{"product_id":"sonnet-echo-express-sel-thunderbolt-5-one-slot-low-profile-pcie-card-expansion-system-echo-exp-sel-t5-409456","title":"Sonnet Echo Express SEL Thunderbolt 5 One-Slot Low-Profile PCIe Card Expansion System ECHO-EXP-SEL-T5","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSonnet Echo Express SEL Thunderbolt 5 One-Slot Low-Profile PCIe Card Expansion System ECHO-EXP-SEL-T5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sonnet Echo Express SEL Thunderbolt 5 is an external PCIe expansion system for a low-profile expansion card. It provides a way to add compatible PCIe functionality to a computer through a Thunderbolt connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eThunderbolt 5 interface provides external PCIe connectivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSingle-slot design accommodates one compatible expansion card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eLow-profile card format suits installations using smaller PCIe cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eExternal enclosure houses the card outside the computer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/lockstok.firsttech.co.za\/ProductImages\/Sonnet\/BC11D5F4-E620-493B-AF6C-068DC7A73D3E_438349.jpg\" alt=\"Product\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm compatibility with your intended PCIe card, computer and operating system before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect One Full-height, Half-length+ PCIe Card (Plus Daughter Card)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLaptop and mini computers with Thunderbolt 5 ports offer tremendous processing power, but don’t have the PCIe slots creative pros need for connecting adapter cards to add specialized ports and processing capabilities critical to their workflows. Sonnet offers the ideal solution to overcome this limitation with the Echo™ SE I T5 Thunderbolt™ 5 to PCIe card expansion system. This compact, single-slot solution works with the latest Macs, Windows PCs, and Linux computers equipped with Thunderbolt or USB4 ports, letting you connect almost any Thunderbolt-compatible (non-GPU) PCIe card using the included Thunderbolt 5 cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro PCIe Card Expansion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEcho SE I T5 enables you to connect a pro PCIe card — such as video capture and playback; audio interface; SAS, SATA or Fibre Channel host bus adapter; multiport 10Gb or 25Gb Ethernet; or RAID controller — to add the ports and processors your computer lacks. Providing up to 6800 MB\/s of bi-directional PCIe bandwidth to the installed card — twice that of Thunderbolt 4 or 3 — you’ll be able to extract even better performance with cards with ultra-high bandwidth requirements when connected to a computer with Thunderbolt 5 ports!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne PCIe 4.0 Slot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand Space for a Daughter Card\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSonnet Echo SE I T5 features an x8 PCIe 4.0 slot, and supports a single- or double-width PCIe card. Double-width? Examples include pro video and audio cards like the Blackmagic Design DeckLink 8K Pro G2, which spans two card spaces, or main cards with connected daughter cards that use the neighboring space for additional ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower to Spare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEcho SE I T5 includes an auxiliary PCIe power connector that enables you to use a card that requires extra power such as the AJA Kona 5, Blackmagic Decklink 4K Extreme12G and DeckLink 8K Pro G2, and Deltacast 12G\/4C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupports Most Thunderbolt-Compatible PCIe Cards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring just 3.4 inches wide by 11.2 inches long by 5.8 inches tall, the compact Echo SE I T5 supports cards at a maximum of 7.75 inches long, making it compatible with nearly all Thunderbolt-compatible PCIe 4.0, 3.0, 2.0, and 1.1 cards. Not sure if a card you own or are considering is compatible? We’ve put together a compatibility list that identifies cards that are Thunderbolt compatible and organized by fit and power compatibility with specific expansion systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight. Rugged. Smart.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Echo SE I T5 system’s lightweight, rugged aluminum outer shell securely houses the installed PCIe card. Because it automatically powers on and off with your computer, there is no power switch on the enclosure, ensuring you don’t waste energy by forgetting to turn it off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNearly Noiseless Operation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEcho SE I T5 is engineered for ultra-quiet operation, making it ideal for noise-sensitive environments such as recording studios, broadcast facilities, edit bays, and shared office spaces. Its internal airflow path supports optimized airflow over the installed card to effectively and efficiently cool the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecure Connection for High Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThunderbolt 5 Cable and ThunderLok Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSonnet includes a Thunderbolt cable engineered to deliver Thunderbolt 5’s full bandwidth and power delivery performance. The cable is fully compatible with Thunderbolt 5, 4, and 3, and USB4 computers. A Sonnet ThunderLok Thunderbolt connector lock is also included to prevent accidental cable disconnections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Than Just the Fastest External Interface Available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEcho SE I T5 features a dual-port, ultra-high speed Thunderbolt interface that delivers the PCIe bandwidth needed to support most cards at maximum performance. 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