Sonnet Echo ExpressCard/34 Thunderbolt Adapter
Product# ECHO-E34
Expanding Beyond the BoxThunderbolt technology is amazing—the speed (up to 10Gb/s) and versatility (supporting high-resolution displays plus high-performance data devices through a single, compact port) make it clear that this is the next generation I/O technology, available today. But what about connecting existing FireWire, eSATA, and USB 3.0 peripherals as well as high speed memory cards? Sonnet’s Echo ExpressCard/34 Thunderbolt Adapter expands Thunderbolt connectivity to support more than just storage systems and monitors. This Sonnet adapter adds an ExpressCard/34 2.0 slot to any computer to which it’s connected, enabling you to use a wide variety of ExpressCard/34 cards to add a wide range of interfaces and capabilities to your system. Imagine adding more FireWire® ports, a Gigabit Ethernet connection or an eSATA interface through a single Thunderbolt adapter! This card adapter allows you to choose your connections and add more to your setup. Because this adapter supports hot-swapping, you can select and change the ExpressCard to use as needed—it supports most Sonnet ExpressCard/34 cards (with a PCI Express interface), such as our FireWire, Gigabit Ethernet, and USB 3.0 interfaces, CompactFlash and SDXC card readers, and select eSATA controllers. It also supports specialty adapters like the latest revision PCIe Bus Extender for Sonnet’s Qio™ Professional Media Readers, and the interface adapter for the AJA® io Express. Set up for this Sonnet adapter is simple—just connect it directly to your computer or at the end of a Thunderbolt device chain with a Thunderbolt cable (not included, sold at the Apple Store)—that’s it. There’s no software to install and no power supply to plug in. Plug the ExpressCard/34 card into the Echo ExpressCard/34 Thunderbolt Adapter as you would into a notebook computer's ExpressCard slot, install software for the adapter if necessary, and you are ready to work. Sonnet’s Echo ExpressCard/34 Thunderbolt Adapter gives you the additional connectivity you need, today. |
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Key Features
Expands Your Computer's Connectivity and Capabilities—Enables you to use ExpressCard/34 adapters with Thunderbolt technology-equipped computers
Fast Interface—High-performance 10 Gb/s Thunderbolt technology, 5 Gb/s ExpressCard/34 2.0 interface
Supports Common ExpressCard/34 Adapters—Supports Sonnet CompactFlash and SDXC readers; FireWire, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, and select eSATA adapters
Supports Specialty ExpressCard/34 Adapters—Supports ExpressCard adapters for specialty devices such as Sonnet's Qio™ and the AJA® io Express
Versatile Connectivity via Thunderbolt. Sonnet's Echo ExpressCard/34 Thunderbolt Adapter opens a world of connectivity options to any Thunderbolt technology-enabled computer. ExpressCard/34 adapters, originally intended for use with notebook computers, offer users additional connectivity and functionality beyond what’s available through their computers’ stock configuration. With Sonnet's EchoExpressCard/34 Thunderbolt Adapter, you can have a Gigabit Ethernet Thunderbolt adapter, an eSATA Thunderbolt adapter, a FireWire 800 Thunderbolt adapter, a USB 3.0 Thunderbolt adapter, or an SDXC or CF Thunderbolt adapter. Your options are limitless.
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Compatible ExpressCard/34 Adapters
The following is a list of adapters currently compatible with the Echo ExpressCard/34 Thunderbolt Adapter. Sonnet expects other manufacturer’s ExpressCard/34 products to become compatible as their drivers are updated to be Thunderbolt technology-aware.
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eSATA |
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| Sonnet Tempo SATA Pro ExpressCard/34 |
| Sonnet Tempo SATA 6Gb/s ExpressCard/34 |
| Tempo edge SATA 6Gb/s ExpressCard/34 |
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FireWire |
| Sonnet FireWire 800 Pro ExpressCard/34 |
| Sonnet FireWire/USB ExpressCard/34 (FireWire ports only) |
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USB 3.0 |
| Sonnet USB 3.0 ExpressCard/34 |
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Gigabit Ethernet |
| Sonnet Presto Gigabit Ethernet Pro ExpressCard/34 |
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Memory Card Readers |
| Sonnet SDXC UHS-I Pro Reader/Writer ExpressCard/34 |
| Sonnet Pro Dual CompactFlash Adapter ExpressCard/34 |
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Specialty Product Adapters |
| Sonnet PCIe Bus Extender ExpressCard/34 |