Sonnet xMac Studio / Echo III

Sonnet xMac Studio / Echo III

3U Mac Studio Rackmount System With Three-Slot Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion

The Sonnet xMac Studio / Echo III (XMAC-STD-III) combines a secure 3U rackmount enclosure for Mac Studio with a three-slot Thunderbolt PCIe expansion module.

It supports up to three full-length professional PCIe cards, integrates a 400W power supply and provides a single 40Gbps Thunderbolt connection to the expansion module.

  • 3U rackmount enclosure for Mac Studio.
  • 3 × full-length PCIe 3.1 slots.
  • 40Gbps Thunderbolt interface.
  • 400W power supply with 75W auxiliary PCIe power.
Category: All PCIe Expansion Chassis
SKU: SONXMACSTDIII
Brand: Sonnet Technology

Original price was: £ 1,892.00.Current price is: £ 1,726.95. | £ 2,072.34 inc VAT

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Sonnet xMac Studio / Echo III – Product Overview

The Sonnet xMac Studio / Echo III (XMAC-STD-III) integrates Mac Studio rackmounting and three-slot PCIe expansion in one 3U professional enclosure.


Secure 3U Mac Studio Mounting

The xMac Studio enclosure secures a Mac Studio in a standard 19-inch rack while providing four external USB-A ports and practical front/rear access for production use.


Three-Slot PCIe Expansion

The included Echo III module provides one x8 mechanical/x8 electrical, one x16 mechanical/x8 electrical and one x8 mechanical/x4 electrical PCIe 3.1 slot. It supports three full-length, full-height, single-width cards, or one double-width card plus one single-width card.


40Gbps Thunderbolt Connection

The Echo III module uses a 40Gbps Thunderbolt interface and provides two Thunderbolt ports, allowing host connection plus compatible downstream devices.


400W Professional Power

A universal 400W power supply is integrated into the module, with a 6-pin auxiliary connector providing up to 75W for compatible cards requiring supplemental power.


Professional Workflow Support

The Echo III platform supports a broad range of Thunderbolt-compatible, non-GPU professional cards for video I/O, audio DSP, networking, storage and other specialist workflows.

Sonnet xMac Studio / Echo III – Key Features

  • 3U rackmount enclosure for Mac Studio.
  • Included Echo III three-slot Thunderbolt PCIe expansion module.
  • Three PCIe 3.1 slots: x8/x8, x16/x8 and x8/x4 mechanical/electrical.
  • Supports three full-length single-width cards or one double-width plus one single-width card.
  • 40Gbps Thunderbolt interface with two Thunderbolt ports.
  • Universal 400W internal power supply.
  • 6-pin auxiliary PCIe power output up to 75W.
  • Four external USB-A ports on the xMac Studio enclosure.
  • Extension rails for 16–24-inch rack depths.
  • Two-year Sonnet warranty.

Sonnet xMac Studio / Echo III – Technical Specifications

ProductSonnet xMac Studio / Echo III
Manufacturer Part NumberXMAC-STD-III
Form Factor3U rackmount enclosure
Computer CompatibilityMac Studio
External Enclosure Ports4 × USB-A
PCIe Slot 1x8 mechanical, x8 electrical PCIe 3.1
PCIe Slot 2x16 mechanical, x8 electrical PCIe 3.1
PCIe Slot 3x8 mechanical, x4 electrical PCIe 3.1
Thunderbolt Ports2
Power SupplyUniversal 400W, 115–230V AC, 50–60Hz
Auxiliary PCIe Power6-pin, up to 75W
Dimensions19 × 16.5 × 5.2 in / 48 × 41.9 × 13.3 cm
Weight21 lb / 9.53 kg
Warranty2 years

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