The Echo II DV Expansion Module from Sonnet is the ideal companion for Sonnet Thunderbolt Expansion Systems. It seamlessly integrates with an xMac Studio, DuoModo enclosure, or an Echo rackmount system. When installed in any of these configurations, the Echo II DV Expansion module maximizes your computer's performance by providing two PCIe 3.0 card slots, each equipped with its own Thunderbolt interface. This allows you to install and utilize two high-bandwidth DV I/O cards within a single enclosure.
Please note that optical Thunderbolt cables are not accepted.
Designed for High-Performance DV I/O PCIe Cards
- Supports two full-height, full-length PCIe cards, each at full bandwidth
- Two 16 PCIe 4.0 slots
- Up to double the bandwidth for double the video channels
- Supports every single-width Thunderbolt-compatible non-GPU Card
Thunderbolt 5 Interface
- Four Thunderbolt 5 ports (two reserved for connection to host computer)
- Independent Thunderbolt connection to each card slot
- Thunderbolt 5 interface offers 6000 MB/s of PCIe bandwidth with Thunderbolt 5 computers; 2880 MB/s with Thunderbolt 4 and 3 computers
400W of Power
- Built-in 400W power supply with two 75W auxiliary power connectors
- Supports power-hungry, non-GPU cards
- Powers on and off automatically with connected computer
Quiet Fans
- Dual Noctua fans offer ultra-quiet operation
- Temperature-controlled, variable-speed
- Rated at 17dBA
Sonnet Product Compatibility
- Echo III Rackmount Thunderbolt Expansion Systems
- Echo II DV Rackmount Thunderbolt Expansion Systems
- xMac Studio Enclosure Systems
- xMac mini (2024+) Enclosure Systems
- DuoModo Desktop or Rackmount Enclosure Systems
- Sonnet single-module Desktop Enclosure
- Sonnet dual-module Rackmount Enclosure
Mac Compatibility
- macOS 14+ Mac with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt/USB4, or Thunderbolt 3(1) ports
Windows Compatibility
- Windows 11 computer with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4(2) ports
Linux Compatibility
- Linux 6.1 or 6.12 computer with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4 ports
Weight and Dimensions
- Weighs 19.4 lb
- Measures 19.13 x 16.9 x 3.5"
Package Contents
- Echo II DV T5 Module
- Region-specific power cable
- Two 6-pin PCIe auxiliary power cables (installed)
- Two 0.8-meter Thunderbolt 5 cables
- Three ThunderLok-A connector locks
- Documentation
UPC: 732311014123