4-Bay M.2 NVMe Enclosure - Thunderbolt™ 3 - PCIe Actual product may vary from photos User Manual SKU#: M2E4BTB3 For the latest information and specifications visit www.startech.
Compliance Statements FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Safety Statements Safety Measures • Wiring terminations should not be made with the product and/or electric lines under power. • Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards. Mesures de sécurité • Les terminaisons de câblâge ne doivent pas être effectuées lorsque le produit et/ou les câbles électriques sont sous tension.
Table of Contents Compliance Statements.........................................................................i Safety Statements...................................................................................ii Product Diagram.....................................................................................1 Side View....................................................................................................................................................... 1 Top Angled View...............
Product Diagram Side View 1 2 3 4 1 Component Thunderbolt 3 Ports Function • • • • 2 3 4 Connect the Enclosure to the Host Computer Connect Thunderbolt 3 Peripherals Cascade the Enclosure to other Enclosures Connect a Thunderbolt 3 Enabled Display Device DisplayPort Output Port • Connect a DisplayPort Enabled Display Device DC 12V Power Port • Connect a Universal Power Adapter Rubber Foot Pads • Prevent scratching Allow air to flow under the Enclosure • To view manuals, videos, drivers, do
Top Angled View 1 2 1 2 Component Status Power LED Indicator Drive Activity LED Indicators • Indication On • Enclosure is receiving power from the Universal Power Adapter Off • Universal Power Adapter is not connected Correspond with M.2 Drives 1-4 On/ Flashing • M.2 Drive activity detected Off • M.2 Drive not connected No M.2 Drive activity detected • To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
Bottom View - Drive Bay Closed 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 Component Function Drive Bay Screws • Secure the Drive Bay Cover Drive Bay Cover • Cover and protect the M.2 Drives Fan • Cool the M.2 Drives To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
Bottom View - Drive Bay Open 1 2 1 2 Component Function Thermal Pads • Transfer heat from the M.2 Drives to the body of the Enclosure M-Key Socket • Connect up to 4 M.2 Drives Drives are numbered to correspond with the Drive Activity LED Indicators (from left to right: 1, 2, 3, 4) • To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
Requirements For the latest requirements please visit www.startech.com/M2E4BTB3. • Host Computer with a Thunderbolt 3 Port • M-Key Connector Type, 22 x 80 mm (2280), M.2 Drive x (Up to) 4 • (Optional) Thunderbolt 3 Enabled Display Device x 1 • (Optional) Thunderbolt 3 Cable x 1 • (Optional) DisplayPort Enabled Display Device x 1 • (Optional) DisplayPort Cable x 1 • (Optional) Thunderbolt 3 Peripheral x 1 • (Optional) Thunderbolt 3 to DisplayPort Adapter Cable x 1 Installation Connect the Drives 1.
Note: Ensure the M.2 Drive is properly seated, with the pins making full contact, before proceeding to the next step. 5. Gently press down on the M.2 Drive until the notch on the M.2 Drive is aligned with the hole for the Holding Screw. 6. While holding the M.2 Drive in place, secure the M.2 Drive by replacing the Holding Screw that was removed in step 3, using a Phillips Head Screwdriver. 7. Repeat steps 3-6 to instal the remaining M.2 Drives. 8.
DisplayPort Enabled Display Device • Connect a DisplayPort Cable (sold separately) to the DisplayPort Output Port on the Enclosure and to a DisplayPort Input Port on a DisplayPort Enabled Display Device. DisplayPort Enabled Display Device via Thunderbolt 3 Port • Connect a Thunderbolt 3 to DisplayPort Adapter Cable to one of the Thunderbolt 3 Ports on the Enclosure and to a DisplayPort Input Port on a DisplayPort Enabled Display Device.
Operation Operating Temperature Due to the high performance of Thunderbolt technology, Thunderbolt products sometimes generate more heat than traditional hardware. Therefore, it’s normal for the Enclosure to warm up when in use. As such, it’s recommended that the Enclosure is not placed on any part of the Host Computer’s surface, as doing so will result in even higher temperatures. These higher temperatures do not present a safety hazard to the user. Removing the Drives Notes: After extended use the M.
Slide the M.2 Drive out of the M-Key Socket at a 45 degree angle. 4.
• Video output capabilities are dependent on the video card and hardware specifications of the connected Host Computer. Daisy Chain Multiple Thunderbolt 3 Devices Dual displays using multiple Thunderbolt 3 Display Devices can be used in a daisy chain configuration. For example, connect a Thunderbolt 3 Display Device to a Thunderbolt 3 Port on the Enclosure. Then connect another Thunderbolt 3 Display Device or a Thunderbolt 3 Peripheral Device through the first Thunderbolt 3 Display Device.
Warranty Information This product is backed by a two-year warranty. For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty. Limitation of Liability In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.
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