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Sonnet Echo III Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe Card Desktop Expansion System

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Sonnet Echo III Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe Card Desktop Expansion System
Key Features
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 3 Ports
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8 Mode) Slot
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0 (x4 Mode) Slot
Enhance your Thunderbolt 3-compatible desktop computer with the Echo III Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe Card Desktop Expansion System from Sonnet. This external desktop enclosure includes one PCIe 3.0 x16 and two x8 slots, supporting full-height and full-length non-GPU expansions such as network adapters, SSD cards, USB port cards, and more. Please note that one of the PCIe x8 slots operates in x4 mode. Configurations include either one double width and one single width card or three single width cards, supported by a 400W internal power supply. An internal 6-pin power connector is available, providing up to 75W of supplemental power to compatible expansion cards. With its dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, you can connect your computer to the Echo III using the included cable and daisy chain multiple devices, transferring data at up to 40 Gb/s with your Windows 10, macOS 10.12.6 or later, and Linux 5.0 or later system.
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Sonnet Echo Express III-D Overview

Enhance your Thunderbolt 3-compatible desktop computer with the Echo III Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe Card Desktop Expansion System from Sonnet. This external desktop enclosure includes one PCIe 3.0 x16 and two x8 slots, supporting full-height and full-length non-GPU expansions such as network adapters, SSD cards, USB port cards, and more. Please note that one of the PCIe x8 slots operates in x4 mode. Configurations include either one double width and one single width card or three single width cards, supported by a 400W internal power supply. An internal 6-pin power connector is available, providing up to 75W of supplemental power to compatible expansion cards. With its dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, you can connect your computer to the Echo III using the included cable and daisy chain multiple devices, transferring data at up to 40 Gb/s with your Windows 10, macOS 10.12.6 or later, and Linux 5.0 or later system.

Thunderbolt 3
Thunderbolt 3 is a hardware interface that utilizes the reversible USB Type-C connector. Doubling the speed of its predecessor, Thunderbolt 3 features a maximum throughput of 40 Gb/s when used with compatible devices. The connector also transmits data via USB 3.1 at up to 10 Gb/s, and dual-bandwidth DisplayPort 1.2 allows you to connect up to two 4K displays simultaneously. Additionally, you can daisy chain up to six devices from a single Thunderbolt 3 port.
UPC: 732311013195

Sonnet Echo Express III-D Specs

Key Specs
Expansion Slots
1x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8 mode)
1x PCIe 3.0 x8
1x PCIe 3.0 x8 (x4 mode)
System Connection
Thunderbolt 3
Inputs/Outputs
2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3)
PCIe I/O
1x 6-Pin
General
Expansion Slots
1x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8 mode)
1x PCIe 3.0 x8
1x PCIe 3.0 x8 (x4 mode)
Supported PCI Card Sizes
Full-Height, Full-Length
System Connection
Thunderbolt 3
Inputs/Outputs
2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3)
Data Transfer Rates
Thunderbolt 3: 40 Gb/s
OS Compatibility
Linux
Windows
macOS
Power
Power Source Type
400 W Internal PSU
PCIe I/O
1x 6-Pin
Input Power
115 to 230 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Cooling
Fans
2
Physical
Form Factor
Desktop
Color
Black
Operating Conditions
32 to 67°F / 0 to 35°C 
Audible Alarm
No
Status Monitoring
LED Indicator
Host Cable Length
2.3' / 0.7 m
Dimensions
16.7 x 9 x 3.5" / 42.4 x 22.9 x 8.9 cm
Weight
9.7 lb / 4.4 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
9.64 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
20.4 x 13.5 x 6"

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