Tech Specs

Product Specfications

Mac, Windows, and Linux Logos

Compatibility

Mac Compatibility

  • Mac (M series) with PCIe cards that have 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 Adapter plus a Thunderbolt 2 cable (both sold separately)
  • macOS® 10.12.6+
  • macOS Sonoma compatible

Windows Compatibility

  • Windows computer with Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3(1) ports
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11 22H2 build 22621.819 and newer

Linux Compatibility

  • Linux computer with Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 ports
  • Linux Kernel 5.4+

PCIe Card Compatibility

For a list of compatible PCIe cards, see the following PDF

PCIe Cards Compatibility PDF Download Link

Hardware

Part Number

  • ECHO-3D-TB3

Warranty

  • 2-year

Form Factor

  • Thunderbolt desktop enclosure

External Connectors

  • Two Thunderbolt ports(2)
  • 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)(3)

  • 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, 50-60 Hz(4)

Operating Temperature

  • 0ºC to 35ºC (32ºF to 95ºF)

Dimensions (WxDxH)

  • 3.5 x 16.7 x 9 in. (8.9 x 42.4 x 22.9 cm)

Weight

  • 9.7 lbs (4.40 kg)

Compliance

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

Package Contents

  • Echo III Desktop System
  • Region-specific power cable for US, Australia, Europe, Japan, Switzerland, or UK
  • 6-pin PCIe auxiliary power cable
  • Thunderbolt 3 cable(5)
  • ThunderLok 3 Thunderbolt connector retainer clip(6)
  • Documentation

Support Links

Support Knowledge Base

Documentation and FAQs

Product Manual

Echo III Desktop Manual PDF Download Link

Technical Notes

  • While the Echo III Desktop features a 40Gbps Thunderbolt interface, some Windows computers equipped with Thunderbolt 3 use an x2 PCIe lane implementation of Thunderbolt 3 technology that limits PCIe performance to 20Gbps.
  • Second Thunderbolt port supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gb) or Gen 2 (10Gb) devices when connected with proper cable or adapter (sold separately).
  • When set to HDX compatibility mode, PCIe slots operate in PCIe 2.0 mode and the chassis’ bandwidth is limited to 1750 MB/s.
  • Power supply will operate as low as 90VAC, with linear power derating from 400W @ 115VAC to 320W @ 90VAC.
  • Full performance requires the use of the included 40Gbps Thunderbolt cable, other 40Gbps (not 20Gbps) Thunderbolt cable, or any Thunderbolt 4 cable; look for the Thunderbolt icon and the number 3 or 4 on the connector housings to identify 40Gbps Thunderbolt cables.
  • ThunderLok 3 compatible specifically with Sonnet 0.5- and 0.7-meter Thunderbolt 3 cables.

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Accessories

Thunderbolt Cable (0.7-meter)

Thunderbolt 3 Cable (0.7-meter)

Part No. TCB-TB3-07M

  • 0.7-meter Thunderbolt 3 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 Echo I Module

DuoModo Echo I Module

Part No. DM-MOD-E1

  • Same module used in Echo I Desktop
  • Includes Thunderbolt (40Gbps) cable and ThunderLok 3
  • Includes power cable
  • Includes mounting hardware
DuoModo Echo III Module

DuoModo Echo III Module

Part No. DM-MOD-E3

  • Same module used in Echo III Desktop and Rackmount
  • Includes Thunderbolt (40Gbps) cable and ThunderLok 3
  • Includes power cable
  • Includes mounting hardware
DuoModo eGPU Module

DuoModo eGPU Module

Part No. DM-MOD-GPU

  • Single-slot Thunderbolt to eGPU PCIe card expansion module
  • For use in second mounting space in Echo III Rackmount
  • Includes Thunderbolt (40Gbps) cable and ThunderLok 3
  • Includes power cable
  • Includes mounting hardware
DuoModo xMac mini Module

DuoModo xMac mini Module

Part No. DM-MOD-ZM

  • Mac mini® housing with integrated Thunderbolt SSD storage dock
  • For use in second mounting space in Echo III Rackmount
  • Includes Thunderbolt (40Gbps) cable (for connecting dock to installed Mac mini)
  • Includes power cable
  • Includes mounting hardware
DuoModo Single-Module Desktop Enclosure

DuoModo Single-Module Desktop Enclosure

Part No. DM-ENC-1M-D

  • Rugged aluminum desktop enclosure for Echo I, Echo III, eGPU, and xMac mini Modules
  • Same enclosure used in Echo III Desktop
DuoModo Dual-Module Desktop Enclosure

DuoModo Dual-Module Desktop Enclosure

Part No. DM-ENC-2M-D

  • Rugged aluminum desktop enclosure for Echo I, Echo III, eGPU, and xMac mini Modules
DuoModo Dual-Module Rackmount Enclosure

DuoModo Dual-Module Rackmount Enclosure

Part No. DM-ENC-2M-R

  • Rugged steel 2U rackmount enclosure for Echo I, Echo III, eGPU, and xMac mini Modules
  • Same enclosure used in Echo III Rackmount
  • Includes adjustable rackmount rails
  • Includes blank plate for single-module application

Echo III Desktop