The Sonnet DuoModo Echo I Module connects one single- or double-width, full-height or low-profile, up to full-length PCIe card to computers without card slots. The module supports one Thunderbolt-compatible non-GPU PCIe card and features a 400W power supply to support the most demanding of PCIe cards, including the Avid for Pro Tools HDX PCIe card. This product also features dual, ultra-quiet, temperature-controlled Noctua fans rated at 17 dbA, and connects to your computer through a super-fast 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt interface.

Thunderbolt 3 Compatible    Built-In 400W PSU    Dual Noctua Fans    PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot Interface

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this dock provide enough power for ssd drives on its three thunderbolt 4 ports?

A: Yes, the Thunderbolt 4 ports on the Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock will supply enough power for almost all external SSDs that use USB-C or Thunderbolt connection.

Q: 2. The throughout claim of 1500MB/s per NVMe module seems to indicate two PCIe lanes per device via Thunderbolt. How realistic is it to achieve that lane allocation in a typical Apple MacBookPro ?

A: 1500 MB/s transfer speed for the Sonnet Echo Dual NVMe Dock should be achievable with any device using a Thunderbolt 3/4 connection.

Q: 3. How would you create a raid with this? Does it come with the software or firmware to do so? How does that work?

A: Regarding the Sonnet Echo Dual NVMe Thunderbolt Dock, the manual explains how to put the drives in a RAID array on page 8: https://bhpho.to/3MzpZw1.

Q: 4. "It's also backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2 and Thunderbolt Macs when used with an adapter." Question is what adaptor will connect my 2013 MBA to this dock?

A: Because the device is self powered, Yes, it will work with a Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter.

Q: 5. Can you daisy-chain 2 or more of this item?

A: Yes, you can daisy chain 2 or more of the Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock.

Q: 6. M2 Mac mini also yes?

A: The Sonnet DuoModo xMac mini Module is compatible with the Apple Mac Mini M2.

Q: 7. Can this be used to extend my display by plugging into the USB C port but having an HDMI output, which I can then use in conjunction with the HDMI port on my NUC?

A: As others said, Yes you shouldn't have any issues doing that.

Q: 8. Does it work with a tunderbolt 4 linux machine?

A: The Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock is only listed as compatible with Windows and Mac systems.

Q: 9. Would a PCIe 4.0 NVMe ssd work in this?

A: Yes, the Sonnet Echo Dual NVMe Thunderbolt Dock will work with PCIe 4.0 drives, because PCIe is both backward and forward compatible. However, you will be limited to the speed of PCIe 3.0.

Q: 10. Can it be used with a Mac Studio that is already powered by the original power cable?

A: The Sonnet Echo 5 Thunderbolt 4 Hub can be used with a powered Mac Studio, and must be used with its own power supply regardless of how the host machine is powered.