{"product_id":"echo3-thunderbolt5-upgrade-card","title":"Thunderbolt 5 Upgrade Card (for Echo III)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart No. BRD-UPGRTB5-E3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/8540\/files\/tb5-upgrade-card-echo3-group-hero_a6f30d98-28d4-4d17-a8c0-a033a55b17c4.png?v=1781870198\" alt=\"Echo III Thunderbolt Expansion Systems and Echo III Module shown with Thunderbolt 5 upgrade card.\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 40px; line-height: 45px; text-align: center; color: #6b539c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnlock Thunderbolt 5 Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 30px; line-height: 35px; text-align: center; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThunderbolt 5 Upgrade Card\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 22px; line-height: 25px; text-align: center; color: #808080;\"\u003efor Echo III Desktop and Rackmount Thunderbolt Expansion Systems and Echo III Module (with Thunderbolt 3 Interface Cards)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTake the Leap to 80 Gbps Thunderbolt 5 Connectivity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSonnet designed Echo™ III Thunderbolt Expansion Systems and Echo III Module with a simple path to Thunderbolt™ 5. Replace the original Thunderbolt 3 interface card with the Sonnet Thunderbolt 5 upgrade card to instantly unlock higher performance and support for the latest Thunderbolt 5 computers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/8540\/files\/tb5-upgrade-card-echo3-hero_3997aed0-1910-485c-b662-331554cfc710.png?v=1781792425\" alt=\"Thunderbolt 5 upgrade card for Echo III.\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBigger Bandwidth, Superior Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhen connected to a computer’s Thunderbolt 5 port, your Thunderbolt 5-upgraded Sonnet system gains up to 27% more PCIe bandwidth (up to 3500 MB\/s*) compared to its original interface. With significantly more bandwidth available, high-performance PCIe cards — such as 4K and 8K video I\/O cards (supporting multiple channels and high frame rates), multiport 10Gb and 25Gb Ethernet adapters, and NVMe SSD cards — will perform even better than before.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/8540\/files\/tb5-upgrade-card-lifestyle-hero.png?v=1781792800\" alt=\"Video editing workstation with Echo III Desktop.\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/8540\/files\/tb5-upgrade-card-tb5-logo_90b6901d-c824-4336-bdbc-ac5439563261.png?v=1781792448\" alt=\"Thunderbolt logo.\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1px; float: none;\"\u003eMore Than Just the Fastest External Interface Available\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSonnet ultra-high speed Thunderbolt 5 interface upgrade cards provide the extra PCIe bandwidth needed to support most cards at maximum performance. One of two ports is reserved for connecting your computer, while the second port can connect Thunderbolt or USB peripheral devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n\n.tb-card-grid {\n\n  display: grid;\n\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\n\n  gap: 20px;\n\n  margin: 24px 0;\n\n}\n\n.tb-card {\n\n  background: #f8f9fa;\n\n  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\n\n  border-radius: 12px;\n\n  padding: 20px;\n\n  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);\n\n  display: flex;\n\n  flex-direction: column;\n\n  height: 100%;\n\n}\n\n.tb-card-icon {\n\n  width: 44px;\n\n  height: 44px;\n\n  border-radius: 10px;\n\n  background: #e7eef6;\n\n  color: #1267b1;\n\n  display: flex;\n\n  align-items: center;\n\n  justify-content: center;\n\n  font-size: 22px;\n\n  font-weight: 700;\n\n  margin-bottom: 14px;\n\n  flex-shrink: 0;\n\n}\n\n.tb-card-icon.plus {\n\n  font-size: 28px;\n\n  line-height: 1;\n\n}\n\n.tb-card h3 {\n\n  margin: 0 0 10px;\n\n  font-size: 18px;\n\n  font-weight: 700;\n\n  line-height: 1.3;\n\n  color: #2f2f2f;\n\n}\n\n.tb-card p {\n\n  margin: 0;\n\n  font-size: 15px;\n\n  line-height: 1.55;\n\n  color: #5a5a5a;\n\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n\n  .tb-card-grid {\n\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n\n  }\n\n}\n\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tb-card-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tb-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tb-card-icon plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnect Four Additional Thunderbolt Devices\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe secondary port supports Thunderbolt 5, 4, and 3 peripherals; you can even connect additional self-powered Thunderbolt devices in a daisy chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tb-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tb-card-icon\"\u003e⇄\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupports 80 Gbps, 40 Gbps, 20 Gbps, and 10 Gbps USB Peripherals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect an ultra-fast USB device to the second Thunderbolt port using the proper cable or adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tb-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tb-card-icon\"\u003e⚡\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower Peripherals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15 watts is provided to bus-powered devices requiring extra power through the secondary Thunderbolt port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tb-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tb-card-icon\"\u003e8K\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupports Connecting One 8K Display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximize the utilization of one computer Thunderbolt port, connecting the highest resolution display supported by your computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSecure Connections for High Performance: Thunderbolt Cable and ThunderLok Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSonnet includes a Thunderbolt cable engineered to deliver Thunderbolt 5’s full bandwidth and power delivery performance. The cable is fully compatible with Thunderbolt 5, 4, and 3, and USB4 computers. A Sonnet ThunderLok Thunderbolt connector lock is also included to prevent accidental cable disconnections from the Thunderbolt 5 upgrade card.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThunderLok Advantage\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSonnet Thunderbolt 5 upgrade cards’ Thunderbolt ports are equipped with threaded mounting holes to securely attach a Sonnet ThunderLok connector lock, preventing Thunderbolt cables from accidentally disconnecting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/8540\/files\/tb5-upgrade-card-tb5-cable-hero.png?v=1781793178\" alt=\"Thunderbolt 5 cable with ThunderLok.\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility – \u003c\/strong\u003eEcho III Desktop and Rackmount Thunderbolt Expansion Systems and Echo III Module (with a Thunderbolt 3 interface card).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Upgrade to 80 Gbps Thunderbolt 5 –\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaces existing Thunderbolt interface card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 27% More PCIe Bandwidth –\u003c\/strong\u003e Your upgraded expansion system will provide increased bandwidth (up to 3500 MB\/s) for installed PCIe cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Thunderbolt 5 Ports  –\u003c\/strong\u003e One Thunderbolt port connects to computer; second port supports daisy-chaining additional Thunderbolt peripheral devices, or connection of a USB device, or connecting two 6K displays or one 8K display (depending on your computer).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect Four Additional Thunderbolt Devices –\u003c\/strong\u003e The secondary port supports Thunderbolt 5, 4, and 3 peripherals; you can even connect additional self-powered Thunderbolt devices in a daisy chain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports 80 Gbps, 40 Gbps, 20 Gbps, and 10 Gbps USB Peripherals –\u003c\/strong\u003e Connect an ultra-fast USB device to the second Thunderbolt port using the proper cable or adapter.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Peripherals –\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 watts is provided to bus-powered devices requiring extra power through the secondary Thunderbolt port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports Connecting One 8K Display –\u003c\/strong\u003e Maximize the utilization of one computer Thunderbolt port, connecting the highest resolution display supported by your computer.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Contents –\u003c\/strong\u003e Thunderbolt 5 interface card, 0.8-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable, and ThunderLok-A connector lock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty –\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-year product warranty.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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\u003e Innovating technology since 1986.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e* Aggregate bandwidth limitation due to use of PCIe 3.0 bridge chip required to support three-slot expansion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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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