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Altrix PX-7856 Edge USB 3.2 Gen 2 NVMe Enclosure

PCIe Cards & NVMe Enclosures · Altrix · SKU PX7856-EDGE · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index3,244 (PCIe Cards & NVMe Enclosures scale)
Category rank#37,037
Street price$149
Power8 W
Performance per dollar21.77
Released2021

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix PX-7856 Edge
TypeUSB 3.2 Gen 2 NVMe Enclosure
Host interfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), USB-C
ThroughputUp to 1,050 MB/s
Drive supportM.2 NVMe 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280
CoolingAluminum shell, thermal pad
Bus powerYes (bus-powered)
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux; UASP

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