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Altrix PX-8556 XT Thunderbolt 5 NVMe Enclosure

PCIe Cards & NVMe Enclosures · Altrix · SKU PX8556-XT · Released 2025 · Updated 2026-10-23

Key facts

Benchmark index5,407 (PCIe Cards & NVMe Enclosures scale)
Category rank#38,757
Street price$329
Power8 W
Performance per dollar16.43
Released2025

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix PX-8556 XT
TypeThunderbolt 5 NVMe Enclosure
Host interfaceThunderbolt 5 (80Gbps), USB4 compatible
ThroughputUp to 6,000 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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