{"product_id":"sonnet-echo-ii-dv-t5-rackmount-2u-thunderbolt-5-pcie-expansion-system","title":"Sonnet Echo II DV T5 Rackmount – 2U Thunderbolt 5 PCIe Expansion System","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSonnet Echo II DV T5 Rackmount – 2U Thunderbolt 5 PCIe Expansion System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sonnet Echo II DV T5 Rackmount is a professional 2U Thunderbolt 5 expansion system designed to add high-performance PCIe card capability to rack-based workflows. Built for studios, production environments, and enterprise installations, it enables you to integrate two full-length PCIe cards into modern Thunderbolt 5 systems while maintaining clean rack organisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Thunderbolt 5 connectivity delivering ultra-high bandwidth, the Echo II DV T5 Rackmount is ideal for video capture cards, high-speed networking, storage controllers, and other demanding PCIe hardware. The robust 2U rackmount enclosure ensures reliable cooling, secure installation, and seamless integration into professional AV and IT infrastructures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for performance and flexibility, this system provides enterprise-level expansion while maintaining compatibility with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, and USB4 host systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2U rackmount Thunderbolt 5 PCIe expansion system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupports two full-length, full-height, single-width PCIe cards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-bandwidth Thunderbolt 5 connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated auxiliary power for PCIe cards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional rack-ready design for studio and enterprise environments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, and USB4 systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcho II DV T5 Rackmount System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion-specific power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 6-pin PCIe auxiliary power cables (installed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 0.8-meter Thunderbolt 5 cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree ThunderLok-A connector locks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sonnettech.com\/support\/downloads\/manuals\/echo_ii_dv_t5_rackmount_qsg.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How many PCIe cards can this unit support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e It supports two full-length, full-height, single-width PCIe cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What host connection does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e It connects via Thunderbolt 5 and is compatible with Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 hosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it provide power for PCIe cards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it includes two 6-pin auxiliary power connectors providing up to 75W each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this suitable for rack installations?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it is a 2U rackmount enclosure designed for professional installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are Thunderbolt cables included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, two 0.8-meter Thunderbolt 5 cables are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/echo2dvt5rackmount-hero_b357214b-a92b-45f3-b8c5-128baefdc4cd.avif?v=1772186167\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/echo2dvt5rackmount-fans-hero.avif?v=1772186167\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/echo2dvt5rackmount-2x-the-bandwidth-hero_df0380b7-bc47-4889-8752-b37b6a1aff58.avif?v=1772186167\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/echo2dvt5rackmount-expand-without-limits-hero.avif?v=1772186167\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/echo2dvt5rackmount-performance-meets-possibility-hero.avif?v=1772186167\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eECHO-2RDV-T5\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2-year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2U Thunderbolt rackmount enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour Thunderbolt ports\u003cbr\u003ePower (C14-type)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThunderbolt 5 Computer Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCables Supported: Thunderbolt 5 or Thunderbolt 4 cables\u003cbr\u003eCables Not Supported: Thunderbolt optical cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThunderbolt Peripheral Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Note that the downstream ports are not necessarily Thunderbolt 5 ports; they are the same as the host ports (Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or 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(8.9 x 42.4 x 22.9 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.7 lbs (4.40 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoHS 3 (Directive 2015\/863)\u003cbr\u003eIEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEcho II DV T5 Rackmount System\u003cbr\u003eRegion-specific power cable\u003cbr\u003eTwo 6-pin PCIe auxiliary power cables (installed)\u003cbr\u003eTwo 0.8-meter Thunderbolt 5 cables\u003cbr\u003eThree ThunderLok-A connector locks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sonnettech.com\/support\/downloads\/manuals\/echo_ii_dv_t5_rackmount_qsg.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo support maximum performance when using two bandwidth-hungry PCIe cards, Echo II DV T5 Rackmount requires the following:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo connections between the Echo II DV T5 module and the host computer(s) with two Thunderbolt 5 ports with independent PCIe bandwidth.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor example:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMac (M4 Pro, M4 Max, M3 Ultra series)\u003cbr\u003eSome pro Windows laptops with two Thunderbolt 5 ports\u003cbr\u003eConnecting each card to a different Thunderbolt 5 computer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMac with Thunderbolt 5 ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMac with Thunderbolt 4 ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMac with Thunderbolt 3 ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows computer with Thunderbolt 5 ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows computer with Thunderbolt 4 ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows computer with Thunderbolt 3 ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. 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