Sonnet Echo Express SEL Thunderbolt 5 to PCIe Card Expansion System

Desktop 1-slot Thunderbolt 5 to PCIe Card Expansion System for Computers with Thunderbolt or USB4 Ports

Connect One Full-height, Half-length+ PCIe Card (Plus Daughter Card)
Laptops and mini PCs equipped with Thunderbolt 5 deliver powerful performance but often lack the PCIe expansion slots creative professionals need to add specialized ports and processing capabilities for their workflows. Sonnet addresses this limitation with the Echo SE I T5 Thunderbolt 5 to PCIe Card Expansion System.

This compact, single-slot solution is compatible with the latest Macs, Windows PCs, and Linux computers featuring Thunderbolt or USB4 ports. Using the included Thunderbolt 5 cable, it enables seamless connection of almost any Thunderbolt-compatible PCIe card, excluding GPUs, to expand your system's capabilities.

Pro PCIe Card Expansion
The Echo SE I T5 allows you to connect professional PCIe cards, including video capture and playback cards, audio interfaces, SAS, SATA, and Fiber Channel host bus adapters, multiport 10Gb or 25Gb Ethernet cards, and RAID controllers, to add the ports and processing capabilities your computer lacks.

With up to 6,000 MB/s of bidirectional PCIe bandwidth, it delivers twice the bandwidth of Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3. When connected to a computer equipped with Thunderbolt 5, it enables high-bandwidth PCIe cards to achieve even greater performance, making it an ideal solution for demanding professional workflows.

One PCIe 4.0 Slot and Space for a Daughter Card
The Sonnet Echo SE I T5 features an x8 PCIe 4.0 slot that accommodates either a single-width or double-width PCIe card. This flexibility supports professional video and audio cards, such as the Blackmagic Design DeckLink 8K Pro G2, which occupies two card spaces, as well as primary cards with connected daughter cards that use the adjacent space to provide additional ports and functionality.

Power to Spare
The Echo SE I T5 features an auxiliary PCIe power connector, allowing it to support cards that require additional power, including the AJA KONA 5, Blackmagic Design DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G, DeckLink 8K Pro G2, and Deltacast 12G/4C.

Supports Almost Any Thunderbolt-compatible, Non-GPU PCIe Card
Measuring just 3.4 inches wide, 11.2 inches long, and 5.8 inches tall, the compact Echo SE I T5 accommodates PCIe cards up to 7.75 inches in length. It supports nearly all Thunderbolt-compatible PCIe 4.0, 3.0, 2.0, and 1.1 cards, offering excellent flexibility for professional applications.

Unsure whether your current or prospective card is compatible? Our comprehensive compatibility list identifies Thunderbolt-compatible cards and categorizes them according to their physical fit and power requirements for specific expansion systems.

Light. Rugged. Smart.
The Echo SE I T5 features a lightweight, durable aluminum enclosure that securely protects the installed PCIe card. Designed for seamless operation, it automatically powers on and off with your computer. With no power switch to manage, it eliminates the risk of accidentally leaving the system running and helps reduce unnecessary energy consumption.

Nearly Noiseless Operation
The Echo Express SE I T5 is designed for exceptionally quiet operation, making it ideal for noise-sensitive environments such as recording studios, broadcast facilities, editing suites, and shared office spaces. Its optimized internal airflow system works in conjunction with a temperature-controlled, variable-speed fan to keep the installed PCIe card cool efficiently and quietly, even under demanding workloads.

Thunderbolt 5 Cable and ThunderLok Included