Add Thunderbolt-compatible PCIe x16, x8, and x4 cards to your system, including audio, video capture, Ethernet, Fibre Channel, storage/RAID controllers cards, and PCIe SSDs using the RocketStor 6661A Thunderbolt 3 PCIe 3.0 x16 Expansion Chassisfrom HighPoint. Its lightweight, small-footprint design is well-suited for compact workstations and mobile computing platforms such as iMacs, MacBook Pros, and more. At 7" tall and less than 3" wide, the RocketStor 6661A is small enough to pack into a laptop bag but can also support full-sized PCIe 3.0 add-in cards in its open-ended PCIe 3.0 x4 slot.

Aside from its PCIe slot, the RocketStor 6661A is equipped with two Thunderbolt 3 ports, which provide bi-directional speeds of 40 Gb/s. While one port is used to interface with your host system, the other can be used to daisy-chain up to six devices together, including dual 4K displays or a single 5K display, thanks to support for DisplayPort 1.2. Thunderbolt 3 also supports 10 Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C and provides 15W of power to compatible devices for charging.

HighPoint's RocketStor 6661A Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe 3.0 x16 Expansion Chassis is compatible with Thunderbolt 2 devices, as well as USB 3.1 Gen 2 (USB 3.1). Please be aware that any daisy-chain connections will terminate if a peripheral or device is connected via USB Type-C. Included is a Thunderbolt 3 cable, a 60W external power supply, and a power cord. Protection is provided by a limited 1-year warranty.

2 x Thunderbolt 3 Ports    1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 Slot    Supports PCIe x16, x8, and x4 Cards    Daisy-Chain Six Thunderbolt Devices    Supports Dual 4K or One 5K Display    Supports Thunderbolt 2    Delivers 15W of Power for Charging    Dual Cooling Fans    Mac Compatible

Transform your notebook into a compact media workstation. The RocketStor 6661A allows you to quickly add most PCIe x4, x8 or x16 cards to your Thunderbolt 3 computing platform, such as media capture, Ethernet, Fibre Channel, or external storage/RAID controller cards. Like its processor, the lightweight, small-footprint design is suited for compact workstations and mobile computing platforms such as iMacs, MacBook Pros, and Razor notebooks. At just 7" tall and less than 3" wide, the RocketStor 6661A is small enough to pack into a laptop bag yet is capable of supporting full-sized PCIe 3.0 add-in cards.

PCIe devices, such as networking, video, and hardware RAID cards can generate a great deal of waste heat during heavy I/O. Thus, an efficient and reliable cooling system is an essential component of any PCIe expansion solution. The RocketStor 6661A was designed to accommodate performance-intensive applications. The ventilated, all-aluminum chassis and dual cooling fans help keep temperatures cool during high-stress workloads.

The RocketStor 6661A can be added to most Thunderbolt 3 Windows and Mac platforms via a single cable connection. Quick release thumbscrews and a slidable chassis cover make adding or removing PCIe cards simple.

Compatible PCIe cards include the RocketStor 6661A-NVMe (Thunderbolt 3 to NVMe RAID), RocketStor 6661A-4USB (Thunderbolt 3 to 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A), RocketStor 6661A-2USB (Thunderbolt 3 to 1 x 10 Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A & 10 Gb/s 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C), RocketStor 6661A-2U2e (Thunderbolt 3 to 2 x 10 Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A & 2 x 6 Gb/s eSATA), RocketStor 6661A-mSAS2 (Thunderbolt 3 to 2 x mini-SAS [8 x SAS/SATA channels]), RocketStor 6661A-mSAS1 (Thunderbolt 3 to 1 x mini-SAS [4 x SAS/SATA channels]), and RocketStor 6661A-eSATA (Thunderbolt 3 to 4 x 6 Gb/s eSATA Ports).

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. My laptop only has usb type C, it does not have thunderbolt, this device can be used to connect it to my laptop convert the port into a thunderbolt to connect eGPU?

A: No the computer must have Thunderbolt 3. And if the computer has Thunderbolt 3 this is not used as a chassis for an eGPU but rather port expansion.

Q: 2. Would I be able to use a StarTech 3-Port 2b 1a 1394 Low Profile PCI Express FireWire Adapter Card with an M1 MacBook using this chassis?

A: Yes that setup would be compatible.

Q: 3. Does this support the TLR protocol which is required for LTFS format on LTO tape drives?

A: This does not support LTO tapes or TLR protocol.

Q: 4. Doesn't work on my M1Max, any help would be greatly appreciated!

A: You can contact the manufacture. There may be drivers you have to install to get it to operate. https://www.highpoint-tech.com/rs6661/rs6661a-msas2-overview

Q: 5. Does this support x16 cards? Asking as in the key features it states "Supports PCIe x16, x8, and x4 Cards" but then it also states "1 x PCIe 3.0 x4" Slot so I am unsure and the pictures also only show a x4 slot.

A: There are some card with a PCIe x4 slot that operate at x16 speeds. This model has such a compatibility, it has an x4 slot but can support up to x16 speeds.

Q: 6. Is this compatible with apple m1 chips?

A: You can use this with an Apple M1.

Q: 7. Would this work with the Blackmagic DeckLink Quad HDMI card? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1464918-REG/blackmagic_desi

A: Yes, The HighPoint RocketStor 6661A Thunderbolt 3 to PCI-E 3.0 x16 Expansion Chassis should support the Black Magic Decklink Quad HDMI PCI-E card. We also suggest working with the following chassis: OWC Mercury Helios 3S Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Solution BH #OWHELIOS3S https://bhpho.to/3L3N4Hb

Q: 8. Will this work with Mellanox Connect-X6 / Connect-X5 cars on Windows?

A: The RocketStor 6661A Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe 3.0 Expansion Chassis is only compatible with macOS/OS X systems.

Q: 9. Will this have any compatibility issues with Alienware Area 51m R2 Laptop? I'm giing to put elgatos 4k mk card in it.

A: The HighPoint RocketStor 6661A Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe 3.0 x16 Expansion Chassis will be fully compatible with the Elgato Game Capture 4K60 Pro MK.2 hardware as connected to your Alienware laptop.

Q: 10. Will this device run an HP LTO tape drive with mini SAS?

A: Yes, this device can run with a variety of storage volumes.