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Silver rectangular metal enclosure with four rear PCIe slot openings and ventilation grilles

STARTECH

STARTECH 4PCIE-PCIE-ENCLOSURE server chassis

SKU CH-GWQX-MSS7J MPN 4PCIE-PCIE-ENCLOSURE

Adds four PCIe expansion slots to a system via an external chassis with integrated power supply and cooling

  • TypeAccessories
  • Add four PCIe cards to one host system
  • Compact enclosure fits tight workspaces
  • Plug-and-play setup requires no drivers
  • Built-in power supply feeds all slots
  • Active cooling keeps expansion cards stable

4-slot PCIe expansion chassis

This 4-slot PCIe expansion chassis adds four full-size PCI Express slots to a host system through a single upstream link. It targets workstation users who need additional add-in cards such as capture, networking or compute accelerators but have no free slots inside the host enclosure. The unit ships as a complete external chassis with an integrated power supply.

Tool-less card installation

Cards slide into the chassis without tools and lock with the standard retention bracket. The only common friction point is the upstream host connection: the host must provide a compatible PCIe link and the cable must be seated firmly, otherwise the additional slots will not enumerate. No driver is required for the chassis itself; only the installed cards need software.

Active cooling sustains multi-card workloads

Built-in fans draw air across all four slots continuously, so temperatures remain stable when multiple cards run at full bandwidth for extended periods. The included power supply is sized for the chassis and typical add-in cards, delivering steady voltage without the throttling seen in short-burst tests. Acoustic output rises with sustained load but stays within typical workstation limits.

Highlights

  • Add four PCIe cards to one host system
  • Compact enclosure fits tight workspaces
  • Plug-and-play setup requires no drivers
  • Built-in power supply feeds all slots
  • Active cooling keeps expansion cards stable

Specifications

BrandSTARTECH
Model4PCIE-PCIE-ENCLOSURE
TypeAccessories
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size419 × 239 × 201 mm

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the chassis is powering the installed cards correctly?

The unit includes a power supply; after connecting it and the host link, verify that the chassis powers on and each card is detected by the operating system.

Which cables and accessories are included versus sold separately?

The package contains the 4-slot expansion chassis and its power supply; the host connection cable and any PCIe cards must be purchased separately.

How do I decide whether this 4-slot model suits my expansion needs?

Choose this chassis when you need exactly four additional PCIe slots; if you require more or fewer slots, a different capacity model would be appropriate.

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