{"product_id":"echo3-t5-module","title":"Echo III T5 Module (3 PCIe slots expansion module • Thunderbolt 5)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePart No. DM-MOD-E3-T5\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e(Module only; enclosure sold separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 40px; line-height: 45px; text-align: center; color: #6b539c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree PCIe Slots Expansion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 30px; line-height: 35px; text-align: center; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcho III T5 Module\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 22px; line-height: 25px; text-align: center; color: #808080;\"\u003e3-slot Thunderbolt 5 to PCIe Card Expansion Module\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e3-Slot Thunderbolt 5 to PCIe Card Expansion Module\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEcho™ III T5 Module connects up to three PCIe cards to computers without card slots. The module supports three full-height, full-length Thunderbolt™-compatible non-GPU PCIe cards; provides 400W of power for the most demanding of PCIe cards, includes qualification from Avid Audio Group for Pro Tools | HDX PCIe cards;  features ultra-quiet, dual temperature-controlled Noctua fans rated at 17 dbA; and connects through super fast Thunderbolt 5 interface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree PCIe 3.1 Slots – 3400 MB\/s Aggregate, Bi-directional PCIe Bandwidth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eEcho III T5 Module features one x16 and two x8 PCIe 3.1 slots. When connected to a Thunderbolt 5 computer port, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ethe system provides 3400 MB\/s aggregate, bi-directional PCIe bandwidth to the installed cards.\u003c\/span\u003e This system 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\u003eComprehensive PCIe Card Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDo you have a card in mind but aren’t sure it’s 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\u003eAvid Qualified for Pro Tools: Install Three Pro Tools | HDX PCIe Cards – No Extra Parts Required\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAt the flick of a switch, the Avid compatible Echo III T5 Module system is optimized to support three Pro Tools | HDX PCIe cards, with no extra parts necessary! This system has been tested and is \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/avid.secure.force.com\/pkb\/articles\/compatibility\/Pro-Tools-Thunderbolt-Chassis-Compatibility\" title=\"Avid Audio Group Qualified\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hyperlink-light-blue\"\u003equalified by Avid Audio group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e for use with Avid Pro Tools 2026 software, and Avid Pro Tools, Pro Tools HD, and Pro Tools Ultimate\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003esystems.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePower to Spare. Smart Operation.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eEcho III T5 Module supports power-hungry cards with ease. Its integrated universal 400W power supply includes a 75W auxiliary power connector for non-GPU cards that require extra power, including AJA KONA 5, Blackmagic DeckLink 8K Pro G2, and Avid Pro Tools | HDX. Designed without a power switch, the Echo III powers on and off automatically with the connected computer to help conserve energy. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAnd because there’s no power switch, you can’t forget to turn off the system!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDual Noctua Fans: Ultra-quiet Operation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eEcho III T5 Module is built for noise-sensitive environments, delivering ultra-quiet performance with dual Noctua fans that operate below the recommended 20 dBA limit for recording and broadcast studios. The temperature-controlled fan speeds adjust smoothly as needed, while optimized airflow efficiently cools installed cards, keeping the system quiet under demanding workloads.\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 III T5 Module 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\u003eKey Features and Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree Versatile PCIe Slots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports three full-height, full-length PCIe cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne x16 plus two x8 PCIe 3.1 slots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports every Thunderbolt-compatible non-GPU card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAVID QUALIFIED – Supports up to three Avid Pro Tools | HDX PCIe cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003eView \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 of supported PCIe cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThunderbolt 5 to PCIe Device\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Thunderbolt 5 ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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\u003eThunderbolt 5 cable included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThunderLok-A Thunderbolt Connector Retainer Lock included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e400W of Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in 400W power supply with 75W auxiliary power connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports power-hungry, non-GPU PCIe cards, including Avid Pro Tools | HDX.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowers on and off automatically with connected computer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet Fans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Noctua fans offer ultra-quiet operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature-controlled, variable-speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated at 17dBA\u2028.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSonnet rackmount expansion enclosures.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMac Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMac with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or Thunderbolt\/USB4 ports. OS support: macOS 15+; compatible with macOS 27.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindows Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows computer with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4 ports. OS support: Windows 11 25H2+ and Windows Server 2025.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLinux Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinux computer with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4 ports.OS support: Supported Linux kernel, 6.6 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight and Dimensions (WxDxH)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19.4 lbs (8.80 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19.13  x 16.9  x 3.5  in (48.57 x 42.93 x 8.89 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcho III T5 Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion-specific power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6-pin PCIe auxiliary power cables (installed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.8-meter Thunderbolt 5 cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThunderLok-A connector lock (for securing Thunderbolt cable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct documentation\u2028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sonnet Advantage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-year product warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifetime technical support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInnovating technology since 1986\u2028\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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