Connect PCIe Cards to Your Thunderbolt 3-equipped Computer and Expand Storage
Today's laptop, mini desktop, and all-in-one computers pack tons of power. In fact, they're more powerful than the full-sized towers of yesteryear. To top it off, thanks to modern Thunderbolt connectivity, today's computers support a vast array of peripherals with blazing-fast speeds. But what's missing are PCIe expansion slots and extra storage — must-have features for creative professionals. That's where the Sonnet Technologies DuoModo xMac mini/Echo III Desktop System comes in. This cutting-edge Dual-module enclosure features an Echo III Module that allows for the connection of three full-length PCIe cards to your Thunderbolt 3-equipped computer, and an xMac mini Module that provides the ultimate Mac mini upgrade with NVMe storage expansion and additional peripheral connection ports. If you've been eyeing a high-powered portable computer, but don't want to part with your PCIe-based rig, the DuoModo Desktop System is the perfect solution.
Easy expansion via a single Thunderbolt 3 port
The Echo III Module makes expanding your computer a breeze. Simply plug it into one of your machine's Thunderbolt 3 ports, and you'll benefit from 2750 MB/s of PCIe bandwidth. The Echo III accommodates three full-height, single-width cards, or one double-width card plus one single-width card. At Sweetwater, we've found that this expansion system supports every Thunderbolt 3-compatible, non-GPU card — including Avid HDX. The Echo III Module is also integrated with a 400-watt power supply that includes 75 watt of auxiliary power, and saves energy by automatically powering on and off with your computer. This system's dual temperature-controlled, variable-speed Noctua fans are rated at 17dBA for whisper-quiet cooling. A rugged steel housing rounds out the DuoModo's impressive design.
The latest generation of Mac mini and iMac Pro computers are multi-core powerhouses. They boast all the power your hungry Pro Tools sessions need. Unfortunately, they lack PCIe ports. In the past, this would make them unsuitable for Pro Tools HDX systems. But now, thanks to the Sonnet Technologies DuoModo xMac mini/Echo III Desktop System, any computer with a Thunderbolt 3 port is fair game. The Echo III Module supports up to three HDX PCIe cards, and it has been tested and qualified for use with Avid Pro Tools.
Sonnet Technologies DuoModo Echo III Module Features:
- Enables you to connect 3 full-length PCIe cards to a Thunderbolt 3-equipped computer
- 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 3 interface delivers 2750 MB/s of PCIe bandwidth
- Universal support for all Thunderbolt 3-compatible, non-GPU PCIe cards
- Tested and qualified for use with Avid Pro Tools
- Integrated 400W power supply includes 75W of auxiliary power and automatic on/off feature
- Dual temperature-controlled, variable-speed Noctua fans yield whisper-quiet cooling
- 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports
- Works with Apple M1, Thunderbolt 3, and Thunderbolt 4 computers
- Rugged steel housing for maximum durability
- Includes power cable and a 27.6-inch Thunderbolt 3 cable with ThunderLok retainer clip
Ultimate upgrade for storage expansion and additional ports
Connect your Mac mini to this module that will enhance storage, provide SSD sockets and front panels ports, and add internal connections to expand your desktop's speed and functionality. The enclosure securely mounts the Mac mini and features four front panel connections with one passthrough 40 Gbps Thunderbolt port, plus two Type-C USB ports and one Type-A 10 Gbps USB port. As for internal connections, the xMac mini Module includes two M.2 NVMe SSD sockets, an internal USB 3.2 Type-A port, and an internal Thunderbolt 3 port that connects the dock to the Mac mini. And with a temperature-controlled, ultra-quiet fan, seamless operation is the name of the game for the xMac mini Module.
Sonnet Technologies DuoModo xMac mini Module Features:
- 1 passthrough 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 3 storage dock
- 2 Type-C 10 Gbps USB 3.2 ports
- 1 Type-A 10 Gbps USB 3.2 port
- Holds an Intel or M1 Mac mini (sold separately)
- 2 M.2 NVMe SSD sockets for adding up to 16TB of SSDs (SSDs sold separately)
- 1 Internal 10Gbps USB 3.2 Type-A port connects to iLok USB-A, thumb drive, or bus-powered USB storage drive
- Temperature-controlled fan provides quiet cooling
- Comes with power cable and Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gbps) cable
