Compatibility

Mac Compatibility

• Mac with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt/USB4, or Thunderbolt 3 ports
• macOS 15+; compatible with macOS 27

Windows Compatibility

• Windows computer with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4 ports
• Windows 11 25H2+
• Windows Server 2025

Linux Compatibility

• Linux computer with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4 ports
• Supported Linux kernel, 6.6 or later

PCIe Card Compatibility

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

Hardware

Part Number

• ECHO-3D-T5

Warranty

• 2-year

Form Factor

• Thunderbolt desktop enclosure

External Connectors

• Two Thunderbolt ports
• Power (C14-type)

Thunderbolt 5 Computer Ports

Thunderbolt 5 performance requires a Thunderbolt 5 cable connected to a Thunderbolt 5 computer port.

• Cables Supported

• Thunderbolt 5 cables

• Cables Not Supported

• Thunderbolt optical cables are not supported

Thunderbolt 5 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).

• Connectivity

• With USB-C connector

• Peripherals Supported

• Thunderbolt 5, 4, 3 devices
• USB4, 3, 2 devices
• Thunderbolt 5, 4, 3, and USB-C monitors
• DisplayPort and HDMI monitors (Thunderbolt compatible adapter required, sold separately)

Internal Connectors

• One 6-pin auxiliary power; 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)

Package Contents

• Echo III T5 Desktop System
• Region-specific power cable
• 6-pin PCIe auxiliary power cable (installed)
• 0.8-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable
• ThunderLok-A connector lock (for securing Thunderbolt cable)
• Documentation

Support Links

Support Knowledge Base

Echo III T5 Desktop Thunderbolt 5 Expansion System Support

Product Documentation