{"product_id":"echo-se3-t5","title":"Echo SE III T5 (3 PCIe slots + compact design • Thunderbolt 5)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart No. \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eECHO-SE3-T5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eInitial Production Notice:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe first Echo SE III T5 units will ship with “Echo Express SE IIIe” printed on the front plate. This is a cosmetic labeling difference only. The product’s Thunderbolt 5 functionality, specifications, performance, and warranty are unaffected. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 40px; line-height: 45px; text-align: center; color: #6b539c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig Expansion. Small Footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 30px; line-height: 35px; text-align: center; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcho SE III T5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 22px; line-height: 25px; text-align: center; color: #808080;\"\u003eCompact, desktop 3-slot Thunderbolt 5 to PCIe Card Expansion System for Computers with Thunderbolt or USB4 Ports\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"e3d2020-content-header\"\u003eConnect Three Full-height, Half-length+ PCIe Cards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLaptop and mini desktop computers with ultra-high performance Thunderbolt™ 5 ports deliver outstanding onboard processing power, but lack the PCIe slots needed to support adapter cards that add specialized connectivity and processing capabilities. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEcho™ SE III T5 provides the expansion your professional workflow demands. Using the included Thunderbolt 5 cable, this pro Thunderbolt 5 expansion system connects three half-length+ (up to 7.75 inches long) PCIe cards simultaneously to your Thunderbolt 5, 4, or USB4 Mac, Windows PC, or Linux computer. Install nearly any compatible (non-GPU) PCIe card to create the professional setup your workflow demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompact Desktop Expansion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhen plugged into one of your computer's Thunderbolt ports, Echo SE III T5 enables you to connect three professional PCIe cards, including video capture, streaming and transcoding; audio DSP; 10Gb and 25Gb Ethernet; SSD storage; SAS host bus adapter; and other specialty types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree PCIe 3.1 Slots – 3400 MB\/s Aggregate, Bi-directional PCIe Bandwidth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEcho SE III T5 features three PCIe 3.1 x8 slots that support three half-length+, full-height, single-width PCIe cards, or one single-width card plus one double-width card. When connected to a Thunderbolt 5 computer, the system provides up to 3400 MB\/s aggregate, bi-directional PCIe bandwidth. It supports single- and double-width PCIe 4.0, 3.1, 2.0, and 1.1 cards, including video capture, streaming, and transcoding; audio DSP; 10Gb and 25Gb Ethernet; SSD storage; SAS host bus adapters; and other specialty cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDouble-width?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSome specialty cards, such as RME’s HDSPe MADI FX, Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink 4K Extreme, and the Lynx AES16e 50, include a daughter card that mates with and provides additional external connections to the main card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComprehensive Support for Professional PCIe Cards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcho SE III T5 is large enough to support the majority of Thunderbolt compatible, non-GPU cards. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNot sure if a card you own or are considering is compatible? We’ve created a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sonnettech.com\/support\/downloads\/manuals\/TB_PCIe_Card_Compatibility.pdf\" title=\"PCIe Card Compatibility\"\u003ecompatibility list\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e that lists many cards conforming to Thunderbolt technology requirements and organized by fit and power compatibility with specific expansion systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign Smarts: Aluminum Enclosure. Auto Power On\/Off.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEcho SE III T5 is wrapped in a compact and rugged aluminum outer shell, resulting in a lightweight system small enough to carry in your backpack, yet durable enough to protect the installed PCIe cards securely. Designed without a power switch, the Echo SE III T5 powers on and off automatically with the connected computer to help conserve energy. And with no power switch, you can’t forget to turn off the system!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePower to Spare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eEcho SE III T5 includes an auxiliary PCIe power connector, enabling you to install a card requiring extra power, such as the AJA Kona 5 or Blackmagic DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUltra-quiet Operation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eFeaturing a Noctua fan, Echo SE III T5 is designed to deliver ultra-quiet operation so that it can be comfortably used in noise-sensitive environments. Rated at 17 dBA — below the 20 dBA ceiling prescribed for use in recording and broadcast studios — the fan spreads the spectrum of its noise to minimize the impact at any single frequency. To further ensure negligible noise levels, the fan is temperature-controlled, automatically speeding up and slowing down smoothly as needed, and the Echo system enclosure is engineered to optimize airflow over the installed cards to effectively and efficiently cool the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSecure Connections for High Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThunderbolt 5 Cable and ThunderLok Included.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eSonnet includes a Thunderbolt 5 cable that supports Thunderbolt’s maximum bandwidth and is fully compatible with Thunderbolt 5, 4, and 3 computers. Sonnet also provides ThunderLok, a Thunderbolt connector cable lock, that prevents accidental cable disconnections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThunderLok Advantage: \u003c\/strong\u003eMany Sonnet Thunderbolt products featuring Thunderbolt ports come equipped with threaded mounting holes to securely attach a Sonnet ThunderLok connector lock, preventing Thunderbolt cables from accidentally disconnecting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThunderbolt 5: More Than Just the Fastest External Interface Available\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEcho SE III T5 features an ultra-high-speed Thunderbolt 5 interface that delivers the PCIe bandwidth needed to support demanding cards at high performance. The system includes two Thunderbolt 5 ports: one connects to the computer, while the second enables you to connect an additional Thunderbolt or USB peripheral device:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowers Peripherals.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e15 watts is provided to bus-powered USB or Thunderbolt devices requiring extra power through the secondary Thunderbolt port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect One 5K Display Using Spare Bandwidth. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMaximize the utilization of one computer Thunderbolt port, connecting a 5K display while retaining full PCIe bandwidth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect PCIe Cards –\u003c\/strong\u003e Use three high-performance PCIe cards with your computer without expansion slots via one Thunderbolt 5 cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree PCIe 3.1 Slots –\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eSupports three full-height, half-length+ (up to 7.75 inches long), single-width cards, or one double-width card plus one single-width card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThunderbolt 5 to PCIe Device – \u003c\/strong\u003eProvides 3400 MB\/s aggregate, bi-directional PCIe bandwidth to the installed cards when connected to a Thunderbolt 5 computer port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Performance. Compact Design –\u003c\/strong\u003e Takes up little space on the desktop, but large enough to support nearly every Thunderbolt-compatible non-GPU PCIe card at full performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemarkably Quiet – \u003c\/strong\u003eDual temperature-controlled, variable-speed Noctua fans rated at 17dBA automatically and quietly cool the cards.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRugged 2U Steel Housing + Optional Expansion Space – \u003c\/strong\u003eProvides robust and secure protection in server and DIT racks; space for an additional Sonnet expansion module (sold separately).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect an Additional Device –\u003c\/strong\u003e Secondary Thunderbolt port provides 15W of power for an additional Thunderbolt or USB device.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMac Compatibility – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMac with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or Thunderbolt\/USB4 ports. OS support: macOS 15+; compatible with macOS 27\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWindows Compatibility – \u003c\/strong\u003eWindows computer with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4 ports. OS support: Windows 11 25H2+ and Windows Server 2025.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLinux Compatibility – \u003c\/strong\u003eLinux computer with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4 ports. OS support: Supported Linux kernel, 6.6 or later.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe Card Compatibility – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFor a list of compatible PCIe cards, see\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sonnettech.com\/product\/echo-3-desktop\/techspecs.html#techspecs\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" title=\"Echo III Desktop Thunderbolt Expansion System - Tech Specs\"\u003ePCIe Card Compatibility PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003efor details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (WxDxH) – \u003c\/strong\u003e6.5 x 11 x 4.6 in. (16.5 x 27.9 x 11.7 cm).\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight – \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e3.7 lbs. (1.7 kg).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Contents –\u003c\/strong\u003e Echo SE III T5 Thunderbolt 5 Expansion System; universal power adapter; region-specific power cable; 6-pin PCIe auxiliary power cable; 0.8-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable; ThunderLok-A connector lock (for securing Thunderbolt cable); product documentation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty –\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-year product warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer Support –\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime technical support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sonnet Advantage – \u003c\/strong\u003eInnovating technology since 1986.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eComputers and accessories featured in photos are not included with the product. 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