Sonnet

Sonnet SF3 Series

Key Features
  • Superior Performance—Supports ingest of files from two CFast cards at maximum speed
  • 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 Interface—Connects to any Thunderbolt 3 computer port, or at the end of a Thunderbolt 3 device daisy chain
  • Dual CFast Slots—Enable simultaneous ingest of files from two cards up to 1000 MB/s aggregate
  • Bus-Powered—Powered through Thunderbolt connection; no power adapter required
  • Rugged Construction—Aluminum enclosure plus replaceable captive Thunderbolt 3 cable withstand heavy use
  • macOS and Windows Compatible
  • Overview
  • Tech Specs

CFast 2.0 Pro 3 Card Reader

Sonnet’s SF3™ Series - CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader does. Featuring a 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 interface, this device quickly ingests footage from CFast memory cards to any Mac or Windows computer with Thunderbolt 3 ports—on location, in the studio, or in the edit suite—at the fastest speeds the cards will support.

Efficient
As the industry’s first CFast 2.0 card reader for Thunderbolt 3, the SF3 Series - CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader employs its dual card slots to take advantage of the tremendous bandwidth offered by Thunderbolt 3. Capable of ingesting files simultaneously from two cards at concurrent data transfer speeds up to 1000+ MB/s—more than double the average ingest speed of USB 3.0 card readers—using the Sonnet reader makes for a significantly more convenient and efficient workflow.

Compact and Rugged
Measuring a compact 5.75 inches wide by 1 inch high by 3.5 inches deep, the SF3 Series - CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader is suitable for use in any workspace, even where space is tight. The reader’s shell is made from extruded aluminum, making it lightweight, and yet rugged enough to be transported in an equipment bag without fear of damaging the case.

Replaceable Captive Cable
Through the use of a captive cable, the SF3 Series - CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader’s Thunderbolt cable remains firmly connected to it at all times. Should the cable ever break, it can easily be replaced by Sonnet or a Sonnet-authorized service center.

Part Number SF3-2CFST
Hardware
Form Factor Portable card reader
Bus Interface 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3
External Connector CFast slots
Data Transfer Rate Up to 1000+ MB/s aggregate
Power Bus-powered via Thunderbolt 3 connection
Supported Media CFast
CFast 2.0
RoHS Compliant Yes
Dimensions (WxDxH) 5.75 x 3.5 x 1 in. (144.8 x 88.9 x 25.4 mm)

Mac Compatibility
  • Mac with Thunderbolt 3 ports
  • macOS® 10.12.6+
  • macOS Mojave compatible

PC Compatibility
  • PC with Thunderbolt 3 ports
  • Windows® 10