Technical Specifications

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DuoModo Enclosures

    DuoModo Single-Module Desktop Enclosure

    Hardware

    Part Number

    • DM-ENC-1M-D

    Warranty

    • 2-year

    Form Factor

    • Desktop enclosure

    Dimensions (WxDxH)

    • 3.5 x 16.6 x 9.1 in (8.9 x 42.2 x 23.1 cm)

    Weight

    • 2.7 lbs (1.22 kg)

    Compliance

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

    Package Contents

    • DuoModo Single-Module Desktop Enclosure

    Support Links

    Support Knowledge Base

    DuoModo Expansion Systems Support

    Product Manual

    DuoModo Single-Module Desktop Enclosure Manual PDF Download Link

    DuoModo Dual-Rackmount Enclosure

    Hardware

    Part Number

    • DM-ENC-2M-R

    Warranty

    • 2-year

    Form Factor

    • 2U rackmount enclosure

    Dimensions (WxDxH)

    • 19 x 16.5 x 3.5 in (48.3x 41.9 x 8.9 cm)

    Weight

    • 14.05 lbs (6.37 kg)

    Compliance

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

    Package Contents

    • DuoModo Dual-Module Rackmount Enclosure
    • Extension rails for rack depth 16-24 inches
    • Cover plate (for use in single-module applications)

    Support Links

    Support Knowledge Base

    DuoModo Expansion Systems Support

    Product Manual

    DuoModo Dual-Rackmount Enclosure Manual PDF Download Link

    DuoModo Modules

      xMac mini (2018-2023) Module

      Compatibility

      Mac Compatibility

      Hardware

      Part Number

      • DM-MOD-ZM

      Warranty

      • 2-year

      Form Factor

      • Expansion system module

      Front Panel Connectors

      • One Thunderbolt (USB Type-C) port
      • Two USB 3.2 (10Gbps) Type-C ports
      • One USB 3.2 (10Gbps) Type A port

      Internal Connectors

      • One Thunderbolt (USB Type-C) port to Mac mini
      • One USB 3.2 (10Gbps) Type A port for thumb drive or dongle
      • Two M-keyed (NVMe) M.2 sockets (each connected at PCIe x2)

      SSDs(2)

      • One or two M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe SSDs (with or without heat sink)
      • For a list of supported SSDs, see the following PDF
      Supported SSDs Compatibility PDF Download Link

      Power Supply

      • Universal 96W, 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz
      • C14-type power connector

      Operating Temperature

      • 0ºC to 35ºC (32ºF to 95ºF)

      Dimensions (WxDxH)

      • 3.3 x 16.4 x 8.5 in. (8.4 x 41.6 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

      • xMac mini Module
      • Region-specific power cable for US, Australia, Europe, Japan, Switzerland, or UK
      • 0.5-meter Thunderbolt 3 cable
      • Documentation

      Support Links

      Support Knowledge Base

      DuoModo Expansion Systems Support

      Product Manual

      DuoModo xMac mini Module Manual PDF Download Link

      Technical Notes

      • Metal enclosures can attenuate the Bluetooth signal from your Mac mini. Using an external adapter such as Sonnet’s Long-Range USB Bluetooth 4.0 Micro Adapter (plugged into the USB port on the front of DuoModo xMac mini module can improve its performance.
      • macOS 10.14.6+ supports both 512 and 4k block size SSDs, but macOS 10.13.6 supports only 4k block size SSDs. SSDs 1TB or larger are shipped from the factory programmed with a 4k block size. If you have smaller SSDs that are programmed with 512 block size, and you need to be compatible with macOS 10.13.6, you may need to reprogram your SSDs to a 4k block size. See this tech note for more details.

      Accessories

      Long-Range USB Bluetooth 4.0 Micro Adapter

      Long-Range USB Bluetooth® 4.0 Micro Adapter

      Part No. USB-BT4

      Plugs into xMac™ mini Module’s front-panel USB Type A port to enhance the installed computer’s Bluetooth performance.

      Echo III Module

      Compatibility

      Mac Compatibility

      Windows Compatibility

      • Windows 10 computer with Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 ports
      • Windows 11 does not support multiple-slot Thunderbolt expansion systems. We are 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 compatible PCIe cards, see the following PDF

      PCIe Cards Compatiblity PDF Download Link

      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)(1)

      • 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

      • 0ºC to 35ºC (32ºF to 95ºF)

      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

      Support Links

      Support Knowledge Base

      DuoModo Expansion Systems Support

      Product Manual

      Echo III Module Manual PDF Download Link

      Technical Notes

      • When set to HDX compatibility mode, PCIe slots operate in PCIe 2.0 mode and the chassis’ bandwidth is limited to 1750 MB/s.
      • ThunderLok 3 compatible specifically with Sonnet 0.5- and 0.7-meter cables Thunderbolt 3 cables.
      • While the Echo III features a 40Gbps Thunderbolt interface, some computers equipped with Thunderbolt 3 use an x2 PCIe lane implementation of Thunderbolt 3 technology that limits PCIe performance to 20Gbps.
      • Full performance requires the use of the included or comparable 40Gbps Thunderbolt cables; look for the Thunderbolt icon AND the number 3 on the connector housings to identify these cables. Full performance supported by any Thunderbolt 4 cable.
      • Second Thunderbolt port supports Thunderbolt 2 and Thunderbolt peripheral devices on Macs when used with the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter, sold separately.
      • Second Thunderbolt port supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gb) or Gen 2 (10Gb) devices when connected with proper cable or adapter (sold separately).
      • Assuming that a 40Gbps Thunderbolt connection is established, all Thunderbolt 3 computers support one 4K monitor directly attached to the pass-through Thunderbolt port, without affecting PCIe bandwidth to the device. Using two 4K monitors or a single 5K monitor attached to the pass-through Thunderbolt port reduces available PCIe bandwidth to the device. Two 4K monitors requires either: 1) for Thunderbolt 3 Macs or for Windows Thunderbolt 3 PCs that support two monitors—a Thunderbolt to Dual DisplayPort adapter; or 2) for Windows Thunderbolt 3 PCs that support two monitors—a 4K monitor with multi-stream transport support (DP out).
      • Power supply will operate as low as 90VAC, with linear power derating from 400W @ 115VAC to 320W @ 90VAC.

      Accessories

      Thunderbolt Cable (0.7-meter)

      Thunderbolt 3 Cable (0.7-meter)

      Part No. TCB-TB3-07M

      • 0.7-meter Thunderbolt cable
      • Delivers full 40Gbps bandwidth
      • Supports 100W of Power Delivery (PD)
      • Compatible with Sonnet ThunderLok 3
      ThunderLok 3

      ThunderLok 3

      Part No. TB3-LOK2

      Secures Sonnet 0.5- or 0.7-meter Thunderbolt 3 cables with ThunderLok 3-compatible products.

      Not compatible with Sonnet 1- or 2-meter Thunderbolt 3 cables, or with Thunderbolt 4 cables.

      DuoModo Pre-configured Systems

        DuoModo xMac mini (2018-2023)/Echo III Desktop

        Hardware

        Part Number

        • DM-ZM-E3-D

        Warranty

        • 2-year

        Form Factor

        • Desktop expansion system

        Dimensions (WxDxH)

        • 6.9 x 16.7 x 9.1 in (17.4 x 42.2 x 23.2 cm)

        Weight

        • 13.75 lbs (6.24 kg)

        Compliance

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

        Package Contents

        • Dual-Module Desktop Enclosure
        • xMac mini Module
        • Echo III Module
        • Two Region-specific power cables (for US, Australia, Europe, Japan, Switzerland, or UK)
        • Two 0.5-meter Thunderbolt cables
        • ThunderLok 3 Thunderbolt connector retainer clip
        • Documentation

        DuoModo xMac mini (2018-2023)/Echo III Rackmount

        Hardware

        Part Number

        • DM-ZM-E3-R

        Warranty

        • 2-year

        Form Factor

        • 2U rackmount expansion system

        Dimensions (WxDxH)

        • 19 x 16.5 x 3.5 in (48.3 x 41.9 x 8.9 cm)

        Weight

        • 24 lbs (10.9 kg)

        Compliance

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

        Package Contents

        • Dual-Module Rackmount Enclosure
        • xMac mini Module
        • Echo III Module
        • Two Region-specific power cables (for US, Australia, Europe, Japan, Switzerland, or UK)
        • Two 0.5-meter Thunderbolt cables
        • ThunderLok 3 Thunderbolt connector retainer clip
        • Extension rails for rack depth 16-24 inches
        • Documentation

        Echo III Desktop

        Hardware

        Part Number

        • ECHO-3D-TB3

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        Echo III Rackmount

        Hardware

        Part Number

        • ECHO-3R-TB3

        Learn More

        Videos & Reviews

        Product Videos

        Product Reviews

        Apple Insider Review
        ★★★★☆ 4.0/5
        Modular & Compact Mac mini PCIe and eGPU Expansion
        “What the Sonnet DuoModo system is, though, is a modular Thunderbolt 3 expansion system for that rack-mount. Alternatively, its an attractive system that can put a Mac mini, extra NVMe storage, and a GPU on your desktop for about the same amount of space as the company's own EGPU enclosure alone…We like the System overall. It performs well, it looks nice, and it's fun — which you don't often say about pro-oriented accessories.”
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        MacRumors Review
        Hands-On with Sonnet’s DuoModo Modular Desktop Enclosures and eGPU
        “Sonnet's DuoModo system is comprehensive, versatile, and easy to use for those who need professional expansion options. Make sure to check out our video up above to see the DuoModo in action.”
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        DuoModo Thunderbolt Expansion Systems