Computer System Requirements
To support maximum performance when using two bandwidth-hungry PCIe cards, Echo II DV T5 Rackmount requires the following:
- Two connections between the Echo II DV T5 module and the host computer(s) with two Thunderbolt 5 ports with independent PCIe bandwidth.
- Mac (M4 Pro, M4 Max, M3 Ultra series)
- Some pro Windows laptops with two Thunderbolt 5 ports
- Connecting each card to a different Thunderbolt 5 computer
Mac Compatibility
- macOS 14+ Mac with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt/USB4, or Thunderbolt 3(1) ports
- macOS Tahoe compatible
Windows Compatibility
- Windows 11 computer with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4(2) ports
Linux Compatibility
- Linux 6.1 or 6.12 computer with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4 ports
PCIe Card Compatibility
For a list of compatible PCIe cards, see the following PDF
Part Number
Warranty
Form Factor
- 2U Thunderbolt rackmount enclosure
External Connectors
- Four Thunderbolt ports
- Power (C14-type)
Thunderbolt 5 Computer Ports
- Thunderbolt 5 or Thunderbolt 4 cables
- Thunderbolt optical cables
Thunderbolt Peripheral Ports
(Note that the downstream ports are not necessarily Thunderbolt 5 ports; they are the same as the host ports (Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4).
- Thunderbolt 5, 4, 3 devices
- USB4, 3, 2, 1 devices
- Thunderbolt 5, 4, 3, and USB-C monitors
- DisplayPort and HDMI monitors (Thunderbolt compatible adapter required, sold separately)
Internal Connectors
- Two 6-pin auxiliary power; provide up to 75W of power each for PCIe cards that require supplemental power
Expansion Slots
- Two x16 mechanical (x4 electrical) PCIe 4.0
PCIe Cards Supported
- Two full-length, full-height, single-width PCIe cards
Power Supply
- Universal 400W, 115-230V AC, 50-60 Hz
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
Compliance
- RoHS 3 (Directive 2015/863)
- IEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2
Package Contents
- Echo II DV T5 Rackmount System
- Region-specific power cable
- Two 6-pin PCIe auxiliary power cables (installed)
- Two 0.8-meter Thunderbolt 5 cables
- Three ThunderLok-A connector locks
- Two extension rails for rack depths 16-24 inches
- Documentation
- Intel Macs with Thunderbolt 3 ports require macOS 15+.
- USB4 support requires that your computer have a “USB4 Host Router (Microsoft)”. Navigate to Device Manager and expand the Universal Serial Bus controllers category to confirm.
