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Echo III Module (Inner Assembly)
1 – Slot 1
This is an x8 mechanical (x8 electrical) PCIe 3.0 slot.* It is
also compatible with PCIe 2.0 and 1.1 cards.
2 – Slot 2
This is an x16 mechanical (x8 electrical) PCIe 3.0 slot.* It
is also compatible with PCIe 2.0 and 1.1 cards.
3 – Slot 3
This is an x8 mechanical (x4 electrical) PCIe 3.0 slot.* It is
also compatible with PCIe 2.0 and 1.1 cards.
4 – Thunderbolt Interface Card
This card is installed in its own slot and may not be
moved to another slot.
5 – PCIe Gen 3/Gen 2 (HDX) Mode Switch
This switch enables the use of Avid Pro Tools | HDX
PCIe cards in the Echo module; instructions follow.
6 – 6-Pin Auxilliary Power Connector and Cable
Plugged into this connector is the auxiliary power cable
for cards requiring extra power. When installing Avid
Pro Tools | HDX cards, disconnect the supplied cable and
connect an HDX card’s custom power cable in its place.
7 – PCIe Card Guides
When installing full-length cards, use these to support
and secure the cards.
8 – Temperature-Controlled Fans
These provide cooling for the installed PCIe cards
and the chassis’ supporting Thunderbolt and power
circuitry. They operate at a whisper when the cards are
running cool, and automatically speed up in steps as the
temperature rises. To prevent overheating, do not block
the fans or the vent holes on the chassis.
9 –
Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) Cable
Connect this cable between the Echo module and your
computer (or other Thunderbolt device in the chain
connected to the computer). Connecting the Echo
module to a computer port marked with the USB icon
(
) is NOT supported.
10–
Thunderbolt 3 Connector Retainer Clip
This clip secures the Thunderbolt 3 connector plugged
into one of the Echo module’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.
* PCIe 2.0 slot when PCIe Gen 3/Gen 2 (HDX) Mode Switch
set to Gen 2 (HDX) position.
Chapter 2 – Echo III Desktop Description
