Sonnet Tech Echo II DV T5 Desktop Thunderbolt 5 Expansion System
SKU: ECHO-2DDV-T5 Barcode: 732311014147Echo II DV T5 Desktop Thunderbolt 5 Expansion System Read more Read less
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- PCIe Card Expansion Systems
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Features
Adds Connectivity & Capabilities
Connects two high-performance non-GPU PCIe cards via one or two Thunderbolt cables to your computer without expansion slots.
Thunderbolt 5 to PCIe Device
Supports full Thunderbolt 5 PCIe bandwidth (6000 MB/s) to each installed card.
Dual Thunderbolt 5 Interfaces, Two PCIe 4.0 Slots
One interface per PCIe 4.0 slot enables maximum performance from two cards at the same time.
Four Thunderbolt 5 Ports
Two ports connect to the computer for maximum performance; secondary ports support daisy-chaining of Thunderbolt interfaces to enable single-cable connection to the computer.
Broad PCIe Card Compatibility
Every Thunderbolt compatible, single-width, non-GPU card supported regardless of length or height.
Connect to Two Computers
Each Echo II DV T5 PCIe slot operates independently of the other, enabling you to connect them to separate computers.
Pro Power
Two 75W auxiliary PCIe power connectors for power-hungry cards; secondary Thunderbolt ports provide 15W of power each to connected peripherals.
Remarkably Quiet
Dual temperature-controlled, variable-speed Noctua fans rated at 17dBA automatically and quietly cool the cards.
Rugged Aluminum Housing
Provides robust and secure protection.
Mac Compatible
Supports all M series Macs, and Intel Macs with Thunderbolt 3 ports.
Windows Compatible
Supports Windows computers with Thunderbolt 5 or 4, or USB4 ports.
Linux Compatible
Supports Linux computers with Thunderbolt 5 or 4, or USB4 ports.
Specifications
Compatibility
Computer System Requirements
To support maximum performance when using two bandwidth-hungry PCIe cards, Echo II DV T5 Rackmount requires the following:
- Two connections between the Echo II DV T5 module and the host computer(s) with two Thunderbolt 5 ports with independent PCIe bandwidth.
- For example:
- Mac (M4 Pro, M4 Max, M3 Ultra series)
- Some pro Windows laptops with two Thunderbolt 5 ports
- Connecting each card to a different Thunderbolt 5 computer
Mac Compatibility
- macOS 14+ Mac with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt/USB4, or Thunderbolt 3(1) ports
- macOS Tahoe compatible
Windows Compatibility
- Windows 11 computer with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4(2) ports
Linux Compatibility
- Linux 6.1 or 6.12 computer with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4 ports
Hardware
Form Factor
- 2U Thunderbolt desktop enclosure
External Connectors
- Four Thunderbolt ports
- Power (C14-type)
Thunderbolt 5 Computer Ports
- Cables Supported
- Thunderbolt 5 or Thunderbolt 4 cables
- Cables Not Supported
- Thunderbolt optical cables
Thunderbolt Peripheral Ports
(Note that the downstream ports are not necessarily Thunderbolt 5 ports; they are the same as the host ports (Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4).
- Connectivity
- With USB-C connector
- Peripherals Supported
- Thunderbolt 5, 4, 3 devices
- USB4, 3, 2, 1 devices
- Thunderbolt 5, 4, 3, and USB-C monitors
- DisplayPort and HDMI monitors (Thunderbolt compatible adapter required, sold separately)
Internal Connectors
- Two 6-pin auxiliary power; provide up to 75W of power each for PCIe cards that require supplemental power
Expansion Slots
- Two x16 mechanical (x4 electrical) PCIe 4.0
PCIe Cards Supported
- Two full-length, full-height, single-width PCIe cards
Power Supply
- Universal 400W, 115-230V AC, 50-60 Hz
Operating Temperature
- 0ºC to 35ºC
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 8.9 x 42.4 x 22.9 cm
Weight
- 4.40 kg
Compliance
- RoHS 3 (Directive 2015/863)
- IEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2
Product Specifications
| Colour | Black |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sonnet |
| Compliance | Thunderbolt |
| Warranty | 24 Months |
| Series | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Range | Echo II DV TB5 |
| Box Contents | 1 x Echo II DV T5 Desktop System 1 x Region-specific power cable 2 x 6-pin PCIe auxiliary power cables (installed) 2 x 0.8-meter Thunderbolt 5 cables 3 x ThunderLok-A connector locks Documentation |
MAX DV Performance via Thunderbolt 5 - Echo II DV T5 Desktop
Desktop 2-slot Dual Thunderbolt 5 Interface to PCIe Card Expansion System for Computers with Thunderbolt or USB4 Ports
Construct a Broadcast Studio On Your Desktop and Run Two High-Bandwidth Cards at Full 6000 MB/s - Simultaneously
Are you a creative pro using one of the hot new laptops or mini desktops with ultra-high-performance Thunderbolt 5 ports in your workflow? They offer tremendous onboard processing power, but don't have the PCIe slots you need for connecting adapter cards to add specialized ports and processing capabilities critical to your workflow.
Sonnet Echo II DV T5 Desktop overcomes the no-slots limitation. This pro Thunderbolt 5 to PCIe card expansion system enables you to connect two full-length, single-width PCIe cards to your computer, each to a separate Thunderbolt port for maximum bandwidth to each card it's the ultimate solution for connecting cards with high bandwidth requirements.
2x 6000 MB/s
Engineered to Support Maximum Performance from Two Cards
Two PCIe 4.0 Card Slots. Dual Thunderbolt 5 Interfaces for Double the Bandwidth.
Some of the latest computers including MacBook Pro (M4 Pro/M4 Max) , Mac mini (M4 Pro), Mac Studio (M3 Ultra/M4 Max), and select Windows PCs offer multiple Thunderbolt 5 ports, each with its own independent bus delivering 6000 MB/s of PCIe bandwidth. Echo II DV T5 Desktop is designed to fully tap into that speed. Instead of sharing bandwidth across slots, it uses a dedicated Thunderbolt 5 interface for each slot, delivering full PCIe bandwidth to both cards at the same time. This means you can run two high-demand PCIe cards at full performance simultaneously perfect for DV I/O, ultra-fast NVMe storage, and multi-port 10 and 25Gb Ethernet workflows.
2x the Bandwidth!
Separate Thunderbolt 5 Interface for Each Card Slot
Echo II DV T5 provides full Thunderbolt PCIe bandwidth to each slot when connected to two computer Thunderbolt ports that also provide independent PCIe bandwidth 6000 MB/s with Thunderbolt 5 computers, and 2880 MB/s with Thunderbolt 4, 3, and USB4 computers.
Dual Thunderbolt 5 Ports Connection Option for Maximum Performance
Connect Two DV I/O or Other High-bandwidth Cards Directly to Two Thunderbolt 5 Ports On Your Computer for Full 6000 MB/s PCIe Bandwidth to Each Card
Single Thunderbolt Port Connection Option
Also Works with Computers with Only One Available Thunderbolt Port to Support Two Cards
Only One Available Thunderbolt Port?
Or, Does Your Computer Only Have USB4 Ports?
Daisy Chain the Thunderbolt Interfaces to Connect Two PCIe Cards Via One Cable
Because each PCIe card slots Thunderbolt 5 interface includes two Thunderbolt ports, you can connect the interfaces to each other to enable Echo II DV T5 Desktop to plug in to your computer with a single Thunderbolt cable.