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis, External Enclosure with One PCI Express Slot, PCIe Box for Laptops/Desktops/All-In-Ones, 5K/4K Output Via TB3/DP Ports, TAA Compliant
SKU: TB31PCIEX16£238.10 ex VAT
£285.72 inc VAT
Ports & interfaces Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity 2 Host interface Thunderbolt 3 USB 2.0 ports quantity 0 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 0 HDMI ports quantity 0 DisplayPorts quantity 1 Connectivity technology Wired Network Ethernet LAN No Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 0 Performance Product colour Black Card reader integrated No LED indicators Power Data transfer rate 40 Gbit/s Rubber feet Yes Housing material Aluminium, Steel Maximum airflow 14.06 cfm Technical details Product colour Black Data transfer rate 40 Gbit/s Cable length 0.5 m Sustainability compliance Yes Harmonized System (HS) code 84733020 Compliance certificates CE, RoHS Maximum port bandwidth 3.94 GB/s Products per master (outer) case 3 pc(s) Master (outer) case width 375 mm Master (outer) case length 455 mm Master (outer) case height 325 mm 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 Storage Card reader integrated No Power Power source type DC Input current 2 A Power plug type Type N Compatible power plug types AU, EU, JP, UK, US AC input voltage 100 - 240 V Power consumption (typical) 65 W Output voltage 12 V Output current 5.417 A 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 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 Mac compatibility Yes Indication LED indicators Power 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 Weight 1.6 kg Width 142 mm Depth 280 mm Height 82 mm Package weight 3.1 kg Package width 290 mm Package depth 360 mm Package height 145 mm Design 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 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 Product colour Black LED indicators Power Rubber feet Yes Packaging data Package weight 3.1 kg Package width 290 mm Package depth 360 mm Package height 145 mm Packaging content Quick start guide Yes Cables included Thunderbolt AC adapter included Yes Logistics data Products per master (outer) case 3 pc(s) Master (outer) case width 375 mm Master (outer) case length 455 mm Master (outer) case height 325 mm Harmonized System (HS) code 84733020 Other features Chipset Intel - Alpine Ridge DSL6540 Cable length 0.5 m Maximum port bandwidth 3.94 GB/s Your parcel will arrive within 5 business days (excluding weekends and public holidays) after you place your order. Items are shipped in working days only, your order may arrive anytime between 7am and 9pm. Deliveries are not made on public holidays, so you can expect your order to arrive the next working day.
Items must be returned in an unused and saleable condition within 16 days of the receipt of goods. Please read our delivery and returns policy for further information.