StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe M.2 adapter - Chassis + Card
The Thunderbolt 3 m.2 enclosure lets you take advantage of the speed and size of PCIe M.2 internal solid-state drives, connected externally to your Thunderbolt 3 desktop or laptop computer
This Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe M.2 adapter lets you take advantage of the speed of PCIe solid-state drives, connected externally to your Thunderbolt 3 desktop or laptop computer. The adapter combines the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis (TB31PCIEX16) and the M.2 PCIe SSD adapter card ( PEX4M2E1), giving you a DisplayPort output and an additional Thunderbolt 3 port.
Boost your system speed and performance
Get ultra-fast data access by adding this PCIe M.2 SSD adapter externally to your existing Thunderbolt 3 computer, using the Thunderbolt 3 chassis -- improving your storage performance and expanding overall capacity. The adapter supports PCIe M.2 SSDs (NVMe and AHCI): 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110 drives.
Extend your workstation
Connect additional displays through the chassis’ dedicated DisplayPort output and second Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port (USB-C video adapter may be required). With two extended displays, you can multitask effortlessly, avoiding the hassle of repositioning open windows or programs repeatedly throughout your workday.
Install with ease
You can assemble and connect the adapter in minutes. Put it together using only a screwdriver then plug and play with no software or drivers required.
The PEX4M2E1 and TB31PCIEX16 are backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty.
The StarTech.com Advantage
- Boost performance and productivity by externally adding a PCIe M.2 SSD to your Thunderbolt 3 computer via the Thunderbolt 3 chassis
- Create an efficient work station with the chassis’ extra display options, using the DisplayPort output and additional Thunderbolt 3 port
- Upgrade your peripherals without having to upgrade your chassis, by just switching out your PCIe card
| AC adapter included | Yes |
|---|---|
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| Built-in fan | Yes |
| Cable length | 0.5 m |
| Cables included | Thunderbolt |
| Card reader integrated | No |
| Certification | CE, FCC |
| Chipset | Intel - Alpine Ridge DSL6540 |
| Compatible power plug types | AU, EU, JP, UK, US |
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Data Transfer Rate | 40 Gbit/s |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| Depth | 280 mm |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
| Height | 82 mm mm |
| Host Interface | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Housing material | Aluminium, Steel |
| Input current | 2 A |
| LED Indicators | Power |
| Maximum port bandwidth | 3.94 |
| Microphone in | No |
| Number of HDDs supported | 1 |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 35 °C |
| Output current | 5.417 A |
| Output Voltage | 12 V |
| Package Depth | 360 mm |
| Package Height | 145 mm |
| Package weight | 3.6 kg |
| Package Width | 290 mm |
| PCI slot | PCI-E x4 |
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| Power consumption, typical | 65 W |
| Power plug type | Type N |
| Product colour | Black |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 50 °C |
| Supported SSD sizes | M.2 |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Width | 142 mm mm |
Request a quote for this part
Email [email protected] or call (825) 454-5367 for pricing and availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get pricing for BNDTB4M2E1?
KKM Solutions is a quote-based industrial supplier, so prices are not listed online. Send the quote form on this page with your quantity, or email [email protected], and our order desk will reply with pricing and availability within 1 business day.
Who manufactures the BNDTB4M2E1?
BNDTB4M2E1 is a StarTech.com part. KKM Solutions sources StarTech.com components to the exact manufacturer specification and cross-checks every order against manufacturer part data before it ships.
Is BNDTB4M2E1 discontinued, and can I still get one?
KKM Solutions does not publish a manufacturer lifecycle status for BNDTB4M2E1 — check StarTech.com's own product page for whether it is current, superseded, or end-of-life. It does not change what we can do: we source current-production, superseded and long-obsolete parts the same way, and where a part is genuinely unavailable we identify a form-fit-function equivalent. Send the part number through the quote form on this page, or use our obsolete part lookup at https://kkmsolutions.com/tools/obsolete-part-lookup/.
What are the key specifications of BNDTB4M2E1?
Key specifications include AC adapter included: Yes; AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V; Built-in fan: Yes; Cable length: 0.5 m. The full specification table on this page lists every published attribute for this part.
How quickly can BNDTB4M2E1 ship?
In-stock items are dispatched the same business day for orders placed by 11 AM; sourced and quoted items ship per the quoted lead time. KKM Solutions ships worldwide — to your site, warehouse, or freight forwarder.
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