DuoModo Echo I Module
Sonnet

DuoModo Echo I Module

1-slot Thunderbolt to PCIe Card Expansion Module
Product Highlights
  • Thunderbolt 3 Compatible
  • Built-In 400W PSU
  • Dual Noctua Fans
  • PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot Interface
  • Overview
  • Tech Specs

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One Versatile PCIe Slot
  • Supports one full-height, full-length PCIe card
  • One x16 PCIe 3.0 slot
  • Supports every Thunderbolt-compatible non-GPU card
  • View PDF of supported PCIe cards




400W of Power
  • Built-in 400W power supply with 150W auxiliary power connector
  • Supports power-hungry, non-GPU cards including Avid HDX
  • Powers on and off automatically with connected computer




Quiet Fans
  • Dual Noctua fans offer ultra-quiet operation
  • Temperature-controlled, variable-speed
  • Rated at 17 dbA




40Gbps Thunderbolt Interface
  • 40Gbps Thunderbolt interface offers 2800 MB/s of PCIe bandwidth to the installed GPU card
  • Compatible with Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 3 computers
  • Thunderbolt cable included
  • ThunderLok 3 Thunderbolt connector retainer clip included


The DuoModo Echo I Module is the same as the module used in Sonnet’s Echo I Desktop Thunderbolt to PCIe card expansion systems

Part Number DM-MOD-E1
Form Factor Expansion system module
External Connectors One Thunderbolt port
Power (C14-type)
Internal Connectors 8-pin (6+2 pin) power connector (provides up to 150W of power for PCIe cards that require supplemental power)
Expansion Slot One x16 mechanical (x4 electrical) PCIe 3.0
PCIe Cards Supported One full-length, full-height, single- or double-width PCIe card
Power Supply Universal 400W, 115-230V AC, 50-60 Hz
Standy Power Consumes 8.5W (sleep) / 14W (idle)
Operating Temperatures 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Dimensions (WxDxH) 3.3 x 16.6 x 8.5 in. (8.4 x 42.2 x 21.7cm)
Weight 4.95 lbs (2.25 kg)
Compliance RoHS 3 (Directive 2015/863)
IEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2 Safety

Mac Compatibility
  • Mac (M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, and M2) with PCIe cards that have compatible drivers
  • Mac (Intel) with Thunderbolt 3 ports
  • Mac with a Thunderbolt 2 or Thunderbolt port with an Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter plus a Thunderbolt 2 cable (both sold separately)
  • macOS® 10.12.6+
  • macOS Monterey compatible

Windows Compatibility
  • Windows 11 or 10 computer with Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 ports

Monitor Compatibility
  • Linux® computer with Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 ports
  • Linux Kernel 5.0+