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Sonnet DuoModo Echo III Module

3-slot Thunderbolt to PCIe Card Expansion 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.

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Description

Modular Design
Whether you need to connect PCIe cards or a GPU to your computer without card slots, or want to mount a Mac mini in a desktop or rackmount enclosure with port and storage expansion, Sonnet’s DuoModo line of mix and match Thunderbolt expansion modules and enclosures enables you to create your dream setup.

Flexible Configurations
Configuration is simple – pick an enclosure, and then choose the modules that best suit your workflow needs. For those who want quick and easy setups, Sonnet provides common pre-configured systems to help take the guess work out of configuration options.

DuoModo xMac mini+Echo III Desktop System
Install a powerful Mac mini computer in one module and three PCIe cards in another, and mount them all into a compact desktop or 2U rackmount enclosure

DuoModo xMac mini+eGPU Rackmount System
Install a Mac mini module plus an eGPU card module into a desktop or 2U rackmount enclosure

DuoModo Echo III+eGPU System with RackMac mini and Pro Tools | MTRX Studio in Rackmount
Connect a three PCIe card slot module plus an eGPU card module to your computer in either a rackmount or desktop configuration and combine with a Sonnet RackMac mini

DuoModo eGPU+eGPU Rackmount System
Configure a dual-eGPU module setup to optimize performance for creating 3D animations, rendering projects, and more

DuoModo Modules
Mix and match your chosen modules with an enclosure

DuoModo xMac mini Module
Mac mini Mounting Module + Thunderbolt SSD Storage Dock

Add a Mac mini

Securely holds an Intel or M1 Mac mini in horizontal or vertical orientation
Open access to the computer’s ports in back
Rugged steel frame protects installed Mac mini
Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) cable included

Built-in Thunderbolt 3 Dock with SSD Sockets and Front Panel Ports

Add up to 16TB of M.2 NVMe SSD Storage!
Four Front Panel Ports
- One Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) port
- Two USB 3.2 (10Gbps) Type-C ports
- One USB 3.2 (10Gbps) Type A port
Internal Connections
- Two M.2 NVMe SSD sockets – add up to 16TB (SSDs sold separately)
- One internal USB 3.2 (10Gbps) Type A port
- Internal Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) port connects dock to the Mac mini

Internal USB Type A Port

Internal USB Type A port included for securely connecting an iLok USB-A, thumb drive, or bus-powered USB storage drive

Quiet Fans

Dual fans offer quiet operation
Temperature-controlled, variable-speed

DuoModo eGPU Module
Thunderbolt to eGPU Card Expansion Module

Supports Latest Video Cards

Supports the latest Thunderbolt-compatible GPU cards
Supports 2.5-slot width GPU cards
View PDF of supported GPU cards

800W Future-proof Design

800W provides all the power you need for today’s GPU cards and plenty of extra power to support future generation GPU cards with higher power requirements
Includes two 8-pin (6+2 pin) auxiliary power connectors

Quiet Fans

Dual Noctua fans offer ultra-quiet operation
Temperature-controlled, variable-speed
Rated at 17 dbA

Thunderbolt 3 Interface

40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 interface offers 2750 MB/s of PCIe bandwidth to the installed GPU card
Compatible with Thunderbolt 4 computers
Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) cable included
ThunderLok 3 Thunderbolt connector retainer clip included

DuoModo Echo III Module
3-slot Thunderbolt to PCIe Card Expansion Module

Three Versatile PCIe Slots

Supports three full-height, full-length PCIe cards
One x16 plus two x8 PCIe 3.0 slots
Supports every Thunderbolt-compatible non-GPU card
AVID QUALIFIED – Supports up to three Avid Pro Tools | HDX PCIe cards
View PDF of supported PCIe cards

400W of Power

Built-in 400W power supply with 75W auxiliary power connector
Supports power-hungry, non-GPU cards including Avid HDX
Powers on and off automatically with connected computer

Quiet Fans

Dual Noctua fans offer ultra-quiet operation
Temperature-controlled, variable-speed
Rated at 17 dbA

Thunderbolt 3 Interface

Two Thunderbolt 3 ports
40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 interface offers 2750 MB/s of PCIe bandwidth to the installed PCIe cards
Compatible with Apple® M1 and Thunderbolt 4 computers
Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) cable included
ThunderLok 3 Thunderbolt connector retainer clip included

The DuoModo Echo III Module is the same as the module used in Sonnet’s Echo III Desktop and Echo III Rackmount Thunderbolt to PCIe Card Expansion Systems

Features

3-slot Thunderbolt to PCIe Card Expansion Module
Three Versatile PCIe Slots
- Supports Three Full-height, Full-length PCIe Cards
- One x16 Plus Two x8 PCIe 3.0 Slots
- Supports Every Thunderbolt-compatible non-GPU Card
- AVID QUALIFIED – Supports up to Three Avid Pro Tools | HDX PCIe Cards

View PDF of supported PCIe cards

400W of Power
- Built-in 400W Power Supply with 75W Auxiliary Power Connector
- Supports Power-hungry, non-GPU Cards Including Avid HDX
- Powers On and Off Automatically with Connected Computer
Quiet Fans
- Dual Noctua Fans Offer Ultra-quiet Operation
- Temperature-controlled, Variable-speed
- Rated at 17 dbA
Thunderbolt 3 Interface
- Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports
- 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 Interface Offers 2750 MB/s of PCIe Bandwidth to the Installed GPU Card
- Compatible with Apple® M1 and Thunderbolt 4 Computers
- Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) Cable Included
- ThunderLok 3 Thunderbolt Connector Retainer clip Included

2-year Product Warranty
Free Lifetime Customer Technical Support
Designed and Made in the USA

Specification

More Information
Specification	Compatibility 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 Warranty: 2-year 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(8) 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