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OWC Express 4M2
Four-Slot USB4 NVMe M.2 SSD RAID Enclosure with Up to 3200MB/s Performance (SoftRAID not included).
£ 201.95 | £ 242.34 inc VAT
OWC Express 4M2 Ultra – 4TB (SoftRAID License Included)
OWC Express 4M2 Ultra – 4TB (SoftRAID License Included)
Four-Slot Thunderbolt 5 (80Gb/s) NVMe M.2 RAID Enclosure With 4 x 1TB NVMe / SoftRAID Included
OWC Express 4M2 Ultra is a Thunderbolt 5 NVMe RAID enclosure supplied with 4TB of installed NVMe storage and SoftRAID management.
The unit arrives pre-configured and tested so it can be connected and used immediately in production workflows.
- Thunderbolt 5 (80Gb/s) connectivity with included cable.
- Up to 6622MB/s real-world performance with PCIe 4.0+ SSDs.
- Supports NVMe M.2 2280 and 2242 PCIe 3.0/4.0/5.0 SSDs.
Category: Desktop Hard Drives & RAIDs
Brand: OWC
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OWC Express 4M2 Ultra – 4TB (SoftRAID License Included) Product Overview
OWC Express 4M2 Ultra is a Thunderbolt 5 (80Gb/s) NVMe RAID storage solution configured with 4TB of NVMe storage and SoftRAID management.
The unit ships with NVMe SSDs installed and RAID-configured so it can be connected and used immediately in professional production workflows.
Performance
With Thunderbolt 5 (80Gb/s) connectivity the Express 4M2 Ultra can deliver up to 6622MB/s real-world performance when used with PCIe 4.0 and later SSDs; when connected to Thunderbolt 4/USB4 hosts the device can reach up to 3200MB/s, and Intel Thunderbolt 3 systems can see up to 2800MB/s.
Capacity And Expandability
This SKU is supplied with 4TB of installed NVMe storage. The enclosure supports up to 8.0TB per drive for 32TB total in a single unit and can expand to 128TB as one volume by daisy chaining additional Express 4M2 Ultra units.
Drive Support
Engineered for NVMe M.2 2280 and 2242 SSDs, the Express 4M2 Ultra accepts single- or double-sided PCIe 3.0, 4.0 and 5.0 drives.
RAID And Software
The product supports RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 10 and JBOD volumes when used with SoftRAID or other RAID utilities; it ships RAID-configured and includes SoftRAID Premium for advanced monitoring and predictive health alerts for 3 Years.
Connectivity
The enclosure provides two Thunderbolt 5 (80Gb/s) ports and includes a Thunderbolt 5 80Gb/s cable; the second Thunderbolt 5 port supports daisy chaining up to five additional Thunderbolt devices plus one USB peripheral.
Compatibility
The Express 4M2 Ultra works with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, USB4 Macs and PCs as well as Thunderbolt 3 Macs to maintain broad workstation compatibility.
Cooling And Chassis
The solid aircraft-grade aluminum body provides passive cooling and protection while a smart adaptive fan quietly activates only during sustained workloads to avoid noise and thermal throttling.
Includes And Warranty
This 4TB SKU includes a Thunderbolt 5 80Gb/s cable, 3 Years of SoftRAID Premium, and 2 Strada licenses for 90 days; the enclosure is covered by a 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty.
OWC Express 4M2 Ultra – 4TB (SoftRAID License Included) Key Features
- Preconfigured 4TB NVMe RAID arrives ready to use, with drives installed and RAID configured via SoftRAID.
- Thunderbolt 5 (80Gb/s) connectivity delivers up to 6622MB/s real-world performance with PCIe 4.0 and later SSDs.
- Two Thunderbolt 5 ports allow daisy chaining of up to five additional Thunderbolt devices plus one USB peripheral via the second port.
- Supports NVMe M.2 2280 and 2242 single- or double-sided SSDs compatible with PCIe 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0 standards.
- Flexible RAID options including RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 10 and JBOD when used with SoftRAID or other RAID utilities.
- Expandable capacity starting at 4TB in this SKU, with support for up to 32TB in a single enclosure and expansion to 128TB via daisy chaining additional units.
- Includes Thunderbolt 5 80Gb/s cable and 3 Years of SoftRAID Premium for advanced RAID monitoring and predictive health alerts.
- Includes 2 Strada licenses for 90 days to enable remote access, sharing and review without cloud uploads.
- Solid aircraft-grade aluminum body with a smart adaptive fan that only activates during sustained workloads to avoid noise and thermal throttling.
- Compatibility with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, USB4 and Thunderbolt 3 Macs and PCs for broad workstation support.
- PCIe 3.0 SSDs are supported and limited to up to 3800MB/s, preserving backward compatibility with older drives and systems.
- Arrives RAID-configured and tested to simplify deployment for production teams and on-set DITs.
- Covers hardware with a 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty for the enclosure.
OWC Express 4M2 Ultra – 4TB (SoftRAID License Included) Technical Specifications
| Product | OWC Express 4M2 Ultra - 4TB (SoftRAID License Included) |
| Manufacturer | OWC |
| Model / SKU | OWCTB5ULT4MT04 |
| Capacity | 4TB (installed) |
| Maximum Drive Capacity | Up to 8.0TB per drive for 32TB total |
| Maximum Single-Enclosure Capacity | Up to 32TB |
| Expandable To | Up to 128TB via daisy chaining additional units |
| Interface | Thunderbolt 5 (80Gb/s) |
| Ports | Two Thunderbolt 5 ports; second port supports daisy chaining up to five additional Thunderbolt devices plus one USB peripheral |
| Included Cable | Thunderbolt 5 80Gb/s cable |
| Real-World Speed (With PCIe 4.0+ SSDs) | Up to 6622MB/s |
| Real-World Speed (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 Hosts) | Up to 3200MB/s |
| Real-World Speed (Thunderbolt 3 Hosts) | Up to 2800MB/s |
| PCIe 3.0 SSD Performance Limit | Up to 3800MB/s |
| Drive Form Factor Supported | NVMe M.2 2280 and 2242 single- or double-sided SSDs |
| PCIe Generations Supported | PCIe 3.0, PCIe 4.0, PCIe 5.0 |
| RAID Levels Supported | RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 4, RAID 5, RAID 10 (1+0), JBOD (via SoftRAID or other RAID utility) |
| Software Included | SoftRAID Premium included for 3 Years; SoftRAID monitoring and predictive health features included |
| Remote Access Licenses | 2 Strada licenses for 90 days |
| Compatibility | Compatible with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, USB4 Macs and PCs and Thunderbolt 3 Macs |
| Chassis | Aircraft-grade aluminum body with smart adaptive fan |
| Preconfiguration | Drives installed and RAID-configured via SoftRAID before shipping |
| Warranty | 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty |
OWC Express 4M2 Ultra – 4TB (SoftRAID License Included) Product Videos
OWC Delivery Information
Generally, next working day delivery services (UK Mainland) are available on standard OWC Delivery orders placed before 2 pm (subject to stock availability).
Non-timed deliveries should be delivered between 9 am and 6 pm.
Orders placed after 2 pm on Fridays and weekends will be processed as normal the following Monday.
Orders placed on Bank Holidays will be processed the next working day.
If urgent, please call one of our helpful account managers so they may double check everything for you, enabling you to place your order with confidence.
Please note: these product details are for guide purposes only, and may contain errors.
We always recommend double-checking the product specs and features on the the manufacturer website, or contact us if unsure before ordering.
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