20 Best Owc Thunderbolt 2 Enclosure [2024]

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1 OWC Envoy Express Thunderbolt 3 Enclosure for NVMe M.2 SSD OWC Envoy Express Thunderbolt 3 Enclosure for NVMe M.2 SSD
2 OWC Express 4M2 4-Slot M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure w/ Thunderbolt3 Ports with SoftRaid XT OWC Express 4M2 4-Slot M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure w/ Thunderbolt3 Ports with SoftRaid XT
3 OWC ThunderBay 4 Raid 5 Edition Storage Solution with Dual Thunderbolt 2 Ports OWC ThunderBay 4 Raid 5 Edition Storage Solution with Dual Thunderbolt 2 Ports
4 OWC 0GB Envoy Pro Ex USB-C External NVMe M.2 SSD Storage Solution OWC 0GB Envoy Pro Ex USB-C External NVMe M.2 SSD Storage Solution
5 OWC ThunderBay 4 RAID 16TB 4-Bay External Drive w/Dual Thunderbolt 2 Ports OWC ThunderBay 4 RAID 16TB 4-Bay External Drive w/Dual Thunderbolt 2 Ports
6 OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad RAID 5 Four-Bay External Storage Enclosure OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad RAID 5 Four-Bay External Storage Enclosure
7 TERRAMASTER TD2 Thunderbolt 3 Professional-Grade 2-Bay External Hard Drive Enclosure RAID... TERRAMASTER TD2 Thunderbolt 3 Professional-Grade 2-Bay External Hard Drive Enclosure RAID...
8 OWC ThunderBay 4 RAID 5 4-Bay External Storage Enclosure with Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports OWC ThunderBay 4 RAID 5 4-Bay External Storage Enclosure with Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports
9 UPBRIGHT 12V AC/DC Adapter for OWC ThunderBay 4 Mini Thunderbolt SSD Enclosure OWCTB4MJB0GB... UPBRIGHT 12V AC/DC Adapter for OWC ThunderBay 4 Mini Thunderbolt SSD Enclosure OWCTB4MJB0GB...
10 OWC Drive Dock USB-C Dual Drive Bay Solution, USB 3.1 Gen 2, for Mac and PC, (OWCTCDRVDCK) OWC Drive Dock USB-C Dual Drive Bay Solution, USB 3.1 Gen 2, for Mac and PC, (OWCTCDRVDCK)
11 OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual Mini, Bus-Powered USB 3.1 Gen 2 RAID Storage Enclosure OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual Mini, Bus-Powered USB 3.1 Gen 2 RAID Storage Enclosure
12 OWC 0GB Mercury Elite Pro Dual RAID USB 3.1 / eSATA Enclosure Kit OWC 0GB Mercury Elite Pro Dual RAID USB 3.1 / eSATA Enclosure Kit
13 Mercury Elite Pro Dual USB-C w/ 3 Port Hub Mercury Elite Pro Dual USB-C w/ 3 Port Hub
14 OWC 0GB Mercury Elite Pro Mini Portable Bus-Powered Storage Enclosure with USB-C and eSATA... OWC 0GB Mercury Elite Pro Mini Portable Bus-Powered Storage Enclosure with USB-C and eSATA...
15 OWC Mercury Elite Pro 28TB Thunderbolt 3 Dock and Dual-Drive RAID Solution OWC Mercury Elite Pro 28TB Thunderbolt 3 Dock and Dual-Drive RAID Solution
16 OWC ThunderBay 8 RAID 5 Edition 8-Bay External Drive w/Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports OWC ThunderBay 8 RAID 5 Edition 8-Bay External Drive w/Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports
17 OWC Thunderbay Flex 8 Thunderbolt 3 Storage Docking Station w/PCIe Capabilities OWC Thunderbay Flex 8 Thunderbolt 3 Storage Docking Station w/PCIe Capabilities
18 Sabrent Thunderbolt™ 3 Certified M.2 NVMe SSD Tool-Free Solid Aluminum Enclosure (EC-T3NS) Sabrent Thunderbolt™ 3 Certified M.2 NVMe SSD Tool-Free Solid Aluminum Enclosure (EC-T3NS)
19 ORICO M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) to NVMe PCI-E M.2 SSD Case Support UASP for... ORICO M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) to NVMe PCI-E M.2 SSD Case Support UASP for...
20 Plugable USB C to M.2 NVMe Tool-free Enclosure USB C and Thunderbolt 3 Compatible up to USB 3.1 Gen... Plugable USB C to M.2 NVMe Tool-free Enclosure USB C and Thunderbolt 3 Compatible up to USB 3.1...
Bestseller No. 1
OWC Envoy Express Thunderbolt 3 Enclosure for NVMe M.2 SSD
  • Certified: first bus-powered enclosure that meets stringent Thunderbolt power requirements
  • DIY easy: uses any NVMe M.2 2280 SSD available today and in the future
  • Super-fast: supports up to 1553MB/s real-world performance1
  • Convenient: integrated 10.2-inch Thunderbolt 3 cable
  • Gets onboard: includes back of laptop screen slide mount for safe, out-of-the way use
Bestseller No. 2
OWC Express 4M2 4-Slot M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure w/ Thunderbolt3 Ports with SoftRaid XT
  • Supports four NVMe Drives and aluminum enclosure featuring two Thunderbolt 3 ports
  • Compact, portable and light RAID system for on the go performance
  • Speeds up to 2800MB/s
  • Thunderbolt Certified for Mac and Windows
  • Comes with 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Bestseller No. 3
OWC ThunderBay 4 Raid 5 Edition Storage Solution with Dual Thunderbolt 2 Ports
  • Four 3.5" drive bays
  • Works with 3.5" or 2.5" drives — no adapter needed
  • Includes SoftRAID: robust software for creating, monitoring, and managing advanced RAID sets RAID 4/5/1+0 (10) is available for Mac only at this time
  • Ultra quiet, heat dissipating aluminum chassis
  • Exponentially faster rebuild times than hardware RAID
Bestseller No. 4
OWC 0GB Envoy Pro Ex USB-C External NVMe M.2 SSD Storage Solution
  • 0 GB Empty Enclosure, High speed (up to 980MB/s), USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-C), Thunderbolt 3 compatible, Mac and PC compatible SSD; The fastest,...
  • PORTABLE: Lightweight and slim anodized aluminum enclosure, you can slip it into a bag or coat pocket and transport your data everywhere you go; No...
  • RUGGED, DUST, and WATER RESISTANT, IP67 Rated: Built tough for mobile jobs and on-set challenges, the Envoy Pro EX with USB-C has an IP67 rating. It's...
  • SET and STUDIO READY: Quiet fanless operation; Bus powered, No power adapter required
  • INCLUDES: OWC Envoy Pro EX , USB-C cable, User Guide; 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Bestseller No. 5
OWC ThunderBay 4 RAID 16TB 4-Bay External Drive w/Dual Thunderbolt 2 Ports
  • 4 x 4.0TB* Toshiba MC04ACA Series Hard Disk Drives
  • 2x Thunderbolt 2 ports (20gb/s transfer speed). Daisy chain up to six ThunderBays for massive storage or connect the display of your choise including...
  • Durable aluminum enclosure with an oversized 92mm low turbulence, noise quieting fan to keep the drives running cool and reliably
  • High-quality, certified, double-shileded 1 meter Thunderbolt cable included
  • OWC 3 Year Limited Warranty w/ 48-Hour Turnaround Time & Complementary 1 Year Level 1 Data Recovery
SaleBestseller No. 6
OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad RAID 5 Four-Bay External Storage Enclosure
  • Works with all USB systems, Thunderbolt 3 compatible
  • Up to 947MB/s
  • Includes SoftRAID: robust software for creating, monitoring, and managing advanced RAID sets
  • Four universal drive bays for 2.5" and 3.5" drives
  • 4 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Bestseller No. 7
TERRAMASTER TD2 Thunderbolt 3 Professional-Grade 2-Bay External Hard Drive Enclosure RAID...
  • Portable design for professionals especially those with strict speed and safety requirements, including 4K video editing. Starting from March 26th,...
  • Two 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 interfaces, reading speeds up to 760MB/s (with SSHD in RAID 0). Compatible with 3.5" and 2.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD.
  • Hardware RAID: RAID0, RAID1, JBOD, SINGLE; Support up to 36TB storage capacity (18TB x 2, in RAID 0); Daisy-chain up to 6 devices;
  • Capitalising on the Thunderbolt 3 and DP interfaces, the TD2 Thunderbolt 3 supports multi-screen display with up to 3 screens.
  • Power delivery provides up to 15W of power to recharge compatible laptops (Mac only, Windows not supported). Aluminum-alloy shell, 80mm fan ensures...
Bestseller No. 8
OWC ThunderBay 4 RAID 5 4-Bay External Storage Enclosure with Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports
  • Two Thunderbolt 3 ports and Dedicated DisplayPort 1.2 port
  • Up to 1527MB/s sustained performance
  • Includes SoftRAID: robust software for creating, monitoring, and managing advanced RAID sets RAID 4/5/1+0 (10) is available for Mac only at this time
  • Works with 3.5" or 2.5" drives — no adapter needed
  • User configurable in RAID 0, 1, 4, 5 & 1+16
Bestseller No. 9
UPBRIGHT 12V AC/DC Adapter for OWC ThunderBay 4 Mini Thunderbolt SSD Enclosure OWCTB4MJB0GB...
  • World Wide Input Voltage 100-240VAC 50/60Hz. OVP, OCP, SCP Protection (OVP: Over Voltage output Protection. OCP: Over Current output Protection. SCP:...
  • UpBright New Global 12V AC / DC Adapter Replacement For OWC OWCTB2DOCK12P OWCTB2DOCK12T1 Thunderbolt 2 Dock OWC ThunderBay 4 Mini Thunderbolt SSD Hard...
Bestseller No. 10
OWC Drive Dock USB-C Dual Drive Bay Solution, USB 3.1 Gen 2, for Mac and PC, (OWCTCDRVDCK)
  • High-performance, swappable, bare drive access tool with USB-C connectivity for reading multiple 3.5" and/or 2.5" drives simultaneously.
  • USB-C connectivity; Up to 522MB/s speeds
  • Mac and PC compatible
  • Independent power switches, and simultaneous operation; Internal power supply with universal compatibility
  • Includes:OWC Drive Dock Dual Bay Solution, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-C to Type-C) cable, USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C to Type-A) cable, Power cable, 2 Year OWC...
Bestseller No. 11
OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual Mini, Bus-Powered USB 3.1 Gen 2 RAID Storage Enclosure
  • 0 GB, Bus-Powered Storage Enclosure
  • In RAID 0, experience blistering data transfer speeds up to 738MB/s
  • Features easily selectable modes RAID 0 and RAID 1
  • Interface cables included
  • 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Bestseller No. 12
OWC 0GB Mercury Elite Pro Dual RAID USB 3.1 / eSATA Enclosure Kit
  • 0 GB Dual bay USB 3.1 Gen 1 and eSATA equipped performance RAID enclosure
  • Hardware RAID 0, 1, span, and independent modes
  • Fast USB 3.1 Gen 1 & eSATA connectivity-Accelerate your workflow with transfer speeds up to 407MB/s
  • Supports 2 x SATA HDDs. All Cables included
  • 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Bestseller No. 13
Mercury Elite Pro Dual USB-C w/ 3 Port Hub
  • Pro-grade storage speed: Enclosure speed up to 974MB/s real-world tested*
  • Selectable hardware RAID settings: Hardware RAID controller (RAID 0, 1, Span or JBOD/Independent)
  • Compatible: use with USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 computers
  • Connect and charge: (1) USB 3.2 Gen 2 10GB/s Type-C port and (2) USB 3.2 Gen 2 10GB/s Type-A ports for audio or video mixers, digital cameras, card...
  • Whisper quiet: heat-dissipating aluminum with 30dB cooling fan
SaleBestseller No. 15
OWC Mercury Elite Pro 28TB Thunderbolt 3 Dock and Dual-Drive RAID Solution
  • Connect all of your favorite accessories; Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports allow you to daisy-chin additional devices; Connect to virtually any display, TV,...
  • 7 ports of connectivity; Flexible storage options with 2 bays for 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drives; Hardware RAID options for RAID 0 or 1, span, and JBOD...
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 3 ports (USB-C), 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, 1 Gb Ethernet port, and DisplayPort 1.2, SD 4.0 (UHS-II) card reader
  • Frontside SD 4.0 Card Reader for easy camera uploads; 1Gb Ethernet for file transfer speeds that leave WiFi in the dust; (2) USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports for...
  • Includes: (1) Mercury Elite Pro Dock, (1) Thunderbolt 3 cable, (1) External Power Supply and power cable, (1) Quick Start Guide, (1) OWC Dock Ejector...
Bestseller No. 16
OWC ThunderBay 8 RAID 5 Edition 8-Bay External Drive w/Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports
  • Eight universal 2.5 or 3.5-inch SSDs/HDDs drive bays w/ Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports (Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt backward compatible)
  • Daisy-chain six units together for up to 768TB of storage capacity or five additional Thunderbolt devices with second Thunderbolt 3 port
  • DisplayPort 1.2 for connecting up to a 4K display
  • No drivers needed and includes Thunderbolt 3 cable
  • Thunderbolt certified for Mac and Windows w/ Up to 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Bestseller No. 17
OWC Thunderbay Flex 8 Thunderbolt 3 Storage Docking Station w/PCIe Capabilities
  • Eight Universal 3.5/2.5-inch Drive Bays Use SATA/SAS1 and U.2/M.22 NVMe drives for up to 144TB of capacity and real-world speeds up to 2750MB/s. The...
  • Convenient front mounted USB-C and (2) USB-A 10Gb/s ports for peripherals and mobile devices. Frontside SD 4.0 and CFexpress card readers with up to...
  • DisplayPort 1.4 for connecting up to an 8K display and second Thunderbolt 3 port4 for daisy-chaining devices or additional display(s).
  • PCIe x16 connector/x4 lane slot for audio/video capture, networking, SSD storage, hardware RAID card, or I/O card
  • Create, manage, and monitor advanced RAID sets with SoftRAID, the world's most advanced RAID management solution with easy setup, e-notifications, and...
Bestseller No. 18
Sabrent Thunderbolt™ 3 Certified M.2 NVMe SSD Tool-Free Solid Aluminum Enclosure (EC-T3NS)
  • TOOL-FREE DESIGN: No more screws! This enclosure is 100% tool-free allowing you to swap drives with ease. Simply lift the case-back by unblocking the...
  • TRUST & RELIABILITY: Don't entrust your valuable DATA to devices that are only “compatible” with Thunderbolt 3. Sabrent is one of the only...
  • VERSATILITY: Features a fully detachable cable which allows for using a cable with the length required for the task on hand! Plug and play, no...
  • HEAT MANAGEMENT: Solid Aluminum construction for durability and Maximum heat dissipation allows for the ultimate combination of performance,...
  • PLEASE NOTE: NOT compatible with USB-C ports. Your device must have a compatible Thunderbolt 3 port, otherwise the enclosure will not work!
Bestseller No. 19
ORICO M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) to NVMe PCI-E M.2 SSD Case Support UASP for...
  • 10 Gbps HIGH SPEED: ORICO M.2 NVMe SSD external case adopts the latest USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C interface. Support UASP acceleration protocol and support...
  • ONLY SUITABLE FOR PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD: ORICO M.2 to USB enclosure only for NVMe M-Key M.2 SSD (PCIe-based) up to 2 TB, applicable to sizes 2230 / 2242 /...
  • SUPPORT MULTIPLE OPERATING SYSTEMS: ORICO M.2 enclosure is engineered with USB 3.1 Type c interface, support hot-shippable, Plug and Play, No Driver...
  • DESIGNED FOR CARRYING AROUND: This ORICO external case is made of aluminum top and plastic bottom, which ensures portability and good heat dissipation...
  • MORE DETAILS : The M.2 USB case has an indicator to show the working status of the solid-state drive. ORICO provides a 12-month warranty and a 7 x...
Bestseller No. 20
Plugable USB C to M.2 NVMe Tool-free Enclosure USB C and Thunderbolt 3 Compatible up to USB 3.1 Gen...
  • HIGH SPEED - Connect your NVMe SSD to a USB-C (Gen 2) or Thunderbolt 3 port at USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps speeds. Capable of performance over 800MB/s...
  • Tool-Free Design - The world's first tool-less NVMe enclosure allows quick and easy installation of your M.2 NVMe SSDs. Compact and portable, this M.2...
  • COMPATIBILITY - M.2 NVMe SSDs (SSD not included). USB-C Gen 2 or Thunderbolt 3 hosts up to 10Gbps, USB-C Gen 1 and USB 3.0 systems capable of up to...
  • OS Support - SSD to USB adapter offers plug-and-play compatibility with Windows, Mac, and Linux. SSD file system must be supported on host operating...
  • 2 YEAR WARRANTY - We love our Plugable products, and hope you will too. All of our products are backed with a 2-year limited parts and labor warranty...

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Q: How do I use OWC Thunderbay 4 with Thunderbolt 3?

A: The OWC ThunderBay 4 harnesses the power of Thunderbolt which provides upwards compatibility with Thunderbolt 3 (at Thunderbolt 2 speeds). Whichever interface your workflow demands, it’s easy to integrate OWC ThunderBay 4’s massive capacity and performance capabilities. Add a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter and you’re all set.

Q: Should you buy the OWC envoy Express T3 (Thunderbolt 3) enclosure?

A: If you’re looking to lessen your financial pain a little, then OWC’s $79 Envoy Express T3 (Thunderbolt 3) enclosure might be just what the doctor ordered. Populate it with a budget M.2 NVMe SSD, and you’re on your way to external storage nirvana for a very reasonable price. The kicker?

Q: Can I build my own thunderbolt enclosure?

A: For the first time ever in the history of Thunderbolt, you can buy a bus-powered Thunderbolt certified enclosure and install your own drive in it. Finally…a DIY kit that lets you break free of pre-configured choice limits so you can build a pocket-sized storage solution to meet your specific needs. And rebuild it anytime those needs change.

Q: What version of softraid do I get with my OWC enclosure?

A: OWC enclosures ship with the XT version of SoftRAID. SoftRAID XT and Lite XT are fully featured and designed to only work with OWC solutions. Click here to learn more.