Echo III T5 Desktop

Echo III T5 Desktop (3 PCIe slots For Full Size Cards Thunderbolt 5)Echo III T5 DesktopDesktop 3-slot Thunderbolt 5 to PCIe Card Expansion System for Computers with Thunderbolt or USB4 Ports.Connect Three Full-length Pro PCIe CardsToday’s laptop and mini desktop computers with ultra-high performance Thunderbolt™ 5 ports offer tremendous onboard processing power but don’t have the PCIe slots required for connecting adapter cards that add specialized ports and processing capabilities critical to your workflow.Echo™ III T5 Desktop provides the slots you need. Using the included Thunderbolt 5 cable this professional Thunderbolt 5 expansion system connects three full-length (12.28 inches) PCIe cards simultaneously to your Thunderbolt 5 4 or USB4 Mac Windows PC or Linux computer. Add nearly any compatible (non-GPU) PCIe card to create the professional setup your workflow demands.Three PCIe 3.1 Slots: 3400 MB/s Aggregate Bi-directional PCIe BandwidthEcho III T5 Desktop features one x16 and two x8 PCIe 3.1 slots. When connected to a Thunderbolt 5 computer port the system provides 3400 MB/s aggregate bi-directional PCIe bandwidth to the installed cards. 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 adapters; and other specialty cards.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 Desktop 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 Desktop 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. And because there’s no power switch you can’t forget to turn off the system!Dual Noctua Fans: Ultra-quiet OperationEcho III T5 Desktop is built for noise-sensitive environments delivering ultra-quiet performance with dual Noctua fans that operate below the recommended 20 dBA limit for recording and broadcast studios. The temperature-controlled fan speeds adjust smoothly as needed while optimized airflow efficiently cools installed cards keeping the system quiet under demanding workloads.Light yet RuggedEcho III T5 Desktop uses a lightweight rugged aluminum outer shell to securely house the inner assembly that holds the installed PCIe cards and the integrated power supply.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 peripheral device:• Powers Peripherals. 15 watts is provided to bus-powered USB or Thunderbolt devices requiring extra power through the secondary Thunderbolt port.• Connect One 5K Display Using Spare Bandwidth. Maximize the utilization of one computer Thunderbolt port connecting a 5K display while retaining full PCIe bandwidth.Features:• Adds Connectivity and Capabilities – Connects three high-performance non-GPU PCIe cards via a Thunderbolt 5 cable to a computer that lacks expansion slots.• Three PCIe 3.1 Slots – One x16 plus two x8 slots support three full-height single-width cards or one double-width card plus one single-width card.• Thunderbolt 5 to PCIe Device – Provides 3400 MB/s aggregate bi-directional PCIe bandwidth t