Echo Express SE IIIe (3 PCIe slots + compact design)

Part No. ECHO-EX-SE3E-T3

Pro Performance. Compact Design.

Echo Express SE IIIe

Compact, Desktop 3-slot Thunderbolt to PCIe Card Expansion System

Connect Three Full-height, Half-length+ PCIe Cards

Although Mac, Windows, and Linux computers with Thunderbolt™ ports offer processing power to spare, for many users (such as pros in the creative fields) onboard processing power alone is not enough. The computers lack the PCIe expansion slots needed to install specialty cards that add video and audio inputs, transcode data, and connect to high-speed shared storage and networks. Echo™ Express SE IIIe is a compact, desktop Thunderbolt expansion system that enables you to connect three professional PCIe cards to your computer at the same time.

The Thunderbolt Interface Connection

Compact Desktop Expansion – when plugged into one of your computer's Thunderbolt ports, Echo Express SE IIIe enables you to connect up to three professional PCIe cards, such as video capture cards, audio interfaces, SAS or SATA host bus adapter, Fibre Channel, Ethernet, or RAID controller.

Nearly Every Thunderbolt-Compatible, Non-GPU PCIe Card Supported

Smaller than 3-slot Echo III Desktop, Echo Express SE IIIe is still large enough to support nearly every Thunderbolt compatible, non-GPU card available. With its three x8 slots, the SE IIIe supports PCIe 4.0, 3.0, PCIe 2.0, and PCIe 1.1 cards up to 7.75 inches long. Do you have a card in mind but aren’t sure it’s compatible? We’ve put together a compatibility list that identifies cards conforming to Thunderbolt technology requirements, and organized by fit and power compatibility with specific expansion systems.

Design Smarts: Aluminum Enclosure. Auto Power On/Off.

The inside of Echo Express SE IIIe is wrapped in a rugged, yet lightweight aluminum outer shell, resulting in a lightweight system small enough to carry in your backpack, yet durable enough to protect the installed PCIe cards securely. Since Echo Express products automatically power on and off with your computer, there is no power switch on the chassis, ensuring you don’t waste energy by forgetting to turn it off.

Three PCIe 3.1 Slots for Demanding Professional Needs

Echo Express SE IIIe’s PCIe 3.1 x8 slots support three half-length+, full-height, single-width PCIe cards, or one single-width card plus one double-width card.

Double-width?

Some specialty cards, such as RME’s HDSPe MADI FX, Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink 4K Extreme, and the Lynx AES16e 50, include a daughter card that mates with and provides additional external connections to the main card.

Power to Spare

Echo Express SE IIIe includes an auxiliary PCIe power connector, enabling you to install a card requiring extra power, such as the AJA Kona 5 or Blackmagic DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G, and Bluefish444’s Epoch and KRONOS SDI cards.

Ultra-quiet Operation

Featuring a Noctua fan, Echo Express SE IIIe is designed to deliver ultra-quiet operation so that it can be comfortably used in noise-sensitive environments. Rated at 17 dBA — below the 20 dBA ceiling prescribed for use in recording and broadcast studios — the fans spreads the spectrum of its noise to minimize the impact at any single frequency. To further ensure negligible noise levels, the fan is temperature-controlled, automatically speeding up and slowing down smoothly as needed, and the Echo system enclosure is engineered to optimize airflow over the installed cards to effectively and efficiently cool the system.

Secure Connections for High Performance

Thunderbolt Cable and ThunderLok Included. Sonnet includes a Thunderbolt 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.

ThunderLok Advantage: Many 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.

Thunderbolt Technology: Fastest External Interface Available

Sonnet Thunderbolt products feature a high-speed Thunderbolt interface that delivers PCIe bandwidth needed to support data transfers at full speed.

Connect Additional Thunderbolt Devices. One port is reserved for connecting to your computer; the second port enables connection of additional Thunderbolt peripheral devices in a daisy chain.

10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 Support. 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 support allows you to connect a USB device to the second Thunderbolt port using the proper cable or adapter.

Provides 15W of Power. For peripherals requiring extra power, 15 watts is provided to bus-powered devices through the secondary Thunderbolt port.

Supports Connecting Up to One 8K Display. Maximize the utilization of one computer Thunderbolt port, connecting the largest display supported by your computer.

Designed for the Fastest Connection to Thunderbolt Computers

Echo III Desktop is purposely designed with a Thunderbolt 3 controller and its four lanes of PCIe (not available in a Thunderbolt 4 peripheral) to achieve maximum simultaneous ingest speeds. Watch this video to learn more about the performance benefits.

Key Features & Specifications

• Connect PCIe Cards – Use multiple high-performance PCIe cards with Mac, Windows, and Linux computers.
• Three PCIe 3.1 x8 Slots – Supports three full-height, half-length+ (up to 7.75 inches long), single-width cards, or one double-width card plus one single-width card.
• Thunderbolt to PCIe Device – Offers full PCIe bandwidth to the installed card.
• Pro Performance. Compact Design – Takes up little space on the desktop, but large enough to support nearly every Thunderbolt-compatible non-GPU PCIe card at full performance.
• Connect Additional Thunderbolt Devices – One port connects to computer; second port supports additional Thunderbolt peripheral devices.
• Remarkably Quiet – Temperature-controlled, variable-speed fan automatically and quietly cools the cards.
• Energy Saver Mode – Powers on/off automatically with the computer.
  
• Rugged Aluminum Housing – Provides robust and secure protection.
• Pro Power – Auxiliary PCIe power connector for a power-hungry card; daisy chain port provides up to 15W of power to connected peripherals.
  
• Computer Compatibility – Compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux. See Tech Specs for details.
• PCIe Card Compatibility – For a list of compatible PCIe cards, see PCIe Card Compatibility PDF for details.
  
• Dimensions (WxDxH) – 6.5 x 11 x 4.6 in. (16.5 x 27.9 x 11.7 cm).
• Weight – 3.7 lbs. (1.7 kg).
• Package Contents – Echo Express SE IIIe Thunderbolt Expansion System; universal power adapter; region-specific power cable; 6-pin PCIe auxiliary power cable; 0.8-meter Thunderbolt cable; ThunderLok-A connector lock; product documentation.
  
• Warranty – 2-year product warranty.
• Customer Support – Lifetime technical support.
• The Sonnet Advantage – Innovating technology since 1986.

Note: Computers and accessories featured in photos are not included with the product. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.

Product Overview and Tech Specs
Visit: Product Page

Pre-sales Questions?
Contact: sales@sonnettech.com

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Part No. ECHO-EX-SE3E-T3.

Connect Three Full-height, Half-length+ PCIe Cards to Computers with Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 Ports

Although thin Mac®, Windows® 10, and Linux® computers with Thunderbolt™ ports offer processing power to spare, for many users (such as pros in the creative fields) onboard processing power alone is not enough. Sonnet’s Echo™ Express SE IIIe is a compact, desktop Thunderbolt™ to PCIe card expansion system that enables you to connect three professional PCIe cards at the same time to any computer with Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 ports.

Echo Express SE IIIe - Desktop Expansion with Auxiliary Power Connector

Echo Express SE IIIe provides three PCIe card expansion slots in a compact desktop enclosure. Smaller than the 3-slot Echo III Desktop, the Echo Express SE IIIe is still large enough to support nearly every Thunderbolt 3 compatible, non-GPU PCIe card available. With its three x8 slots, the SE IIIe supports PCIe 3.0, PCIe 2.0, and PCIe 1.1 cards up to 7.75 inches long. Got a double-width card? Some specialty cards, such as RME’s HDSPe MADI FX, Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink 4K Extreme, and the Lynx AES16e 50, include a daughter card that mates with and provides additional external connections to the main card. The Echo Express SE IIIe provides the space to accomdate such cards. Need Extra Power? Echo Express SE IIIe includes an auxiliary PCIe power connector, enabling you to install a card requiring extra power, such as theAJA® Kona® 5 and the Blackmagic DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G.

Key Features:

• For Computers with Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 Ports
• Thunderbolt 3 Interface (40Gbps)
• Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports
• Quiet, Temperature-Controlled Fan
• 120W Universal Power Adapter
• Auxiliary Power Connector (for Power-Hungry PCIe Cards)
• Rugged Aluminum Enclosure
• Includes 0.7-meter Thunderbolt 3 Cable (unlike other brand of cables, Sonnet's cable provides Thunderbolt 3's full 2750 MB/s bandwidth and supports up to 100W of power delivery)
• Includes Sonnet Designed ThunderLok 3 Connector Retainer Clip (prevents accidental cable disconnections)
• Mac, Windows 10, and Linux Compatible
• 2-year Product Warranty
• Free Lifetime Customer Technical Support
• Designed and Made in the USA

Product Marketing and Technical Info
Visit: Official Product Page

Pre-sales Questions?
Contact: sales@sonnettech.com

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WARNING: California’s Proposition 65

Product specifications and information subject to change without notice. Computer hardware and accessories featured in photos that are not included with product are shown for illustration purposes; items sold separately.