OWC OWCTB3EX4M2 Express 4M2 4-Slot NVMe M.2 SSD Enclosure

For those who forge their own path, the OWC Express 4M2 is the perfect companion. This customizable external drive lets you install up to four NVMe SSDs, configure them as you wish, and connect via Thunderbolt 3 for speeds up to 2800MB/s. Compact yet powerful, it offers up to 32TB of storage, enabling you to meet deadlines faster and push creative boundaries. With OWC’s renowned quality and support, the Express 4M2 is your go-to tool for tackling high-resolution projects, demanding timelines, and large photo libraries.OWC OWCTB3EX4M2 Includes(1) OWC Express 4M2 External Storage Enclosure(1) 0.7M (28") Thunderbolt (USB-C) Cable(1) Power Supply and Power Cable(4) SSD Mounting Screws (pre-affixed to the circuit board, opposite the M.2 connectors)(1) Quick Start Guide for OWC Express 4M2(1) Assembly Manual & User Guide for OWC Express 4M21 Year OWC Limited WarrantyOWC OWCTB3EX4M2 FeaturesFour NVMe M.2 SSD slots - Add up to 32TB of storageUp to 2800MB/sCompact designThunderbolt Certified for Mac and WindowsIncludes Thunderbolt (USB-C) cable1 Year OWC Limited WarrantyOWC OWCTB3EX4M2 SpecificationsNumber of Bays: 4Drive Bays:4 bays supporting: M.2 drivesSupports NVMe M.2 SSDs with 2280 form factor and "M Key" connector type. Single- and double-sided SSDs are supported.Each bay offers PCIe 3.0 x1 performanceMechanisms Supported: NVMe M.2 SSD (2280 Form Factor, M-key, Single or Double Sided)Hot Plug Support: YesBoot Support: All four drive bays are bootable on macOS. SSDs with 512 byte sectors require macOS 10.13 or later. Boot Camp is not supported.RAID Capable: YesRAID Features: Software RAIDPower Delivery: Two Thunderbolt 3 ports with 15W power delivery each.Device Ports:(1) Host Port - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) up to 40 Gb/s (5000 MB/s)(1) Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Port(1) DisplayPort PortDisplay Support: Up to one 4K display @ 60Hz, or one 4K display @ 30Hz, or two 4K displays @ 60HzDisplay Support by Port: DisplayPort 1.2: Up to 4K @ 60HzData Transfer Rate (Maximum): Thunderbolt 3 : Up to 40 Gb/s (or 5000 MB/s)Chipset / Controller: (1) Thunderbolt 3 - Alpine Ridge DSL6540MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Varies depending on drive mechanism installedContact Start Stops: Varies depending on drive mechanism installedHost Interface Requirements: Thunderbolt (USB-C) port (backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt1)Mac OS Compatibility:macOS 10.12 SierramacOS 10.13 High SierramacOS 10.14 MojavemacOS 10.15 CatalinamacOS 11.x Big SurmacOS 12.x MontereymacOS 13.x VenturamacOS 14.x SonomaPC OS Compatibility:Windows 10 32-bit EditionWindows 10 64-bit EditionWindows Server 2019Windows Server 2016Windows Server 2022Windows 11Driver Required: NoOther Requirements:When using Express 4M2 with Mac Studio (M2 Max or M2 Ultra) or Mac Pro (M2 Ultra), some drives may require macOS 13.5 or later for proper operation.When using one or more SSDs with 512 byte sectors, macOS 10.13 or later is required.External Power Adapter: YesPower Supply: External UL-listed