User’s Guide for Echo Express SE II ™ Thunderbolt™-to-PCI Express® Card Expansion Chassis
Contents 1 Introduction, System Requirements........................................................................................... 1 2 Echo Express SE II Description.................................................................................................. 2 Echo Express SE II Extererior Echo Express SE II Inner Assembly Echo Express SE II Power Adapter Thunderbolt Connector Lock 3 PCIe Card Installation and Chassis Setup Steps.................................................
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Chapter 1 – Introduction, System Requirements 6.063 154 4.343 110.31 4.646 118.01 ECHO EXPRESS SE II FRONT VIEW ECHO EXPRESS SE II REAR VIEW 10.963 278.46 ECHO EXPRESS SE II SIDE VIEW Introduction System Requirements Congratulations on your purchase! The Echo Express SE II is a Thunderbolt-to-PCI Express card expansion chassis.
Chapter 2 – Echo Express SE II Description Echo Express SE II Exterior 1–P ower 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.
Chapter 2 – Echo Express SE II Description Echo Express SE II Inner Assembly 1–P CIe Slots These are x4 electrical (x8 mechanical) PCIe 2.0 slots. They are also compatible with PCIe 1.1 and 3.0 cards. 2–T hunderbolt Interface Card This is installed into its own slot and may not be moved to another slot. 3 – Port Access Covers These cover openings in the chassis when PCIe slots are unoccupied.
Chapter 2 – Echo Express SE II Description Echo Express SE II Power Adapter 1–P ower Adapter Connect this to the Echo Express SE II chassis’ power port. Note that the power indicator on top lights when the adapter is connected to AC power. 2–P ower 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 the product was purchased.
Chapter 3 – PCIe Card Installation and Chassis Setup Steps 1. Remove the Echo Express SE II chassis from its packaging, and then set it upside-down on a soft, flat, level surface. 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove and set aside the four screws securing the outer case to the inner assembly (Figure 1). Support Note: To avoid damaging components due to static electricity discharge, wear an antistatic wrist strap while working inside Echo Express SE II. 3. Flip the Echo chassis over.
Chapter 3 – PCIe Card Installation and Chassis Setup Steps WARNING: When handling computer products, take care to prevent components from being damaged by static electricity; avoid working in carpeted areas. Handle expansion cards only by their edges and avoid touching connector traces and component pins. Also, avoid touching the Echo Express SE II chassis’ circuit boards and any of its components. 7.
Chapter 3 – PCIe Card Installation and Chassis Setup Steps 13. Turn the Echo chassis right-side-up. 14. Connect a Thunderbolt cable between either Thunderbolt port on the Echo chassis and a Thunderbolt port on your computer (or other Thunderbolt device in the chain connected to the computer). If you are daisy chaining additional Thunderbolt devices, connect another Thunderbolt cable between the downstream device and the open Thunderbolt port on the Echo chassis. 15.
Chapter 4 – Verify Connections Using System Information A – Verify the Echo Express SE II 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.
Chapter 5 – Tips, General Information, and Known Issues TIPS, GENERAL INFORMATION KNOWN ISSUES Keeping the Cards Cool With its optimized airflow design and temperature-controlled fan providing cooling at all times, Echo Express SE II provides adequate cooling 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.
Chapter 6 – Specifications, Precautions, FCC Compliance, and Support Information Specifications Warnings (continued) External Connectors Two Thunderbolt Power Expansion Slots x4 electrical (x8 mechanical) PCIe 2.0 PCIe Cards Supported Two half-length (up to 7.75" long), full-height, single- width x8 PCIe cards, or one double-width card plus one single-width card Compatible PCIe Cards See Sonnet Website: (www.sonnettech.com) Power Adapter Input: 100-240V AC 1.6A, 50-60 Hz Output: 12V@7.
