Steel Housing | Mounting Brackets | Screw-lock USB-C Cable
The robust expansion chassis supports 4 PCIe x1 add-on cards and features up to 10Gbps of total bandwidth. The expansion chassis connects to the host using a proprietary USB-C PCIe x2 adapter card and a locking USB Type-C cable. Take advantage of features such as Wake-on-LAN (WoL), support for PCI Express Advanced Error Reporting (AER), backwards compatibility, and multiple power capabilities.
External PCIe Expansion Box
The chassis communicates with the desktop computer or server using a host card (PCIe 2.0 x2) in combination with the 5.9ft (1.8m) USB Type-C (USB-C) cable with screw-locks. The included low-profile bracket widens the compatibility as you can install the host card in small form factor (SFF) systems. Features support for PCI-E Advanced Error Reporting (AER) and EndPoint Cyclic Redundancy Check (ECRC). Both of these PCIe features to aid in establishing and maintaining PCIe connections between devices.
The PCI Express expansion box does not require drivers to be installed. It is operating system independent and compatible with Windows, Linux, or macOS. Note: the expansion cards installed in the chassis may require drivers.
Robust Construction
The expansion chassis is built with SECC galvanized steel, enabling it to operate in harsh environments. It features an operating temperature range of 32° to 140°F (0° to 60°C). The vented design of the chassis allows for passive cooling and quiet operation. Secure the enclosure to the desired location using the mounting brackets and included hardware.
Power Options
Power the expansion chassis via the PCIe Host Adapter Card with 5 or 12VDC delivered through the USB Type-C cable, the DC power adapter 12V 3A, or the terminal block port that supports 12 to 24VDC and 3A.
Applications
There are multiple application scenarios:
• Upgrade or swap cards with ease.
• Test hardware between multiple computers, operating systems, or with different devices/peripherals.
• Maximize the I/O capabilities of the host system by installing Ethernet or fiber, USB, serial, or parallel PCIe cards.
Avoid costly computer/server upgrades when more expansion slots are unavailable.
The external PCIe slots for desktop is backed for two years, including free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance.
The StarTech.com Advantage
StarTech.com 4-Slot PCIe Expansion Chassis with PCIe x2 Host Card, PCIe 2.0 - 10Gbps, External PCIe Slots for Desktops/Servers, PCI Express Expansion Box/Adapter, 4 PCIe x1 Slots
SKU: 4PCIE-PCIE-ENCLOSURE£360.44 ex VAT
£432.53 inc VAT
Out of stockPorts & interfaces Internal No DC-in jack Yes Output interface PCIe, Terminal Host interface USB Type-C Expansion card standard PCIe 2.0 Host interface gender Female PCI Express slots quantity 4 Technical details Chipset ASMedia - ASM1806 Purpose PC Data transfer rate (max) 10 Gbit/s Material Steel Performance Chipset ASMedia - ASM1806 Purpose PC Data transfer rate (max) 10 Gbit/s Product colour Black Colour Product colour Black Design Purpose PC Internal No Product colour Black Features Chipset ASMedia - ASM1806 Data transfer rate (max) 10 Gbit/s Power Power consumption (typical) 36 W Output voltage 12 V Output current 3 A Power supply input voltage 100 - 240 V External power adapter Yes Operational conditions Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 60 °C Storage temperature (T-T) -20 - 75 °C Operating relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 95% Packaging data Mounting brackets included Yes Package width 420 mm Package depth 200 mm Package height 240 mm Package weight 6 kg Cables included USB Type-C to USB Type-C User guide Yes Power supply included Yes Logistics data Products per master (outer) case 2 pc(s) Master (outer) case width 520 mm Master (outer) case length 430 mm Master (outer) case height 270 mm Other features Material Steel Chipset ASMedia - ASM1806 Weight & dimensions Package width 420 mm Package depth 200 mm Package height 240 mm Package weight 6 kg Packaging content Mounting brackets included Yes Cables included USB Type-C to USB Type-C User guide Yes 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.
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