{"product_id":"echo3-t5-rackmount","title":"Echo III T5 Rackmount (3 PCIe slots for full size cards • Thunderbolt 5)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart No. \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eECHO-3R-T5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 40px; line-height: 45px; text-align: center; color: #6b539c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to Rack. Ready to Expand.\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 Rackmount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 22px; line-height: 25px; text-align: center; color: #808080;\"\u003eRackmount 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-length Pro PCIe Cards to a Thunderbolt or USB4 Computer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best portable, mini desktop and all-in-one computers feature powerful CPUs and include high-performance Thunderbolt™ 5 ports to support peripherals. But they lack the PCIe expansion slots creative pros need to install specialty adapter cards that enable their workflows by adding video and audio inputs, transcoding data, and connecting to high-speed shared storage and networks. Sonnet has a Thunderbolt solution — Echo™ III T5 Rackmount — a professional Thunderbolt 5 expansion system that allows you to connect up to three full-length (12.28 inches) PCIe cards simultaneously.\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\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcho III T5 Rackmount features one x16 and two x8 PCIe 3.1 slots. When connected to a Thunderbolt 5 computer port, it provides them 3400 MB\/s aggregate, bi-directional PCIe bandwidth. 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 adapter; and other specialty types.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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 Rackmount 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 class=\"p1\"\u003eEcho III T5 Rackmount 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 — you can’t forget to turn off the system!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReady for Additional Expansion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe included Echo III T5 Module takes up half of the enclosure. Fill the other half with an \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEcho II DV T5 Module\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a 2-slot, dual Thunderbolt 5 interface-to-PCIe card expansion system; another \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEcho III T5 Module\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e; or an \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003exMac mini (2024+) Module\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for one or two Mac mini computers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Cool, Rackable Expansion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEcho III T5 Rackmount mounts in a 2U rack space and is only 16.5 inches deep, making it ideal for use in mobile racks, carts, rack cases, and server rooms. Its heavy-duty steel enclosure provides secure mounting for the Echo III module, protects the PCIe cards installed inside, and supports maximum airflow for cooling, regardless of where the system is installed in a rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDual Noctua Fans: Ultra-quiet Operation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFeaturing dual Noctua fans, Echo III T5 Rackmount is designed to deliver ultra-quiet operation for comfortable use in noise-sensitive environments. Rated at 17 dBA — below the 20 dBA ceiling prescribed for use in recording and broadcast studios — the fans spread their noise spectrum to minimize the impact of any single frequency. To further ensure negligible noise levels, the temperature-controlled fans automatically speed up and slow down smoothly as needed. The enclosure is also engineered to optimize airflow over installed cards for effective, efficient system cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRack Rails Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcho III T5 Rackmount includes adjustable rackmount extension rails to enable the 2U enclosure to be installed securely in a variety of racks 16 to 24 inches deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdds Connectivity and Capabilities –\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eConnects three high-performance non-GPU PCIe cards via a Thunderbolt 5 cable to a computer that lacks expansion slots.\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree PCIe 3.1 Slots –\u003c\/strong\u003e One x16 plus two x8 slots support three full-height, single-width cards, or one double-width card plus one single-width card.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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\u003eComprehensive PCIe Card Compatibility –\u003c\/strong\u003e Every Thunderbolt-compatible, non-GPU card is supported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvid Pro Tools | HDX Compatible – \u003c\/strong\u003eUse three Pro Tools | HDX PCIe cards with no additional parts needed.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro Power – \u003c\/strong\u003eIntegrated 400W power supply with\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e75W auxiliary PCIe power connector for power-hungry cards; saves energy by powering on\/off automatically with the computer.\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.\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\u003e \u003cspan\u003e19 x 16.5 x 3.6 in. 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