The STARTECH 4PCIE-PCIE-ENCLOSURE is an external expansion chassis designed to increase the PCIe slot count of a desktop computer or server. It provides four external PCIe x1 slots, allowing IT professionals to integrate additional PCIe cards without upgrading the host system's motherboard. This solution is suitable for businesses requiring extra connectivity or specialized functionality, such as adding more USB, Ethernet, fiber, serial, or I/O cards. The host connection utilizes an x2 PCI Express 2.0 slot on the main system, providing 10 Gbps bandwidth via an included 6ft (1.8m) USB-C locking cable. Encased in a commercial-grade SECC steel enclosure, it is built to withstand temperatures up to 140 F/60 C and features passive cooling through its vented design. The chassis operates independently of the host operating system, ensuring broad compatibility for various IT environments.
The 4PCIE-PCIE-ENCLOSURE provides four external PCIe x1 slots, suitable for various expansion cards like USB, Ethernet, fiber, serial, or I/O cards.
The product includes the external expansion chassis itself and a 6ft (1.8m) USB-C locking cable for connecting to the host system.
The host system requires an x2 PCI Express 2.0 slot to connect the expansion chassis, which provides 10 Gbps bandwidth.
Yes, the PCIe expansion chassis/adapter is OS independent, meaning it does not rely on specific operating system drivers for its core functionality.
4PCIE-PCIE-ENCLOSURE - Startech 4-SLOT PCIE EXPANSION CHASSIS, EXTERNAL PCIE SLOTS FOR DESKTOP/SERVER, PCIE 2.0