The SONNET TECHNOLOGIES ECHO III RACKMOUNT THREE-SLOT FULL-LENGTH THUNDERBOLT PCIE CARD EXPANSION SYSTEM is a port expansion chassis designed for IT professionals and businesses requiring additional PCIe card capacity for their Thunderbolt-enabled systems. This rackmount unit allows for the integration of up to three full-length PCIe cards, extending the functionality of workstations or servers that may lack sufficient internal expansion slots. It addresses the challenge of incorporating specialized hardware, such as video capture cards, audio interfaces, or network adapters, into setups where direct PCIe slot access is limited or unavailable. The ECHO-3R-TB3 facilitates the use of high-performance PCIe cards with Thunderbolt connectivity, providing a practical solution for expanding system capabilities without requiring a new host computer. This system is suitable for environments needing to consolidate or centralize PCIe card resources within a rack infrastructure.
This system supports the installation of up to three full-length PCIe cards, allowing for various specialized hardware integrations.
The primary function is to expand the PCIe card capacity of Thunderbolt-enabled systems, providing additional slots for hardware that requires PCIe connectivity.
The ECHO III is a rackmount system, indicating it is designed for integration into standard IT racks.
The product is described as a 'TO PCIE CARD CHASSIS', indicating the core expansion chassis is included. Specific cables or additional accessories are not detailed in the provided data.
ECHO-3R-TB3 - Sonnet Technologies ECHO III RACKMOUNT THREE-SLOT FULL-LENGTH THUNDERBOLT PCIE CARD EXPANSION SYSTEM