SSD & HDD Enclosure

Thunderbolt 5 80Gbps 4-Bay M.2 SSD Enclosure

Item No.: PEC-ST1006A40
The PURPLELEC ST1006A40 is a professional Thunderbolt 5 4-bay NVMe SSD enclosure. Delivering a breakthrough 80Gbps bandwidth, it is engineered for demanding creative workflows and enterprise data management.
Description Specifications FAQ
Description

  Core Features:

 

  Equipped with the new Thunderbolt 5 interface, delivering up to 80Gbps of bandwidth — perfectly suited for 8K real-time video editing, uncompressed footage playback, and high-volume enterprise data workflows.

 

  32TB Massive Capacity Features four M-Key slots supporting PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSDs. Supports up to 8TB per drive, achieving a total capacity of 32TB. Easily handles local storage and secure backup for ultra-large film industry project files.

PURPLELEC ST1006A40 Lightning 5.4 Hard Drive Slot Hard Drive Box Introduction


  Efficient Cooling Design Premium aluminum alloy casing paired with professional cooling fins significantly enhances passive heat dissipation. Ensures optimal temperature control and stable data transmission even under the full-load operation of four high-speed drives.

 

  All-in-One Desktop Hub Provides up to 140W PD reverse charging and dual 8K/60Hz video output. A single cable resolves workstation power supply, screen expansion, and high-speed data transfer, streamlining cable management and reshaping desktop efficiency.


Thunderbolt 5 Hard Drive Box Display Picture

 

  Application Scenarios:

  
Tailored for video editing studios, professional photography sets, and data center workstations. Whether dealing with multi-track 8K ultra-HD editing, 3D rendering output, or large-scale data migration, the ST1006A40 serves as a core hub seamlessly connecting to your Mac or high-performance PC. By eliminating transfer bottlenecks, it allows creative teams to focus entirely on business output, making it an indispensable productivity tool for professionals.


Scene diagram of the Lightning 5 hard drive enclosure

Specifications

 

   Category

   Specification Details

   Upstream Interface

   1 × USB-C (Thunderbolt 5), transfer rate up to 80Gbps, supports up to 140W PD power delivery to the host

   Downstream Expansion

   2 × USB-C (Thunderbolt 5), supports 80Gbps data transfer and daisy-chaining

   Storage Support

   4 × M.2 M-Key slots

   Supports NVMe / PCIe Gen4x4 protocol

   Compatible with 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280 form factors

   Supports up to 8TB per drive, maximum total capacity of 32TB

   Video Output

   Downstream TBT5 port supports up to 8K / 60Hz video output

   Power Specifications

   1 × DC 20V/10A independent external power input

   Physical Specs

   Aluminum alloy material (with auxiliary cooling fin design)

FAQ

  Q: Is this device compatible with both Windows and Mac systems?

  A: Yes, it is fully compatible. The ST1006A40 works seamlessly with Windows PCs, workstations, and macOS devices (such as MacBooks) equipped with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4 ports. It features plug-and-play functionality, easily integrating into mainstream productivity ecosystems.

 

  Q: Do I need to install additional drivers to deploy this SSD enclosure?
  A: No, it features a driver-free design. On supported Windows or macOS systems, no third-party drivers are required. The operating system will automatically recognize and configure the hardware, significantly reducing IT deployment and maintenance costs.

 

  Q: Does the enclosure support hot-swapping?
  A: Yes, hot-swapping is supported. However, to ensure absolute enterprise data security, we strongly recommend performing a "Safely Remove Hardware" operation within the operating system and turning off the independent power switch on the device before physically inserting or removing the NVMe SSDs.

 

  Q: What is the maximum storage capacity supported, and are there restrictions on SSD models?
  A: The device supports a maximum total capacity of 32TB. It provides four M.2 M-Key slots compatible with mainstream PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSDs, supporting up to 8TB per slot. It is fully compatible with 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 length specifications. Please note that M.2 SSDs using the SATA protocol are not supported.

 

  Q: Does the device require an external power supply? Can it charge my laptop?
  A: Yes. To ensure stable operation when all four high-speed NVMe drives are fully loaded, the device must be connected to the included DC 20V/10A power adapter. Simultaneously, the TBT5 upstream port supports up to 140W PD charging, providing ample power to your laptop or mobile workstation via a single cable while transferring data.

 

  Q: Which professional business scenarios is this expansion enclosure best suited for?
  A: The ST1006A40 is specifically engineered for high-bandwidth, high-load professional environments. It is highly suitable for 8K multi-track real-time video editing, on-site massive footage backup by DITs (Digital Imaging Technicians), data staging in 3D modeling and rendering studios, and IT data center workstations requiring frequent processing of large-scale data sets.