StarTech.com PCIe Expansion Chassis Thunderbolt 3 Docking Station

One cable, full desk: the StarTech.com PCIe Expansion Chassis turns your laptop into a workstation with external displays over a single Thunderbolt 3 connection.

Add an external PCIe (PCI Express 3.0) x16 slot and a DisplayPort connection to your Thunderbolt 3 equipped MacBook or laptop

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.

Specifications

Ports & interfaces
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	2
Host interface	Thunderbolt 3
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0
HDMI ports quantity	0
DisplayPorts quantity	1
DC-in jack	Yes
Connectivity technology	Wired
Network
Ethernet LAN	No
Performance
Product colour	Black
Card reader integrated	No
LED indicators	Power
Data transfer rate	40 Gbit/s
Rubber feet	Yes
Housing material	Aluminium, Steel
Maximum airflow	14.06 cfm
Technical details
Cable length	0.5 m
Sustainability compliance	Yes
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
Compliance certificates	CE, RoHS
Maximum port bandwidth	3.94 GB/s
Products per master (outer) case	3 pc(s)
Master (outer) case width	467 mm
Master (outer) case length	384 mm
Master (outer) case height	331 mm
Cooling
Built-in fan	Yes
Number of fans	1 fan(s)
Bearing type	Sleeve bearing
Fan diameter	6 cm
Noise level	24.55 dB
Power
Power source type	DC
Input current	2 A
Power plug type	Type N
Compatible power plug types	AU, EU, JP, UK, US
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)	65 W
Output voltage	12 V
Output current	5.417 A
Wireless charging	No
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 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 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 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, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Mac compatibility	Yes
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions
Weight	1.6 kg
Width	142 mm
Depth	280 mm
Height	82 mm
Package weight	3.1 kg
Package width	471 mm
Package depth	239 mm
Package height	94 mm
Packaging content
Quick start guide	Yes
Cables included	Thunderbolt
AC adapter included	Yes
Other features
Chipset	Intel - Alpine Ridge DSL6540

Downloads

• Datasheet (PDF)
• Product manual / brochure (PDF)