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.
AC adapter included |
Y |
AC input voltage |
100 - 240 V |
Cable length |
0.5 m |
Cables included |
Thunderbolt |
Certification |
CE, FCC |
Chipset |
Intel - Alpine Ridge DSL6540 |
Colour of product |
Black |
Compatible power plug types |
AU,EU,JP,UK,US |
Connectivity technology |
cable |
Data transfer rate |
40 Gbit/s |
Depth |
82 mm |
DisplayPorts quantity |
1 |
Ethernet LAN |
N |
Height |
273 mm |
Host interface |
Thunderbolt 3 |
Input current |
2 A |
LED indicators |
Power |
Mac compatibility |
Y |
Mac operating systems supported |
Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra |
Material |
Aluminium,Steel |
Maximum port bandwidth |
3.94 GB/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 weight |
1500 g |
PCI slot |
1 x PCIe x16 |
Plug type |
Type N (BR) |
Power consumption (typical) |
65 W |
Quick start guide |
Y |
RoHS compliance |
Y |
Storage temperature (T-T) |
-20 - 50 °C |
Ventilation fan(s) |
Y |
Weight |
1000 g |
Width |
140 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 Pro,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 7,Windows 7 Enterprise,Windows 7 Enterprise x64,Windows 7 Home Basic,Win |
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity |
2 |
Specific References
- EAN13
- 0065030868440
StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis with DisplayPort - PCIe x16 Data Sheet