DuoModo Echo III Module

The DuoModo™ Echo™ III Module connects up to three PCIe cards to computers without card slots. The module supports three full-height, full-length Thunderbolt™-compatible non-GPU PCIe cards; provides 400W of power for the most demanding of PCIe cards, including qualification from Avid for Pro Tools | HDX PCIe cards;  features quiet, dual temperature-controlled Noctua fans rated at 17 dbA; and connects through super fast 40Gbps Thunderbolt interface.

Three Versatile PCIe Slots
400W of Power
Quiet Fans
Thunderbolt 3 Interface

The choice is yours – mix and match DuoModo™ enclosures with modules to create your own custom Thunderbolt™ expansion system or choose a pre-configured system to help take the guess work out of configuration options. For computers with Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 ports.

Form Factor:
Expansion system module

External Connectors:
Two Thunderbolt 3 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):
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:
One full-length, full-height, double-width PCIe card, plus one single-width card or
Three full-length, full-height, single-width PCIe cards

Power Supply:
Universal 400W, 115-230V AC, 50-60 Hz

Operating Temperature:
0ºC to 35ºC (32ºF to 95ºF)

Dimensions (WxDxH):
3.3 x 16.6 x 8.5 in. (8.4 x 42.2 x 21.7 cm)

Weight:
4.95 lbs (2.25 kg)

Compliance:
RoHS 3 (Directive 2015/863)
IEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2

Package Contents:
Echo III Module
Power cord
0.7-meter Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) cable
ThunderLok 3 Thunderbolt Connector Retainer Clip
Mounting screws
Documentation

Mac Compatibility:
– Mac (Intel®) with Thunderbolt 3 ports
– Mac (M1) with PCIe cards that have M1 compatible drivers
– Mac with a Thunderbolt 2 or Thunderbolt port with an Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter plus a Thunderbolt 2 cable (both sold separately)
– macOS 10.12.6
– macOS® 10.12.6+
– macOS Big Sur compatible

Windows Compatibility:
– PC with Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 ports
– Windows 10 (64-bit Edition Version 2004 or greater, see note)
– Important Note: Windows computers require the latest BIOS and Thunderbolt drivers to support this product. Check with your computer manufacturer for update information.

Linux Compatibility:
– Linux® computer with Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 ports
– Linux Kernel 5.0+

PCIe Card Compatibility:
For a list of compatible PCIe cards, view the PDF of Sonnet’s PCIe Card Thunderbolt Compatibility Chart on Sonnet’s website (updated regularly)