{"product_id":"sonnet-xmac-studio-echo-ii-dv-t5-3u-thunderbolt-5-pcie-rackmount-system","title":"Sonnet xMac Studio + Echo II DV T5 – 3U Thunderbolt 5 PCIe Rackmount System","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSonnet xMac Studio with Echo II DV T5 – 3U Thunderbolt 5 PCIe Rackmount System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sonnet xMac Studio with Echo II DV T5 is a professional 3U rackmount system engineered to integrate your Mac Studio into a clean, secure rack environment while delivering high-performance Thunderbolt 5 PCIe expansion. Designed for broadcast, production, post-production, and enterprise workflows, this solution combines rack mounting with powerful dual-slot PCIe 4.0 expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the included Echo II DV T5 module, this system supports two full-length PCIe cards and provides the bandwidth required for demanding applications such as video capture, high-speed networking, storage acceleration, and advanced AV infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith robust power delivery, integrated auxiliary connectors, and rack rails included, the xMac Studio system ensures reliable operation in mission-critical environments while maintaining a professional, organised installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3U rackmount enclosure designed for Mac Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Echo II DV T5 Thunderbolt 5 to PCIe expansion module\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupports two full-length, full-height, single-width PCIe 4.0 cards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual Thunderbolt connectivity for maximum performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated auxiliary power for demanding PCIe cards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional rack-ready design for studio and enterprise use\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\u003exMac Studio Enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcho II DV T5 Module (2-slot Thunderbolt 5 to PCIe card expansion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion-specific power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 6-pin auxiliary power cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 0.8-meter Thunderbolt 5 cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo ThunderLok-A connector locks (for securing Thunderbolt 5 cables)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtension rails (for rack depth 16-24 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo adhesive-backed magnets (for mounting portable SSDs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentation \u003cem\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\/xmac_studio_echo_ii_dv_t5_sys_qsg.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\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: Which Mac models is this system compatible with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is designed for Mac Studio systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How many PCIe cards can it 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 4.0 cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is required for maximum PCIe performance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e To support maximum performance when using two bandwidth-hungry PCIe cards, the Echo II DV T5 Module requires two connections between the module and M4 Max or M3 Ultra Mac Studio Thunderbolt 5 ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it provide auxiliary power for PCIe cards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. 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