Echo III Rackmount Thunderbolt 5 PCIe Card

Echo III Rackmount Thunderbolt 5 PCIe Card Expansion SystemEcho III T5 RackmountRackmount 3-slot Thunderbolt 5 to PCIe Card Expansion System for Computers with Thunderbolt or USB4 Ports.Connect Three Full-length Pro PCIe CardsThe best portable mini desktop and all-in-one computers feature powerful CPUs and include high-performance Thunderbolt™ 5 ports to support peripherals. But they lack the PCIe expansion slots creative pros need to install specialty adapter cards that enable their workflows by adding video and audio inputs transcoding data and connecting to high-speed shared storage and networks. Sonnet has a Thunderbolt solution — Echo™ III T5 Rackmount — a professional Thunderbolt 5 expansion system that allows you to connect up to three full-length (12.28 inches) PCIe cards simultaneously.Three PCIe 3.1 Slots: 3400 MB/s Aggregate Bi-directional PCIe Bandwidth.Echo III T5 Rackmount features one x16 and two x8 PCIe 3.1 slots. When connected to a Thunderbolt 5 computer port it provides them 3400 MB/s aggregate bi-directional PCIe bandwidth. This system supports single- and double-width PCIe 4.0 3.1 2.0 and 1.1 cards including video capture streaming and transcoding; audio DSP; 10Gb and 25Gb Ethernet; SSD storage; SAS host bus adapter; and other specialty types.Comprehensive PCIe Card SupportDo you have a card in mind but aren’t sure it’s compatible? We’ve created a compatibility list that lists many cards conforming to Thunderbolt technology requirements and organized by fit and power compatibility with specific expansion systems.Avid Qualified for Pro ToolsInstall Three Pro Tools HDX PCIe Cards – No Extra Parts Required. At the flick of a switch the Avid compatible Echo III T5 Rackmount system is optimized to support three Pro Tools HDX PCIe cards with no extra parts necessary. This system has been tested and is qualified by Avid Audio group for use with Avid Pro Tools 2026 software and Avid Pro Tools Pro Tools HD and Pro Tools Ultimate systems.Power to Spare. Smart Operation.Echo III T5 Rackmount supports power-hungry cards with ease. Its integrated universal 400W power supply includes a 75W auxiliary power connector for non-GPU cards that require extra power including AJA KONA 5 Blackmagic DeckLink 8K Pro G2 and Avid Pro Tools HDX. Designed without a power switch the Echo III powers on and off automatically with the connected computer to help conserve energy — you can’t forget to turn off the system!Ready for Additional ExpansionThe included Echo III T5 Module takes up half of the enclosure. Fill the other half with an Echo II DV T5 Module a 2-slot dual Thunderbolt 5 interface-to-PCIe card expansion system; another Echo III T5 Module; or an xMac mini (2024+) Module for one or two Mac mini computers.Built for Cool Rackable ExpansionEcho III T5 Rackmount mounts in a 2U rack space and is only 16.5 inches deep making it ideal for use in mobile racks carts rack cases and server rooms. Its heavy-duty steel enclosure provides secure mounting for the Echo III module protects the PCIe cards installed inside and supports maximum airflow for cooling regardless of where the system is installed in a rack.Dual Noctua Fans: Ultra-quiet OperationFeaturing dual Noctua fans Echo III T5 Rackmount is designed to deliver ultra-quiet operation for comfortable use in noise-sensitive environments. Rated at 17 dBA — below the 20 dBA ceiling prescribed for use in recording and broadcast studios — the fans spread their noise spectrum to minimize the impact of any single frequency. To further ensure negligible noise levels the temperature-controlled fans automatically speed up and slow down smoothly as needed. The enclosure is also engineered to optimize airflow over installed cards for effective efficient system cooling.Rack Rails IncludedEcho III T5 Rackmount includes adjustable rackmount extension rails to enable the 2U enclosure to be installed securely in a variety of racks 16 to 24 inches deep.Secure Connections for High PerformanceThunderbolt 5 Cable and ThunderLok Included. Sonnet includes a Thunderbolt 5 cable that supports Thunderbolt’s maximum bandwidth and is fully compatible with Thunderbolt 5 4 and 3 computers. Sonnet also provides ThunderLok a Thunderbolt connector cable lock that prevents accidental cable disconnections.ThunderLok Advantage: Many Sonnet Thunderbolt products featuring Thunderbolt ports come equipped with threaded mounting holes to securely attach a Sonnet ThunderLok connector lock preventing Thunderbolt cables from accidentally disconnecting.Thunderbolt 5: More Than Just the Fastest External Interface AvailableEcho III T5 Module features an ultra-high-speed Thunderbolt 5 interface that delivers the PCIe bandwidth needed to support demanding cards at high performance. The system includes two Thunderbolt 5 ports: one connects to the computer while the second enables you to connect an additional Thunderbolt or USB perip