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StarTech.com Single-Slot Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis

StarTech.com Single-Slot Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis
StarTech.com Single-Slot Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis
StarTech.com Single-Slot Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis
StarTech.com Single-Slot Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis
StarTech.com Single-Slot Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis
StarTech.com Single-Slot Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis
StarTech.com Single-Slot Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis
StarTech.com Single-Slot Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis
StarTech.com Single-Slot Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis
StarTech.com Single-Slot Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis
StarTech.com Single-Slot Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis
StarTech.com Single-Slot Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis
StarTech.com Single-Slot Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis
StarTech.com Single-Slot Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis
StarTech.com Single-Slot Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis
StarTech.com Single-Slot Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis
StarTech.com Single-Slot Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis
StarTech.com Single-Slot Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis
StarTech.com Single-Slot Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis
StarTech.com Single-Slot Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis
StarTech.com Single-Slot Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis
StarTech.com Single-Slot Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis
StarTech.com Single-Slot Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis
StarTech.com Single-Slot Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis
R7,219
Add an external PCIe (PCI Express 3.0) x16 slot and a DisplayPort connection to your Thunderbolt 3 equipped MacBook or laptopThis 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 fe... Read More
Stock 14 Code 1429950 Brand StarTech Model TB31PCIEX16 Warranty 2 Years

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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. Connectivity technology: Wired, Host interface: Thunderbolt 3. Product colour: Black, Data transfer rate: 40 Gbit/s, LED indicators: Power. Number of fans: 1 fan(s), Bearing type: Sleeve bearing, Fan diameter: 6 cm. Power source type: DC, AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V, Input current: 2 A. Windows operating systems supported: Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10..., 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,...

Key Highlights
  • THUNDERBOLT 3 PCIE EXPANSION CHASSIS: Add PCI Express support to a Thunderbolt 3/4 capable laptop / desktop computer; Increased productivity with Thunderbolt 3 and up to 40Gbps bandwidth; One external PCIe 3.0 x16 slot; Thunderbolt cable included
  • EXPANDABILITY FOR LAPTOPS: Integrate video capture cards, high-speed fiber / ethernet connectivity, NVMe drives, FireWire cards, and more to unlock the potential of a notebook using this Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe chassis; Toolless design; Aluminum build
  • 5K & 4K DISPLAY SUPPORT: Connect a display through the external PCIe enclosure; The DisplayPort and TB3 ports support various video outputs up to 4K/5K 60Hz (other video resolutions are also supported); PCIe Box does not support GPU graphic cards
  • ROBUST POWER: The chassis delivers 25W via the PCIe slot and the LP4 port on the other side of the unit supports up to 30W between the 12V and 5V rails.; 12V 5A (65W) universal power adapter is included and is compatible w/ NA/JP, UK, EU, and ANZ regions
  • COMPATIBILITY: Use single-width cards up to 8in (20.3cm) long; Built-in fan for active cooling; Daisy chain compatible with multiple TB3/4 devices; The chassis is driverless and is compatible with macOS, Windows; TAA-compliant
Specifications
AC adapter included
Yes
AC input voltage
100 - 240 V
Bearing type
Sleeve bearing
Built-in fan
Yes
Cable length
0.5 m
Cables included
Thunderbolt
Card reader integrated
No
Chipset
Intel - Alpine Ridge DSL6540
Compatible power plug types
AU, EU, JP, UK, US
Compliance certificates
CE, RoHS
Connectivity technology
Wired
Data transfer rate
40 Gbit/s
Depth
280 mm
DisplayPorts quantity
1
Ethernet LAN
No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
0
Fan diameter
6 cm
Harmonized System (HS) code
84733020
HDMI ports quantity
0
Height
82 mm
Host interface
Thunderbolt 3
Housing material
Aluminium, Steel
Input current
2 A
LED indicators
Power
Mac compatibility
Yes
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
Master (outer) case height
325 mm
Master (outer) case length
455 mm
Master (outer) case width
375 mm
Maximum airflow
14.06 cfm
Maximum port bandwidth
3.94 GB/s
Noise level
24.55 dB
Number of fans
1 fan(s)
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
3.1 kg
Package width
290 mm
Power consumption (typical)
65 W
Power plug type
Type N
Power source type
DC
Product colour
Black
Products per master (outer) case
3 pc(s)
Quick start guide
Yes
Rubber feet
Yes
Storage temperature (T-T)
-20 - 50 °C
Sustainability compliance
Yes
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity
2
USB 2.0 ports quantity
0
Weight
1.6 kg
Width
142 mm
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

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