SONNET ECHO EXPRESS III
For professionals in creative fields, where a computer's processing power alone might fall short, the Sonnet Echo Express III-R steps in as a pro-level, rackmount Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe card expansion system. This solution addresses the MacBook Pro's limitation of PCIe expansion slots, offering connectivity for specialized cards handling pro video and audio inputs, data transcoding, high-speed storage, and network connections. Here are its key features:
Key Features
- Connect PCIe Cards: The Echo Express III-R allows users to connect multiple high-performance PCIe cards to any computer equipped with a Thunderbolt 3 port.
- Three PCIe 3.0 x8 Slots: The system supports three full-height, single-width cards or one double-width card plus one single-width card, providing flexibility for various card configurations.
- 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 Interface: With a 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 interface, the system offers 2750 MB/s of PCIe bandwidth, effectively doubling the performance compared to Thunderbolt 2.
- Pro Performance: Compatible with every Thunderbolt 3-compatible, non-GPU card, regardless of length or height, ensuring pro-level performance.
- Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports: The system features two Thunderbolt 3 ports, allowing daisy-chaining of up to five additional Thunderbolt peripheral devices, offering expanded connectivity options.
- Remarkably Quiet: Temperature-controlled, variable-speed fans automatically and quietly cool the installed cards, ensuring a quiet working environment.
- Energy Saver Mode: The system powers on/off automatically with the connected computer, optimizing energy efficiency.
- Rugged Steel Rackmount Housing: The rugged steel rackmount housing provides robust and secure protection in server and DIT racks, and optional expansion is available with Mobile Rack Device Mounting Kits.
- Pro Power: Equipped with an integrated 300W power supply with 75W auxiliary power, and the Thunderbolt daisy chain port provides up to 15W of power to connected peripherals.
