StarTech.com M2E4BTB3 User manual

Manual Revision: 03/05/2020
User Manual
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4-Bay M.2 NVMe Enclosure - Thunderbolt™3 - PCIe
Actual product may vary from photos
SKU#: M2E4BTB3

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Compliance Statements
FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver
• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdi󱐯erentfromthatto
whichthereceiverisconnected
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
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PHILLIPS® is a registered trademark of Phillips Screw Company in the United
States or other countries.

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Safety Statements
Safety Measures
• Wiringterminationsshouldnotbemadewiththeproductand/or
electriclinesunderpower.
• Cables(includingpowerandchargingcables)shouldbeplacedand
routedtoavoidcreatingelectric,trippingorsafetyhazards.
Mesures de sécurité
• Lesterminaisonsdecâblâgenedoiventpasêtree󱐯ectuéeslorsquele
produitet/oulescâblesélectriquessontsoustension.
• Lescâbles(ycomprislescâblesd’alimentationetdechargement)
doiventêtreplacésetacheminésdefaçonàévitertoutrisque
électrique,dechuteoudesécurité
安全対策
• 電源が入っている状態の製品または電線の終端処理を行わないでくださ
い。
• ケーブル（電源ケーブルと充電ケーブルを含む）は、適切な配置と引き回し
を行い、電気障害やつまづきの危険性など、安全上のリスクを回避するよう
にしてください。
Misure di sicurezza
• Iterminialideilielettricinondevonoessererealizzateconilprodotto
e/olelineeelettrichesottotensione.
• Icavi(inclusiicavidialimentazioneediricarica)devonoessere
posizionatiestesiinmododaevitarepericolidiinciampo,rischidi
scosseelettricheopericoliperlasicurezza.
Säkerhetsåtgärder
• Monteringavkabelavslutningarfårintegörasnärproduktenoch/eller
elledningarnaärströmförda.
• Kablar(inklusiveelkablarochladdningskablar)skadrasochplaceraspå
såsättattriskförsnubblingsolyckorochandraolyckorkanundvikas.

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Table of Contents
Compliance Statements........................................................................i
Safety Statements..................................................................................ii
Product Diagram ....................................................................................1
Side View...................................................................................................................................................... 1
Top Angled View........................................................................................................................................ 2
Bottom View - Drive Bay Closed........................................................................................................... 3
Bottom View - Drive Bay Open............................................................................................................. 4
Requirements .........................................................................................5
Installation ..............................................................................................5
Connect the Drives................................................................................................................................... 5
(Optional) Connect a Thunderbolt 3 Peripheral............................................................................. 6
(Optional) Connect Displays ................................................................................................................. 6
Powering the Enclosure.......................................................................................................................... 7
Connect the Enclosure to the Host Computer ............................................................................... 7
Operation ................................................................................................8
Operating Temperature ......................................................................................................................... 8
Removing the Drives................................................................................................................................ 8
Supported Video Resolutions............................................................................................................... 9
Daisy Chain Multiple Thunderbolt 3 Devices.................................................................................. 10
Congure the Display Devices ............................................................................................................. 10
Warranty Information............................................................................11

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Product Diagram
Side View
Component Function
1Thunderbolt
3 Ports
• Connect the Enclosure to the Host
Computer
• Connect Thunderbolt 3 Peripherals
• Cascade the Enclosure to other
Enclosures
• Connect a Thunderbolt 3 Enabled
Display Device
2DisplayPort
Output Port
• Connect a DisplayPort Enabled
Display Device
3DC 12V
Power Port
• Connect a Universal Power Adapter
4Rubber Foot
Pads
• Prevent scratching
• Allow air to ow under the Enclosure
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1 2 3

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Top Angled View
Component Status Indication
1Power
LED
Indicator
On • Enclosure is receiving power
from the Universal Power
Adapter
O • Universal Power Adapter is
not connected
2Drive
Activity
LED
Indicators
• Correspond with M.2 Drives 1-4
On/
Flashing
• M.2 Drive activity detected
O • M.2 Drive not connected
• No M.2 Drive activity detected

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Bottom View - Drive Bay Closed
Component Function
1Drive Bay
Screws
• Secure the Drive Bay Cover
2Drive Bay
Cover
• Cover and protect the M.2 Drives
3Fan • Cool the M.2 Drives
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Bottom View - Drive Bay Open
Component Function
1Thermal
Pads
• Transfer heat from the M.2 Drives to the
body of the Enclosure
2M-Key
Socket
• Connect up to 4 M.2 Drives
• Drives are numbered to correspond
with the Drive Activity LED Indicators
(from left to right: 1, 2, 3, 4)
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Requirements
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• Host Computer with a Thunderbolt 3 Port
• M-Key Connector Type, 22 x 80 mm (2280), M.2 Drive x (Up
to) 4
• (Optional) Thunderbolt 3 Enabled Display Device x 1
• (Optional) Thunderbolt 3 Cable x 1
• (Optional) DisplayPort Enabled Display Device x 1
• (Optional) DisplayPort Cable x 1
• (Optional) Thunderbolt 3 Peripheral x 1
• (Optional) Thunderbolt 3 to DisplayPort Adapter Cable x 1
Installation
Connect the Drives
1. Turn the Enclosure upside down.
2. Remove the Drive Bay Cover on the bottom of the
Enclosure:
• Remove the two Drive Bay Screws using a Phillips Head
Screwdriver.
• Carefully ip the Enclosure to release the Drive Bay
Cover.
3. Remove the Holding Screw for the M.2 Drive using a
Phillips Head Screwdriver.
4. Slide the M.2 Drive into the M-Key Socket at a 45 degree
angle.

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Note: Ensure the M.2 Drive is properly seated, with the pins
making full contact, before proceeding to the next step.
5. Gently press down on the M.2 Drive until the notch on the
M.2 Drive is aligned with the hole for the Holding Screw.
6. While holding the M.2 Drive in place, secure the M.2 Drive
by replacing the Holding Screw that was removed in step 3,
using a Phillips Head Screwdriver.
7. Repeat steps 3-6 to instal the remaining M.2 Drives.
8. Replace the Drive Bay Cover that was removed in step 2.
9. Screw in the two Drive Bay Screws that were removed in
step one, using a Phillips Head Screwdriver.
(Optional) Connect a Thunderbolt 3 Peripheral
• Connect a Thunderbolt 3 Cable (sold separately) to one
of the Thunderbolt 3 Ports on the Enclosure and to a
Thunderbolt 3 Port on the Thunderbolt 3 Peripheral.
--Or--
• Connect a Thunderbolt 3 Peripheral directly to one of the
Thunderbolt 3 Ports on the Enclosure.
(Optional) Connect Displays
Note: Connect and setup the DisplayPort Enabled
Display Device before connecting and setting up the
Thunderbolt 3 Enabled Display Device.