User Manual for OWC Other World Computing Express 4M2 4-Slot M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure Click to enlarge the picture
Contents of the user manual for the OWC Other World Computing Express 4M2
- Product category: Hard Drive Enclosures & Docks OWC / Other World Computing
- Brand: OWC / Other World Computing
- Description and content of package
- Technical information and basic settings
- Frequently asked questions – FAQ
- Troubleshooting (does not switch on, does not respond, error message, what do I do if...)
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User manual for the OWC Other World Computing Express 4M2 contain basic instructions
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Product description The Express 4M2 4-Slot M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure from OWC / Other World Computing is designed to house a separately sold solid-state drive with a capacity up to 8TB. Store and carry your music, photos, and personal data safely wherever you go with the enclosure's durable aluminum body. Connect to devices via its two USB Type-C ports, and extend your system's screen via DisplayPort or Thunderbolt 3. 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 Lite XT, a Thunderbolt 3 cable, a power supply, and charging cable. Furthermore, this enclosure is compatible with systems running Windows and Mac operating systems. - 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 Lite 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 In the Box OWC / Other World Computing Express 4M2 4-Slot M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure SoftRAID Lite XT Power Supply and Cable Thunderbolt 3 Cable Limited 1-Year Warranty Table of Contents
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Technical parametersOWC / Other World Computing Express 4M2 Specs | | | Number of Bays | 4 x M.2 (2280) | | Connections | 1 x USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s))
1 x USB Type-C
1 x DisplayPort | | Maximum RAID Transfer Rate | 2800 MB/s | | RAID Modes | RAID 0, 1 | | Operating System Support | macOS/OS X | | OS Compatibility | macOS 10.12 or Later
Windows 10 or Later | | | | Power Source | USB | | AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz | | DC Input Power | 0 to 12 VDC at 7.5 A | | | | Encryption | None | | Security Features | None | | | | Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C (Recommended) | | Storage Temperature | -4 to 158°F / -20 to 70°C | | | | Material of Construction | Aluminum | | Cooling | 1 x Fan | | Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.4 x 2.4 x 4.4" / 13.6 x 6.0 x 11.3 cm | | Weight | 1.8 lb / 800 g | | | | Package Weight | 4.1 lb | | Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 11.9 x 7.6 x 4.4" |
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