Used Sonnet Echo Express SE I 1-Slot Thunderbolt 3 to Full-Height/Half-Length PCIe Card Expansion System

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2022-08-13T19:29:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Sonnet Echo works as advertised.

The enclosure works as advertised.

GARY R.

2020-10-02T18:03:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

Used it for Black Magic Design Decklink Duo 2 pcie card to add multiple SDI outputs on an iMac running Propresenter 7

GUCLU E.

2020-06-26T09:02:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for external pro capture cards.

Works perfectly. Using it for a Magewell Pro Captuee Quad SDI, and it works perfectly with Thunderbolt 3 (and Thunderbolt 2 with the necessary Apple converter dongle). Operation has been silent so far.

ANTHONY G.

2020-06-24T09:13:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Works just as described

Worked just as described. Placed my blackmagic pci card in and it worked perfectly.

Trace F.

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Sonnet Echo Express SE I Specifications

  • External Connectors

    Two Thunderbolt 3 ports
    12V power port

  • Expansion Slot

    One PCIe 3.0 slot
    x8 Mechanical
    x4 Electrical (Thunderbolt 3 Spec)

  • PCIe Cards Supported

    One half-length (up to 7.75 inches long), single-width, full-height x8 PCIe card plus one daughter card

  • Power Adapter

    Universal 60W, 100-240V, 50-60 Hz

  • Operating Temperature

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

  • RoHS Compliant

    Yes

  • Mac Compatibility

    MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2016)
    MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2016, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
    MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
    Mac with Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 ports and Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter
    macOS 10.12.1+

  • PC Compatibility

    PC with a Thunderbolt 3
    Windows 10

  • Dimensions (WxDxH)

    5.63 x 8.63 x 3.5" (14.30 x 21.92 x 8.89cm)

  • Weight

    2.6 lbs (1.18kg)

About Sonnet Echo Express SE I 1-Slot Thunderbolt 3 to Full-Height/Half-Length PCIe Card Expansion System

FEATURED REVIEWS

Sonnet Echo works as advertised.

By GARY R.

The enclosure works as advertised.

Great product

By GUCLU E.

Used it for Black Magic Design Decklink Duo 2 pcie card to add multiple SDI outputs on an iMac running Propresenter 7

Under the umbrella of high-performance computing solutions, the Echo Express SE I 1-Slot Thunderbolt 3 to Full-Height/Half-Length PCIe Card Expansion System stands out as a robust and efficient solution for professionals in creative fields. This compact desktop expansion system is designed to connect a single PCIe card to your computer, extending its processing capabilities beyond the standard ports.

The Echo Express SE I is equipped with a 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 interface, offering double the PCIe bandwidth and connectivity of its predecessor, Thunderbolt 2. This enhanced performance yields up to 2750 MB/s of bandwidth, enabling the system to support 4K video capture and processing cards at high frame rates, as well as 16Gb FC cards and dual-port 10GbE cards at full performance.

This Thunderbolt 3-to-PCIe card expansion system is compatible with both Mac and Windows computers equipped with a Thunderbolt 3 port. It features one PCIe 3.0 x8 slot, capable of supporting one half-length+ (up to 7.75 inches long), full-height, single-width PCIe card, plus one daughter card.

The Echo Express SE I also features two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports. The first port connects to your 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.

Designed with a rugged aluminum housing, the Echo Express SE I provides robust protection for your PCIe card. It also features a temperature-controlled, variable-speed fan that automatically and quietly cools the card, ensuring reliable operation even during peak usage.

The Echo Express SE I is designed to support nearly every Thunderbolt 3-compatible PCIe 3.0, PCIe 2.0, and PCIe 1.1 card available, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of professional applications. It comes with a 0.5-meter Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) cable and a ThunderLok 3 Thunderbolt connector retainer clip to secure the cable from accidental disconnections.

In summary, the Echo Express SE I 1-Slot Thunderbolt 3 to Full-Height/Half-Length PCIe Card Expansion System is a compact, high-performance solution that extends the processing capabilities of your computer, making it an ideal choice for professionals in creative fields.

What's in the box:

  • Sonnet Echo Express SE I 1-Slot Thunderbolt 3 to Full-Height/Half-Length PCIe Card Expansion System
  • Universal Power Adapter
  • Power Cord
  • 0.5m Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) Cable
  • ThunderLok 3 Thunderbolt Connector Retainer Clip
  • Original Box
  • Item Note: Original Box is damaged