Sonnet Echo Express SE I - Thunderbolt 2 to PCIE Expn Chassis

Sonnet Echo Express SE I

The Sonnet Echo Express SE I is a PCIe extension dock that allows you to add a full or half length PCIe card if your computer does not have expansion slots. Today’s ultra-light notebooks, mini, and all-in-one desktop computers have tremendous processing power—power once found in only full-size workstation or large desktop computers. Smaller in size and more portable, they’re very desirable, but lack internal expansion capabilities. The Mac Pro is loaded with Thunderbolt 2 and USB 3.0 ports, but it lacks the PCIe expansion slots necessary for you to install specialty audio, video, networking, and storage controller interface cards.

With the Echo Express SE I, Sonnet has created a solution that leverages the paradigm shift enabled by Thunderbolt technology, allowing PCIe expansion slots to be connected outside a computer. This desktop Thunderbolt 2-to-PCIe card expansion system is ideal for connecting one professional video capture, audio interface, SAS or SATA HBA, 16Gb or 8Gb Fibre Channel, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, or RAID controller PCIe card to any Mac® or Windows® PC(1) with a Thunderbolt port.

Sonnet Echo Express SE I Features

• Use PCIe Expansion Cards with Computers Lacking Slots—Use high-performance PCIe cards with any Mac or Windows PC with a Thunderbolt port
• Thunderbolt 2 Interface—Maximum performance with computers with Thunderbolt 2 technology, backward compatible with host computers and other devices equipped with 10Gbps Thunderbolt technology
• Thunderbolt 3 Upgrade —Upgrade to 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 with a replacement Thunderbolt 3 interface card
• Compact and Light—Take up little space on the desktop, but large enough to accommodate most Thunderbolt-compatible cards
• One PCIe Slot—Supports one half-length+ (up to 7.75 inches long), full-height, single-width PCIe card (plus one daughter card)
• Two Thunderbolt 2 Ports—Daisy chain up to six devices to a single port on the host computer
• Remarkably Quiet—Temperature-controlled, variable-speed fan automatically and quietly cools the card
• Energy Saver Mode—Powers on/off automatically with the computer
• Rugged Aluminum Housing—Provides robust and secure protection for any environment
• Thunderbolt Cable & ThunderLok Included—Includes Thunderbolt cable and ThunderLok Thunderbolt connector retainer clip to secure cable from accidental disconnections

Specifications

• Form Factor: Desktop Thunderbolt 2-to-PCIe card expansion system
• External Connectors: 
• Two Thunderbolt 2 ports
• 12V power
• Expansion Slot: One x8 mechanical (x4 electrical) PCIe 2.0
• PCIe Cards Supported(2): One half-length (up to 7.75 inches long), single-width, full-height x8 PCIe card plus one daughter card
• Compatible PCIe Cards(3): Up-to-date PCIe cards listed on our supporting PCIe Card Thunderbolt Compatibility Chart
• Power Adapter: Universal 60W, 100-240V, 50-60 Hz
• Operating Temperature: 0º C to 35º C (32º F to 95º F)
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 5.63 x 8.63 x 3.5 in. (14.29 x 22.01 x 8.85 cm)
• Weight: 2.6 lbs (1.18 kg)
• RoHS Compliant: Yes