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Review Summary
Four CompactFlash (CF)
Two 6Gb/s eSATA
External PCIe 2.0 x1 18-pin
Two 12V power
Thunderbolt
PCI Express 2.0 x1
Type I CompactFlash
Two with eSATA interface, such as RED STATION REDMAG 1.8" or 2.5"
Flash-ROM upgradeable to latest firmware version
Supported in MacBook Pro and any computer through Sonnet Echo Thunderbolt Expansion products
12V at 3A input
12V at 0.5A output to support Sonnet Fusion F2QR
20V
Yes
OS X Version 10.6.8-10.8.4
Mac with a Thunderbolt port
Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008
5.9 x 6.2 x 1" (14.9 x 15.7 x 2.5 cm)
The Sonnet Qio CF4 High-Speed CompactFlash Card Reader is configured with four CompactFlash memory card slots and a fast PCIe 2.0 interface. It can read data from four cards simultaneously at maximum aggregate speeds of 400MB/s. The card reader also has two 6Gb/s eSATA ports. It comes with a Thunderbolt interface adapter and cable for connection and 5Gb/s data transfer to a computer. The supplied external PCIe x4 to X1 interface cable connects the CF4 card reader to the adapter and the Thunderbolt cable connects the adapter to your computer.
Included is a universal AC power supply with wall plugs for use in the US, Japan, Europe, UK and Australia. Alternatively, an optional XLR 4-pin adapter cable can route battery power to the Qio CF4. The card reader also supports the connection of an optional Sonnet Fusion F2QR 2-drive SATA hardware RAID storage system. The Qio CF4 is constructed from aluminum and has a slot for Kensington and similar anti-theft locks. It is compatible with both Mac and Windows computers and includes flash-ROM that is upgradeable to the latest firmware version. The card reader is hot-pluggable when used with a MacBook Pro, or when used with any computer in conjunction with optional Sonnet Echo Thunderbolt Expansion products.