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Key Features
- 2 x Thunderbolt 3 Ports
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 Slot
- Supports PCIe x16, x8, and x4 Cards
- Daisy-Chain Six Thunderbolt Devices
Add Thunderbolt-compatible PCIe x16, x8, and x4 cards to your system, including audio, video capture, Ethernet, Fibre Channel, storage/RAID controllers cards, and PCIe SSDs using the RocketStor 6661A Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe 3.0 x16 Expansion Chassis from HighPoint. Its lightweight, small-footprint design is well-suited for compact workstations and mobile computing platforms such as iMacs, MacBook Pros, and more. At 7" tall and less than 3" wide, the RocketStor 6661A is small enough to pack into a laptop bag but can also support full-sized PCIe 3.0 add-in cards in its open-ended PCIe 3.0 x4 slot.
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Would this work with M1 Macs?
Would this work with M1 Macs?
The HighPoint RocketStor 6661A Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe 3.0 x16 Expansion Chassis
BH #HIRS6661A is compatible with M1 Macs, assuming the cards you install in it are also compatible with M1 Macs.
Date published: 2021-11-10
I have one of these and the fan is really loud. ...
I have one of these and the fan is really loud. Is there any way to make it quieter?
You could purchase a new fan and replace it with something like a Noctua fan. Just be mindful of whether it is a 3 or 4 pin connector.
Date published: 2023-01-10
Would I be able to use a StarTech 3-Port 2b 1a ...
Would I be able to use a StarTech 3-Port 2b 1a 1394 Low Profile PCI Express FireWire Adapter Card with an M1 MacBook using this chassis?
Yes that setup would be compatible.
Date published: 2022-04-24
Will this work with the ASUS Hyper M.2 X16 PCIe ...
Will this work with the ASUS Hyper M.2 X16 PCIe 3.0 X4 Expansion Card V2?
These two devices are not compatible.
Date published: 2022-04-04
Will this support plugging (4) 4K cameras into an ...
Will this support plugging (4) 4K cameras into an installed Elgato Cam Link 4K Pro card?
Yes, HighPoint RocketStor 6661A Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe 3.0 x16 Expansion Chassis is compatible with the Elgato Cam Link with 4 cameras attached.
Date published: 2021-11-18
Does this support x16 cards? Asking as in the key ...
Does this support x16 cards? Asking as in the key features it states "Supports PCIe x16, x8, and x4 Cards" but then it also states "1 x PCIe 3.0 x4" Slot so I am unsure and the pictures also only show a x4 slot.
The RocketStor 6661A will fit a card with a PCIe connector longer than 4 lanes. However, there will be additional limits imposed by the specifications of PCI Express power delivery. While a full 16 lane slot is specified to provide up to 75W from the PCIe connector, I believe that PCIe 3.0 specifies up to 25W for a four lane slot. It is possible that the slot could provide more current but that would be outside of the specification. I have encountered a few storage controllers and network adapters with an x8 connector and are specified to consume under 25W but I haven't seen a x16 length card that has required less than 25W from the PCIe bus.
Additionally, I see a B&H staff member's response to this question and without addressing whether or not there are in fact PCIe x4 slots "that operate at x16 speeds", the Thunderbolt 3 connection is 4 PCIe 3.0 lanes; you won't get more than 4 lanes of bandwidth over a single Thunderbolt connection.
Date published: 2021-11-04
Will this work with Mellanox Connect-X6 / ...
Will this work with Mellanox Connect-X6 / Connect-X5 cars on Windows?
The RocketStor 6661A is also compatible with Windows 8 and up. However, the computer will require Thunderbolt capability and have the appropriate drivers installed.
Separately, I have not confirmed Mellanox ConnectX-6 or -5 compatibility. I see another question regarding support for x16 (and x8 lane) cards and I am not satisfied by the answer that was posted.
Date published: 2021-11-04
Will this have any compatibility issues with ...
Will this have any compatibility issues with Alienware Area 51m R2 Laptop? I'm giing to put elgatos 4k mk card in it.
The HighPoint RocketStor 6661A Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe 3.0 x16 Expansion Chassis will be fully compatible with the Elgato Game Capture 4K60 Pro MK.2 hardware as connected to your Alienware laptop.
Date published: 2022-10-20