{"product_id":"sonnet-echo-iii-rackmount-thunderbolt-expansion-system","title":"Sonnet Echo III Rackmount Thunderbolt Expansion System","description":"Sonnet Echo III Rackmount Thunderbolt Expansion System\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnect Three Full-length PCIe Cards to Computers with Thunderbolt Ports\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe best portable, mini desktop and all-in-one computers feature powerful CPUs and include high-performance Thunderbolt™ 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 Rackmount - a professional Thunderbolt expansion system that allows you to connect up to three full-length (12.28 inches) PCIe cards simultaneously. Using a single Thunderbolt cable, it's compatible with Apple M series or Intel Macs with Thunderbolt 3 ports, and Windows or Linux computers with Thunderbolt 5, 4, or USB4 ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Thunderbolt Interface Connection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree Slot Professional Desktop PCIe Card Expansion - when connected to one of your computer's Thunderbolt ports, Echo III enables you to connect professional PCIe cards (three full-height, single-width cards, or one double-width card plus one single-width card).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupports Every Thunderbolt Compatible, Non-GPU PCIe Card\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEcho III Rackmount supports every Thunderbolt compatible, non-GPU PCIe 4.0, 3.0, 2.0, and 1.1 card available including video capture and transcoding; audio DSP; 6Gb or 12Gb SAS or SATA host bus adapter; 10Gb or 25Gb Ethernet; SSD storage; and other specialty types to your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo you have a card in mind but aren't sure it's compatible? We've put together a compatibility list that identifies cards conforming to Thunderbolt technology requirements, and organized by fit and power compatibility with specific expansion systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvid Pro Tools Qualified | Ready for up to Three Pro Tools | HDX PCIe Cards - no Extra Parts Required\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the flick of a switch, the Avid qualified Echo III Rackmount system is instantly optimized to support up to 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 HD 2020 software, and Avid Pro Tools HDX and HD Native systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour Entire Multi-card Pro Tools | HDX System in 4U Rack Space\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSonnet makes it easy to integrate a complete 2- or 3-card Pro Tools | HDX system and a Mac mini in just 4U of rack space. With the rugged 1U RackMac mini rackmount enclosure plus the 2U Echo III Rackmount you can combine the power of HDX with any Avid Pro Tools hardware I\/O for a complete system, including the exciting Pro Tools | MTRX Studio all-in-one audio interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features | Adds Connectivity \u0026amp; Capabilities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConnects up to three high-performance non-GPU PCIe cards to your computer lacking expansion slots via a Thunderbolt cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvid Pro Tools | HDX Compatible\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHDX compatibility mode enables use of up to three Pro Tools | HDX PCIe cards with no additional parts needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBroad PCIe Card Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Thunderbolt compatible, non-GPU card supported regardless of length or height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThree PCIe 3.0 Slots\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne x16 plus two x8 slots support three full-height, single-width cards, or one double-width card plus one single-width card.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePro Power\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntegrated 400W power supply with 75W auxiliary power. 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