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Echo Express SE II Exterior
1 –  Power Indicator 

This lights when: the Echo Express 
SE II is powered, the Thunderbolt 
cable between Echo Express and your 
computer is plugged in securely, and 
the computer powered on. Note that 
if the Echo Express SE II is connected 
to another Thunderbolt device 
instead of directly to the computer, 
any other Thunderbolt devices 
connected between the computer and 
Echo chassis must also be powered 
on before the Echo chassis’ power 
indicator will light up.

2 –  Thunderbolt Ports 

Connect the included Thunderbolt 
cable between either port and your 
computer’s Thunderbolt port (or 
other Thunderbolt device in the chain 
connected to the computer); the other 
may be used to connect to another 
Thunderbolt device.

3 –  12V DC Socket 

Connect the included DC power 
adapter between this socket and the 
included power cord.

Chapter 2 – Echo Express SE II Description

Summary of Contents for echo express SE II

Page 1: ...User s Guide for Echo Express SE II Thunderbolt 2 to PCI Express Card Expansion Chassis For Windows ...

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Page 3: ...tallation and Chassis Setup Steps 5 4 Verify Connections Using System Information 8 A Verify the Echo Express SE II is Recognized B Verify the Installed Card is Recognized 5 Tips General Information and Known Issues 9 Tips General Information Known Issues 6 Specifications Precautions FCC Compliance and Support Information 10 Specifications Safety Precautions FCC Compliance Contacting Customer Serv...

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Page 5: ...t port Windows 8 7 System Requirements While the Echo Express SE II chassis requires no drivers the expansion cards you install do Thunderbolt compatible drivers to enable them to work properly through the Thunderbolt interface are required More information on which cards are compatible with Echo Express SE II is available at http sonnettech com support charts thunderbolt index html To support mor...

Page 6: ...r Thunderbolt devices connected between the computer and Echo chassis must also be powered on before the Echo chassis power indicator will light up 2 Thunderbolt Ports Connect the included Thunderbolt cable between either port and your computer s Thunderbolt port or other Thunderbolt device in the chain connected to the computer the other may be used to connect to another Thunderbolt device 3 12V ...

Page 7: ...ed into its own slot and may not be moved to another slot 4 Port Access Covers These cover openings in the chassis when PCIe slots are unoccupied 5 Fan The temperature controlled fan provides cooling for the installed PCIe cards and the chassis supporting Thunderbolt circuitry It operates quietly when the card is running cool and automatically speeds up in steps as the temperature rises Do not blo...

Page 8: ... 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 Lock This lock secures Thunderbolt connectors plugged into the Echo Express SE II s Thunderbolt ports to prevent accidental cable disconnection This lock is not compatible with optical Thunderbolt cables Thunderbolt Cable Connect this ca...

Page 9: ... gently pull out the inner assembly Figure 2 Set aside the outer case 4 Turn the inner assembly on its side with the PCIe slots facing up Remove and set aside the screw securing a port access cover from the Echo Express SE II chassis inner assembly Figure 3 5 Remove and set aside the loose port access cover Figure 3 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary with the remaining port access covers to insta...

Page 10: ... 10 Repeat steps 7 9 if you are installing a second card 11 Flip the inner assembly back over to its upright position Place your hand on top of the outer case and then gently insert the inner assembly back into the outer case Figure 5 12 Turn the Echo Express SE II chassis upside down and then using the four screws you removed previously secure the outer case to the inner assembly do not overtight...

Page 11: ...ure the Thunderbolt cable s to the Echo Express SE II with the supplied Thunderbolt cable lock Figure 7 Note that if you are using an optical Thunderbolt cable the supplied Thunderbolt cable lock is not compatible and you should skip to the next step 15 Connect the included power cord between a wall outlet or power strip and the power adapter verify the connector is plugged in securely Note that t...

Page 12: ...by Echo Express SE II Figure 9 B Verify the Installed Cards are Recognized 1 Click PCI Cards under the Hardware header in the left column Figure 10 3 At the top of the right column the installed cards are listed By selecting a 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 Figure 1...

Page 13: ...ling for the installed cards Do not operate the Echo Express SE II with its cover off and do not block any of the vents Otherwise the cards and chassis components may overheat Hot Plugging the Echo Express SE II Mac Users When a certified Thunderbolt compatible card used with Thunderbolt compatible drivers is installed in the Echo Express SE II you may connect and disconnect the chassis while the ...

Page 14: ... future upgrades and product releases Specifications External Connectors Two Thunderbolt Power Expansion Slots One x16 mechanical x4 electrical PCIe 2 0 One x8 mechanical x4 electrical PCIe 2 0 PCIe Cards Supported Two half length up to 7 75 long full height single width PCIe cards or one double width card plus one single width card Compatible PCIe Cards See Sonnet Website www sonnettech com Power...

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