Sonnet xMac Studio with Echo II DV (Thunderbolt 3) - Chassis and 2x PCIe expansion box for Mac Studio
The Sonnet xMac Studio with Echo II DV is a compact 3U rackmount enclosure system designed to house a Mac Studio and a high-performance, dual-slot PCIe expansion module for specialty audio and video cards. It is aimed at creative professionals who require power, flexibility, and connectivity for postproduction workflows. The rugged steel enclosure protects the Mac Studio, while the Echo II module provides two PCIe slots for bandwidth-intensive cards. Efficient ventilation and ultra-quiet Noctua fans ensure cool and silent operation during intensive workloads.
It features a built-in 400W power supply able to support power-hungry cards like AJA Kona 5, Blackmagic Decklink 8K Pro, and Blufish444’s Epoch and KRONOS SDI cards. The system powers on and off automatically with the Mac Studio. Variable-speed, temperature-controlled dual Noctua fans, rated at 17 dBA, ensure ultra-quiet operation.
Offers four USB-A ports on the front panel, a dedicated power switch, and dual 40Gbps Thunderbolt ports providing 2800 MB/s PCIe bandwidth to installed cards. Its design allows easy removal of the module and access to PCIe cards through the front without removing the entire panel. It also features an opening at the top for unhindered wireless signal access for WiFi and Bluetooth.
- Two PCIe 3.1 x16 mechanical (x8 electrical) slots, supporting full-length, full-height, single-width PCIe cards.
- Dimensions: 19 x 16.5 x 5.2 inches (48 x 41.9 x 13.3 cm). Weight: 21 lbs (9.53 kg).
- Includes Thunderbolt cables, power cables, and ThunderLok-A locks for security.
- Compatible with Mac Studio.
- 2-year warranty and Avacab technical support.
Data sheet
- Data and Control
- Thunderbolt
- Power
- DC
- Recording/Storage Media
- Discos SSD
- Comunes
- Enracable
- Rack Units
- 3 RU
- Connector A
- Thunderbolt 3
- B Connector
- Thunderbolt 3
- Compatible
- Blackmagic
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