Echo III Rackmount Thunderbolt Three-Slot PCIe Card Expansion System

Adds Connectivity & Capabilities

Connects up to three high-performance non-GPU PCIe cards to your computer lacking expansion slots via a Thunderbolt 3 cable.

Broad PCIe Card Compatibility

Every Thunderbolt compatible, non-GPU card supported regardless of length or height.

Pro Tools | HDX Compatible

HDX compatibility mode enables use of up to three Pro Tools | HDX PCIe cards with no additional parts needed.

Three PCIe 3.0 Slots

One x16 plus two x8 slots support three full-height, single-width cards, or one double-width card plus one single-width card.

Pro Power

Integrated 400W power supply with 75W auxiliary power. Saves energy by powering on/off automatically with the computer.

Remarkably Quiet

Dual temperature-controlled, variable-speed Noctua fans rated at 17dBA automatically and quietly cool the cards.

40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 System

Offers 2750 MB/s of PCIe bandwidth for the installed cards(1).

Two Thunderbolt Ports

One port connects to computer; second port supports daisy-chaining of up to five additional Thunderbolt peripheral devices.

Rugged 2U Steel Rackmount Housing + Optional Expansion Space

Provides robust and secure protection in server and DIT racks; space for an additional DuoModo Module (sold separately).

Compatibility

Mac Compatibility:

Mac (M1) with PCIe cards that have M1 compatible drivers
Mac (Intel) with Thunderbolt 3 ports
Mac (Intel) with a Thunderbolt 2 or Thunderbolt 1 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 computer with Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 ports
Windows 11, 10

Linux Compatibility:

Linux computer with Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 ports
Linux Kernel 5.0+

Hardware:

Part Number: ECHO-3R-TB3

Form Factor:

Thunderbolt rackmount enclosure

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, Top to Bottom):

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:

Three full-length, full-height, single-width PCIe cards or
One full-length, full-height, double-width PCIe card, plus one single-width card

Power Supply:

Universal 400W, 115-230V AC, 50-60Hz(6)

Operating Temperature:

0ºC to 35ºC (32ºF to 95ºF)

Dimensions (WxDxH):

19 x 16.5 x 3.6 in. (48.3 x 41.9 x 9.1 cm)

Weight:

23.15 lbs (10.50 kg)

Compliance:

RoHS 3 (Directive 2015/863)
IEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2

Package Contents

:

Echo III Rackmount enclosure

Region-specific power cable for US, Australia, Europe, Japan, or Switzerland

0.7-meter 40Gbps Thunderbolt cable

ThunderLok 3 Thunderbolt connector retainer clip(2)

Extension rails for rack depth 16-24 inches

Documentation