Enhance your Thunderbolt 3-compatible desktop computer with the Sonnet Echo III Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Card Expansionfrom Sonnet. This external desktop enclosure includes one PCIe 3.0 x16 and two x8 slots, supporting full-height and full-length non-GPU expansions such as network adapters, SSD cards, USB port cards, and more. Please note that one of the PCIe x8 slots operates in x4 mode. Configurations include either one double width and one single width card or three single width cards, supported by a 400W internal power supply. An internal 6-pin power connector is available, providing up to 75W of supplemental power to compatible expansion cards. With its dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, you can connect your computer to the Echo III using the included cable and daisy chain multiple devices, transferring data at up to 40 Gb/s with your Windows 10, macOS 10.12.6 or later, and Linux 5.0 or later system.

2 x Thunderbolt 3 Ports    1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot    1 x PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8 Mode) Slot    1 x PCIe 3.0 (x4 Mode) Slot    Supports Full-Height / Full-Length Cards    Desktop Design    400W Power Supply    6-Pin Supplemental Power Connector    Works with Windows 10, Mac, and Linux

Thunderbolt 3 is a hardware interface that utilizes the reversible USB Type-C connector. Doubling the speed of its predecessor, Thunderbolt 3 features a maximum throughput of 40 Gb/s when used with compatible devices. The connector also transmits data via USB 3.1 at up to 10 Gb/s, and dual-bandwidth DisplayPort 1.2 allows you to connect up to two 4K displays simultaneously. Additionally, you can daisy chain up to six devices from a single Thunderbolt 3 port.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will a DeckLink 8K Pro G2 PCIe card with the HDMI daughter card fit in this? And if so, will it leave one slot open for use?

A: Yes, the Blackmagic Design DeckLink 8K Pro G2 Capture Card would fit inside the Sonnet Echo III Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe Card Rackmount Expansion System, and you should be left with one open slot to use.

Q: 2. I'm looking to put a Blackmagic Design DeckLink Duo in this. Would it need to connect and internal power supply to the chassis or would the power supplied by the Thunderbolt be sufficient?

A: Yes, the Sonnet Echo Express SE I Thunderbolt 3 to Full-Height/Half-Length PCIe Card Expansion System BH #SOEEXPSE1T3 includes the power supply. You will need to connect it to the wall to power any card you want to use with it.

Q: 3. Two Questions1. Does this support daisy chain? that is can I connect this to my iMac and then connect my GPU box to the Sonnet? 2. Can I connect it to my iMac with Thunderbolt2 adapter?

A: Yes, it supports daisy chain, via a second Thunderbolt3 port on the back.I connect my MacBook Pro using a Thunderbolt2 adapter. You lose performance, of course, but the functionality is all there.

Q: 4. Will this fit an Elgato Cam Link Pro card?

A: The Sonnet Echo Express SE I will accommodate an Elgato Cam Link Pro.

Q: 5. Can this be installed on a HP Z840 desktop equiped with a thunderbolt 2 PCIe cart?

A: Yes, It can connect to Thunderbolt 2; however you'll need a thunderbolt2 to thunderbolt3 dongle.This is the one I use:https://a href= http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1294286-REG/apple_mmel2am_a_thunderbolt_3_to_thunderbolt.html target= _blank www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1294286-REG/apple_mmel2am_a_thunderbolt_3_to_thunderbolt.html/a

Q: 6. Is this compatible with the new M1 MBP?

A: Yes, this model is fully compatible with M1 machines.

Q: 7. My notebook has one "USB type C 3.1 Gen 1". it's compatible?

A: This is not compatible. USBC can only carry up to 20GB/s bandwidth while Thunderbolt 3 (over a USBC plug) carries 40 GB/s. You would need all of the 40 GB/s bandwidth offered only by a Thunderbolt 3 capable mother board to effectively utilize this device. Anything less than Thunderbolt 3 speeds for the interface will have undesirable results.

Q: 8. Does the Nvidia Connect-X 5 VPI EDR card work with this if we connect it to a hub?

A: While you can connect the Sonnet Echo III Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe Card Desktop Expansion System to Thunderbolt hubs, we do not recommend doing so, as the hub may impact the GPU's performance. It is best to connect your EGPU directly to your host computer's Thunderbolt port.

Q: 9. Can you send one PCIe card/slot to one computer, and the second to another computer?

A: The Sonnet Echo III Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe Card Rackmount Expansion System can only connect to one computer at a time; the second Thunderbolt 3 port is for daisy-chaining additional Thunderbolt devices.

Q: 10. Can I use this card to add two more Thunderbolt 3 ports to a Echo Express III-R (Thunderbolt 3 Edition), so that I have a total of four Thunderbolt 3 ports available for use?

A: These cards only compatible as replacement cards within our chassis, and can not be used as a generic Thunderbolt Add-In-Card to add more Thunderbolt ports to our chassis, nor other computers and devices And only one of these upgrade cards can be installed at a time in our chassis.