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
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

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

BrandStarTech.com
SKU / Part numberTB31PCIEX16
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Product overview & specifications
StarTech Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis, External Enclosure With One PCI Express Slot for Laptops / Desktops, TAA
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.
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
DC-in jack Yes
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 467 mm
Master (outer) case length 384 mm
Master (outer) case height 331 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
Wireless charging No
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 471 mm
Package depth 239 mm
Package height 94 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 471 mm
Package depth 239 mm
Package height 94 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 467 mm
Master (outer) case length 384 mm
Master (outer) case height 331 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
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

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

£301.06
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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

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

£301.06
StarTech Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis, External Enclosure With One PCI Express Slot for Laptops / Desktops, TAA
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.
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
DC-in jack Yes
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 467 mm
Master (outer) case length 384 mm
Master (outer) case height 331 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
Wireless charging No
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 471 mm
Package depth 239 mm
Package height 94 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 471 mm
Package depth 239 mm
Package height 94 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 467 mm
Master (outer) case length 384 mm
Master (outer) case height 331 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

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