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Altrix PX-2981 XT USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 NVMe Enclosure

PCIe Cards & NVMe Enclosures · Altrix · SKU PX2981-XT · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index1,407 (PCIe Cards & NVMe Enclosures scale)
Category rank#17,281
Street price$39
Power8 W
Performance per dollar36.08
Released2022

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix PX-2981 XT
TypeUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2 NVMe Enclosure
Host interfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps), USB-C
ThroughputUp to 2,000 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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