OWC OWCTB3EX4M2SL Express 4M2 4-Slot NVMe M.2 SSD Enclosure with SoftRAID

The OWC Express 4M2 is your ultimate creative companion, offering customizable storage with up to four NVMe SSDs and Thunderbolt 3 connectivity for blazing speeds up to 2800MB/s. Compact yet powerful, it supports up to 32TB, letting you tackle high-resolution projects and demanding workflows effortlessly. With OWC quality and support, the Express 4M2 empowers you to push your creative limits.

OWC OWCTB3EX4M2SL 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 4M2
• (1) 3 Years of SoftRAID Premium Access (License located on device)
• (1) Quick Start Guide for OWC SoftRAID (Digital)
• 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty

OWC OWCTB3EX4M2SL Features

• Four NVMe M.2 SSD slots - Add up to 32TB of storage
• Up to 2800MB/s
• Compact design
• Includes SoftRAID: robust software for creating, monitoring, and managing advanced RAID sets
• Thunderbolt Certified for Mac and Windows
• Includes Thunderbolt (USB-C) cable
• 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty

OWC OWCTB3EX4M2SL Specifications

• Number of Bays: 4
• Drive Bays:
  • 4 bays supporting: M.2 drives
  • Supports 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 performance
• Mechanisms Supported: NVMe M.2 SSD (2280 Form Factor, M-key, Single or Double Sided)
• Hot Plug Support: Yes
• Boot 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: Yes
• RAID Levels Supported:
  • RAID 0
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 4
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 10
  • JBOD
• RAID Features: Software RAID
• Power 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 Port
• Display Support: Up to one 4K display @ 60Hz, or one 4K display @ 30Hz, or two 4K displays @ 60Hz
• Display Support by Port: DisplayPort 1.2: Up to 4K @ 60Hz
• Data Transfer Rate (Maximum): Thunderbolt 3 : Up to 40 Gb/s (or 5000 MB/s)
• Chipset / Controller: (1) Thunderbolt 3 - Alpine Ridge DSL6540
• MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
• Contact Start Stops: Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
• Host Interface Requirements: Thunderbolt (USB-C) port (backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt1)
• Mac OS Compatibility:
  • macOS 10.12 Sierra
  • macOS 10.13 High Sierra
  • macOS 10.14 Mojave
  • macOS 10.15 Catalina
  • macOS 11.x Big Sur
  • macOS 12.x Monterey
  • macOS 13.x Ventura
  • macOS 14.x Sonoma
• PC OS Compatibility:
  • Windows 10 32-bit Edition
  • Windows 10 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows Server 2022
  • Windows 11
• Driver Required: No
• Other 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.SoftRAID works with macOS 10.14 or later and Windows 10 or later. SoftRAID is licensed per computer. The SoftRAID serial number will work with both Mac and Windows but can only be active on one computer at a time. Additional seats can be purchased. RAID 4/1+0 (10) are currently Mac only at this time.
• External Power Adapter: Yes
• Power Supply: External UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply
• AC Input: 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 1-2A
• DC Output: +12V, 6A
• Wattage: 72W
• Replacement Adapter Part Number: OWCPWR12V6A (sold separately)
• Cooling: (1) 60mm 2,800RPM cooling fan
• Security Slot: No
• Power/Activity LED: Yes
• Housing Color: Black
• Housing Material: Aluminum
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 6.0 cm (2.4 in)
  • Length: 11.3 cm (4.4 in)
  • Width: 13.6 cm (5.4 in)
• Weight: 800.0 g (1.76 lbs)
• Certifications:
  • CE
  • FCC
• Ambient Temperature:
  • Operating: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
  • Non-Operating: -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C)
• Altitude:
  • Operating: -304.8 m to 3,048.0 m (-1,000 ft to 10,000 ft)
  • Non-Operating: -304.8 m to 12,192.0 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)