User’s Guide for Echo Express III-R Rackmount ™ Thunderbolt™-to-PCIe Card Expansion Chassis
Contents 1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................ 1 2 Echo Express III-R Description..................................................................................................................................................... 2 3 PCIe Card Installation and Chassis Setup Steps........................................................................
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Chapter 1 – Introduction Congratulations on your purchase! The Echo Express III-R is a Thunderbolt-toPCI Express card expansion chassis; through its PCIe slots, you may connect three expansion cards to any Mac® with a Thunderbolt port to expand its capabilities in ways never before possible! While the Echo Express III-R 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.
Chapter 2 – Echo Express III-R Description 1–P ower Indicator LED This lights when: the Echo Express III-R is powered, the Thunderbolt cable between the chassis and your computer is plugged in securely, and the computer powered on. 2–T emperature-Controlled Fans These provide cooling for the installed PCIe cards and the chassis’ supporting Thunderbolt circuitry. They operate at a whisper when the cards are running cool, and automatically speed up in steps as the temperature rises.
Chapter 2 – Echo Express III-R Description Inner Assembly 1–P CIe Card Bracket Locking Plate This secures installed PCIe cards and port access covers in place. 2–P ort Access Covers These cover openings in the chassis when PCIe slots are unoccupied. 3–S lot 1 This is an x8 electrical (x8 mechanical) PCIe 2.0 slot. It is also compatible with PCIe 1.1 and 3.0 cards. 4–S lot 2 This is an x8 electrical (x16 mechanical) PCIe 2.0 slot. It is also compatible with PCIe 1.1 and 3.0 cards.
Chapter 3 – PCIe Card Installation and Chassis Setup Steps 1. Remove the Echo Express III-R from its packaging, and then set it on a flat, level surface. 2. If necessary, adjust or remove the rackmount extension rails by removing the four screws securing each one to the side of the enclosure. As necessary, set the rails in place and secure them to the enclosure with no fewer than two screws on each rail (Figure 1). Figure 1 3.
Chapter 3 – PCIe Card Installation and Chassis Setup Steps 7. OPTIONAL STEP: If you are going to install the Echo Express III-R Mobile Rack Kit, remove the six screws securing the blank plate inside the enclosure, and then remove and set aside the blank plate. (Figure 3). Figure 3 Support Note: To avoid damaging components due to static electricity discharge, wear an antistatic wrist strap while working inside the Echo Express chassis. 8.
Chapter 3 – PCIe Card Installation and Chassis Setup Steps WARNING: When handling computer products, take care to prevent Slot 1 x8 (x8) 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 chassis’ circuit boards and any of its components. Slot 2 x8 (x16) Slot 3 x4 (x8) 11.
Chapter 3 – PCIe Card Installation and Chassis Setup Steps 19. OPTIONAL STEP: If you are also installing the Echo Express III-R Mobile Rack Kit, refer to its user’s guide now for instructions about installing it and the inner assembly. Otherwise, go to the next step 20. Gently push the inner assembly back inside the rackmount enclosure (Figure 7). 21. Secure the inner assembly to the rackmount enclosure using the four screws you removed previously (Figure 7). Figure 7 22.
Chapter 4 – Verify Connections Using System Information A – Verify the Echo Express III-R 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 Keeping the Cards Cool With its optimized airflow design and temperaturecontrolled fans providing cooling at all times, Echo Express III-R provides adequate cooling for the installed cards. Do not operate the Echo Express III-R with the inner assembly removed, and do not block any of the vents! Otherwise, the installed cards and Echo Express’ components may overheat.
Chapter 6 – Specifications, Precautions, FCC Compliance, and Support Information Specifications External Connectors Two Thunderbolt Power (C14-type) Expansion Slots • One x8 electrical (x8 mechanical)PCIe 2.0 • One x8 electrical (x16 mechanical) PCIe 2.0 • One x4 electrical (x8 mechanical)PCIe 2.
Appendix A – BNC Connector Installation Steps 1. Remove and set aside the two screws securing the Thunderbolt interface card to the inner assembly (Figure A-1). 2. Gently push down on the edge of the card to disengage the card from its slot (Figure A-1). 3. Grasping the card by its bracket, rotate the bracket out of the inner assembly, and then pull out the card (Figure A-2). Set aside the Thunderbolt interface card on flat surface, component side down. Figure A-1 Figure A-4 Figure A-2 Figure A-5 4.
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