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Product Description
Sonnet xMac Studio with Echo III PCIe card expansion module
Sonnettech Sonnet xMac Studio with Echo III PCIe card expansion module installs a Mac Studio into a professional 3U rackmount enclosure and provides an optional three‑slot Thunderbolt-to-PCIe Echo III expansion for adding PCIe I/O used in audio, video, and post‑production workflows.
The enclosure secures a Mac Studio in a compact, rack‑friendly chassis while offering flexible PCIe expansion (Mac Studio computer and PCIe cards sold separately). This configuration suits studios and broadcast racks that need a space‑efficient solution for high‑performance I/O.
Features and Benefits
- 3U professional rackmount enclosure to integrate a Mac Studio into standard racks.
- Optional Echo III Thunderbolt-to-PCIe expansion provides three PCIe card slots.
- Enables adding audio and video PCIe cards to Mac Studio workflows (Mac Studio and PCIe cards not included).
- Compact, serviceable design for studio and post‑production environments.
- Backed by a 2‑year Sonnettech product warranty.
- 400W of Power: Built-in 400W power supply (with 75W aux. power connector) supports power-hungry cards including Avid Pro Tools | HDX, AJA Kona 5, Blackmagic DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G, and DeckLink 8K Pro G2, and Deltacast 12G/4C cards. Systems power on and off automatically with the connected Mac Studio.
What is in the box
- xMac Studio Enclosure
- Echo III Module (3-slot PCIe card expansion module)
- Region-specific power cable (UK for UK and EU for EU customers)
- 6-pin auxiliary power cable
- 0.8- meter Thunderbolt cable
- ThunderLok-A connector lock
- Extension rails for rack depth 16-24 inches
- Two adhesive-backed magnets
- Documentation PDF
Product Q&A
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Q: Is the Mac Studio included?
A: No. Mac Studio and PCIe cards are not included; the enclosure integrates an existing Mac Studio into a rackmount chassis. -
Q: How many PCIe slots does Echo III provide?
A: Echo III provides three PCIe card slots via a Thunderbolt-to-PCIe expansion module (per product description). -
Q: Is the product rackmountable?
A: Yes. It is a 3U professional rackmount enclosure designed for standard 19-inch racks. -
Q: What warranty is included?
A: A 2‑year product warranty is provided according to the supplied description. -
Q: Where can I find exact specs (dimensions, supported card lengths, power limits, OS compatibility)?
A: Those details are on Sonnettech’s techspecs page. Please paste that page’s techspec content here or confirm you want me to extract it from the provided URL—once available, I will validate and populate model-level compatibility and full specifications.
Specification
- Product: Sonnet xMac Studio with Echo III PCIe card expansion module
- Form Factor: 3U rackmount enclosure
- Expansion: Echo III three‑slot Thunderbolt-to-PCIe expansion module
- Included items: Not retrievable from provided input (please paste techspecs or allow extraction)
- Compatibility note: Mac Studio computer and PCIe cards not included
- Warranty: 2‑year product warranty
- Product manual: PDF
Compatibility
- Device compatibility: Designed to house a Mac Studio in a 3U rack enclosure (Mac Studio sold separately).
- Expansion compatibility: Accepts PCIe cards through the Echo III Thunderbolt-to-PCIe module. Confirm card compatibility against Sonnet’s official compatibility list; factors include card length, power draw, and OS driver support.
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Shipping, Returns & VAT
- Free UK Shipping: Delivered in approx. 2 working days
- Express Options: Faster methods available at checkout
- Free Shipping to Ireland: For orders over £100.00
- International Delivery: Times vary by destination; shipped via FedEx or DHL
- 30-Day Returns: Return within 30 days from order date
- UK, Ireland and EU Customers: Free return label provided
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VAT & Duties Information
UK & EU Customers: The price shown on our website is the final price you pay. No additional VAT, customs duties, or import fees will be charged upon delivery.
Orders are dispatched from Northern Ireland, allowing us to serve customers across the United Kingdom and the European Union without unexpected import charges.
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