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Plugable Thunderbolt 5 AI eGPU Enclosure & Dock: 80Gbps, 850W PSU Included, TAA Compliant

BY PlugablePCN# PNA105IA8MFG# TBT5-AI
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$633.94

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Product Condition
    New and Factory Fresh
  • Limited Warranty
    2 Year
  • Shipping Weight
    17 lbs.
  • for Windows 11, NVIDIA and AMD Cards (96W Power Delivery, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, 850W PSU, USB Hub)

Overview

Solve the innovation vs. privacy deadlock with the Plugable TBT5-AI, a high-performance bare enclosure designed for the \"Technical Builder.\" Where most AI is currently trapped in the cloud or throttled by weak mobile chips, this \"computational vault\" lets you architect your own private AI powerhouse. By hosting your own GPU at the desk, you achieve true \"Intelligence YOU Own\" while running powerful open-source models like Llama 3 locally and keeping sensitive prompts, proprietary code, and internal data entirely within your secure perimeter.Engineered for breakthrough performance, the TBT5-AI leverages Thunderbolt 5 to deliver a massive 80Gbps of bi-directional bandwidth. Inside, you'll find a 850W ATX 3.1 (80+ Gold) power supply built with 100% Japanese capacitors, providing a dedicated 600W of power to your card. With 4 lanes of PCIe 4.0this enclosure supports triple-slot, high-end GPUs like the NVIDIA RTX 4090 or 50-series (RTX 5080), providing the VRAM and throughput necessary for large-scale AI inference and complex RAG pipelines.Beyond its AI capabilities, the TBT5-AI serves as the ultimate professional workstation hub. A single included Thunderbolt 5 cable provides 96W host charging, ultra-fast 2.5Gbps Ethernet, and four 10Gbps USB ports for your high-speed peripherals. Designed for Windows 11, it is compatible with Thunderbolt 5, 4 and USB4 systems;USB4 must support eGPUs systems. Please Note: Supports GPUs up to 346mm x 170mm x 77mm. It is not compatible with macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, or Thunderbolt 3. Always verify your GPU's physical dimensions and power requirements before purchase to ensure a perfect fit. More from the Manufacturer

Key Features

  • Build Your Own AI Enclosure: The Plugable TBT5-AI Is An 80Gbps High-performance Thunderbolt 5 EGPU Enclosure Featuring An 850W ATX 3.1 PSU And PCIe X16 Slot With 4 Lanes PCIe 4.0 To Host Your Own GPU For Offline AI Models. (GPU Not Provided)
  • Intelligence You Own: Resolve The Innovation Vs. Privacy Deadlock By Running Models Like Llama 3 With An Air Gap. This Secure System Supports Ollama, LM Studio, Foundry Local, NVIDIA NIM, And Llama.cpp, Ensuring Your Sensitive Prompts, Data, And Results Never Leave Your Perimeter. No Cloud Risks Or Subscription Fees
  • Modular Performance Scales With Your Workflow: More Than An External GPU Enclosure, The TBT5-AI Includes Features Like 96W Host Charging, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, Downstream Thunderbolt 5 Port, And 10Gbps USB-A And USB-C Ports. The 850W PSU (80+ Gold) Provides A Dedicated 600W To Your GPU, Leveraging 80Gbps Thunderbolt 5 Speeds For Double The Bandwidth Of Thunderbolt 4
  • Works With: Thunderbolt 5, 4, And USB4 Systems. USB4 Must Support EGPU: Designed For Windows 11, It Connects Via A Single Thunderbolt 5 Cable (included). Supports GPUs Up To 346mm X 170mm X 77mm, And 3.5-slots Wide, And 600W, Fitting Most High-end Cards Like NVIDIA, AMD. Check GPU Dimensions Before Purchase. Not Compatible With MacOS, Linux, ChromeOS, Or Thunderbolt 3

Key Specifications

Host InterfaceThunderbolt 5
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