OWC Express 4M2 Ultra is a four‑slot Thunderbolt 5 NVMe M.2 enclosure sold in this SKU as 0TB with SoftRAID license included. It is engineered for high‑bandwidth desktop workflows and supports user‑installed NVMe M.2 2242 or 2280 SSDs across PCIe 3.0, 4.0 and 5.0 generations.
The enclosure combines a solid aircraft‑grade aluminum body with a smart adaptive fan and high‑speed Thunderbolt 5 connectivity to deliver sustained throughput and thermal stability in demanding creative and production environments.
Maximum Performance
Real‑world performance reaches up to 6622MB/s when connected via Thunderbolt 5 (80Gb/s) and used with PCIe 4.0 and later SSDs.
Compatibility And Connectivity
OWC Express 4M2 Ultra works with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Macs and PCs, and with Thunderbolt 3 Macs. It provides two Thunderbolt 5 (80Gb/s) ports, with the second port supporting daisy‑chaining of up to five additional Thunderbolt devices plus one USB peripheral.
Drives And Capacity
Supports four NVMe M.2 drives in 2242 or 2280 form factors, single or double‑sided, across PCIe 3.0/4.0/5.0. Internal capacity can reach up to 32TB (4 × 8.0TB), and multiple units can be daisy‑chained to create a single volume up to 128TB.
RAID And Drive Management
Supports RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 10 and JBOD using SoftRAID or another RAID utility, enabling configurations that prioritise performance, capacity or redundancy according to workflow needs.
Cooling And Build
The enclosure uses a solid aircraft‑grade aluminum body for passive cooling and rugged protection, and a smart adaptive fan that activates only during sustained workloads to maintain full drive speed without excessive noise.
Included Software And Licences
Includes SoftRAID Premium for 3 Years to provide advanced RAID monitoring, drive validation and predictive health alerts, and includes 2 Strada licenses for 90 days to enable remote access and collaboration without cloud uploads.
Accessories And Warranty
The unit ships with a Thunderbolt 5 80Gb/s cable and carries a 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty.