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Sonnet Echo Express SE1 TB5
Sonnet Echo Express SE1 TB5
Single-Slot Thunderbolt 5 To PCIe Desktop Expansion System
Sonnet Echo Express SE1 T5 is a compact Thunderbolt 5 to PCIe expansion system that connects a single pro PCIe card to Macs, Windows, and Linux computers with Thunderbolt or USB4 ports.
The enclosure provides 6000 MB/s of bi-direction PCIe bandwidth to the installed card and supports one half-length+ (maximum 7.75 inches long), single-width, full-height x8 PCIe card palus one daughter card.
The system includes a 0.8-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable, ThunderLok-A connector lock, and a universal 60W power adapter.
- Dual Thunderbolt 5 ports — one to the host and one for daisy-chaining.
- Internal 6-pin Mini-Fit auxiliary power connector for power-hungry cards.
- Temperature-controlled, variable-speed fan for quiet cooling.
- Dimensions: 3.0 x 11.13 x 5.75 in.; Weight: 2.5 lbs.
Category: PCIe Expansion Chassis
Brand: Sonnet Technology
Original price was: £ 421.00.£ 370.95Current price is: £ 370.95. | £ 445.14 inc VAT
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Sonnet Echo Express SE1 TB5 – Product Overview
Sonnet Echo Express SE1 T5 is a single-slot Thunderbolt 5 to PCIe card expansion system that connects a pro PCIe card to computers with Thunderbolt or USB4 ports.
Compact and rugged, the Echo SE I T5 supports a broad range of Thunderbolt-compatible, non-GPU PCIe cards and ships with a Thunderbolt 5 cable and ThunderLok connector lock.
Thunderbolt 5 Interface
The Echo SE I T5 uses a dual-port Thunderbolt 5 interface offering 80 Gbps of bi-directional data speed and up to 120 Gbps for higher display bandwidth.
PCIe Expansion And Bandwidth
The enclosure provides 6000 MB/s of bi-direction PCIe bandwidth to the installed card and features one x8 mechanical (x4 electrical) PCIe 4.0 slot.
Supported Cards
The Echo SE I T5 supports one half-length+ (maximum 7.75 inches long), single-width, full-height x8 PCIe card and one daughter card.
Power And Connectors
External connectors include two Thunderbolt ports and a 12V power port; an internal 6-pin Mini-Fit connector provides supplemental power to PCIe cards, and the secondary Thunderbolt port supplies 15W to connected peripherals.
Cooling And Enclosure
The system’s rugged aluminium housing contains a temperature-controlled, variable-speed fan for efficient, nearly noiseless cooling.
Compatibility And Operating Notes
Compatibility includes macOS 14+ Mac with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt/USB4, or Thunderbolt 3 (Intel Macs with Thunderbolt 3 ports require macOS 15+); Windows 11 with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4; and Linux kernel 6.12, 6.18 (or newer) with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4 ports.
Physical Specifications
Dimensions are 3.0 x 11.13 x 5.75 in. (8.5 x 28.3 x 14.6 cm) and the weight is 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg); the unit operates from 0ºC to 35ºC (32ºF to 95ºF).
Package And Support
Package contents include the Echo SE I T5 Thunderbolt 5 Expansion System, universal power adapter, region-specific power cable, 6-pin to 6-pin auxiliary power cable, 0.8-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable, ThunderLok-A connector lock, and documentation; the product carries a 2-year warranty and lifetime technical support.
Sonnet Echo Express SE1 TB5 – Key Features
- Sonnet Echo Express SE1 T5 connects a high-performance PCIe card to a computer via Thunderbolt ports, expanding connectivity for laptops and mini computers.
- Provides 6000 MB/s of bi-direction PCIe bandwidth to the installed card for demanding I/O tasks.
- Features one x8 mechanical (x4 electrical) PCIe 4.0 slot that supports one half-length+ (maximum 7.75 inches long), single-width, full-height PCIe card plus one daughter card.
- Includes an auxiliary 6-pin Mini-Fit connector to supply supplemental power to power-hungry PCIe cards.
- Dual Thunderbolt ports permit one connection to the computer and a second port for daisy-chaining additional Thunderbolt or USB peripheral devices.
- The secondary Thunderbolt port provides 15W of power to a connected bus-powered peripheral.
- Supplies a universal 60W power adapter (100-240V, 50-60 Hz) to power the enclosure and installed card.
- Rugged aluminium housing and a temperature-controlled, variable-speed fan deliver effective cooling while maintaining nearly noiseless operation.
- System powers on/off automatically with the computer; no power switch is required for smart power management.
- Includes a 0.8-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable and a ThunderLok-A connector lock to secure the Thunderbolt connection.
Sonnet Echo Express SE1 TB5 – Technical Specifications
| Product | Sonnet Echo Express SE1 T5 |
| Part Number | ECHO-EX-SE1-T5 |
| Warranty | 2-year |
| Customer Support | Lifetime technical support |
| Form Factor | Thunderbolt desktop enclosure |
| External Connectors | Two Thunderbolt ports; 12V power port |
| Internal Connector | 6-pin Mini-Fit provides power for PCIe cards that require supplemental power |
| Expansion Slot | One x8 mechanical (x4 electrical) PCIe 4.0 [Thunderbolt 5 spec] |
| PCIe Card Supported | One half-length+ (maximum 7.75 inches long), single-width, full-height x8 PCIe card; One daughter card |
| PCIe Bandwidth | Provides 6000 MB/s of bi-direction PCIe bandwidth to the installed card |
| Thunderbolt Interface | Dual-port Thunderbolt 5 (80 Gbps bi-directional; up to 120 Gbps for higher display bandwidth) |
| Secondary Thunderbolt Power | 15W |
| Power Adapter | Universal 60W, 100-240V, 50-60 Hz |
| NRTL Certified | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | 0ºC to 35ºC (32ºF to 95ºF) |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 3.0 x 11.13 x 5.75 in. (8.5 x 28.3 x 14.6 cm) |
| Weight | 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg) |
| Package Contents | Echo SE I T5 Thunderbolt 5 Expansion System; universal power adapter; region-specific power cable; 6-pin to 6-pin auxiliary power cable; 0.8-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable; ThunderLok-A connector lock (for securing Thunderbolt cable); documentation |
| Compatibility (Mac) | macOS 14+ Mac with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt/USB4, or Thunderbolt 3 (Intel Macs with Thunderbolt 3 ports require macOS 15+) |
| Compatibility (Windows) | Windows 11 computer with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4 ports |
| Compatibility (Linux) | Linux kernel 6.12, 6.18 (or newer) computer with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4 ports |
| PCIe Card Compatibility Note | For a list of compatible PCIe cards, see the PCIe Cards Compatibility Chart |
Sonnet Echo Express SE1 TB5 – Product Videos
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