In today’s world, things are a bit different. Much of the Thunderbolt 3
hardware shipping today is no longer “Windows only”, which is a great thing for recent MacBook Pro and Mid-2017 iMac hardware with Thunderbolt 3 I/O capabilities.
Akitio’s Thunder3 Quad Mini is one such example of Thunderbolt 3-enabled hardware made with the Mac in mind. This four-bay enclosure comes with two Thunderbolt 3 ports in a small aluminum enclosure that supports passive cooling for noiseless operation. In other words, it’s a quiet enclosure that’s perfect for RAID 0 SSD setups for maximum speed. Have a look at our hands-on video walkthrough for more details.
Inside the box
Akitio Thunder 3 Quad Mini all-aluminum Space Gray enclosure
Thunderbolt 3 cable
AC power adapter
Setup guide
Specs
2x Thunderbolt 3 USB-C interfaces
Daisy chain another Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.1 Gen 2 device (supports up to 6 TB3 devices in chain)
Supports up to four 2.5-inch HDDs or SSDs
USB Power Delivery of 15W
Dedicated Display Port (1.2) for additional monitor connectivity (4K @ 60Hz)
Removable trays for easy access
Fan for active cooling
Fan switch for 0dB passive cooling