{"product_id":"owc-express-4m2-ultra-thunderbolt-5-nvme-external-storage-enclosure","title":"OWC Express 4M2 Ultra Thunderbolt 5 NVMe External Storage Enclosure","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOWC Express 4M2 Ultra Thunderbolt 5 NVMe External Storage Enclosure with SoftRAID Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OWC Express 4M2 Ultra Thunderbolt 5 NVMe enclosure is available in two configurations: Enclosure Only and Enclosure with SoftRAID. Both variants provide four M.2 SSD slots, dual 80Gb\/s Thunderbolt 5 ports, and real-world RAID 0 transfer speeds up to 6622MB\/s with compatible drives and host systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Enclosure Only configuration gives experienced users the freedom to install their preferred compatible NVMe SSDs and select a separate storage-management solution. The SoftRAID configuration adds OWC software for creating and managing professional RAID arrays, making it ideal for buyers seeking an integrated four-slot NVMe RAID enclosure for video editing, media ingestion, photography, VFX, and data-intensive production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth variants accept M.2 2242 and 2280 NVMe SSDs and support up to 32TB using four compatible 8TB drives. Dual Thunderbolt ports enable host connectivity and daisy chaining with additional devices or enclosures. An aircraft-grade aluminum chassis and adaptive 40mm fan help maintain stable performance during sustained 12K RAW, 8K multicamera, rendering, and large-file transfer workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Configurations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure Only:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes the four-slot Thunderbolt 5 enclosure and required connectivity accessories without bundled SoftRAID software or installed SSDs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure with SoftRAID:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes the four-slot Thunderbolt 5 enclosure with OWC SoftRAID software for professional RAID creation, monitoring, and management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Configuration Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the enclosure-only variant or the configuration bundled with OWC SoftRAID software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour NVMe SSD Slots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accepts up to four user-installed M.2 2242 or M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe solid-state drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThunderbolt 5 Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers real-world RAID 0 transfer speeds up to 6622MB\/s with supported SSDs and computers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible RAID Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 10, and JBOD configurations through compatible software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpandable Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports up to 32TB in one enclosure and larger unified volumes through daisy-chained units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Thunderbolt Ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides host connectivity while supporting additional Thunderbolt devices and one USB peripheral.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad Host Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works with compatible Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, USB4, and Thunderbolt 3 Mac systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptive Thermal Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines an aluminum chassis with a smart fan that activates during sustained workloads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four-Slot Thunderbolt 5 NVMe External Storage Enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Variants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enclosure Only; 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