User’s Guide for Echo Express SEL 10GbE ™ 10 Gigabit Ethernet Thunderbolt™ 2 Adapter
Contents 1 Introduction, System Requirements, Driver Information 1 2 Echo Express SEL 10GbE Description 2 Echo Express SEL 10GbE Exterior Power Adapter Thunderbolt Connector Lock 3 Software Installation 4 OS X Driver Download and Installation 4 Echo Adapter Connection 5 5 Verifying Adapter Recognition Using System Report 6 Confirming Thunderbolt and the 10GbE Controller are Recognized 6 Basic Configuration Information 7 7 Tips, General Information, and Known Issue
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Chapter 1 – Introduction, System Requirements, Driver Information 4.055 8.418 3.465 2.441 2.816 1.220 SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW L S Port 0 TOP VIEW REAR VIEW Introduction System Requirements Congratulations on your purchase! The Echo Express SEL 10GbE is a Thunderbolt 2-to-10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) adapter that enables you to connect your Mac® with a Thunderbolt port to 10GbE infrastructure. The Echo adapter requires the following to operate: • Mac computer with a Thunderbolt port • OS X 10.8.
Chapter 2 – Echo Express SEL 10GbE Description L S Port 0 Echo Express SEL 10GbE Exterior 1–P ower Indicator This indicator lights when the Echo adapter is powered, the Thunderbolt cable between the adapter and your computer is plugged in securely, and the computer powered on.
Chapter 2 – Echo Express SEL 10GbE Description Power Adapter 1–P ower Adapter Connect this to the Echo adapter’s 12VDC socket. 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 – Software Installation You must install software in order for your computer to support this Echo adapter. OS X Driver Download and Installation This section describes the download and installation of the driver required to support the Echo adapter. 1. Launch a Web browser and go to www.sonnettech. com/support, and then click the Downloads, Manual, & Knowledgebase link. 2. On the Support Categories page, click the Thunderbolt Product link, and then click the Echo Express SEL 10GbE link. 3.
Chapter 4 – Echo Adapter Connection Support Note: To ensure the best performance possible when connecting multiple Thunderbolt devices in a daisy chain, be sure to connect 20Gbps Thunderbolt 2 devices such as this Echo chassis closest to the computer, with 10Gbps Thunderbolt devices at the end. 1. Connect a Thunderbolt cable between either Thunderbolt port on the Echo adapter and a Thunderbolt port on your computer (or other Thunderbolt device in the chain connected to the computer).
Chapter 5 – Verifying Adapter Recognition Using System Report Confirming Thunderbolt and the 10GbE Controller are Recognized 1. With the Echo adapter powered and connected to the computer, turn on the computer. Note that if there are any other Thunderbolt devices connected between the Echo adapter and your computer, they must also be powered for you to perform the following steps. 2. From the Apple menu, select About This Mac; the System Information application will launch. 3.
Chapter 6 – Basic Configuration Information Listed below are the basic steps necessary to configure the Echo adapter for use with your computer. 1. With the Echo adapter connected to your computer and 10GbE infrastructure, open System Preferences, and then click Network. 2. In the Network preferences panel, click the Echo adapter (identified as Thunderbolt Ethernet Slot x) in the left panel, and then configure the settings (Figure 4). 3. When you’ve finished changing the settings, click Apply.
Chapter 7 – Tips, General Information, and Known Issues TIPS, GENERAL INFORMATION KNOWN ISSUES Keeping the Adapter Cool With its optimized airflow design and automatic, temperaturecontrolled fan providing cooling at all times, the Echo adapter provides adequate cooling for the components inside. Do not block any of the vents while the adapter is operating! Otherwise, the adapter may overheat.
Chapter 8 – Specifications, Precautions, FCC Compliance, and Support Information Specifications FCC Compliance External Connectors Two Thunderbolt SFP+ Power Power Adapter Input: 100-240V AC 1.6A, 50-60 Hz Output: 12V@7.0A (80W) Operating Temperatures +32˚ F to +95˚ F (0˚ C to +35˚ C) Dimensions WxDxH 4 x 8.42 x 2.82 in. (10.16 x 21.39 x 7.16 cm) Weight 1.88 lbs. (.
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