The second generation Bretford 20S PowerSync Pro 20-Slot Smart Hub Gen 2from Bretford 20S PowerSync Pro 20-Slot Smart Hub Gen 2is a self-contained charging station that can provision and re-provision mobile devices for your clients. Optimized for iOS devices, the 20S PowerSync Pro offers 20 slots and corresponding USB Type-A charging ports. Slots that support iPods, iPhones, or most devices with screens up to 6.5" in size.. As the devices rest inside their slots awaiting their next user, they can recharge while a Mac mini (2018) (optional) can sit in a secured, dedicated compartment running AC2 (Apple Configurator 2) software or GroundControl Launchpad. This ability helps to automate the provisioning process and increase workflow.

Charge & Provision Mobile Devices    20 x Slots    For Devices With up to 6.5" Screens    Compartment for Optional Mac mini (2018)    20 x USB Type-A Charging Ports    Up to 2.4A Charging with Mac Host    LED Status Lights for Each Slot    Expand via Daisy Chain

As your company and user base grows, so can the PowerSync Pro Smart Hub. You can daisy-chain and power up to three Smart Hubs together, or up to 40 devices with a single Mac mini (not included).

Up to 2.4A charging per device with a Mac mini host (up to 1.5A with a Windows host)
LED indicators next to each charging port provide charging status

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. can I charge/power the iPad through the dock while other peripherals are connected?

A: Yes, the Xcellon Pro Hub 10 10-in-1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Hub supports pass-through charging to the connected iPad while other peripherals are connected to the hub.

Q: 2. I still have four Samsung SM951 AHCI blades from my old Mac Pro - can I use them with this enclosure connected to thunderbolt3 on a MacBook Pro 2018?

A: Sorry, no. This enclosure uses a M.2 blade, the blades you have are of a proprietary design and will not work.

Q: 3. is this compatible with the newer 16inch macbook pro?

A: Yes, the OWC Express 4M2 4-Slot M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure BH #OWTB3EX4M2SL is compatible with a 16'' Macbook Pro. It supports any device that has a Thunderbolt 3 port.

Q: 4. Can I use Windows Storage Spaces to create RAID0 array on this device?

A: Yes, you can use this enclosure as a RAID 0 array if loaded with matching drives and configured properly.

Q: 5. is this hardRAID ?

A: The OWC Express 4M2 4-Slot M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure does not support hardware RAID—only software RAID.

Q: 6. Can I order the OWC Express 4M2 bare enclosure w/o s/w from you? I don't find that configuration on your web site.

A: To get the OWC Express 4M2 4-Slot M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure with SoftRAID XT without the software, please see here: https://bhpho.to/4dT3ON1.

Q: 7. What power supply does this require

A: The Xcellon Pro Hub 10 10-in-1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Hub does not require a power supply; it can be bus powered over USB. It also supports up to 100W of power delivery when connected to a USB-C power adapter. For a power supply that supports 100W, you can use the Xcellon 100W USB-C PD Universal AC Adapter, B&H # XCPD100.

Q: 8. Can a USB-C hub be connected to add additional USB ports?

A: An Infographic on the OWC website https://www.owcdigital.com/assets/dealer/files/thunderbolt-daisy-chain-inforgraphic.pdf shows that a usb device should be placed at the end of the Thunderbolt chain.

Q: 9. Does the Xcellon Pro Hub 10 work with a Type C YubiKey Security Key?

A: We are not able to test the Xcellon Pro Hub 10 10-in-1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Hub with all possible USB accessories, but in general terms it will work with any USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 accessories which are compatible with the host system. The only notable exceptions would be if you intend to connect several power-hungry devices such as external hard drives, which could potentially draw too much power for a single USB port to provide.

Q: 10. If my PC does not have thunderbolt but has basic USB C, will this dock work?

A: The OWC Express 4M2 4-Slot M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure (B&H # OWCTB3EX4M2) will not work with a USB-C port, it must be a Thunderbolt port.