DuoModo Echo III Module
1-slot Thunderbolt to PCIe Card Expansion Module
Product Highlights
- Connect PCIe Cards via Thunderbolt 3
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot
- 2 x PCIe 3.0 x8 Slot
- 2 x Thunderbolt 3 Ports
- Supports Non-GPU PCIe Cards
- Works with Avid PCIe Cards
- 2 x Temperature-Controlled Cooling Fans
- Built-In 400W Power Supply
- 75W Auxiliary Power Connector
- Required Enclosure Available Separately
- Overview
- Tech Specs
Three Versatile PCIe Slots
- Supports three full-height, full-length PCIe cards
- One x16 plus two x8 PCIe 3.0 slots
- Supports every Thunderbolt-compatible non-GPU card
- AVID QUALIFIED – Supports up to three Avid Pro Tools | HDX PCIe cards
- 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 III Module is the same as the module used in Sonnet’s Echo III Desktop and Echo III Rackmount Thunderbolt to PCIe card expansion systems
| Part Number | DM-MOD-E3 |
| Form Factor | Expansion system module |
| External Connectors | Two Thunderbolt port Power (C14-type) |
| Internal Connectors | 6-pin Mini-Fit Jr (same type as on legacy Mac Pro motherboard; provides up to 75W of power for PCIe cards that require supplemental power) |
| Expansion Slot (Facing Rear, Left to Right) | One x8 mechanical (x8 electrical) PCIe 3.0 One x16 mechanical (x8 electrical) PCIe 3.0 One x8 mechanical (x4 electrical) PCIe 3.0 |
| PCIe Cards Supported | One full-length, full-height, double-width PCIe card, plus one single-width card or Three full-length, full-height, single-width PCIe cards |
| Power Supply | Universal 400W, 115-230V AC, 50-60 Hz |
| 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+