StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis with DisplayPort - PCIe x16
Product Technical Specification
| Ports & interfaces | |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Host interface | Thunderbolt 3 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity | 2 |
| Network | |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
| Performance | |
| Card reader integrated | No |
| Data transfer rate | 40 |
| Product colour | Black |
| LED indicators | Power |
| Rubber feet | Yes |
| Housing material | Aluminium,Steel |
| Cooling | |
| Built-in fan | Yes |
| Number of fans | 1 |
| Bearing type | Sleeve bearing |
| Fan diameter | 60 |
| Noise level | 24.55 |
| Maximum airflow | 14.06 |
| Power | |
| Power source type | DC |
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 |
| Input current | 2 |
| Output voltage | 12 |
| Output current | 5.417 |
| Power consumption (typical) | 65 |
| Power plug type | Type N |
| Compatible power plug types | AU,EU,JP,UK,US |
| 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 compatibility | Yes |
| 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 |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 35 |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 50 |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80 |
| Sustainability | |
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
| Sustainability certificates | CE,RoHS |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 142 |
| Depth | 280 |
| Height | 82 |
| Weight | 1600 |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width | 290 |
| Package depth | 360 |
| Package height | 145 |
| Package weight | 3100 |
| Packaging content | |
| Cables included | Thunderbolt |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Logistics data | |
| Products per master (outer) case | 3 |
| Master (outer) case width | 375 |
| Master (outer) case length | 455 |
| Master (outer) case height | 325 |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733020 |
| Other features | |
| PCI slot | 1 x PCIe x16 |
| Cable length | 0.5 |
| Chipset | Intel - Alpine Ridge DSL6540 |
| Maximum port bandwidth | 3.94 GB/s |
Delivery Options
Economy Delivery (UK)
Business Express
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.
The TB31PCIEX16 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
| Ports & interfaces | |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Host interface | Thunderbolt 3 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity | 2 |
| Network | |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
| Performance | |
| Card reader integrated | No |
| Data transfer rate | 40 |
| Product colour | Black |
| LED indicators | Power |
| Rubber feet | Yes |
| Housing material | Aluminium,Steel |
| Cooling | |
| Built-in fan | Yes |
| Number of fans | 1 |
| Bearing type | Sleeve bearing |
| Fan diameter | 60 |
| Noise level | 24.55 |
| Maximum airflow | 14.06 |
| Power | |
| Power source type | DC |
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 |
| Input current | 2 |
| Output voltage | 12 |
| Output current | 5.417 |
| Power consumption (typical) | 65 |
| Power plug type | Type N |
| Compatible power plug types | AU,EU,JP,UK,US |
| 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 compatibility | Yes |
| 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 |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 35 |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 50 |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80 |
| Sustainability | |
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
| Sustainability certificates | CE,RoHS |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 142 |
| Depth | 280 |
| Height | 82 |
| Weight | 1600 |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width | 290 |
| Package depth | 360 |
| Package height | 145 |
| Package weight | 3100 |
| Packaging content | |
| Cables included | Thunderbolt |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Logistics data | |
| Products per master (outer) case | 3 |
| Master (outer) case width | 375 |
| Master (outer) case length | 455 |
| Master (outer) case height | 325 |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733020 |
| Other features | |
| PCI slot | 1 x PCIe x16 |
| Cable length | 0.5 |
| Chipset | Intel - Alpine Ridge DSL6540 |
| Maximum port bandwidth | 3.94 GB/s |
Buykingston order despatch times:
We will despatch your order the very same day if we receive cleared payment by 12:00 pm Mon-Fri.
These delivery estimates apply when you order up to 12:00 pm Mon-Fri (excluding public holidays).
We charge a one off delivery cost as outlined below regardless of how many items you order or the weight of your order.
Estimated delivery times are provided to us by the respective delivery companies. We pass this information onto you, the customer.
Despatch times do not apply to UK public holidays.
Estimated delivery times are taken from the next available working day available for delivery. For example if an order was despatched on a working Wednesday by 3pm, the first available working day for delivery would be Thursday provided you placed your order by 3pm on the Wednesday. If the next available weekday is a UK bank holiday/public holiday then your order will be despatched on the next available working day.
Our warehouse reserves the right to upgrade the delivery method you select on your order.
Our available delivery options*
Contact us for a shipping quote.
*All delivery times are estimated unless stated.
Product Returns Note
Buykingston offers a simple, hassle-free returns policy. If for whatever
reason you are not happy with the item purchased, you can return it to us
within 14 days of receipt for a refund. This applies to items purchased
direct through Buykingston only.
Our 14 Day Returns Money Back Guarantee:
For items returned in resaleable condition, with all original packaging. If
an item has been opened for inspection but shows signs of use beyond that, a
deduction may apply to reflect the reduced value — see our full
Terms & Conditions
(Section 12) for details.
Some items are excluded from our money-back guarantee unless they have developed a fault. These include:
- Headphones
- Earphones
- Custom made and designed products, such as flash memory products with
custom logos on them, e.g. USB flash drives and memory cards with your own
logo
Returns FAQs
What is your returns criteria?
14 days from date of receipt, or expected date of receipt on non-tracked
items.
How do I go about returning my order?
Please contact us
via our contact page with your order number. We will provide you with an RMA
number and return instructions, including your return deadline and whether a
freepost label applies to your order.
Do I need to contact you before returning my order?
Yes, to obtain an RMA number before sending anything back.
Does my item have to include its original packaging?
Yes, to qualify for our 14 day money-back guarantee. For faulty items, we
understand you may no longer have the original packaging.
Who pays for return postage?
If your item is faulty, damaged, or not as described, we cover reasonable
return postage, or provide a freepost label where available. If you are
returning an item for another reason (including simply changing your mind),
you are responsible for return postage unless we have expressly confirmed a
freepost label in your RMA email — we recommend using a tracked and
insured service for items of significant value.
Who deals with the warranty on a faulty item?
We will. In some circumstances we may ask you to contact the manufacturer
directly for assistance.
Please ensure you have read and comply in full with Sections 11–13 of our Terms & Conditions.