Sonnet Echo Express SEI User Manual

Sonnet Echo Express SEI User Manual

Thunderbolt 3 edition thunderbolt 3-to-pcle card expansion shassis

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User's Guide
for Echo
Express SE I - Thunderbolt
Thunderbolt
3
-to-PCIe Card Expansion Chassis
3 Edition
For
Windows

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide for Echo Express SE I - Thunderbolt 3 Edition ™ ™ Thunderbolt -to-PCIe Card Expansion Chassis Windows...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Introduction, System Requirements, and Setup Overview Introduction Mac Compatibility Windows Compatibility System Requirements Setup Overview—Mac Users Setup Overview—Windows Users 2 Echo Express SE I - Thunderbolt 3 Edition (T3E) Description Echo Express SE I T3E Exterior Echo Express SE I T3E Inner Assembly Echo Express SE I T3E Power Adapter Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) Cable Thunderbolt Connector Retainer Clip...
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  • Page 5: Introduction, System Requirements, And Setup Overview

    However, changes to the hardware or • MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports) software may have occurred since then. Please check the Sonnet website for the latest documentation. • Mac with Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 ports and Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter 1.
  • Page 6: Setup Overview-Mac Users

    Chapter 1 – Introduction, System Requirements, and Setup Overview SETUP OVERVIEW—MAC USERS SETUP OVERVIEW—WINDOWS USERS To enable the Echo chassis plus your PCIe card to work with your To enable the Echo chassis plus your PCIe card to work with your system, you will do the following as described in the following system, you will do the following as described in the following pages:...
  • Page 7: Echo Express Se I - Thunderbolt 3 Edition (T3E) Description

    Chapter 2 – Echo Express SE I - Thunderbolt 3 Edition (T3E) Description Echo Express SE I T3E Exterior 1 – Power Indicator 2 – 12V DC Socket This lights when the Echo Express SE I T3E is powered, the Connect the included DC power adapter between this socket Thunderbolt cable between the chassis and your computer and the included power cord.
  • Page 8: Echo Express Se I T3E Inner Assembly

    Chapter 2 – Echo Express SE I - Thunderbolt 3 Edition (T3E) Description Echo Express SE I T3E Inner Assembly 1 – Thunderbolt Interface Card This is installed into its own slot and may not be moved to the PCIe slot. 2 –...
  • Page 9: Computer Update And Card Installation Steps

    T3E with any Mac requires it be running macOS 10.12.1 or computer, click the Start, type Thunderbolt, and then click later. If you need to update the OS, follow the steps below. Sonnet on the search result. Otherwise, go to the next step.
  • Page 10: Pcie Card Installation Steps-All Users

    Chapter 3 – Computer Update and Card Installation Steps PCIe Card Installation Steps—All Users 1. Remove the Echo Express SE I - Thunderbolt 3 Edition (T3E) chassis from its packaging, and then set it upside-down on a soft, flat, level surface.
  • Page 11 Chapter 3 – Computer Update and Card Installation Steps WARNING: When handling computer products, take care to prevent components from being damaged by static electricity; avoid working in carpeted areas. Handle expansion cards only by their edges and avoid touching connector traces and component pins. Also, avoid touching the Echo Express SE I T3E chassis’...
  • Page 12 Chapter 3 – Computer Update and Card Installation Steps Support Note: Sonnet’s ThunderLok™ 3 Thunderbolt connector retainer clip secures the included Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) cable to the Echo chassis to prevent accidental disconnects. It is compatible with 0.5-meter Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) cables and 1–2 meter Thunderbolt 3 (20Gbps) cables, but it is not compatible with 1-meter and longer Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) cables.
  • Page 13: Complete Setup And Configuration

    Chapter 4 – Complete Setup and Configuration SETUP AND CONFIGURATION STEPS—MAC USERS This page instructs Mac users how to verify the Echo chassis and installed card are recognized by the computer; Windows users should skip to the next page. A – Confirm the Echo Express SE I T3E Chassis is Recognized 1.
  • Page 14: Setup And Configuration Steps-Windows Users

    Chapter 4 – Complete Setup and Configuration SETUP AND CONFIGURATION STEPS—WINDOWS USERS A – Confirm the Echo Express SE I T3E and Installed Card Are Recognized 1. With the Echo chassis connected to a power source and to the computer, turn on the computer. 2.
  • Page 15: Tips, General Information, And Known Issues

    Specific device drivers that work under one OS version may not work Using Expansion Cards Without Drivers under a later version. Before updating your computer to the latest OS, Some Thunderbolt-compatible expansion cards, like Sonnet’s we recommend that you contact your PCIe card’s manufacturer Presto Gigabit Pro PCIe and Sonnet’s Tempo...
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  • Page 17: Specifications, Precautions, Fcc Compliance, And Support Information

    Power Adapter Universal 60W, 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz Contacting Customer Service PCIe Card Minimum The Sonnet Web site located at www.sonnettech.com has the Guaranteed Power most current support information and technical updates. Before Operating 0˚C to 35˚C you call Customer Service, please check our Web site for the latest Temperatures (32˚F to 95˚F)
  • Page 18 ©2017 Sonnet Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Sonnet, the Sonnet logotype, Simply Fast, the Simply Fast logotype, Echo, Presto, and Tempo are trademarks of Sonnet Technologies, Inc. Mac, the Mac logo, and MacBook Pro are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. Thunderbolt 3 and the Thunderbolt logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S.

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