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.

Specification

Product
Product id	585832
Brand	StarTech.com
Partnr	TB31PCIEX16
EAN/UPC code	065030868440
Warranty (months)	2 Years
Ports & interfaces
Connectivity technology	Wired
Host interface	Thunderbolt 3
DisplayPorts quantity	1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	2
Network
Ethernet LAN	N
Performance
Product colour	Black
Card reader integrated	N
Data transfer rate	40 Gbit/s
Housing material	Aluminium, Steel
LED indicators	Power
Rubber feet	Y
Certification	CE, FCC, TAA, Thunderbolt, REACH
Cooling
Built-in fan	Y
Number of fans	1 ventilator(en)
Bearing type	Sleeve bearing
Fan diameter	60 mm
Noise level	24.55 dB
Maximum airflow	14.06 cfm
Power
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
Input current	2 A
Output current	5.417 A
Output voltage	12 V
Power consumption (typical)	65 W
Power plug type	Type N
Compatible power plug types	AU, EU, JP, UK, US
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 Pro, Windows 10 Pro 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 compatibility	Y
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
Weight & dimensions
Width	142 mm
Depth	280 mm
Height	82 mm
Weight	1600 g
Packaging data
Package width	290 mm
Package depth	360 mm
Package height	145 mm
Package weight	3100 g
Packaging content
Quick start guide	Y
AC adapter included	Y
Cables included	Thunderbolt
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80 procent
Technical details
Sustainability certificates	RoHS
Other features
Chipset	Intel - Alpine Ridge DSL6540
Cable length	0.5 m
PCI slot	1 x PCIe x16
Maximum port bandwidth	3.94 GB/s