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User’s Guide 

for Echo

 Express SE I 

Thunderbolt

 

2

-to-PCIe Card Expansion Chassis

For

Windows

Summary of Contents for Echo Express SE I

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

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Page 3: ... 3 PCIe Card Installation Steps 4 4 Verify Connections Using System Information 7 Verify the Echo Express SE I 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 Visi...

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Page 5: ...dows Compatibility Windows PC with a Thunderbolt 2 or Thunderbolt port Windows 8 7 System Requirements While the Echo Express SE I 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 SE I is available at http sonnet...

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 c...

Page 7: ...aughter card is installed in the PCIe slot Echo Express SE I Power Adapter 1 Power Adapter Connect this to the Echo Express SE I 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 ...

Page 8: ...ove the inner assembly by gently grasping its faceplate by the edges and pulling Figure 2 Set aside the outer case 5 Remove and set aside the screw used to secure a PCIe card from the Echo Express SE I chassis inner assembly Figure 3 If you are installing a double width card or an additional daughter card remove and set aside the screw securing the port access cover and then remove and set aside t...

Page 9: ... included a daughter card connect them together with the cables included with the PCIe card and then install the daughter card into the Echo chassis Secure the daughter card with the screw that previously secured the port access cover 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 SE I chassis upside do...

Page 10: ...press SE I 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 compa...

Page 11: ...and then Echo Express SE I TB2 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: ...or the installed card Do not operate the Echo Express SE I with its cover off and do not block any of the vents Otherwise the installed card and Echo Express SE I s components may overheat Hot Plugging the Echo Express SE I Mac Users When a certified Thunderbolt compatible card used with Thunderbolt compatible drivers is installed in the Echo Express SE I you may connect and disconnect the chassis...

Page 13: ... Slot x8 mechanical x4 electrical PCIe 2 0 PCIe Card Support One half length up to 7 75 inches 19 7 cm long PCIe card supports double width card daughter 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 5 63 x 8 63 x 3 5 in 14 29 x...

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 SE1 E A 022515 ...

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