
Description
The DuoModo™ Echo™ III 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, including qualification from Avid for Pro Tools | HDX PCIe cards; features quiet, dual temperature-controlled Noctua fans rated at 17 dbA; and connects through super fast 40Gbps Thunderbolt interface.
The choice is yours. Mix and match enclosures with modules to create your own custom Thunderbolt expansion system.
Modular Design
Whether you need to connect PCIe cards or a GPU to your computer without card slots, or want to mount a Mac mini® in a desktop or rackmount enclosure with port and storage expansion, Sonnet's DuoModo™ line of mix and match Thunderbolt™ expansion modules and enclosures enables you to create your dream setup!
Flexible Configurations
Configuration is simple – pick an enclosure, and then choose the modules that best suit your workflow needs. For those who want quick and easy setups, Sonnet provides common pre-configured systems to help take the guess work out of configuration options.
Features:
Three Versatile PCIe Slots
- Supports Three Full-height, Full-length PCIe Cards
- One x16 Plus Two x8 PCIe 3.0 Slots
- Supports Every Thunderbolt-compatible non-GPU Card
- AVID QUALIFIED – Supports up to Three Avid Pro Tools | HDX PCIe Cards
400W of Power
- Built-in 400W Power Supply with 150W Auxiliary Power Connector
- Supports Power-hungry, non-GPU Cards Including Avid HDX
- Powers On and Off Automatically with Connected Computer
Quiet Fans
- Dual Noctua Fans Offer Ultra-quiet Operation
- Temperature-controlled, Variable-speed
- Rated at 17 dbA
Thunderbolt 3 Interface
- Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports
- 40Gbps Thunderbolt Interface Offers 3000 MB/s of PCIe Bandwidth with Thunderbolt 4 computers; 2570 MB/s with Thunderbolt 3 computers
- Compatible with Apple® M1 Series and Intel® Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 3
- Thunderbolt Cable Included
- ThunderLok 3 Thunderbolt Connector Retainer Clip Included
Why Sonnet?
- 2-year Product Warranty
- Free Lifetime Customer Technical Support
- Designed and Made In the USA
| Compatibility | |
| Mac Compatibility | Mac (M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, and M2 ) with PCIe cards that have compatible drivers Mac (Intel) with Thunderbolt 3 ports Mac with a Thunderbolt 2 or Thunderbolt port with an Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter plus a Thunderbolt 2 cable (both sold separately) macOS¨ 10.12.6+ macOS Monterey compatible |
| Windows Compatibility | Windows 10 computer with Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 ports Windows 11 does not currently support multiple-slot Thunderbolt expansion systems. Sonnet is working with Microsoft to resolve the issue. |
| Linux Compatibility | Linux¨ computer with Thunderbolt 3 ports Linux Kernel 5.0+ |
| PCIe Cards Compatibility | For a list of currently compatible PCIe cards, see Sonnet's website. |
| Hardware | |
| Part Number | DM-MOD-E3 |
| Warranty | 2-year |
| Form Factor | Expansion system module |
| External Connectors | Two Thunderbolt ports Power (C14-type) |
| Internal Connector | 6-pin Mini-Fit Jr (same type as on legacy Mac Pro motherboard; provides up to 75W of power for PCIe cards that require supplemental power) |
| Expansion Slots (Facing Rear, Left to Right) | One x8 mechanical (x8 electrical) PCIe 3.0 One x16 mechanical (x8 electrical) PCIe 3.0 One x8 mechanical (x4 electrical) PCIe 3.0 |
| PCIe Cards Supported | One full-length, full-height, double-width PCIe card, plus one single-width card or Three full-length, full-height, single-width PCIe cards |
| Power Supply | Universal 400W, 115-230V AC, 50-60 Hz(8) |
| Operating Temperature | 0¼C to 35¼C (32¼F to 95¼F) |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 3.3 x 16.6 x 8.5 in. (8.4 x 42.2 x 21.7 cm) |
| Weight | 4.95 lbs (2.25 kg) |
| Compliance | RoHS 3 (Directive 2015/863) IEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2 Safety |
| Package Contents | Echo III Module Region-specific power cable for US, Australia, Europe, Japan, Switzerland, or UK 6-pin auxiliary power cable Thunderbolt 3 cable ThunderLok 3 Thunderbolt connector retainer clip(2) Mounting screws Documentation |
The DuoModo™ Echo™ III 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, including qualification from Avid for Pro Tools | HDX PCIe cards; features quiet, dual temperature-controlled Noctua fans rated at 17 dbA; and connects through super fast 40Gbps Thunderbolt interface.
The choice is yours. Mix and match enclosures with modules to create your own custom Thunderbolt expansion system.
Modular Design
Whether you need to connect PCIe cards or a GPU to your computer without card slots, or want to mount a Mac mini® in a desktop or rackmount enclosure with port and storage expansion, Sonnet's DuoModo™ line of mix and match Thunderbolt™ expansion modules and enclosures enables you to create your dream setup!
Flexible Configurations
Configuration is simple – pick an enclosure, and then choose the modules that best suit your workflow needs. For those who want quick and easy setups, Sonnet provides common pre-configured systems to help take the guess work out of configuration options.
Features:
Three Versatile PCIe Slots
- Supports Three Full-height, Full-length PCIe Cards
- One x16 Plus Two x8 PCIe 3.0 Slots
- Supports Every Thunderbolt-compatible non-GPU Card
- AVID QUALIFIED – Supports up to Three Avid Pro Tools | HDX PCIe Cards
400W of Power
- Built-in 400W Power Supply with 150W Auxiliary Power Connector
- Supports Power-hungry, non-GPU Cards Including Avid HDX
- Powers On and Off Automatically with Connected Computer
Quiet Fans
- Dual Noctua Fans Offer Ultra-quiet Operation
- Temperature-controlled, Variable-speed
- Rated at 17 dbA
Thunderbolt 3 Interface
- Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports
- 40Gbps Thunderbolt Interface Offers 3000 MB/s of PCIe Bandwidth with Thunderbolt 4 computers; 2570 MB/s with Thunderbolt 3 computers
- Compatible with Apple® M1 Series and Intel® Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 3
- Thunderbolt Cable Included
- ThunderLok 3 Thunderbolt Connector Retainer Clip Included
Why Sonnet?
- 2-year Product Warranty
- Free Lifetime Customer Technical Support
- Designed and Made In the USA
| Compatibility | |
| Mac Compatibility | Mac (M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, and M2 ) with PCIe cards that have compatible drivers Mac (Intel) with Thunderbolt 3 ports Mac with a Thunderbolt 2 or Thunderbolt port with an Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter plus a Thunderbolt 2 cable (both sold separately) macOS¨ 10.12.6+ macOS Monterey compatible |
| Windows Compatibility | Windows 10 computer with Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 ports Windows 11 does not currently support multiple-slot Thunderbolt expansion systems. Sonnet is working with Microsoft to resolve the issue. |
| Linux Compatibility | Linux¨ computer with Thunderbolt 3 ports Linux Kernel 5.0+ |
| PCIe Cards Compatibility | For a list of currently compatible PCIe cards, see Sonnet's website. |
| Hardware | |
| Part Number | DM-MOD-E3 |
| Warranty | 2-year |
| Form Factor | Expansion system module |
| External Connectors | Two Thunderbolt ports Power (C14-type) |
| Internal Connector | 6-pin Mini-Fit Jr (same type as on legacy Mac Pro motherboard; provides up to 75W of power for PCIe cards that require supplemental power) |
| Expansion Slots (Facing Rear, Left to Right) | One x8 mechanical (x8 electrical) PCIe 3.0 One x16 mechanical (x8 electrical) PCIe 3.0 One x8 mechanical (x4 electrical) PCIe 3.0 |
| PCIe Cards Supported | One full-length, full-height, double-width PCIe card, plus one single-width card or Three full-length, full-height, single-width PCIe cards |
| Power Supply | Universal 400W, 115-230V AC, 50-60 Hz(8) |
| Operating Temperature | 0¼C to 35¼C (32¼F to 95¼F) |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 3.3 x 16.6 x 8.5 in. (8.4 x 42.2 x 21.7 cm) |
| Weight | 4.95 lbs (2.25 kg) |
| Compliance | RoHS 3 (Directive 2015/863) IEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2 Safety |
| Package Contents | Echo III Module Region-specific power cable for US, Australia, Europe, Japan, Switzerland, or UK 6-pin auxiliary power cable Thunderbolt 3 cable ThunderLok 3 Thunderbolt connector retainer clip(2) Mounting screws Documentation |
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