OWC has announced its new Express 4M2 Ultra Thunderbolt 5 Four-Slot NVMe M.2 SSD Enclosure.
The Express 4M2 Ultra was built for professionals seeking the fastest DIY RAID performance in a compact design. It enables users to install their choice of NVMe M.2 drives and configure them in RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, or 10, as well as JBOD, for claimed speeds of up to 6622MB/s.
The enclosure is made from solid aircraft-grade aluminum body, and a smart adaptive fan is said to provide effective and quiet thermal management. A second Thunderbolt 5 port enables daisy chaining of up to five additional Thunderbolt devices, including additional Express 4M2 Ultra enclosures that can be combined into a single high-capacity volume. OWC Express 4M2 Ultra is compatible with Thunderbolt 5, 4, 3 (Mac only), and USB4 systems.
Key Features
- Up to 6622MB/s Real-World Performance: Build your own high-speed NVMe RAID with Thunderbolt 5 for blazing fast transfers and intensive 8K+ video workflows.
- Use Your Choice of NVMe Drives: DIY flexibility to install four M.2 2280 or 2242 NVMe SSDs.
- RAID Ready: Easily manage RAID 0/1/4/5/10/JBOD with SoftRAID or use your preferred RAID utility.
- Massive Storage in a Small Footprint: Install up to 32TB with minimal desk space.
- Expandable Capacity: Connect additional Express 4M2 Ultra enclosures as a single volume for huge storage space without sacrificing speed.
- Connect All Your Devices: Second Thunderbolt port for connecting up to five additional Thunderbolt devices plus one USB peripheral.
- Smart Thermal Management: Solid aircraft-grade aluminum housing with smart adaptive fan quietly keeps drives running fast and your creative focus uninterrupted.
- Highly Compatible: Use with Thunderbolt 5, 4, and USB4 Macs and PCs as well as Thunderbolt 3 Macs.
Pricing & Availability
The OWC Express 4M2 Ultra is available for pre-order now, starting at $399.99 USD for non-SoftRAID models and $549.99 USD with SoftRAID.
