{"product_id":"xmac-studio-echo3-t5-enclosure","title":"xMac Studio\/Echo III T5 Enclosure System (3 PCIe slots expansion • Thunderbolt 5)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart No. \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eXMAC-STD-III-T5\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e(Enclosure with Echo III T5 Module)\u003c\/span\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\u003ePro Rackmount Enclosure and PCIe Expansion for Mac Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 30px; line-height: 35px; text-align: center; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003exMac Studio\/Echo III T5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 22px; line-height: 25px; text-align: center; color: #808080;\"\u003e3U Rackmount Enclosure with Modular 3-slot Thunderbolt to PCIe Expansion\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"e3d2020-content-header\"\u003eExpand Your Mac Studio Workflow – Connect Three PCIe Cards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMac Studio delivers phenomenal processing power, outperforming computers many times its size and price – and includes a robust selection of ports. But how do you integrate it into a professional rack-based workflow and expand it’s connectivity beyond what’s available out of the box?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSonnet xMac Studio\/Echo III T5 integrates a Mac Studio (sold separately) into a compact, rugged steel 3U rackmount enclosure with a 3-slot Thunderbolt™ 5 to PCIe card expansion module. Together they provide a flexible solution to support demainding audio, video and other professional workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for Expansion: Mac Studio + PCIe Cards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor many creative professionals, PCIe card expansion for connecting specialty I\/O and processing cards to handle audio and video post-production projects is not an option — it’s a necessity! The xMac Studio\/Echo III T5 provides space to securely house a Mac Studio with Sonnet’s Echo III T5 3-slot PCIe card expansion module preinstalled in the enclosure’s expansion bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConfigured with Echo III T5 Module\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThree PCIe 3.1 Slots – \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e3400 MB\/s Aggregate, Bi-directional PCIe Bandwidth. \u003c\/b\u003eEcho III T5 Module 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. The module supports  single- and double-width PCIe 4.0, 3.1, 2.0, and 1.1 cards including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVideo capture, streaming and transcoding cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003eAudio DSP cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e10Gb and 25Gb Ethernet adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003eSSD storage cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003eSAS host bus adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003eOther specialty PCIe cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComprehensive PCIe Card Support. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003exMac Studio\/Echo 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e400W of Power. \u003c\/b\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiet Operation. \u003c\/b\u003eDual temperature-controlled, variable-speed Noctua fans (rated at 17 dBA) offer ultra-quiet operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eControl and Connect: Easy Access to Mac Studio and PCIe Card Expansion Module\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003exMac Studio\/Echo III T5 places your Mac Studio behind a quick and easy to remove front panel. Convenient front panel operation allows you to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003eTurn on the computer with its own dedicated front power button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003eConnect USB devices through a 4-port USB-A hub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003eAccess the Studio’s front ports and SD card slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThree rear panel locking thumbscrews allow you to easily pull out and access the Echo III T5 Module and PCIe cards through the front without removing the front panel. The xMac Studio design enables you to connect and disconnect cables without needing to remove the computer from the enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003exMac Studio\/Echo III T5 is designed to allow normal WiFi and Bluetooth wireless operation in most configurations (depending on rack type and position in rack), so you can use wireless devices and iOS device control apps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCool Design: Engineered Around Mac Studio Airflow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003exMac Studio\/Echo III T5 secures your Mac Studio without trapping it in recirculating hot rack air, supporting its thermal design to keep it as cool in a rack as out on a desk. Ventilation holes on the enclosure’s front panel plus an enclosed chamber beneath the Mac Studio ensures the computer’s ability to draw in cool air through its base, while a completely open back enables it to expel warm air out the back unimpeded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpace for SSDs: Secure Two Thunderbolt or USB SSDs Under the Mac Studio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003exMac Studio\/Echo III T5 provides space beneath the computer to house two Thunderbolt or USB SSDs (sold separately) up to 3.2 inches wide by 0.9 inch tall. Simply remove the rear access panel, apply the supplied adhesive-backed magnet to the bottom of the SSDs, insert the SSDs and connect them to the computer, and then reinstall the panel. The space is also suitable for other thin, bus-powered devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRoad Trip Ready: Workflow On the Go\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eDo you need to take your workflow on the road? xMac Studio\/Echo III T5 is a perfect travel solution. Its 16.5-inch mounting depth – plus firm rubber cushions that securely hold your Mac Studio in place during transport – make xMac Studio\/Echo III T5 ideal for use in molded rack cases from Gator Cases, fly racks from SKB Cases, or most any travel rack.\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\u003eCompact and Rugged – \u003c\/strong\u003e3U rackmount steel enclosure securely houses a Mac Studio with a pre-installed Echo III T5 expansion module.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEcho III T5 Module –\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports three full-height, full-length non-GPU PCIe cards, such as Avid Pro Tools | HDX cards. \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\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003eExpansion module features three PCIe 3.1 slots, two 80 Gbps Thunderbolt 5 ports, 400W power supply, and dual Noctua quiet fans (rated at 17 dBA).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMakes Your Mac Studio Road-ready – \u003c\/strong\u003e3U rackmount enclosure with firm rubber cushions securely holds the Mac Studio and Echo III T5 Module in place, adding mobility to your workflow\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for Use in Server Rooms –\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard mounting holes and included adjustable rack rails enable easy installation into any standard server rack up to 24\" deep.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Panel Power Button and Integrated USB-A Ports –\u003c\/strong\u003e Front panel button enables operation of the computer’s rear-mounted power switch; integrated USB-A hub connects four USB peripherals to the Mac Studio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlot and Port Access –\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides access to the computer’s SD card slot and front and back panel ports, enabling you to connect and disconnect cables easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront to Back Airflow Management – \u003c\/strong\u003eSupports direct airflow through the enclosure, Mac Studio, and Echo III T5 Module to keep them operating as cool in a rack as on a desk, even when xMac Studio is mounted between two other rack-mounted components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Access –\u003c\/strong\u003e No tools required; removable front panel secured with thumbscrews allows easy installation of and access to the Mac Studio. Secured with three thumbscrews on the back, the Echo III T5 Module can be removed and reinstalled through the front of the enclosure without removing the front plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace for Storage –\u003c\/strong\u003e Behind a covered opening beneath the computer is a space to place two Thunderbolt or USB SSDs (sold separately); two included adhesive-backed magnets secure them in place.\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\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\u003eCompatibility – \u003c\/strong\u003eCompatible with all Mac Studio models.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (WxDxH) – \u003c\/strong\u003e19 x 16.5 x 5.2 in. (48 x 41.9 x 13.3 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight – \u003c\/strong\u003e3.7 lbs. (1.7 kg).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace for SSD Maximum Height –\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 in (18 mm) inserted from rear; 0.9 in (23 mm) inserted from front.\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Contents –\u003c\/strong\u003e xMac Studio Enclosure with Echo III T5 Module; region-specific power cable; 6-pin PCIe auxiliary power cable; 0.8-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable; ThunderLok-A connector lock (for securing Thunderbolt cable); extension rails (for rack depth 16-24 inches); two adhesive-backed magnets (for mounting portable SSDs); product documentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty –\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-year product warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer Support –\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime technical support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sonnet Advantage – \u003c\/strong\u003eInnovating technology since 1986.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eComputers and accessories featured in photos are not included with the product. 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