Sonnet Thunderbolt 5 Upgrade Kit for Echo III Desktop or Rackmount

The Sonnet Thunderbolt 5 Upgrade Kit transforms your Sonnet Echo III Desktop or Rackmount chassis into a high-speed Thunderbolt 5 expansion system. Designed for professionals who demand maximum data throughput, this upgrade kit delivers up to 80 Gbps bi-directional and 120 Gbps display-focused bandwidth, ensuring seamless connectivity for demanding workflows.

Advantages

Upgrade your existing Echo III chassis to the latest Thunderbolt 5 standard without replacing the entire unit. Enjoy blazing-fast data transfers, support for multiple high-resolution displays, and backward compatibility with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, and USB4 devices. The kit includes a Thunderbolt 5 cable and all necessary installation hardware for a straightforward user-installable upgrade.

Suitable for

• Creative professionals using high-bandwidth peripherals like external SSDs, video capture devices, and audio interfaces
• Users of Sonnet Echo III Desktop (ECHO-III-D) or Rackmount (ECHO-III-RM) chassis
• Workflows requiring multiple 4K or 8K displays via a single Thunderbolt connection
• macOS Sonoma 14.4+ and Windows 11 24H2+ environments

Key specifications

• Upgrade Type: Thunderbolt 5 Upgrade Kit
• Compatible Chassis: Sonnet Echo III Desktop (ECHO-III-D), Sonnet Echo III Rackmount (ECHO-III-RM)
• Thunderbolt Standard: Thunderbolt 5
• Max Data Transfer Rate: Up to 80 Gbps (bi-directional), 120 Gbps (display-focused)
• Number of Thunderbolt Ports: 2
• Power Delivery (PD): Up to 100W via one Thunderbolt 5 port
• Display Support: Up to 3x 4K @ 60Hz, 1x 8K @ 60Hz, or 1x 6K @ 120Hz
• DisplayPort Version: DisplayPort 2.1
• PCIe Slot Compatibility: Maintains 3x PCIe 4.0 x8 slots of host chassis
• Ethernet Support: 10 Gigabit Ethernet (via Thunderbolt 5)
• USB Compatibility: USB4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), USB 2.0
• Host Connection: Thunderbolt 5
• Operating System Compatibility: macOS Sonoma 14.4+, Windows 11 24H2+
• Backward Compatibility: Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4, USB 3.2, USB 2.0
• Included Accessories: Thunderbolt 5 cable, installation hardware
• Installation: User-installable internal card
• Form Factor: Internal PCIe card (for the upgrade module)

Recommendations

For optimal performance, ensure your Echo III chassis is compatible and your system meets the OS requirements. This kit is ideal for future-proofing your setup and maximizing the potential of Thunderbolt 5 devices.