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Chapter 4 – Verify Connections Using System Information

Figure 9

Figure 10

A – Verify the Echo Express SEL is Recognized

 

1.

 With the Echo chassis powered and connected to the 

computer, turn on the computer.

 

2.

 From the Apple menu, select About This Mac; the 

System Information application will launch.

 

3.

 When the About This Mac window opens, click More 

Info; a summary of specifications will appear. 

 

4.

 Click System Report; a full report window will appear.

 

5.

 In the System Information window, click Thunderbolt 

under the Hardware header in the left column 

(Figure 9).

 

6.

 In the top right column under the Thunderbolt Device 

Tree header, you will see the computer, followed 
by Thunderbolt 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 

(Figure 10)

.

 

 Support  Note:

 If you do not see “Echo Express SEL” 

listed, disconnect and reconnect the Thunderbolt 

cable between the computer and Echo Express SEL. Note 
that it is not necessary to shut down the computer before 
disconnecting and reconnecting the cable, so long as the 
installed card is Thunderbolt-compatible.

 

 Support  Note:

 While the Echo Express SEL 

expansion chassis requires no drivers, the installed card 

requires Thunderbolt-compatible drivers to enable its use. 

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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