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Chapter 6 – Specifications, Precautions, FCC Compliance, and Support Information

FCC Compliance 

Echo Express SEL complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device 
may not cause harmful interference, AND this device must accept 
any interference received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.

Contacting Customer Service

The Sonnet Web site located at www.sonnettech.com has the 
most current support information and technical updates. Before 
you call Customer Service, please check our Web site for the latest 
updates and online support files, and check this User’s Guide for 
helpful information. 

When you call Customer Service, have the following information 
available so the customer service staff can better assist you:
• Product name 
• Date and place of purchase 
• Computer model 
• PCIe card models
• Operating system version 
• Software/firmware versions

USA Customers

 

If further assistance is needed, please contact 

Sonnet Customer 

Service

 at:

  

Tel

: 1-949-472-2772  

(Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Pacific Time) 

E-mail

[email protected]

For Customers Outside the USA

 

For support on this product, contact your reseller or local 
distributor. 

Visit Our Web Site

For the most current product information and online support 
files, visit the Sonnet Web site at www.sonnettech.com/support/. 
Register your product online at http://registration.sonnettech.com 
to be informed of future upgrades and product releases.

Specifications 

External Connectors 

• Two Thunderbolt
• Power

Expansion Slot

 x8 mechanical (x4 electrical) PCIe 2.0

PCIe Card Support

Low-profile PCIe card

Compatible PCIe Cards See Sonnet Website:  

(www.sonnettech.com)

Power Adapter 

Universal 80W, 100-240V AC,  

50-60 Hz

PCIe Card Minimum 

Guaranteed Power

25W

Operating 

Temperatures

+32˚ F to +95˚ F 

(0˚ C to +35˚ C)

Dimensions WxDxH 

4 x 8.25 x 2.86 in.  

(10.3 x 21 x 7.28 cm)

Weight 

1.85 lbs.  

(.84 kg)

RoHS Compliant

Yes

Package Contents

• Echo Express SEL chassis
• Power adapter
• Power cord
• Thunderbolt cable
• Thunderbolt connector retainer clip
• User’s guide

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please read this section carefully before proceeding. These 
precautions explain the correct and safe use of this device, 
thereby helping to prevent injury to you or others, and also help 
you to minimize the risk of damaging the device.

Warnings

Always follow the basic warnings listed here to avoid the risk of 
serious injury or death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, fire, 
and other hazards. These warnings include, but are not limited to:

•  Do not attempt to modify the enclosure. If this device appears 

to be malfunctioning, contact your reseller or local distributor

•  Do not drop the chassis; dropping or mishandling the chassis 

may result in a malfunction leaving the product inoperable

•  Do not expose the device to rain, use it near water or containers 

that contain liquids which might spill into any openings, or in 
damp or wet conditions

•  If unusual smells, sounds, or smoke come from the device, or if 

liquids enter it, switch it off immediately and unplug it from the 
electrical outlet

•  Follow the instructions in this manual carefully; contact your 

reseller or local distributor for additional advice not covered in 
this User’s Guide

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Summary of Contents for Echo Express SEL

Page 1: ...User s Guide for Echo Express SEL Thunderbolt 2 to PCIe Card Expansion Chassis For Windows ...

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Page 3: ... PCIe Card Installation Steps 4 4 Verify Connections Using System Information 7 Verify the Echo Express SEL is Recognized Verify the Installed Card is Recognized 5 Tips General Information and Known Issues 8 Tips General Information Known Issues 6 Specifications Precautions FCC Compliance and Support Information 9 Specifications Safety Precautions FCC Compliance Contacting Customer Service Visit O...

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Page 5: ...r Windows Compatibility Windows PC with a Thunderbolt 2 or Thunderbolt port Windows 8 7 System Requirements While the Echo Express SEL chassis requires no drivers the expansion card you install does Thunderbolt compatible drivers to enable it to work properly through the Thunderbolt interface are required More information on which cards are compatible with Echo Express SEL is available at http son...

Page 6: ...Thunderbolt device connected between the computer and Echo chassis must also be powered on before the Echo chassis power indicator will light up 2 12V DC Socket Connect the included DC power adapter between this socket and the included power cord 3 Thunderbolt Ports Connect the included Thunderbolt cable between either port and your computer s Thunderbolt port or other Thunderbolt device in the ch...

Page 7: ...revent overheating Echo Express SEL Power Adapter 1 Power Adapter Connect this to the Echo Express SEL chassis power port Note that the power indicator on top lights when the adapter is connected to AC power 2 Power Cord Connect this 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 th...

Page 8: ...xpress SEL chassis right side up Figure 2 4 Place your hand on top of the outer case Remove the inner assembly by gently grasping its faceplate by the edges and pulling Figure 3 Set aside the outer case 5 Remove and set aside the screw used to secure a PCIe card from the Echo Express SEL chassis inner assembly Figure 3 Support Note To avoid damaging components due to static electricity discharge w...

Page 9: ...amage and then try inserting the card again Figure 4 9 Secure the card using the screw you removed previously do not overtighten the screw Figure 4 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 SEL chassis upside down and then secure the outer case to the inner assembly by reattaching the four feet do ...

Page 10: ...ress SEL chassis will not light until the computer and any other Thunderbolt device connected between it and the Echo chassis is powered on Support Note Sonnet s ThunderLok Thunderbolt connector retainer clip secures the included Thunderbolt cable to the Echo chassis to prevent accidental disconnects Although it is compatible with some other copper Thunderbolt cables like Apple s it is not compati...

Page 11: ... Bus and then Echo Express SEL Figure 9 B Verify the Installed Card is Recognized 1 Click PCI Cards under the Hardware header in the left column Figure 10 2 At the top of the right column the installed card is listed By selecting the card detailed information is listed You should see Yes next to Driver Installed and Tunnel Compatible otherwise the card or driver may not be Thunderbolt compatible F...

Page 12: ...Do not operate the Echo Express SEL with its cover off and do not block any of the vents Otherwise the installed card and Echo Express SEL s components may overheat Hot Plugging the Echo Express SEL Mac Users When a certified Thunderbolt compatible card used with Thunderbolt compatible drivers is installed in the Echo Express SEL you may connect and disconnect the chassis while the computer is on ...

Page 13: ... Thunderbolt Power Expansion Slot x8 mechanical x4 electrical PCIe 2 0 PCIe Card Support Low profile PCIe card Compatible PCIe Cards See Sonnet Website www sonnettech com Power Adapter Universal 80W 100 240V AC 50 60 Hz PCIe Card Minimum Guaranteed Power 25W Operating Temperatures 32 F to 95 F 0 C to 35 C Dimensions WxDxH 4 x 8 25 x 2 86 in 10 3 x 21 x 7 28 cm Weight 1 85 lbs 84 kg RoHS Compliant ...

Page 14: ...go 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 theThunderbolt logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S and or other countries Other product names are trademarks of their respective owners Product specifications subject to change without notice Printed in the USA UG ECHO EXP SEL E C 022515 ...

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