{"product_id":"owc-express-4m2-four-slot-usb4-diy-enclosure-with-softraid","title":"OWC Express 4M2 Four-Slot USB4 DIY Enclosure with SoftRAID","description":"\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOWC Express 4M2\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour-Slot USB4 (40Gb\/s) External Storage Enclosure with SoftRAID for NVMe M.2 2230 \/ 2242 \/ 2280 SSDs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMfr P\/N: \u003cspan\u003eUS4EXP4M2S\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOWC SKU: \u003cspan\u003eOWCUS4EXP4M2S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe incredibly configurable, compatible, and compact DIY RAID\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHighly Capable\u003c\/b\u003e: Up to 3200MB\/s real-world performance\u003csup\u003e1,2\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHighly Compatible:\u003c\/b\u003e Use with USB4, Thunderbolt, and USB-C Macs and PCs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHighly Reliable:\u003c\/b\u003e Aircraft grade aluminum offers rugged protection of installed SSDs plus effective heat dissipation to keep everything cool for consistent top speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNear Silent Operation:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered with smart, adaptive fans that activate only when needed or under heavy load, making it ideal for uninterrupted creative focus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDIY easy:\u003c\/b\u003e Use your choice of NVMe M.2 2230, 2242, or 2280 SSDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes SoftRAID:\u003c\/strong\u003e robust software for creating, monitoring, and managing advanced RAID sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes USB-C 40Gb\/s cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncludes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) OWC Express 4M2 USB4 (40Gb\/s) External Storage Enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) 0.7M (28\") USB-C 40Gb\/s Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) External Power Supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) US Power Cable (2-Prong IEC C7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca\u003eSupport Manual for OWC Express 4M2\u003c\/a\u003e (Digital)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) 3 Years of SoftRAID Premium Access (License located on device)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) \u003ca\u003eQuick Start Guide for OWC SoftRAID\u003c\/a\u003e (Digital)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Year OWC Limited Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed an additional power supply? \u003ca\u003eSecondary\/replacement power supplies\u003c\/a\u003e may also be available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrive Bays\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 bays supporting: M.2 SSDs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports single-sided and double-sided M.2 2280, M.2 2242, M.2 2230 \"M Key\" drives\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNVMe SSDs with a heatsink are not supported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach bay offers PCIe 4.0 x1 performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle drive performance up to 1600MB\/s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHot Plug Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eYes \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBoot Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAll four drive bays are bootable on macOS. 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