The Express 4M2 4-Slot M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure from OWC / Other World Computing is designed to house separately sold solid-state drives via four M.2 slots. Store and carry your music, photos, and personal data safely wherever you go with the enclosure's durable aluminum body. Connect to devices via the two Thunderbolt 3 ports, which can also be used along with the DisplayPort to extend your system's screen. In terms of visuals, the Express 4M2 outputs resolution up to 4K at 60Hz.
The Express 4M2 4-Slot M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure includes SoftRAID XT, a Thunderbolt 3 cable, a power supply, and charging cable. Furthermore, this enclosure is compatible with systems running Windows and Mac operating systems. The Express 4M2 4-Slot M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure has been tested with 8TB drives and supports a total capacity of 32TB. Please note, all drives are available separately.
NVMe SSD
Non-Volatile Memory Express provides an efficient communication interface protocol, so you can utilize SSD technology and high-performance connection buses like PCIe. Furthermore, there is room for four NVMe SSDs while also supporting multiple enclosures, advanced drive monitoring, e-notifications, and downloadable updates.
SoftRAID Compatible
The OWC Express 4M2 features a SoftRAID engine for sturdy performance. Moreover, SoftRAID protects your data by alerting you to issues before anything happens, ensuring you're protected. Advanced monitoring tools work behind the scenes to keep your RAID running in tip-top shape.
RAID and Storage Spaces
The OWC Express 4M2 comes with SoftRAID XT ready to be set up in RAID 0 performance or RAID 1 mirrored drive mode, so you can customize this enclosure for speed or data redundancy. If you need more options, you can upgrade to add capabilities and RAID modes.
DisplayPort
Extend your screen with a DisplayPort output located on the rear of the OWC Express 4M2.
Thunderbolt 3
The OWC Express 4M2 is compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and comes with an OWC Thunderbolt 3 cable, which is Thunderbolt certified for Mac and Windows. Moreover, the OWC Express 4M2 is backward compatible with Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2.
Multi-Drive
The OWC Express 4M2 comes equipped with an OWC SoftRAID, which provides RAID compatibility across multiple drive enclosures. Furthermore, add Express 4M2 drives to your storage pool using Windows Storage Spaces. Configure and reconfigure your storage however you need by combining multiple OWC Express 4M2 drives together on Mac and Windows systems.
Windows Compatible
The OWC Express 4M2 fully supports Windows workflows using Windows Storage Spaces. Pool the four M.2 NVMe SSDs together with support for all the storage spaces with configuration options, including the ability to add another OWC Express 4M2 to expand your storage pool on the fly.
Compact Design
This enclosure is design to be small and portable.
Compatibility
iMac Pro 27" (Late 2017)
Model ID: iMacPro1, 1
2.3 GHz, 2.5 GHz, 3.0 GHz, 3.2 GHz
Model ID: iMacPro1, 1
2.3 GHz, 2.5 GHz, 3.0 GHz, 3.2 GHz
iMac with Retina 5K Display 27" (Mid 2017)
Model ID: iMac18, 3
3.4 GHz, 3.5 GHz, 3.8 GHz, 4.2 GHz
Model ID: iMac18, 3
3.4 GHz, 3.5 GHz, 3.8 GHz, 4.2 GHz
iMac with Retina 4K Display 21.5" (Mid 2017)
Model ID:iMac18, 2
3.0 GHz, 3.4 GHz, 3.6 GHz
Model ID:iMac18, 2
3.0 GHz, 3.4 GHz, 3.6 GHz
iMac 21.5" (Mid 2017)
Model ID: iMac18, 1
2.3 GHz
Model ID: iMac18, 1
2.3 GHz
MacBook Pro with Touch 15" (Mid 2018)
Model ID: MacBookPro15, 1
2.2 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 2.9 GHz
Model ID: MacBookPro15, 1
2.2 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 2.9 GHz
MacBook Pro with Touch 13" (Mid 2018)
Model ID: MacBookPro15, 2
2.3 GHz, 2.7 GHz
Model ID: MacBookPro15, 2
2.3 GHz, 2.7 GHz
MacBook Pro with Touch 15" (Mid 2017)
Model ID: MacBookPro14, 3
2.8 GHz, 2.9 GHz, 3.1 GHz
Model ID: MacBookPro14, 3
2.8 GHz, 2.9 GHz, 3.1 GHz
MacBook Pro with Touch 13" (Mid 2017)
Model ID: MacBookPro14, 2
3.1 GHz, 3.3 GHz, 3.5 GHz
Model ID: MacBookPro14, 2
3.1 GHz, 3.3 GHz, 3.5 GHz
MacBook Pro with Retina Display 13" (Mid 2017)
Model ID: MacBookPro14, 1
2.3 GHz, 2.5 GHz
Model ID: MacBookPro14, 1
2.3 GHz, 2.5 GHz
MacBook Pro with Touch 15" (Late 2016)
Model ID: MacBookPro13, 3
2.6 GHz, 2.7 GHz, 2.9 GHz
Model ID: MacBookPro13, 3
2.6 GHz, 2.7 GHz, 2.9 GHz
MacBook Pro with Touch 13" (Late 2016)
Model ID: MacBookPro13, 2
2.9 GHz, 3.1 GHz, 3.3 GHz
Model ID: MacBookPro13, 2
2.9 GHz, 3.1 GHz, 3.3 GHz
MacBook Pro with Retina Display 13" (Late 2016)
Model ID: MacBookPro13, 1
2.0 GHz, 2.4 GHz
Model ID: MacBookPro13, 1
2.0 GHz, 2.4 GHz
OWC Express 4M2 Specs
General
| Number of Bays | 4 x M.2 (2280) |
| I/O | 2 x USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s)) 1 x DisplayPort |
| RAID | RAID 0, 1 |
| Transfer Rates | 2800 MB/s |
Software
| OS Compatibility | macOS 10.12 or Later Windows 10 or Later *As of October, 2018: check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Security
| Encryption | None |
| Security Features | Kensington Security Slot |
Electrical
| AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
| DC Input Power | 12 VDC at 7.5 A |
| Power Source | AC Adapter |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 158°F / -20 to 70°C |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, as per Manufacturer |
Physical
| Cooling | 1 x Fan |
| Material of Construction | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 5.35 x 4.45 x 2.36" / 13.6 x 11.3 x 6 cm |
| Weight | 1.8 lb / 800.0 g |