WERO Thunderbolt 3 4-Bay U.2 SSD Enclosure | 40Gbps External NVMe Storage with 85W PD

⚠️ Important Note: This product does not include hard drives.

This product does not include solid-state drives (SSDs) such as U.2, E.3, or M.2 drives. Please purchase hard drives separately—the device requires installed hard drives to operate.

40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 Power: 4-Bay U.2 SSD Enclosure with 85W PD Charging

The WERO Thunderbolt 3 4-Bay U.2/3 SSD Enclosure (Model 4XU2-V40) delivers professional-grade external storage in a rugged, portable chassis. With Thunderbolt 3 connectivity at 40Gbps, four hot-swappable U.2/U.3 NVMe SSD bays, 85W PD reverse charging, dual USB-A 10Gbps ports, and a premium Noctua PWM cooling fan, this enclosure is built for creators, filmmakers, and IT professionals who need high-capacity, high-speed storage anywhere they work. The integrated carry handle makes it easy to transport between studio, set, and office — without sacrificing performance.

Designed for Real-World Professional Workflows

4K & 6K Video Editing On the Go

Editing 4K or 6K RAW footage in DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, or Final Cut Pro demands storage that can sustain high bitrates without dropping frames. The WERO 4-bay enclosure delivers sequential read speeds up to 3,150 MB/s on Mac and 3,100 MB/s on Windows over Thunderbolt 3 — fast enough for smooth multi-stream 4K editing and real-time color grading. The carry handle lets you bring your entire media library from the edit bay to a client review session in one trip.

On-Set DIT & Data Management

Digital Imaging Technicians (DITs) and on-set data wranglers need reliable, high-speed storage that can keep up with multiple camera cards offloading simultaneously. The WERO enclosure's four U.2 SSD bays give you dedicated drives for camera originals, working proxies, backups, and deliverables — all in a single portable unit. Offload RED, ARRI, or Blackmagic RAW cards at full speed and verify checksums without bottlenecks. The rugged metal chassis and carry handle are built for the realities of location production.

Photography & Large RAW Archive Workflows

Professional photographers shooting high-resolution mirrorless or medium-format cameras generate massive RAW files that quickly fill internal drives. With support for single-drive capacities up to 122.88TB across four bays, the WERO enclosure gives you terabytes of instantly accessible storage for your full photo archive. Import, cull, and edit in Lightroom Classic or Capture One directly from the enclosure — no more waiting for files to copy to your internal SSD first.

Music Production & Audio Post

Running large sample libraries, virtual instruments, and multi-track Pro Tools or Logic sessions requires low-latency, high-bandwidth storage. The Thunderbolt 3 connection provides the throughput needed for massive Kontakt libraries, real-time audio processing, and simultaneous multi-track recording. Keep your entire sound library and session files on the enclosure and move between your studio rig and laptop setup without re-linking assets.

Long-Distance & Studio Installations

Need to place your storage in a server rack or machine room while working from a desk across the studio? The WERO enclosure supports WERO Thunderbolt AOC fiber optic cables from 10 to 50 meters, enabling lossless long-distance Thunderbolt 3 connections. This is ideal for post-production houses, broadcast facilities, and recording studios where storage needs to live in a controlled environment away from the workstation. The 85W PD upstream port also charges your laptop while you work — one cable for data and power.

Backup, Archiving & Small Business Storage

Small creative studios and IT departments need flexible, high-capacity backup targets that don't require a full NAS deployment. The four-bay design lets you dedicate drives to working files, Time Machine or File History backups, and long-term archives — all managed through your operating system's native disk utilities. With PCIe 5.0/4.0/3.0 backward compatibility, you can use U.2 SSDs from any generation and upgrade individual drives as your storage needs grow.

Performance & Compatibility

Powered by the Intel JHL7440 controller with a PCIe 3.0×4 HUB (ASM2824), the WERO enclosure delivers stable, consistent Thunderbolt 3 performance. It is fully compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 5, and USB4 (Thunderbolt 3 protocol) hosts, so you can use it with your current laptop and future workstations alike. The enclosure works with macOS, Windows 10, and Windows 11.

Premium Cooling with Manual Control

Four high-performance NVMe SSDs generate significant heat under sustained load. The WERO enclosure features a Noctua NF-A9025 PWM fan — renowned for its quiet operation and reliable cooling — paired with a manual speed control dial on the rear panel. This gives you direct control over the balance between cooling performance and noise: dial it up for intense data transfers and rendering sessions, or turn it down for quiet editing and audio work. The all-metal chassis also acts as a passive heat sink, dissipating heat even when the fan is at low speed.

Connectivity That Extends Your Workstation

This enclosure is more than just storage — it's a connectivity hub. The Thunderbolt 3 upstream port delivers 85W PD reverse charging, powering your laptop while transferring data. The full-featured Thunderbolt downstream port supports daisy-chaining additional enclosures, docking stations, monitors, and mobile devices with 15W PD charging. Two USB-A 10Gbps ports on the front provide fast connectivity for card readers, external drives, keyboards, and other peripherals. One Thunderbolt cable from your computer unlocks storage, charging, and expanded I/O.

Technical Specifications

• Model: 4XU2-V40
• Controller: Intel JHL7440 + PCIe 3.0×4 HUB (ASM2824)
• SSD Bays: 4× U.2/U.3 (supports 7.0mm / 9.5mm / 15mm drives)
• Max Capacity per Drive: Up to 122.88TB
• SSD Protocol: PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 / 3.0 compatible (actual speed limited by Thunderbolt 3 bandwidth)
• Host Interface: Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps), compatible with Thunderbolt 4 / Thunderbolt 5 / USB4 (TB3 protocol)
• Upstream Port: Thunderbolt 3 with 85W PD reverse charging; supports 10–50m WERO Thunderbolt AOC fiber optic cable
• Downstream Port: Full-featured Thunderbolt port (supports enclosures, docks, monitors, mobile devices) with 15W PD charging
• USB-A Ports: 2× USB-A 10Gbps, 1.5A / 7.5W each
• Cooling: Noctua NF-A9025 PWM fan with manual speed control dial
• Power Supply: 19.5V / 7.7A independent power adapter
• Dimensions: 195mm (L) × 175mm (W) × 135mm (H) without handle; 215mm (L) × 175mm (W) × 135mm (H) with handle
• Weight: 3,000g ± 20g (empty); approximately 3,600g with 4× Intel D5-P5510 SSDs installed
• Cable Included: WERO Thunderbolt 3 cable (Intel officially certified)
• System Requirements: macOS, Windows 10, Windows 11 (does not support Windows 8/7/XP or USB 3.0/2.0-only ports)
• Security: Kensington-style anti-theft lock slot

What's in the Box

• 1× WERO Thunderbolt 3 4-Bay U.2/3 SSD Enclosure (4XU2-V40)
• 1× WERO Intel-certified Thunderbolt 3 cable
• 1× 19.5V / 7.7A power adapter
• 1× Power cord

Note: SSDs are not included. Use only Intel officially certified Thunderbolt cables for optimal stability and performance. This enclosure requires a Thunderbolt 3/4/5 or USB4 (Thunderbolt protocol) port — it does not work with USB 3.0/2.0-only ports.