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Echo II DV Rackmount User Manual

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Summary of Contents for Echo II DV Rackmount

  • Page 1 Sonnet website for the latest documentation. ™ 1. Go to https://www.sonnettech.com/support/kb/kb.php 2. Navigate to and click the Echo II DV Rackmount link. 3. Click the Manual link. 4. Click the Echo II DV Rackmount User’s Guide [English] link and then check the Document Version information.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    System Requirements Preparing to Use the Echo II DV Rackmount With a Mac Computer Preparing to Use the Echo II DV Rackmount With a Windows 11 Computer Preparing to Use the Echo II DV Rackmount With a Windows 10 Computer...

  • Page 3: Introduction And System Requirements

    More information on which cards • Mac (Intel ® ) with Thunderbolt 3 ports are compatible with the Echo II DV Rackmount is available 3. For computers with Thunderbolt 3 ports, update your • macOS ® 10.12.6+ at https://www.sonnettech.com/support/...

  • Page 4: Echo Ii Dv Rackmount Description

    To support maximum performance when using two bandwidth-hungry PCIe cards, the Echo II DV Module requires the following: 1) two connections between the module the host computer with the supplied Thunderbolt cables, and, 2) each Thunderbolt port used on the computer must be on a separate Thunderbolt bus (each Thunderbolt port on an M series Mac is on a separate bus).

  • Page 5: Echo Ii Dv Module Interior

    Chapter 2 – Echo II DV Rackmount Description Echo II DV Module Interior 1 – 6-Pin Auxilliary Power Connector for Slot 1 Plug in one of the included auxiliary power cables into this connector when you’re installing a card requiring extra power. When installing an Avid Pro Tools | HDX PCIe card, connect an HDX card’s custom power...

  • Page 6: Rackmount Rails

    Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) Cables Connect these cables between the Echo module and your computer. Connecting the Echo module to a computer port marked with a generic USB icon ( ) or USB + Charging Port icon ( ) is NOT supported.

  • Page 7: Pcie Card Installation And Module Setup Steps

    Chapter 3 – PCIe Card Installation and Module Setup Steps 1. Remove the Echo II DV Rackmount from its packaging, and then set it on a flat, level surface. 2. Using the eight supplied screws, secure the supplied rack ears to the rackmount enclosure (Figure 1).
  • Page 8 Also, avoid touching the Echo II DV Module’s circuit boards and any of its components. 5. OPTIONAL STEP: If you are going to install an additional module into the...
  • Page 9 If you don’t have full access to the back of the rack into which you’ll install the Echo II DV Rackmount, or you are installing the Echo II DV Rackmount into a mobile cart or rack, wait to install the assembled Echo chassis until instructed to do so.
  • Page 10 (Figure 7). If you installed a second module, secure it to the enclosure now. 19. If you haven’t already installed the Echo II DV Rackmount into its rack, do so now. Support Note: Sonnet’s ThunderLok™...

  • Page 11: Complete Setup And Configuration

    Thunderbolt cables listing; a generic adapter listing will appear. After their between the computer and Echo module. Note that it is not drivers are installed, the listings will change to display necessary to shut down the computer before disconnecting the names of the installed cards.

  • Page 12: Tips, General Information, And Known Issues

    Thunderbolt cables from the Echo II DV When using the Echo module with the 2017 MacBook controlled fan providing cooling at all times, Echo II DV Module before opening the chassis and replacing the card; Pro 13-inch model with four Thunderbolt 3 ports, you...

  • Page 13: Precautions, Fcc Compliance, And Support Information

    User’s Guide. (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific Time, excluding holidays) FCC Compliance Echo II DV Rackmount complies with Part 15 of the FCC Japan Customers Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Contact Sonnet Customer Service Japan at: This device may not cause harmful interference, AND this E-mail: jp.support@sonnettech.com...
  • Page 14 ©2023 Sonnet Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Sonnet, SONNETTECH, the Sonnettech logotype, Allegro, and Echo are trademarks of Sonnet Technologies, Inc. Mac, the Mac logo, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. Thunderbolt and the Thunderbolt logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other product names are trademarks of their...

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