Product Overview
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 4M2
- 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty
OWC OWCTB3EX4M2 Features
- Four NVMe M.2 SSD slots - Add up to 32TB of storage
- Up to 2800MB/s
- Compact design
- Thunderbolt Certified for Mac and Windows
- Includes Thunderbolt (USB-C) cable
- 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty
OWC OWCTB3EX4M2 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 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.
- 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:
- Country of Origin: Taiwan
- TAA Compliance: Yes
- 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)
