Sonnet Echo Express SE I User Manual

Thunderbolt 2-to pcie card expansion chassis

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User's Guide
for Echo
Express SE I
Thunderbolt
2
-to-PCIe Card Expansion Chassis
For
Windows

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

    Thunderbolt Cable Thunderbolt Connector Retainer Clip 3 PCIe Card Installation Steps 4 Verify Connections Using System Information Verify the Echo Express SE I is Recognized Verify the Installed Card is Recognized 5 Tips, General Information, and Known Issues Tips, General Information...
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  • Page 5: Introduction And System Requirements

    Chapter 1 – Introduction and System Requirements Introduction Mac Compatibility • Mac computer with a Thunderbolt 2 or Thunderbolt port Congratulations on your purchase! The Echo Express SE I is a • OS X 10.8.5 or later ® Thunderbolt 2 expansion system for PCIe cards. Through its PCIe slot, you may connect an expansion card to your iMac ®...
  • Page 6: Echo Express Se I Description

    Echo Express SE I Exterior 1 – Power Indicator 2 – 12V DC Socket This lights when the Echo Express SE I 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 7: Echo Express Se I Inner Assembly

    Chapter 2 – Echo Express SE I Description Echo Express SE I Inner Assembly 1 – Thunderbolt Interface Card This is installed into its own slot and may not be moved to the PCIe slot. 2 – PCIe Slot This is an x8 mechanical (x4 electrical) PCIe 2.0 slot.
  • Page 8: Pcie Card Installation Steps

    Chapter 3 – PCIe Card Installation Steps 1. Remove the Echo Express SE I chassis from its packaging, and then set it upside-down on a soft, flat, level surface. 2. Remove and set aside the four screws securing the feet to the bottom of the outer case (Figure 1).
  • Page 9 10. Place your hand on top of the outer case, and then gently push the inner assembly back into the outer case (Figure 5). 11. Turn the Echo Express SE I chassis upside-down, and then secure the Figure 5 outer case to the inner assembly by reattaching the four feet; do not overtighten the screws (Figure 6).
  • Page 10 Note that the power adapter’s power indicator will light at this time. 15. Connect the power adapter cable to the Echo Express SE I’s 12V power socket. Note that the power indicator on the Echo Express SE I chassis will not light until the computer, and any other Thunderbolt device connected between it and the Echo chassis, is powered on.
  • Page 11: Verify Connections Using System Information

    Chapter 4 – Verify Connections Using System Information A – Verify the Echo Express SE I is Recognized 1. With the Echo chassis powered and connected to the computer, turn on the computer. 2. From the Apple menu, select About This Mac; the System Information application will launch.
  • Page 12: Tips, General Information, And Known Issues

    PCIe 2.0 eSATA card, use drivers built into the OS. Some PCIe Cards May Not Fit in Echo Express SE I Cards installed into Echo Express SE I must be no more than 7.75 inches (19.7 cm) long. Replacing a Card After Initial Installation...
  • Page 13: Specifications, Precautions, Fcc Compliance, And Support Information

    Chapter 6 – Specifications, Precautions, FCC Compliance, and Support Information Specifications FCC Compliance Echo Express SE I complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. External Connectors • Two Thunderbolt Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device •...
  • Page 14 ©2015 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. iMac, Mac, the Mac logo, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac Pro, and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. Thunderbolt 2 and the Thunderbolt logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S.

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