Tech Specs

Product Specfications

Mac, Windows, and Linux Logos

Compatibility

Mac Compatibility

  • Mac (M series)
  • Mac (Intel) with Thunderbolt 3 ports
  • macOS 13+
  • macOS Sequoia compatible

Windows Compatibility

  • Windows computer with Thunderbolt 5 or 4 ports
  • Windows 11

Linux Compatibility

  • Linux computer with Thunderbolt 5 or 4 ports
  • Linux Kernel 6.1, 6.12

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
  • 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 3.1
  • One x16 mechanical (x8 electrical) PCIe 3.1
  • One x8 mechanical (x4 electrical) PCIe 3.1

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

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 Thunderbolt Expansion System
  • Region-specific power cable
  • 6-pin PCIe auxiliary power cable
  • 0.8- meter Thunderbolt cable
  • ThunderLok-A connector lock
  • Documentation

Support Links

Support Knowledge Base

Echo III Desktop Thunderbolt Expansion System Support

Product Manual

Echo III Desktop 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.

Accessories

for Echo III Desktop Thunderbolt Expansion System

Product Accessories

Thunderbolt Cable (0.5-meter)

Sonnet Thunderbolt Cables

  • Deliver full supported Thunderbolt bandwidth
  • Rated at 240W
  • Compatible with Sonnet ThunderLok-A connector lock
ThunderLok 3

ThunderLok-A

Part No. TB-LOK-A

Connector lock for securing compatible Sonnet Thunderbolt cables

Videos & Reviews

Echo III Desktop Thunderbolt Expansion System