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Echo Express SEL 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. It is also compatible with 
PCIe 1.1 and 3.0 cards. Note that the 
use of a low-profile bracket on the 
card installed into the slot is required. 

3 –  Fan 

The temperature-controlled fan 
provides cooling for the installed 
PCIe card and the chassis’ supporting 
Thunderbolt circuitry. It operates at 
a whisper when the card is running 
cool, and speeds up when the 
temperature rises. Do not block the 
vent holes on the back of the chassis 
to prevent 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 the product was purchased.

Thunderbolt Connector Retainer Clip 

This secures a Thunderbolt connector 
plugged into the Echo chassis’ 
Thunderbolt port to prevent accidental 
cable disconnection. This clip is not 
compatible with optical Thunderbolt 
cables.

Thunderbolt Cable 

Connect this cable between the 
Echo chassis and your computer 

(or other Thunderbolt 

device in the chain 

connected to the 

computer).

Chapter 2 – Echo Express SEL Description

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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