Sonnet Echo II DV Rackmount Two-Slot Full-Length Thunderbolt 5 PCIe Card Expansion System

The Sonnet Echo II DV Rackmount is a professional-grade Thunderbolt 5 PCIe card expansion system designed for demanding audio, video, and data-intensive workflows. With two full-length PCIe 5.0 x16 slots and an 800W internal power supply, it provides robust support for high-performance cards such as GPU accelerators, NVMe storage controllers, and video capture cards. The 2U rackmount form factor integrates seamlessly into studio or server environments, while dual Thunderbolt 5 ports deliver up to 80Gbps bi-directional bandwidth (120Gbps for display-heavy tasks) and daisy-chain support for up to five additional Thunderbolt devices.

Advantages

Expand your computer's PCIe capabilities with Thunderbolt 5's blazing speed. The Echo II DV supports full-length, double-width cards and delivers 150W auxiliary power per slot, ensuring compatibility with power-hungry professional cards. Its heavy-duty steel enclosure and variable-speed fans provide reliable cooling in rackmount setups.

Suitable for

• Audio and video production professionals needing additional PCIe slots for audio interfaces, DSP cards, or video capture cards
• Data scientists and engineers requiring GPU acceleration for AI/ML workloads
• Content creators using high-speed NVMe storage arrays
• Broadcast and live event production with multiple Thunderbolt devices

Key specifications

• Thunderbolt 5: Up to 80Gbps bi-directional, 120Gbps display-heavy
• Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (electrically x16) supporting full-length, full-height, double-width cards
• 800W internal power supply with 150W auxiliary power per slot
• 2U rackmount form factor, heavy-duty steel construction
• Dual Thunderbolt 5 ports (USB-C) with daisy-chain support for up to 5 devices
• Host power delivery up to 100W
• Compatible with macOS 14.4+ and Windows 11 (24H2+)
• Supports up to 2x 6K or 1x 8K displays via Thunderbolt

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use Thunderbolt 5 cables and ensure your host system supports Thunderbolt 5. Ideal for expanding a Mac Studio, MacBook Pro, or Windows laptop with professional PCIe cards.