Creative Modular Expansion
DuoModo
Modular Thunderbolt Expansion Systems for the Desktop and for Rack Installation
Group shot of Sonnet DuoModo Thunderbolt Expansion Systems.
DuoModo
Modular Thunderbolt Expansion Systems for the Desktop and for Rack Installation
What is DuoModo?
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 want to mount a Mac mini in a desktop or rackmount enclosure with port and storage expansion, Sonnet DuoModo™ Thunderbolt™ Expansion Systems enable you to pick and choose your enclosures and modules to create a custom Thunderbolt expansion system setup.

Flexible Configurations

Configuration is simple – pick an enclosure, and then choose the modules that best suit your workflow needs.

Expansion Enclosures

1

Start with an Enclosure

Single-Module Desktop Enclosure

Single-module desktop enclosure shown without module.
Features
  • Single-module enclosure
  • Rugged aluminum housing
  • Same enclosure used in Echo III Desktop
  • 3.5 inches wide x 16.7 inches deep x 9 inches high
part number DM-ENC-1M-D
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Dual-Module Rackmount Enclosure

Dual-module rackmount enclosure shown without modules.
Features
  • Dual-module 2U rackmount enclosure
  • Rugged steel construction
  • Blank plate included for single module applications
  • Same enclosure used in Echo III Rackmount
  • 19 inches wide x 16.5 inches deep x 3.5 inches high
  • Included rack rails support installation in racks 16-24" deep
part number DM-ENC-2M-R
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Expansion Modules

2

Then add a Module

Echo III Module

Echo III module shown with PCIe cards for illustrated purposes.
PCIe cards not included
Three PCIe cards icon.
Three Versatile PCIe Slots
  • 3-slot Thunderbolt to PCIe Card Expansion Module
  • Supports three full-height, full-length PCIe cards
  • One x16 plus two x8 PCIe 3.1 slots
  • Supports every Thunderbolt-compatible non-GPU card
  • AVID QUALIFIED – Supports up to three Avid Pro Tools | HDX PCIe cards
  • View PDF of supported PCIe cards
Quiet Fans
  • Dual Noctua fans rated a 17 dbA offer ultra-quiet operation
400W of Power
  • Built-in 400W power supply with 75W auxiliary power connector
  • Supports power-hungry, non-GPU cards including AVID HDX
40Gbs Thunderbolt Interface
  • Two 40Gbs Thunderbolt ports
  • 40Gbps Thunderbolt interface offers 2800 MB/s of PCIe bandwidth to the installed PCIe cards
part number DM-MOD-E3
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Echo II DV Module

Echo II DV module shown with PCIe cards for illustrated purposes.
PCIe cards not included
Two PCIe cards icon.
Two Versatile PCIe Slots
  • 2-slot Thunderbolt to PCIe Card Expansion Module
  • Supports three full-height, full-length PCIe cards
  • Two x16 mechanical (x4 electrical) PCIe 3.1 slots
  • Supports every Thunderbolt-compatible non-GPU card
  • AVID QUALIFIED – Supports up to three Avid Pro Tools | HDX PCIe cards
  • View PDF of supported PCIe cards
Quiet Fans
  • Dual Noctua fans rated a 17 dbA offer ultra-quiet operation
400W of Power
  • Built-in 400W power supply with 75W auxiliary power connector
  • Supports power-hungry, non-GPU cards including AVID HDX
40Gbs Thunderbolt Interface
  • Two 40Gbs Thunderbolt ports
  • 40Gbps Thunderbolt interface offers 2800 MB/s of PCIe bandwidth to the installed PCIe cards
part number DM-ENC-1M-D
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xMac mini module shown with Mac mini for illustrated purposes.
Mac mini not included
xMac mini Module
Mac mini Mounting Module + Thunderbolt SSD Storage Dock
part number DM-MOD-ZM
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Mac mini icon.
Add a Mac mini
  • Securely holds an Intel or M1/M2 series Mac mini in horizontal or vertical orientation
  • Open access to the computer’s ports in back
  • Rugged steel frame protects installed Mac mini
  • Thunderbolt cable included
Cables connecting to ports icon.
Built-in Thunderbolt Dock with SSD Sockets and Front Panel Ports
Front panel ports icon.
Four Front Panel Ports
  • One 40Gbps Thunderbolt port
  • Two USB 3.2 (10Gbps) Type-C ports
  • One USB 3.2 (10Gbps) Type A port
Internal Connections
  • Two M.2 NVMe SSD sockets – add up to 16TB (SSDs sold separately)
  • One internal USB 3.2 (10Gbps) Type A port
  • Internal 40Gbps Thunderbolt port connects dock to the Mac mini
USB Type-A icon.
Internal USB Type A Port
  • Internal USB Type A port included for securely connecting an iLok USB-A, thumb drive, or bus-powered USB storage drive
Fan icon.
Quiet Fan
  • Temperature-controlled, variable-speed fan offers quiet operation
xMac mini Module interior illustration.
  1. M.2 SSD Sockets – Supports one or two M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe SSDs (with or without heat sink) with "M" key connectors
  2. Internal USB-A Connector – Connect an iLok USB-A, thumb drive, or bus-powered USB storage drive
  3. 40Gbps Thunderbolt Dock Interface Connector – Connect the included 40Gbps Thunderbolt cable between this connector and the Thunderbolt connector on the installed Mac mini
  4. Temperature-controlled Fan – Provides cooling for the Thunderbolt dock, installed SSDs (sold separately), and the module's supporting Thunderbolt and power circuitry
  5. Computer Housing and Bracket Location – Padded bracket secures Mac mini in place

Workflow Ideas

Pro Tools Workstation
Audio Engineer with Pro Tools setup configuration.

Integrate a complete 3-card Pro Tools | HDX system and a Mac mini on your desktop or in just 2U of rack space

(A) Dual-Module Rackmount Enclosure
(B) xMac mini Module
(C) Echo III Module
xMac mini (2018-2023/Echo III Rackmount System.
Mac mini and HDX PCIe cards not included
xMac mini Module

Add Up to 16TB SSD Storage

Install two M.2 PCIe SSDs (sold separately) and store your libraries or save your projects and have instant access to them
xMac mini Module internal M.2 PCIe SSD slots.
Integrated Thunderbolt dock supports two M.2 PCIe SSDs
Echo III Module

Install Up to Three HDX Cards

In a 2U rack space
Echo III Rackmount System.
Internal USB Type A Port

Secure Internal Connection

Connect an iLok USB-A (or other) license dongle, thumb drive, or bus-powered storage drive inside the xMac mini Module
xMac mini Module internal USB Type A port.
AVID QUALIFIED

A Perfect Rack Companion

Compliments Avid’s MTRX Studio in rack configurations
Echo III Rackmount System with RackMac mini and Pro Tools | MTRX Studio installed In rack case.
Backstage Maestro
Echo III+Echo III Rackmount System with RackMac mini (2018-2023) enclosure installed In rack rails.

One or two Mac mini computers plus six PCIe cards in 3U rack space!


Install Mac mini computers in a RackMac mini and configure a DuoModo Rackmount Enclosure with two Echo III Modules with up to six PCIe cards
(A) RackMac mini
(B) Dual-Module Rackmount Enclosure
(C) Echo III Module
(D) Echo III Module
See Tech Specs for footnotes.
Product specifications and information subject to change without notice. Computers and accessories that may be featured in photos are not included with the product.

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