{"product_id":"sonnet-echo-iii-desktop-three-slot-full-length-thunderbolt-5-pcie-card-expansion-system","title":"Sonnet Echo III Desktop Three-Slot Full-Length Thunderbolt 5 PCIe Card Expansion System","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSonnet Echo III Desktop Three-Slot Thunderbolt 5 PCIe Card Expansion System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSonnet Echo III Desktop Three-Slot Thunderbolt 5 PCIe Card Expansion System\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, professional desktop enclosure that connects up to three full-height, full-length PCIe cards to a computer via a single Thunderbolt cable. Built for content creators, audio engineers, and workstation users, the Echo III brings desktop-class PCIe expandability, including GPUs, RAID controllers, audio interfaces, and high-speed networking cards, to the latest generation of Thunderbolt 5 computers, while remaining fully backward compatible with Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 3 hosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Computers with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or Thunderbolt 3 Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree PCIe 3.0 Slots\u003c\/strong\u003e - One x16 plus two x8 slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports Three Full-height, Single-width Cards\u003c\/strong\u003e, or one double-width card plus one single-width card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvid Pro Tools | HDX Compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro Power\u003c\/strong\u003e - Integrated 400W power supply with 75W auxiliary power for demanding cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemarkably Quiet\u003c\/strong\u003e - Dual Noctua fans, temperature-controlled for low-noise operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Thunderbolt Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e - One port to host computer, second port for Thunderbolt peripheral daisy-chaining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRugged Aluminium Housing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy Savings\u003c\/strong\u003e - Powers on\/off automatically with the connected computer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e - 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFull specifications are being finalised by Sonnet ahead of official release. This listing will be updated with confirmed Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth figures, compatibility notes, and product manuals as soon as they are published.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect Three Full-Length PCIe Cards, via a Single Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor creative professionals using the latest portable, mini desktop, and all-in-one computers, onboard processing power alone often is not enough. While these Mac, Windows, and Linux computers include high-performance Thunderbolt 5 ports to support peripherals, what they lack is PCIe expansion slots for specialty cards that add video and audio inputs, transcode data, or connect to high-speed shared storage and networks. The Echo III Desktop is a professional Thunderbolt to PCIe card expansion system that connects up to three full-length (12.28 inches long) PCIe cards at the same time, via a single Thunderbolt cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree PCIe 3.0 Slots and Power to Spare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Echo III Desktop features one x16 and two x8 PCIe 3.0 slots, enabling it to support a wide variety of cards at the same time. To support power-hungry cards, it integrates a universal 400W power supply and includes a 75W auxiliary power connector for non-GPU cards that require extra power, including the Avid Pro Tools | HDX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual Fans. Ultra-Quiet Operation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing dual Noctua fans, the Echo III Desktop is designed to deliver ultra-quiet operation for use in noise-sensitive environments. The fans are temperature-controlled, automatically speeding up and slowing down as needed, and the enclosure is engineered to optimise airflow over the installed cards for effective, efficient cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvid Pro Tools Qualified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the flick of a switch, the Echo III Desktop is instantly optimised to support up to three Pro Tools | HDX PCIe cards, with no extra parts necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Echo III Desktop System\u003cbr\u003e1 x Region-specific power cable (UK or EU)\u003cbr\u003e1 x 6-pin PCIe auxiliary power cable\u003cbr\u003e1 x Thunderbolt cable\u003cbr\u003e1 x ThunderLok 3 Thunderbolt connector retainer clip\u003cbr\u003e1 x Documentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e ECHO-3D-T5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/b\u003e 2-year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eForm Factor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thunderbolt desktop enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInterface:\u003c\/b\u003e Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpansion Slots:\u003c\/b\u003e Three PCIe 3.0 slots - one x16, two x8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePCIe Cards Supported:\u003c\/b\u003e Three full-height, single-width cards, or one double-width plus one single-width card (up to 12.28 in \/ 31.19 cm long)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower Supply:\u003c\/b\u003e Universal 400W, 115-230V AC, 50-60Hz, plus 75W auxiliary power connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCooling:\u003c\/b\u003e Dual Noctua fans, temperature-controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions (WxDxH):\u003c\/b\u003e 3.5 x 16.7 x 9 in (8.9 x 42.4 x 22.9 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.7 lbs (4.40 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMac Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Mac (M series) with PCIe cards that have compatible drivers\u003cbr\u003e- Mac (Intel®) with Thunderbolt 3 ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWindows Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Windows 11 computer with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or Thunderbolt 3 ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLinux Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Linux computer with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or Thunderbolt 3 ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePCIe Card Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- For a list of compatible PCIe cards, see this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sonnettech.com\/support\/downloads\/manuals\/TB_PCIe_Card_Compatibility.pdf\" style=\"color: #00aaff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePDF document\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sonnettech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56904369570178,"sku":"ECHO-3D-T5","price":1338.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/echo3d-t5-main.png?v=1789128196","url":"https:\/\/flexxmemory.co.uk\/products\/sonnet-echo-iii-desktop-three-slot-full-length-thunderbolt-5-pcie-card-expansion-system","provider":"Flexx International Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}