Description
Sonnet Echo Express SE IIIe Thunderbolt to PCIe Card Expansion System - Three PCIe 3.0 x8 Slots
Echo Express SE IIIe
3-slot Desktop Thunderbolt to PCIe Card Expansion System for Computers with Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 Ports
Connect Three Full-height, Half-length+ PCIe Cards to Computers with Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 Ports
Although thin Mac®, Windows®, and Linux® computers with Thunderbolt™ ports offer processing power to spare, for many users (such as pros in the creative fields) onboard processing power alone is not enough. Sonnet’s Echo™ Express SE IIIe is a compact, desktop Thunderbolt™ to PCIe card expansion system that enables you to connect three professional PCIe cards at the same time to any computer with Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 ports.
Echo Express SE IIIe - Desktop Expansion with Auxiliary Power Connector
Echo Express SE IIIe provides three PCIe card expansion slots in a compact desktop enclosure. Smaller than the 3-slot Echo III Desktop, the Echo Express SE IIIe is still large enough to support nearly every Thunderbolt 3 compatible, non-GPU PCIe card available. With its three x8 slots, the SE IIIe supports PCIe 3.0, PCIe 2.0, and PCIe 1.1 cards up to 7.75 inches long. Got a double-width card? Some specialty cards, such as RME’s HDSPe MADI FX, Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink 4K Extreme, and the Lynx AES16e 50, include a daughter card that mates with and provides additional external connections to the main card. The Echo Express SE IIIe provides the space to accommodate such cards. Need Extra Power? Echo Express SE IIIe includes an auxiliary PCIe power connector, enabling you to install a card requiring extra power, such as theAJA® Kona® 5 and the Blackmagic DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G.
Key Features:
- For Computers with Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 Ports
- Thunderbolt 3 Interface (40Gbps)
- Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports
- Quiet, Temperature-Controlled Fan
- 120W Universal Power Adapter
- Auxiliary Power Connector (for Power-Hungry PCIe Cards)
- Rugged Aluminum Enclosure
- Includes 0.7-meter Thunderbolt 3 Cable (unlike other brand of cables, Sonnet's cable provides Thunderbolt 3's full 2750 MB/s bandwidth and supports up to 100W of power delivery)
- Includes Sonnet Designed ThunderLok 3 Connector Retainer Clip (prevents accidental cable disconnections)
- Mac, Windows, and Linux Compatible
- 2-year Product Warranty
- Free Lifetime Customer Technical Support
- Designed and Made in the USA
The Thunderbolt Connection
Plugged into one of your computer's Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 ports, this compact desktop expansion system supports three professional PCIe cards (video capture; audio DSP; 6Gb or 12Gb SAS or SATA host bus adapter; 10Gb or 25Gb, Ethernet; or RAID controller).
Mac Compatibility |
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Windows Compatibility |
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Linux Compatibility |
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PCIe Card Compatibility | For a list of compatible PCIe cards, view the PDF of Sonnet's PCIe Card Thunderbolt Compatibility Chart |
Part Number | ECHO-EX-SE3E-T3 |
Warranty | 2-year |
Form Factor | Thunderbolt desktop enclosure |
External Connectors | Two Thunderbolt ports 12V power port |
Internal Connector | 6-pin Mini-Fit Jr (same type as on legacy Mac Pro motherboard; provides power for PCIe card that requires supplemental power) |
Expansion Slots |
One x8 mechanical (x4 electrical) PCIe 3.0 Two x8 mechanical (x8 electrical) PCIe 3.0 |
PCIe Cards Supported |
One half-length+ (up to 7.75 inches long), double-width, full-height x8 PCIe card, plus one single-width card or Three half-length+, single-width, full-height x8 PCIe cards |
Power Adapter | Universal 120W, 100-240V, 50-60 Hz NRTL Certified |
Fan | Noctua NF-R8 redux-1800 at 17.1dBA |
Operating Temperature | 0ºC to 35ºC (32ºF to 95ºF) |
Dimensions (WxDxH) | 6.5 x 11 x 4.6 in. (16.5 x 27.9 x 11.7 cm) |
Weight | 2.6 lbs. (1.18 kg) |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Package Contents | Echo Express SE IIIe desktop enclosure Universal power adapter Power cord 0.7-meter 40Gbps Thunderbolt cable ThunderLok 3 Thunderbolt connector retainer clip(1) Documentation |
Product Manual | PDF file |
Technical Notes |
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Videos
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Sonnet Echo Express SE IIIe 3-Slot Thunderbolt 3 Expansion System Quick Product Overview
Check it out: https://www.sonnettech.com/product/echo-express-...
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Why Sonnet’s High-Performance Pro Products Use Thunderbolt 3 Instead of Thunderbolt 4
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Compatibility
Mac (M1) with PCIe cards that have M1 compatible drivers
Mac (Intel®) with Thunderbolt 3 ports
Mac (Intel) with a Thunderbolt 2 or Thunderbolt 1 port with an Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter plus a Thunderbolt 2 cable (both sold separately)
macOS® 10.12.6+
macOS Monterey compatible
Windows Compatibility
Windows computer with Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 ports
Windows 11, 10
Important Note: Windows computers require the latest BIOS and Thunderbolt drivers to support this product. Check with your computer manufacturer for update information.
Linux Compatibility
Linux computer with Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 ports
Linux Kernel 5.0+