two PCIe slots for full-height, single-width cards
Dual Thunderbolt interfaces for maximum bandwidth
Support for Thunderbolt-compatible, non-GPU PCIe cards (video, audio, network, SSD)
40 Gbps Thunderbolt 3 ports, compatible with Thunderbolt 4
Maximum bandwidth of 2880 MB/s per slot
Very quiet operation thanks to temperature-controlled Noctua fans
Daisy-chaining of Thunderbolt devices possible
Robust aluminum housing
Support for macOS (incl. Apple M series), Windows and Linux
400W power supply unit with 75W auxiliary current per slot
Scope of delivery:
1x Echo II DV Desktop Unit
2x Thunderbolt 3 cable
2x Thunderlok 3
1x power supply unit
1x power cable
1x manual
Full bandwidth for professional cards
The Echo II DV Desktop from Sonnet is a Thunderbolt expansion system that offers two PCIe slots for full-height, single-width cards. It allows the useof Thunderbolt-compatible PCIe cards such as video capture, audio and network cards as well as SSDs, but not GPUs. With its 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 3 ports, it offers a maximum bandwidth of 2880 MB/s per slot. The device has a very quiet operation thanks to temperature-controlled Noctua fans, a robust aluminum housing and a powerful 400W power supply with 75W additional power per slot.
The device has a ThunderLok 3 fuse that holds the Thunderbolt cable securely in place and prevents accidental disconnection. This ensures a robust connection and uninterrupted work, especially during intensive applications. The Echo II DV Desktop is compatible with macOs (including Apple M-Series), Windows and Linux.
Application example | Echo II DV Desktop connected to a PC
Application example | Echo II DV Desktop connected to a Mac
System requirements:
macOS:
macOS 11.0 or higher
Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 ports
Supports Apple M-Series and Intel-based Macs
Windows:
Windows 10 or higher
Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 ports
Thunderbolt drivers must be installed
Linux:
Linux kernel with Thunderbolt 3 support
Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 ports
Application example | Echo II DV Desktop connected to a Mac
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