{"product_id":"owc-express-4m2-ultra-four-slot-thunderbolt-5-80gb-s-external-storage-enclosure-for-nvme-m-2-ssds-with-softraid","title":"OWC Express 4M2 Ultra Four-Slot Thunderbolt 5 (80Gb\/s) External Storage Enclosure for NVMe M.2 SSDs with SoftRAID","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-size: medium;\" class=\"ndsc_t_detail\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-size: 18px; line-height: 23.4px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-size: 35px; line-height: 35px; color: #7f7f7f; letter-spacing: -1px;\" class=\"ndsc_t_detail_size\"\u003eOWC Express 4M2 Ultra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFour-Slot Thunderbolt 5 (80Gb\/s) External Storage Enclosure for NVMe M.2 2242 \/ 2280 SSDs \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ewith SoftRAID\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; line-height: 14.4px; font-weight: bold; color: #666666; margin: 4px 0px 0px;\" class=\"ndsc_t_icon_txt\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMac \/ PC \/ Thunderbolt 5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; clear: both; height: 1px; font-size: 1px; line-height: 1px;\" class=\"cl\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-size: 25px; line-height: 27.5px; font-weight: bold; margin: 20px 0px 0px; border-bottom: 1px solid #cccccc;\" class=\"ndsc_features_title\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-api=\"highlights-heading\" class=\"pdp-description__title\"\u003eThe Fastest Compact DIY NVMe RAID. Period.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; line-height: 17.4px; margin: 3px 0px 0px; color: #333333;\" class=\"ndsc_features_text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; line-height: 17.4px; margin: 3px 0px 0px; color: #333333;\" class=\"ndsc_features_text\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"block__font-default block__font-size-40\"\u003eYour Drives. Your RAID.\u2028Powered by Thunderbolt 5.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; line-height: 17.4px; margin: 3px 0px 0px; color: #333333;\" class=\"ndsc_features_text\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bg bg-pdpOverview u-bg-padding__none u-margin-top__small\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__container block__container-desktop- block__container-small-desktop- block__container-tablet- block__container-mobile-   block__align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__wrap  block__1_302_37592 block__col-10    block__text-align-center mobile-text-align__left      block__wrap-margin-top-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__copy-wrap block__margin-top-auto block__font-default block__font-size-16 block__copy-list-default-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou asked for it. We delivered. Express 4M2 Ultra combines everything creative professionals like you dreamed about: the freedom to choose any NVMe M.2 drive, the flexibility to configure your storage exactly how you need it, and the dramatically improved efficiency of your workflow with Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth. Now you can build a desktop powerhouse RAID with your choice of drives and experience up to 6622MB\/s performance that turns massive 12K RAW video files, 8K multi-cam sequences, and monster photo libraries into effortless workflows. From backing up media cards on set to working through intense VFX compositing in post, Express 4M2 Ultra delivers the customization and speed you need to stay ahead of deadlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bg bg-pdpOverview u-bg-padding__none u-margin-top__auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__container block__container-desktop- block__container-small-desktop- block__container-tablet- block__container-mobile-   block__align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__wrap  block__1_130_37084 block__col-6    block__text-align-left mobile-text-align__left      block__wrap-margin-top-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__image-wrap block__margin-top-auto\"\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e\u003csource media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.owcnow.com\/image\/upload\/w_664,c_scale,f_auto,q_auto\/express-4m2-ultra-hero-left_p98qmi\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.owcnow.com\/image\/upload\/w_664,c_scale,f_auto,q_auto\/express-4m2-ultra-hero-left_p98qmi\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; line-height: 17.4px; margin: 3px 0px 0px; color: #333333;\" class=\"ndsc_features_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; line-height: 17.4px; margin: 3px 0px 0px;\" class=\"ndsc_features_text\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-flex-list__item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"m-flex-list__heading\"\u003eMaximum Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-flex-list__copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 6622MB\/s\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereal-world speed for 12K RAW video, 8K multi-cam sequences, batch processing of high-res images, and large data sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-flex-list__item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"m-flex-list__heading\"\u003eConnect All Your Devices\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-flex-list__copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaisy chain up to five additional Thunderbolt devices plus one USB peripheral via the second Thunderbolt 5 port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-flex-list__item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"m-flex-list__heading\"\u003eYour Drives, Your RAID\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-flex-list__copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIY easy install four NVMe M.2 2280 or 2242 single or double-sided PCIe 3.0\/4.0\/5.0 SSDs based on your current budget and performance needs. With support for RAID 0\/1\/4\/5\/10\/JBOD via SoftRAID or another RAID utility, you decide the RAID level that meets your workflow needs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-flex-list__item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"m-flex-list__heading\"\u003eWork Fast with Full Focus\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-flex-list__copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smart adaptive fan quietly activates inside the solid aircraft-grade aluminum body only when needed to keep your drives running at full speed without the noise that breaks creative focus or thermal throttling that kills productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-flex-list__item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"m-flex-list__heading\"\u003eTime is Money. Save Big on Both.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-flex-list__copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DIY design lets you swap in faster, larger drives as they become available without having to buy a new enclosure while taking advantage of Thunderbolt 5's incredible speed to cut your ingestion times in half.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-flex-list__item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"m-flex-list__heading\"\u003eHighly Compatible\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-flex-list__copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse with Thunderbolt 5, 4, and USB4 Macs and PCs as well as Thunderbolt 3 Macs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-flex-list__item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"m-flex-list__heading\"\u003eScale As You Grow\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-flex-list__copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with up to 32TB today in a single enclosure and expand up to 128TB as one volume through daisy chaining additional Express 4M2 Ultras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-flex-list__item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"m-flex-list__heading\"\u003eComplete\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-flex-list__copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Thunderbolt 5 80Gb\/s cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__heading-wrap block__margin-top-auto\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"block__font-default block__font-size-40\"\u003eExpands With Your Growing Needs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__copy-wrap block__margin-top-auto block__font-default block__font-size-16 block__copy-list-default-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with up to 32TB in a single compact enclosure. When you need more capacity, daisy-chain additional Express 4M2 Ultra units through the second Thunderbolt 5 port to create one huge, unified volume instead of juggling multiple drive letters or splitting projects across locations. Four enclosures give you 128TB and beyond. The second Thunderbolt 5 port also lets you connect up to five additional Thunderbolt devices plus one USB peripheral. Your workspace grows exactly how you need it. Production companies building shared storage arrays and solo creators future-proofing their setup get the same limitless scalability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__heading-wrap block__margin-top-auto\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"block__font-default block__font-size-40\"\u003eBuild Your Perfect Storage Solution\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__copy-wrap block__margin-top-auto block__font-default block__font-size-16 block__copy-list-default-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to support any NVMe M.2 2280 or 2242 SSD, this compact powerhouse gives you total freedom to choose your preferred brand, capacity and performance level, whether it’s bleeding-edge fast PCIe 5.0\/4.0 drives or mid-level speed PCIe 3.0 drives you may already own.\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdd up to a massive 8.0TB capacity per drive for 32TB total. When tomorrow's 16TB drives hit the market, you can easily boost your Express 4M2 Ultra's capacity without buying a new enclosure. Your storage. Your choice. Your future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__heading-wrap block__margin-top-auto\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"block__font-default block__font-size-40\"\u003eUnleash Maximum Speed with Thunderbolt 5\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__copy-wrap block__margin-top-auto block__font-default block__font-size-16 block__copy-list-default-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpress 4M2 Ultra is the fastest DIY multiple NVMe SSD enclosure we offer and was purposefully built to harness Thunderbolt 5's incredible 80Gb\/s bandwidth. Experience up to 6622MB\/s performance with your Mac or PC. Connect to Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 systems and still get speeds up to 3200MB\/s. Even Thunderbolt 3 Macs tap into blazing performance. You're never locked out, and you're always ready for your next system upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bg bg-pdpOverview u-bg-padding__none u-margin-top__auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__container block__container-desktop- block__container-small-desktop- block__container-tablet- block__container-mobile-   block__align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__wrap  block__2_293_64067 block__col-10    block__text-align-center mobile-text-align__left      block__wrap-margin-top-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__heading-wrap block__margin-top-auto\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"block__font-default block__font-size-40\"\u003eOver 2x Faster Multi-Camera Ingest\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__copy-wrap block__margin-top-auto block__font-default block__font-size-16 block__copy-list-default-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the fast-paced, tight-budget world of filmmaking where time is money, every minute saved is critical. When you're juggling multiple cameras or offloading a variety of media cards simultaneously, you’ll keep your production running ahead of schedule by ingesting over twice as fast with Express 4M2 Ultra vs 40Gb\/s storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__heading-wrap block__margin-top-auto\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"block__font-default block__font-size-40\"\u003eFull Speed with Full Focus\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__copy-wrap block__margin-top-auto block__font-default block__font-size-16 block__copy-list-default-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-performance NVMe drives in RAID configurations generate serious heat. Whether you're rendering 8K footage, ingesting multiple media cards, or running intensive database operations, you get maximum performance without the noise that breaks creative focus or the thermal throttling that kills productivity. Express 4M2 Ultra's solid aircraft-grade aluminum body provides passive cooling and rugged protection, while a smart adaptive fan quietly activates only during sustained workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__wrap  block__2_470_63845 block__col-10    block__text-align-center mobile-text-align__left      block__wrap-margin-top-medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__heading-wrap block__margin-top-auto\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"block__font-default block__font-size-40\"\u003eExpress 4M2 Ultra is ideal for:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__wrap  block__3_470_63845 block__col-10    block__text-align-left mobile-text-align__left      block__wrap-margin-top-none\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__copy-wrap block__margin-top-auto block__font-default block__font-size-16 block__copy-list-3-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDITs and Filmmakers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewanting to build the fastest compact NVMe SSD RAID with expandable capacity and the ability to daisy-chain additional enclosures as a massive single volume or connect devices for additional capabilities through the second Thunderbolt 5 port while experiencing maximum offload speeds and thermal stability when backing up media cards from multiple cameras on set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional video editors, VFX artists, Colorists, and high-volume photographers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eseeking the fastest NVMe SSD RAID to handle demanding post-production and editing workflows including 12K RAW video, VFX compositing work, multicam sequences in 8K RAW or ProRes video, and batch editing ultra-high-resolution pictures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance-driven professionals, power users, and technical teams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewho require full control over capacity, speed, and scalability. Express 4M2 Ultra is the ultimate DIY Thunderbolt 5 NVMe RAID platform for pushing demanding workflows and data intensive applications beyond conventional limits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__heading-wrap block__margin-top-auto\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"block__font-default block__font-size-40\"\u003eMore Powerful with SoftRAID\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__copy-wrap block__margin-top-auto block__font-default block__font-size-16 block__copy-list-default-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed more power and protection? Choose a solution that includes OWC's powerful SoftRAID RAID software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftRAID is the most powerful, intuitive software RAID utility on the market. Multiple RAID levels let you select the RAID level that fits you or your project’s needs best. If you need maximum volume capacity, optimum drive performance, data protection, or a combination of attributes, SoftRAID has you covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked with features like drive validation, verification and failure prediction—SoftRAID includes features you simply don’t get with hardware RAID. It’s like having a datacenter on your desktop! From home users looking to protect photos and documents to professionals needing to protect and quickly access projects, SoftRAID is the perfect solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pdp-description__list\" id=\"highlights-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pdp-description__list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaximum Performance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUp to 6622MB\/s\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereal-world speed for 12K RAW video, 8K multi-cam sequences, batch processing of high-res images, and large data sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pdp-description__list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYour Drives, Your RAID:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDIY easy install four NVMe M.2 2280 or 2242 single or double-sided PCIe 3.0\/4.0\/5.0 SSDs based on your current budget and performance needs. 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