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OWC Express 4M2 4-Slot M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure

BH #OWTB3EX4M2SL • MFR #OWCTB3EX4M2SL
22 reviews
OWC
OWC Express 4M2 4-Slot M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure
Key Features
  • 4 x M.2 Slots
  • Thunderbolt 3 | DisplayPort
  • Supports 4K Resolution
  • Includes SoftRAID XT
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.
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OWC Express 4M2 Overview

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
iMac with Retina 5K Display 27" (Mid 2017)
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
iMac 21.5" (Mid 2017)
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
MacBook Pro with Touch 13" (Mid 2018)
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
MacBook Pro with Touch 13" (Mid 2017)
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
MacBook Pro with Touch 15" (Late 2016)
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
MacBook Pro with Retina Display 13" (Late 2016)
Model ID: MacBookPro13, 1
2.0 GHz, 2.4 GHz
UPC: 810586030090

OWC Express 4M2 Specs

General
Number of Bays4 x M.2 (2280)
I/O2 x USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s))
1 x DisplayPort
RAIDRAID 0, 1
Transfer Rates2800 MB/s
Software
OS CompatibilitymacOS 10.12 or Later
Windows 10 or Later
Security
EncryptionNone
Security FeaturesKensington Security Slot
Electrical
AC Input Power100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
DC Input Power12 VDC at 7.5 A
Power SourceAC Adapter
Environmental
Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Storage Temperature-4 to 158°F / -20 to 70°C
CertificationsCE, FCC, as per Manufacturer
Physical
Cooling1 x Fan
Material of ConstructionAluminum
Dimensions5.35 x 4.45 x 2.36" / 13.6 x 11.3 x 6 cm
Weight1.8 lb / 800.0 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight3.86 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)12.1 x 7.65 x 4.4"

OWC Express 4M2 Reviews

Great unit, but loud.

By Roger
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-04-14

I finally pulled the trigger on the 4M2 and loaded it up with EVO Plus 2TB drives. This is for video editing btw. It's small and it's fast, but it is crazy loud. I am not someone who is hyper sensitive about workstation noise, I have a high tolerance typically. This unit as others have mentioned is loud, especially for such a small unit. When I reorganize my workstation next time around, I will find a quieter location for this unit if possible.

750mb/s Only

By Charles
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2022-01-17

Unit works but throughtput is underwhelming.

OWC Express 4M2 4-Slot M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure

By Gregory
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-01-05

Great little NVMe enclosure! Lets you run up to four (4) NVMe M.2 drives in a raid configuration. Very fast thunderbolt enclosure for a good price!

Love this thing

By Ranjit
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-10-19

Got this for editing, threw 4 1TB WD Black SSD's in there in RAID 0 and the thing screams, 2300ish read and write. I hope they make and updated version that supports gen4 SSD's, I'm sure those will do like 7000-8000 read/write.

Video Editing Powerhouse

By Nicklaus
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-05-25

This enclosure with some NVME drives are blazing fast for edits in FCP. The softraid software that comes with it made it easy to set up in RAID 10

Fantastic Purchase

By Michael
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-05-14

Got this to replace 4 hard drives in my 2008 MacPro when I got a new iMac. I added 4 Samsung 1TB 980 PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD Drives to it. Two are configured as 0, and the other two are JBOD for data storage. So far, fast and reliable.

Fast, compact, but sadly, noisy

By Mike
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-02-27

Functionally, this thing is great. Easy to install the SSD modules, SoftRaid simplifies setup and the transfer speeds are great. But the surprisingly loud fan is a drag. I would expect it to have a variable-speed fan, slowing down when the load it light; but it doesn't. I have a quiet studio and find the constant noise disturbing. I'll be contacting OWC to see if they have any ideas.

Fast, easy, convenient, and does the job!

By Ed
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-02-13

Super fast for SSD drives. Small and easy to use. A winner! Legendary B & H fast delivery.

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