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AKiTiO Node Duo
2-Slot PCIe Thunderbolt (USB-C) Expansion Chassis for Half-Length, Full-Height, Double-Width PCIe Cards
Mfr P/N: T3N2AA0002Y00U OWC SKU: AKT3N2AA0002Y
The Ultimate Plug and Play Expansion Kit
- Thunderbolt (USB-C) for lightning fast transfer speeds up to 40Gb/s
- 2 PCIe (x16) slots supporting two half-length, full-height, double-width cards
- PCI Express 3.0 compliant interface with 2 lanes per slot
- Dedicated DisplayPort for additional monitor to expand the workspace
- Second Thunderbolt (USB-C) port supports daisy chaining of up to five Thunderbolt devices or connecting additional USB or DisplayPort devices
- Provides up to 60W of power to recharge compatible laptops
- Wire mesh panel to dissipate heat from cards with on-board fans
- Big handles to easily carry the device
- Includes Thunderbolt cable
- 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty
The Node Duo, with space enough for two half-length PCIe cards, is the ultimate plug and play expansion kit for Thunderbolt (USB-C) computers (e.g. laptop computers) where installing an internal expansion card is not an option and for systems where there is not enough space for more PCIe cards. The Thunderbolt (USB-C) connection not only makes adding an external PCIe card easy but it also allows you to take the device with you to use on location and move it from one system to another.
Supports up to Two PCIe Gen3 x2 Cards
The two PCIe slots accept half-length, full-height, double-width cards and provide 25W of power each. If only one PCIe card is installed and the power delivery function is not used, the PCIe slot can provide up to 75W of power. See AKiTiO Node Dual PCI-e Card Compatibility for more details.
Upgradeable Power Supply
For PCIe cards that require more power, this device can be modified accordingly. For more power, the included 150W power adapter can be replaced with a bigger power adapter (min 230W), making it possible to provide up to 75W of power to each slot. For even more power, the breakaway-tab on the back panel can be removed to create an opening, which can then be used to run a cable from an additional PSU like our 500W SFX PSU directly to the PCIe card (e.g. 6+2-pin PCIe power cable).
Power Delivery up to 60W
The reversible USB Type-C (USB-C) connector enhances ease of use for connecting devices with a focus on minimizing user confusion for plug and cable orientation. The Node Duo also supports power delivery (PD) over USB-C, providing up to 3A at 5V, 9V, 15V, 20V with a maximum of 60W of power to compatible laptops like the MacBook Pro (late 2016) that support charging through the USB-C cable or for devices like the iPad Pro. This allows you to recharge your battery even though the laptop is not plugged into any other power source.
Thunderbolt (USB-C) Connectivity
Thunderbolt 3 brings Thunderbolt to USB-C at speeds up to 40 Gbps, creating one compact port that does it all – delivering the fastest, most versatile connection to any dock, display, or data device. For the first time, one computer port connects to Thunderbolt devices, every display, and billions of USB devices. A single cable now provides four times the data and twice the video bandwidth of any other cable, while also supplying power to bus-powered devices.
The Node Duo has two Thunderbolt (USB-C) ports. The second port operates the same as a Thunderbolt computer port by supporting Thunderbolt (up to 5 daisy-chained), USB 3.2 (10Gb/s), and DisplayPort devices.
Dedicated DisplayPort
The dedicated DisplayPort connector makes it easy to connect an additional monitor to extend your workspace. This video output capability requires a Thunderbolt (USB-C) connection to the computer and will free up the second Thunderbolt (USB-C) port for Thunderbolt (up to 5 daisy-chained), USB 3.2 (10Gb/s), and DisplayPort devices.
Includes
- (1) AKiTiO Node Duo
- (1) External 150W PSU
- (1) 2m Thunderbolt Cable
- (1) Setup Guide
- 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Need an additional power supply? Secondary/replacement power supplies are also available.
Specs
Rotational Speed
- Not Disclosed By Manufacturer
Expansion Slots
- (2) PCIe (x16 mechanical)
Device Ports
- (2) Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Ports
- (1) DisplayPort Port
Data Transfer Rate (Maximum)
- Thunderbolt 3 : Up to 40 Gb/s (or 5000 MB/s)
Host Interface Requirements
- Thunderbolt (USB-C) port
Mac OS Compatibility
- macOS 13.x Ventura
- macOS 12.x Monterey
- macOS 11.x Big Sur
- macOS 10.15 Catalina
- macOS 10.14 Mojave
- macOS 10.13 High Sierra
PC OS Compatibility
- Not compatible with Windows PCs
Supported PCIe Cards
- Supports half-length (max 8.66 in / 22 cm), full-height (max 4.94 in / 12.5 cm) and double-width (max 2 slots) cards.
- Each PCIe slot provides 25W but the standard 150W power adapter can be replaced with a bigger PSU (min 230W) like AKiTiO's 500W SFX PSU to provide up to 75W per slot.
- See AKiTiO Node Dual PCI-e Card Compatibility for more details.
External Power Adapter
- Yes
Power Supply
- External UL-listed power supply
- Need an additional power supply? Secondary/replacement power supplies are also available.
AC Input
- 100-240V, 50-60Hz
DC Output
- +12V, 12.5A
Replacement Adapter Part Number
- AKTPWRSFX500W (sold separately)
Cooling
- (1) 120mm 1,600RPM cooling fan
Security Slot
- Yes
Housing Color
- Gray
Housing Material
- Aluminum
Certifications
- CE
- FCC
- VCCI
- BSMI
- RCM
- Thunderbolt™ technology
Ambient Temperature
- Operating: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
Altitude
- Operating: -304.8 m to 3,048.0 m (-1,000 ft to 10,000 ft)
- Non-Operating: -304.8 m to 12,192.0 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)
Humidity
- Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing
- PCIe card (driver) must be compatible with requirements for Thunderbolt technology (e.g. hot-plug support, recovery from sleep). See AKiTiO Node Dual PCI-e Card Compatibility for more details.
- The DisplayPort does not support DP++. When using a DisplayPort to HDMI adapter, make sure to use an active adapter.
- This product has components or design elements that are patented (patent number 4176304).