User’s Guide for Echo Express SEL ™ Thunderbolt™ 2-to-PCIe Card Expansion Chassis
Contents 1 Introduction and System Requirements..................................................................................... 1 2 Echo Express SEL Description.....................................................................................................2 Echo Express SEL Extererior Echo Express SEL Inner Assembly Echo Express SEL Power Adapter 3 PCIe Card Installation Steps....................................................................................................
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Chapter 1 – Introduction and System Requirements 4.055 8.418 3.465 2.441 2.816 1.220 SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW 3.556 3.385 2.554 2.208 1.806 1.460 .860 1.937 1.405 .480 .714 .374 TOP VIEW REAR VIEW Introduction System Requirements Congratulations on your purchase! The Echo Express SEL is a Thunderbolt 2 expansion system for PCIe cards.
Chapter 2 – Echo Express SEL Description Echo Express SEL Exterior 1–P ower Indicator This lights when the Echo Express SEL is powered, the Thunderbolt cable between the chassis and your computer is plugged in securely, and the computer powered on.
Chapter 2 – Echo Express SEL Description Echo Express SEL Inner Assembly 1–T hunderbolt Interface Card This is installed into its own slot and may not be moved to the PCIe slot. 2–P CIe Slot This is an x8 mechanical (x8 electrical) PCIe 2.0 slot. It is also compatible with PCIe 1.1 and 3.0 cards. Note that the use of a low-profile bracket on the card installed into the slot is required.
Chapter 3 – PCIe Card Installation Steps 1. Remove the Echo Express SEL chassis from its packaging, and then set it upside-down on a soft, flat, level surface. 2. Remove and set aside the four screws securing the feet to the bottom of the outer case (Figure 1). Set aside the screws and feet. Support Note: To avoid damaging components due to static electricity discharge, wear an antistatic wrist strap while working inside Echo Express SEL. 3. Turn the Echo Express SEL chassis right-side-up (Figure 2). 4.
Chapter 3 – PCIe Card Installation 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 SEL chassis’ circuit boards and any of its components. 6.
Chapter 3 – PCIe Card Installation Steps 12. Turn the Echo Express SEL right-side-up. 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. 13.
Chapter 4 – Verify Connections Using System Information 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.
Chapter 5 – Tips, General Information, and Known Issues TIPS, GENERAL INFORMATION KNOWN ISSUES Keeping the Card Cool With its optimized airflow design and temperature-controlled fan providing cooling at all times, Echo Express SEL provides adequate cooling for the installed card. 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.
Chapter 6 – Specifications, Precautions, FCC Compliance, and Support Information Specifications Warnings (continued) External Connectors Two Thunderbolt Power Expansion Slot x8 mechanical (x8 electrical) PCIe 2.0 PCIe Card Support Half-length (up to 6.6 in. long), fullheight, single-width x8 PCIe card Compatible PCIe Cards See Sonnet Website: (www.sonnettech.com) Power Adapter Input: 100-240V AC 1.6A, 50-60 Hz Output: 12V@7.
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