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| Sonnet Echo Express Pro Expansion Chassis, Thunderbolt, for PCIe Cards |
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| $1,213.32 incl GST (including FREE delivery) |
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Quick glance
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Card Expander
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Thunderbolt, for PCIe Cards
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Overview
Key Features
· Adds Expansion Card Slots to Any Computer with a Thunderbolt Port-The standard Echo Express Pro supports two standard width, full-length cards, or one double-width, full-length card
· High Bandwidth-x4 mode 1GB/s PCIe 2.0 slot(s) perfect for special-purpose PCIe cards for video capture, audio interface, 8Gb Fibre Channel, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, digital audio, RAID control, and more
· Power for Powerful Cards-Integrated 150W power supply
· Two Thunderbolt Ports-Daisy chain up to six devices to a single port on the host computer
· Variable Speed Fans-Operate slow and quiet with cooler cards, better cooling for hot cards
· Energy Saver Mode-Powers on/off automatically with the computer
· Integrated Universal Power Supply-Built-in power supply means no external power brick to dangle or loose
· Rugged Aluminum Housing-Portable protection for any environment
Potential Achiever
Today's ultra-light notebooks, mini, and all-in-one desktop computers now have tremendous processing power, power that many people thought would only be possible in full-size desktop computers. Smaller in size and portable, they're very desirable. For professionals in the creative fields, this processing power alone is not enough. You need expansion slots to install specialty cards to connect various video and audio inputs, for processing data, and to connect to high-speed storage and networks. The problem is, only desktop computers (which aren't very portable) have slots, and currently available PCIe expansion for notebook computers has been very limited in performance-until now. If you've got a computer with Thunderbolt technology then the Echo Express Pro Thunderbolt™ Expansion Chassis for PCIe cards are exactly what you need.
Sonnet's Echo Express Pro enable you to use high-performance PCI Express® adapter cards with any computer with a Thunderbolt port. Imagine using compatible full-size professional video capture, audio interface, SAS & SATA HBA, 8Gb Fibre Channel, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and RAID controller cards with your iMac®, Mac® mini, MacBook® Air or MacBook Pro; these Sonnet products make it possible!
Expanding Outside the Box
Sonnet harnessed the potential of Thunderbolt technology to enable you to connect high performance expansion cards to computers without expansion slots. Developed by Intel® and brought to market with technical collaboration from Apple®, Thunderbolt technology supports high-performance data services and high-resolution displays through a single, compact port. Based on PCI Express (PCIe) and DisplayPort technologies, Thunderbolt provides support for two channels on the same connector with 10 Gb/s of throughput per channel in both directions. Connected via a Thunderbolt cable (not included),Echo Express Pro carries the computer's PCIe channel to the slots and passes both PCIe and DisplayPort data through a second Thunderbolt port for daisy chaining other devices.
Smart Design Inside and Out
Constructed of rugged extruded aluminum, the Echo Express' outer shell helps transfer heat away from the cards and securely protects them inside. The top cover slides off to offer quick access to the PCIe slots and enable easy installation of cards. Ventilated front and back panels plus quiet, temperature-controlled fans help keep even the very hottest cards cool; when not needed, the fans slow down to a whisper so you can work without a lot of noise in the background. Echo Express products are enviro-friendly, automatically powering on and off with your computer. To keeps things as compact as possible, universal power supplies are integrated inside the chassis so there're no dangling power bricks.
Strong Link in the Chain
These Sonnet solutions support daisy chaining of additional Thunderbolt technology-enabled peripherals such as an additional Echo Express, the Apple® Thunderbolt Display, video capture devices, and data storage devices. For connected devices requiring extra power, 10 watts is provided through the daisy chain port to peripherals.
Specifications:
Hardware
Dimensions WxDxH: 2.8 x 15.3 x 9.1 in. (7.1 x 37.9 x 23.1 cm)
Weight: 7.3 lbs (3.31 kg)
External Connectors: Two Thunderbolt
Expansion Slots: Two x16 (x4 mode) PCIe 2.0
PCIe Cards Supported:
· One full-length, double-width, x16 PCIe 2.0 card
· Two full-length, single-width, full-height x16 PCIe 2.0 card
Power Supply: Universal 150W, 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz
Operating Temperature: 0º C to 35º C (32º F to 95º F)
RoHS Compliant: Yes
Compatibility
· iMac, Mac mini, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro with a Thunderbolt port
· Mac OS X 10.6.8+
· Mac OS X Server 10.6.8+
· Mac OS X Server and Mac OS X Lion compatible
Technical Notes
1. Compatibility requires the installation of Thunderbolt technology-aware drivers, available from the manufacturer. Check our upcoming list of compatible PCIe cards for currently known compatible cards.
2. Requires Thunderbolt cable sold separately.
While every attempt is made to ensure the information provided on this page is accurate, specifications change from time to time and we are not liable for any
omissions or errors.
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