Sonnet Thunderbolt 3 Upgrade Card for Echo Express SE I Expansion System

SKU: SNUPGRTB3SE1 MFR: BRD-UPGRTB3-SE1
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Key Features

  • Upgrade your Echo Express SE I with this Thunderbolt 3 card for faster data transfer.
  • Experience enhanced workflow with dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, maximizing your expansion system's speed.
  • This upgrade card offers broad Mac compatibility, including older models with adapter support.
  • Boost your PC's performance with a simple Thunderbolt 3 upgrade, compatible with Windows 10/8/7.
  • Enjoy reliable performance with this RoHS compliant Thunderbolt 3 card, designed for durability.
  • Unlock blazing-fast speeds and expand your connectivity options with this easy-to-install upgrade card.
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Daria S : is this compatible with the MacPro Mid 2012 (5,1)?ANDREW R : To be clear, this card is an upgrade for the Echo Express SE I expansion system, it is not an expansion card for your computer. Mac Compatibility: All Upgrade Card Models Mac with Thunderbolt 3 ports Mac with a Thunderbolt 2 or Thunderbolt port with an Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter macOS 10.12.6+
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?MICAH S : This is the perfect item for our upgrade to Mac M1

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Sonnet Upgrade Card Specifications

  • Hardware Compatibility

    Echo Express SE I Expansion System (Thunderbolt 2 Edition)

  • External Connectors

    Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports

  • Mac Compatibility

    All Upgrade Card Models
    Mac with Thunderbolt 3 ports
    Macs with Thunderbolt 2 or Thunderbolt ports with the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter
    macOS 10.12.1+

  • PC Compatibility

    BRD-UGRTB3-SEL, BRD-UPGTB3-SE1
    PC with a Thunderbolt 3
    Windows 10, 8, 7

  • Operating Temperature

    0 to 35 deg. C (32 to 95 deg. F)

  • RoHS Compliant

    Yes

  • UPC Code

    732311012075

About Sonnet Upgrade Card

Take your computing experience to the next level with the Thunderbolt 3 Upgrade Card for Echo Express SE I Expansion System. This upgrade card, designed by Sonnet, is specifically engineered to enhance the performance of your Echo Express Thunderbolt 2-to-PCIe card expansion systems and select Thunderbolt 2 adapters.

By simply replacing the existing Thunderbolt interface board with this upgrade card, your chassis will seamlessly support higher performance and connect to your Thunderbolt 3-equipped computer without the need for an adapter. This upgrade card offers a significant increase in bandwidth, boosting your system's performance by anywhere from 30% to 100% over the original system.

The Thunderbolt 3 Upgrade Card is particularly beneficial for PCIe cards with high bandwidth requirements, such as 16Gb Fibre Channel and 4K Video I/O cards supporting high frame rates. With this upgrade, these cards will perform even better than before, making it an ideal solution for professionals working with high-resolution video and data-intensive applications.

The upgrade card features two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports. One port is dedicated for connection to the computer, while the second port supports daisy-chaining of up to five additional Thunderbolt devices, attaching a single USB peripheral device, or connecting up to two 4K displays or one 5K display.

This upgrade card is also ThunderLok 3-compatible. The Thunderbolt connector retainer clip secures the cable from accidental disconnections, ensuring a stable and reliable connection.

The Thunderbolt 3 Upgrade Card doesn't just adapt, it enhances. With this upgrade card installed, you'll enjoy increased 40Gbps bandwidth, optimal Thunderbolt 3 daisy chaining, and the ability to connect USB devices with 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 support.

Whether you're connecting two 4K displays at 60Hz or one 5K display at 60Hz, the Thunderbolt 3 Upgrade Card for Echo Express SE I Expansion System offers the performance and versatility you need to take your digital experience to new heights.

Sonnet Upgrade Card Features

  • Designed for Echo Express Thunderbolt 2-to-PCIe card expansion systems and select Thunderbolt 2 adapters
  • Enhances system performance by 30% to 100% with increased 40Gbps bandwidth
  • Ideal for high-bandwidth PCIe cards like 16Gb Fibre Channel and 4K Video I/O cards
  • Features two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports for computer connection and daisy-chaining additional Thunderbolt devices
  • Supports connection of two 4K displays at 60Hz or one 5K display at 60Hz
  • ThunderLok 3-compatible for secure and stable cable connections

Key Features

  • Upgrade your Echo Express SE I with this Thunderbolt 3 card for faster data transfer.
  • Experience enhanced workflow with dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, maximizing your expansion system's speed.
  • This upgrade card offers broad Mac compatibility, including older models with adapter support.
  • Boost your PC's performance with a simple Thunderbolt 3 upgrade, compatible with Windows 10/8/7.
  • Enjoy reliable performance with this RoHS compliant Thunderbolt 3 card, designed for durability.
  • Unlock blazing-fast speeds and expand your connectivity options with this easy-to-install upgrade card.

What's in the box:

  • Sonnet Thunderbolt 3 Upgrade Card
  • Documentation
  • Sonnet 1 Year Limited Warranty