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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
£235.61 ex VAT
£282.73 inc VAT
Product in stockIn stock
  • 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.

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  • Ports & interfaces
    Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity2
    Host interfaceThunderbolt 3
    USB 2.0 ports quantity0
    Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports0
    HDMI ports quantity0
    DisplayPorts quantity1
    Connectivity technologyWired
    Network
    Ethernet LANNo
    Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports0
    Performance
    Product colourBlack
    Card reader integratedNo
    LED indicatorsPower
    Data transfer rate40 Gbit/s
    Rubber feetYes
    Housing materialAluminium, Steel
    Maximum airflow14.06 cfm
    Technical details
    Product colourBlack
    Data transfer rate40 Gbit/s
    Cable length0.5 m
    Sustainability complianceYes
    Harmonized System (HS) code84733020
    Compliance certificatesCE, RoHS
    Maximum port bandwidth3.94 GB/s
    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)
    Bearing typeSleeve bearing
    Fan diameter6 cm
    Noise level24.55 dB
    Maximum airflow14.06 cfm
    Storage
    Card reader integratedNo
    Power
    Power source typeDC
    Input current2 A
    Power plug typeType N
    Compatible power plug typesAU, EU, JP, UK, US
    AC input voltage100 - 240 V
    Power consumption (typical)65 W
    Output voltage12 V
    Output current5.417 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 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 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 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
    Mac compatibilityYes
    Indication
    LED indicatorsPower
    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 complianceYes
    Weight & dimensions
    Weight1.6 kg
    Width142 mm
    Depth280 mm
    Height82 mm
    Package weight3.1 kg
    Package width290 mm
    Package depth360 mm
    Package height145 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 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 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 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
    Product colourBlack
    LED indicatorsPower
    Rubber feetYes
    Packaging data
    Package weight3.1 kg
    Package width290 mm
    Package depth360 mm
    Package height145 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
    Harmonized System (HS) code84733020
    Other features
    ChipsetIntel - Alpine Ridge DSL6540
    Cable length0.5 m
    Maximum port bandwidth3.94 GB/s
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