Sonnet Echo Express SEL Thunderbolt 5 Expansion System

Sonnet Echo Express SEL Thunderbolt 5 Expansion System

Compact Thunderbolt 5 Expansion Chassis For One Low-Profile PCIe Card

The Sonnet Echo Express SEL Thunderbolt 5 Expansion System is a compact single-slot chassis that connects one compatible low-profile PCIe card to a Thunderbolt-equipped computer.

The Thunderbolt 5 interface substantially increases available PCIe bandwidth over the earlier Thunderbolt 3 model while retaining the SEL’s small desktop footprint and support for professional video, audio, storage and networking cards.

  • 1 × low-profile PCIe expansion slot.
  • Thunderbolt 5 interface with dual Thunderbolt ports.
  • Up to 6800 MB/s PCIe bandwidth on compatible Thunderbolt 5 hosts.
  • Compact aluminium desktop chassis with 60W power adapter.
Category: All PCIe Expansion Chassis
SKU: SONECHOEXPSELT5
Brand: Sonnet Technology

Original price was: £ 403.00.Current price is: £ 372.95. | £ 447.54 inc VAT

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Sonnet Echo Express SEL Thunderbolt 5 Expansion System – Product Overview

The Sonnet Echo Express SEL Thunderbolt 5 Expansion System (ECHO-EXP-SEL-T5) is the Thunderbolt 5 version of Sonnet's compact single-slot Echo Express SEL chassis, designed for professional workflows that need one low-profile PCIe card without the size of a multi-slot expansion enclosure.


Single-Slot Professional Expansion

The chassis accepts one compatible low-profile, half-length PCIe card, making it suitable for compact video I/O, audio, storage and networking adapters.


Thunderbolt 5 Performance

The Thunderbolt 5 interface increases the PCIe bandwidth available to the installed card. Sonnet specifies up to 6800 MB/s PCIe bandwidth for its Thunderbolt 5 SEL interface on suitably capable hosts.


Two Thunderbolt Ports

One Thunderbolt port connects to the host computer and the second supports compatible downstream Thunderbolt, USB and display devices, helping the system remain useful in compact single-cable workstation setups.


Compact Desktop Design

The SEL chassis measures approximately 10.3 × 21 × 7.3 cm and weighs around 0.84 kg, making it well suited to desks, mobile workstations and production kits where space is limited.


Quiet, Automatic Operation

A variable-speed cooling fan manages airflow around the installed card, while the chassis powers on and off with the connected computer during normal use.

Sonnet Echo Express SEL Thunderbolt 5 Expansion System – Key Features

  • Compact Thunderbolt 5 to PCIe expansion system for one low-profile card.
  • Supports one compatible low-profile, half-length PCIe card.
  • Thunderbolt 5 interface operating at up to 80Gbps with two Thunderbolt ports.
  • Up to 6800 MB/s PCIe bandwidth on compatible Thunderbolt 5 systems.
  • Supports professional video, audio, storage and networking PCIe cards.
  • Second Thunderbolt port supports compatible downstream peripherals and provides up to 15W bus power.
  • Compact aluminium desktop enclosure.
  • Universal 60W external power adapter.
  • Variable-speed cooling fan.
  • Automatic power-on/off with the host computer.
  • Includes 0.8m Thunderbolt 5 cable and ThunderLok-A connector lock.
  • Two-year Sonnet warranty.

Sonnet Echo Express SEL Thunderbolt 5 Expansion System – Technical Specifications

ProductSonnet Echo Express SEL Thunderbolt 5 Expansion System
Manufacturer Part NumberECHO-EXP-SEL-T5
Product TypeSingle-slot Thunderbolt 5 PCIe expansion chassis
PCIe Slots1 low-profile expansion slot
Card LengthHalf-length, up to approximately 16.8 cm / 6.6 in
Thunderbolt InterfaceThunderbolt 5, up to 80Gbps
Thunderbolt Ports2
Maximum PCIe BandwidthUp to 6800 MB/s on compatible Thunderbolt 5 hosts
Downstream Thunderbolt PowerUp to 15W
PowerUniversal 60W external power adapter
CoolingVariable-speed fan
DimensionsApprox. 10.3 × 21 × 7.3 cm
WeightApprox. 0.84 kg
GPU SupportDesigned for Thunderbolt-compatible non-GPU PCIe cards
IncludedExpansion system, 60W power adapter and power cable, 0.8m Thunderbolt 5 cable, ThunderLok-A connector lock, documentation
Warranty2 years

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