Sonnet SF3 Series Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide
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for SF Series — CFexpress
™
Pro Card Reader
Card Reader Description
1 – Card Slots
Both slots accept CFexpress 2.0 Type B cards and XQD cards.
2 – Thunderbolt 3 Connectors
Connect the included Thunderbolt cable between either of these
ports and your computer's (or intermediate peripheral device's)
Thunderbolt port; the open port may be used to connect another
Thunderbolt peripheral device.
3 – 12V, 5A Socket
Connect the included DC power adapter to this connector.
4 – Threaded Nuts for ThunderLok 3
Attach the included Thunderbolt connector retainer clip here.
Also compatible with ThunderLok 3L.
/ XQD
™ ™
Mac® Compatibility
• Mac with Thunderbolt 3 ports
• Mac with a Thunderbolt 2 port, via an Apple Thunderbolt 3
(USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter, plus a Thunderbolt cable (both
sold separately
®
• macOS 10.12.6+
• macOS Catalina compatible
Windows® Compatibility
• Computer with Thunderbolt 3 ports
• Windows 10 (64-bit Edition Version 1809 or greater)
CFexpress Media Compatibility
• All CFexpress 2.0 Type B cards
XQD Media Compatibility
• All XQD cards
Support Note:
This document was up to date at the time of
printing. Please check the Sonnet website for the latest
documentation.
1. Go to www.sonnettech.com/support/
2. Click the Downloads, Manuals, FAQs link.
3. Click the Pro Media Readers link.
4. Click the SF3 Series - CFexpress / XQD Pro Card Reader link, and
then click the Manual link.
5. Click the SF3 Series - CFexpress / XQD Pro Card Reader QSG
[English] link and then check the Document Version information. If
the version listed is later than this document (revision A), click the
Download Now button for the latest version.
Additional Package Contents Description
Power Adapter and
Power Cord
Connect the power
adapter to Sonnet
card reader's 12V
socket. Note that the
power indicator on top
lights when the adapter is
connected to AC power.
Connect the power cord between a power outlet and the power
adapter. Note that the power cord included with your product may
appear different than the one pictured here, depending on where the
product was purchased.
Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) Cable
Connect this cable between the Sonnet card
reader and one of your computer's Thunderbolt 3
ports (often indicated by a logo), or other
Thunderbolt peripheral device in the chain connected
to the computer. Ports marked with the USB icon (
NOT compatible.
ThunderLok 3 Thunderbolt Connector Retainer Clip
™
This clip secures the Thunderbolt 3 connector plugged into
one of the Sonnet card reader's Thunderbolt 3 ports to prevent
accidental cable disconnection. This clip is compatible with Sonnet
0.5- and 0.7-meter Thunderbolt 3 cables, but not with Sonnet 1- or
2-meter Thunderbolt 3 cables (which require ThunderLok 3L, part
number TB3-LOK2L).
) are