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Contents 1 Introduction and System Requirements 1 2 Echo Express III-R Description 2 3 PCIe Card Installation and Chassis Setup Steps 4 4 Verify Connections Using OS X System Information 8 A – Verify Echo Express III-R is Recognized B – Verify Installed Cards are Recognized 5 Tips, General Information, and Known Issues 9 Tips, General Information Known Issues 6 Specifications, Precautions, FCC Compliance, and Support Information 10 Specifications Safety Precauti
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Chapter 1 – Introduction and System Requirements Congratulations on your purchase! The Echo Express III-R is a Thunderbolt 2-to-PCI Express card expansion chassis.
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. 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 5. OPTIONAL STEP: If you are going to install an optional Sonnet mobile rack device mounting kit into the III-R, remove and set aside the six screws securing the blank plate inside the enclosure, and then remove and set aside the cover plate (Figure 3). 6. OPTIONAL STEP: Due to its size and weight, we recommend that you install the empty rackmount enclosure now.
Chapter 3 – PCIe Card Installation and Chassis Setup Steps 10. OPTIONAL STEP: If you are installing a PCIe card which requires additional power and must be connected to auxiliary power, locate the wire harness connected the 6-pin connector indicated in the graphic to the right (Figure 5). Remove the cable twist tie securing the wire harness, and move the loose connector aside for later connection. Otherwise, go to the next step.
Chapter 3 – PCIe Card Installation and Chassis Setup Steps 18. OPTIONAL STEP: If you are also installing a Sonnet mobile rack device mounting kit, refer to its user’s guide now for instructions about installing it and the inner assembly. Otherwise, go to the next step. 19. Gently push the inner assembly back inside the rackmount enclosure (Figure 7). 20. Secure the inner assembly to the rackmount enclosure using the five screws you removed previously (Figure 7). Figure 7 21.
Chapter 4 – Verify Connections Using OS X 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, the 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 • One power (C14-type) Internal Connectors 6-pin Mini-Fit Jr Expansion Slots • One x8 mechanical (x8 electrical) PCIe 2.0 •O ne x16 mechanical (x8 electrical) PCIe 2.0 •O ne x8 mechanical (x4 electrical) PCIe 2.0 PCIe Cards Supported SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Contacting Customer Service Please read this section carefully before proceeding.
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 edges, rotate the card out of the inner assembly, and then pull it out (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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