User`s Guide
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1. With its optimized airflow design and temperature controlled fan providing cooling at all times Echo Express SEL provides adequate cooling for the installed card Do not operate the Echo Express SEL with its cover off and do not block any of the vents Otherwise the installed card and Echo Express SEL s components may overheat Hot Plugging the Echo Express SEL Expansion Chassis When a certified Thunderbolt compatible card used with Thunderbolt compatible drivers is installed in the Echo Express SEL you may connect and disconnect the chassis while the computer is on Of course if you have anything connected to the card such as storage devices cameras etc follow proper procedures for disconnecting those devices before unplugging the Echo Express SEL chassis There s No Need to Unplug the Power Adapter Because Echo Express SEL automatically powers on and off with the computer to which it s connected there s no power switch nor is there any need to disconnect the power cable under normal use Power Indicator Operation Because the Echo Express SEL chassis automatically powers on and off with the computer to which it s connected its power indicator only lights when the computer is on and turns off when the computer is sleeping or powered off Note that the power adapter s power indicator remains lit as long as it is connected to a live power outlet Connecting Additional Thunderbolt Devices You may connect up to2. that other software updates for the computer may also break compatibility Some Devices Performance May be Affected by Where They Are Connected in a Thunderbolt Chain However small Thunderbolt introduces latency to a device chain If you expand with additional Thunderbolt expansion chassis you may need to experiment with which cards work better in chassis closer to or farther from the computer in the chain Chapter 6 Specifications Precautions FCC Compliance and Support Information Specifications External Connectors Two Thunderbolt Power Expansion Slot x8 mechanical x8 electrical PCIe 2 0 PCle Card Support Half length up to 6 6 in long full height single width x8 PCIe card Compatible PCIe Cards See Sonnet Website www sonnettech com Power Adapter Input 100 240V AC 1 6A 50 60 Hz Output 12V 7 0A 80W PCle Card Minimum 25W Guaranteed Power Operating 32 F to 95 F Temperatures O C to 35 C Dimensions WxDxH 4x 8 42 x 2 82 in 10 16 x 21 39 x 7 16 cm Weight 1 75 Ibs 8 kg RoHS Compliant Package Contents e Echo Express SEL chassis e Power adapter e Power cord gt Thunderbolt cable lock e User s guide 1 Thunderbolt cable required available at the Apple Store and your reseller 2 Not compatible with optical Thunderbolt cables SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read this section carefully before proceeding These precautions explain the correct and safe use of this device there
3. Note that the power cord included with your product may appear different than the one pictured here depending on where the product was purchased Thunderbolt Connector Lock This secures Thunderbolt connectors plugged into the Echo chassis Thunderbolt ports to prevent accidental cable disconnection This lock is not compatible with optical Thunderbolt cables Chapter 3 PCIe Card Installation Steps 1 Remove the Echo Express SEL chassis from its packaging and then set it f upside down on a soft flat level surface 2 Remove and set aside the four screws securing the feet to the F bottom of the outer case Figure 1 Set aside the screws and feet Support Note To avoid damaging components due to static electricity discharge wear an antistatic wrist strap while working inside Echo Express SEL 3 Turn the Echo Express SEL chassis right side up Figure 2 4 Place your hand on top of the outer case Remove the inner assembly f by gently grasping its faceplate by the edges and pulling Figure 3 Set aside the outer case Figure 1 Inner Assembly 5 Remove and set aside the screw used to secure a PCle card from the Echo Express SEL chassis inner assembly Figure 3 Figure 2 Figure 3 Chapter 3 PCIe Card Installation Steps AN WARNING When handling computer products take care to prevent components from being damaged by s
4. 8 806 460 860 2 q Sai E 1 937 d 1 405 exe Mo 714 H REAR VIEW TOP VIEW Introduction System Requirements Congratulations on your purchase The Echo Express SEL is a Thunderbolt 2 expansion system for PCIe cards Through its PCIe slot you may connect a low profile expansion card to your iMac Mac mini Mac Pro MacBook Air or MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt technology to expand its capabilities in ways never before possible While the Echo Express SEL chassis requires no drivers the expansion card you install does Thunderbolt compatible drivers to enable it to work properly through the Thunderbolt interface are required More information on which cards are compatible with Echo Express SEL is available at http sonnettech com support charts thunderbolt index html The Echo Express requires the following to operate e Mac computer with a Thunderbolt 2 or Thunderbolt port e OS X 10 8 5 or later PCle card see Specifications on page 9 for details and Thunderbolt compatible drivers for the car e Thunderbolt cable not included sold separately Chapter 2 Echo Express SEL Description Echo Express SEL Exterior 1 Power Indicator 2 12V DC Socket This lights when the Echo Express SEL is powered the Connect the included DC power adapter between this socket Thunderbolt cable between the chassis and your computer and the included power cord is plugged in securely and the computer powered on N
5. Information A Verify the Echo Express SEL 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 In the System Information window click Thunderbolt under the Hardware header in the left column Figure 8 6 In the top right column under the Thunderbolt Device Tree header you will see the computer followed by Thunderbolt Bus and then Echo Express SEL Figure 8 Support Note If you do not see Echo Express SEL listed disconnect and reconnect the Thunderbolt cable between the computer and Echo Express SEL Note that it is not necessary to shut down the computer before disconnecting and reconnecting the cable so long as the installed card is Thunderbolt compatible B Verify the Installed Card is Recognized 1 Click PCI Cards under the Hardware header in the left column Figure 9 2 At the top of the right column the installed card is listed By selecting the card detailed information is listed You should see Yes next to Driver Installed and Tunnel Compatible otherwise the card or driver may not be Thunderbolt compatible Figure 9 Support Note While the Echo Express SEL expansion chassis req
6. User s Guide for Echo Express SEL Thunderbolt 2 to PCle Card Expansion Chassis PCI THUNDERBOLT EXPRESS Mac Contents 1 2 Introduction and System 11 0 1 Echo Express SEL Echo Express SEL Extererior Echo Express SEL Inner Assembly Echo Express SEL Power Adapter PUle Card 7 77 7 6 Verify Connections Using System 1010170307 Verify the Echo Express SEL is Recognized Verify the Installed Card is Recognized Tips General Information and Known 155 Tips General Information Known Issues Specifications Precautions FCC Compliance and Support Information ccccccscsceccccceeeeseeD Specifications Safety Precautions FCC Compliance Contacting Customer SELrvice Visit Our Website This page left intentionally blank Chapter 1 Introduction and System Requirements 4 055 8 418 3 465 id 2441 2 816 1 220 H J L FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW 3 556 3 385 5 2 554 2 20
7. Version Port Sonnet Technologies Inc Echo Express SEL 0 1 18 C4M132400GPDNRTEC 0 13 0 Status No device connected Link Status 0x7 Current Link Width Oxi Link Controller Firmware Version 0 13 0 Sonnet s MacBook Pro Hardware Thunderbolt Thunderbolt Bus Y Hardware ATA Audio Bluetooth Camera Card Reader Diagnostics Disc Burning Ethernet Cards Fibre Channel FireWire Graphics Displays Hardware RAID Memory PCI Cards Parallel SCSI SATA SATA Express 1 Storage Thunderbolt uss Y Network Firewall Locations Volumes WWAN Wi Fi Y Software Accessibility Applications Components Developer Disabled Software Extensions Fonts Frameworks Installations Logs Managed Client Preference Panes Printer Software Profiles Startup Items Sync Services Figure 8 AHCI Controller AHCI Controller AHCI Controller pcilb4b 9182 pcilb4b 9182 pcilb4b 9182 pcilb4b 9182 Type AHCI Controller Driver Installed Yes Tunnel Compatible Yes MSI Yes Bus PCI Slot Thunderbolt 197 0 0 Vendor ID Ox1b4b Device ID Subsystem Vendor ID Subsystem ID Revision ID Link Width Link Speed Driver Installed Yes Thunderbolt 193 0 0 Thunderbolt 194 0 0 Thunderbolt 196 0 0 Sonnet s MacBook Pro Hardware PCI Cards pcilb4b 9182 Figure 9 Chapter 5 Tips General Information and Known Issues TIPS GENERAL INFORMATION Keeping the Card Cool
8. by helping to prevent injury to you or others and also help you to minimize the risk of damaging the device Warnings Always follow the basic warnings listed here to avoid the risk of serious injury or death from electrical shock short circuiting fire and other hazards These warnings include but are not limited to e Do not attempt to modify the enclosure If this device appears to be malfunctioning contact your reseller or local distributor e Do not drop the chassis dropping or mishandling the chassis may result in a malfunction leaving the product inoperable e Do not expose the device to rain use it near water or containers that contain liquids which might spill into any openings or in damp or wet conditions e If unusual smells sounds or smoke come from the device or if liquids enter it switch it off immediately and unplug it from the electrical outlet Warnings continued e Follow the instructions in this manual carefully contact your reseller or local distributor for additional advice not covered in this User s Guide FCC Compliance Echo Express SEL complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference AND this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contacting Customer Service The Sonnet Web site located at www sonnettech com has the most current support inf
9. he U S and or other countries Other product names are trademarks of their respective owners Product specifications subject to change without notice Printed in the USA UG ECHO EXP SEL E A 012214 SIMPLY FAST www sonnettech com
10. ormation and technical updates Before you call Customer Service please check our Web site for the latest updates and online support files and check this User s Guide for helpful information When you call Customer Service have the following information available so the customer service staff can better assist you e Product name e Date and place of purchase e Computer model e PCIe card models e Operating system version e Software firmware versions USA Customers If further assistance is needed please contact Sonnet Customer Service at Tel 1 949 472 2772 Monday Friday 7 a m 4 p m Pacific Time E mail support sonnettech com For Customers Outside the USA For support on this product contact your reseller or local distributor Visit Our Web Site For the most current product information and online support files visit the Sonnet Web site at www sonnettech com support Register your product online at http registration sonnettech com to be informed of future upgrades and product releases Sonnet Technologies Inc All rights reserved Sonnet the Sonnet logotype Simply Fast the Simply Fast logotype Echo Presto and Tempo are trademarks of Sonnet Technologies Inc 2014 iMac Mac the Mac logo MacBook Air MacBook Pro Mac Pro and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the United States and other countries Thunderbolt 2 and the Thunderbolt logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in t
11. ote that if the Echo Express SEL is connected to another 3 Thunderbolt Ports Thunderbolt device instead of directly to the computer any Connect a Thunderbolt cable between either port and your other Thunderbolt device connected between the computer computer s Thunderbolt port the other may be used to and Echo chassis must also be powered on before the Echo connect to another Thunderbolt device chassis power indicator will light up Chapter 2 Echo Express SEL Description Echo Express SEL Inner Assembly 1 Thunderbolt Interface Card This is installed into its own slot and may not be moved to the PCle slot 2 PCle Slot This is an x8 mechanical x8 electrical PCle 2 0 slot It is also compatible with PCle 1 1 and 3 0 cards Note that the use of a low profile bracket on the card installed into the slot is required 3 Fan The temperature controlled fan provides cooling for the installed PCle card and the chassis supporting Thunderbolt circuitry It operates at a whisper when the card is running cool and speeds up when the temperature rises Do not block the vent holes on the front or back of the chassis to prevent overheating Echo Express SEL Power Adapter 1 Power Adapter Connect this to the Echo Express SEL chassis power port Note that the power indicator on top lights when the adapter is connected to AC power 2 Power Cord Connect this between a power outlet and the power adapter
12. six Thunderbolt devices total in a daisy chain including the Apple Thunderbolt Display Using Expansion Cards Without Drivers Some Thunderbolt compatible expansion cards like Sonnet s Presto Gigabit Pro PCle and Sonnet s Tempo SATA Pro 6Gb PCIe 2 0 eSATA card use drivers built into the OS Some PCIe Cards May Not Fit in Echo Express SEL Cards installed into Echo Express SEL must be no more than 6 6 inches 16 76 cm long and must have a low profile PCle card bracket attached Replacing a Card After Initial Installation Shut down the computer and then disconnect the power adapter and Thunderbolt cables from the Echo Express SEL before disassembling the chassis and replacing the card PCIe CARDS ARE NOT HOT PLUGGABLE Never install a PCIe card into Echo Express SEL while it is connected to a computer or power outlet If you do you risk injury and damage to the card chassis and computer KNOWN ISSUES Not all PCIe Cards Will Perform at 100 Thunderbolt 2 s PCle bandwidth is limited to 20Gbps While most cards will operate at full performance some may not due to the fact they require more bandwidth than Thunderbolt 2 is capable of supporting OS X Updates May Break Compatibility Specific device drivers that work under one version of OS X may not work under a later version Before updating to the latest OS we recommend that you contact your PCIe card s manufacturer to verify that the existing drivers work Note
13. tatic electricity avoid working in carpeted areas Handle expansion cards only by their edges and avoid touching connector traces and component pins Also avoid touching the Echo Express SEL chassis circuit boards and any of its components 6 Remove the PCIe card from its packaging handling the card by its edges and without touching any components or gold connector pins 7 If necessary swap the card s standard PCIe bracket with its included low profile bracket 8 Holding the card with its bracket on the left and the connector pins facing away from 7 you line up its connector with the 7 slot and then gently but firmly insert the card straight into the slot do not rock the card or force the card into the slot If you encounter excessive resistance check the card s connector and the slot for damage and then try inserting the card again Figure 4 Figure 4 9 Secure the card using the screw you removed previously do not overtighten the screw Figure 4 10 Place your hand on top of the outer case and then gently push the inner assembly back into the outer case Figure 5 11 Turn the Echo Express SEL chassis upside down and then secure the bottom of the outer case to the inner assembly by reattaching the four feet do not overtighten the screws Figure 6 Figure 5 Figure 6 Chapter 3 PCIe Card Installation Steps 12 Turn the Echo Express SEL right side up Support Note To ensure
14. the best performance possible when connecting multiple Thunderbolt devices in a daisy chain be sure to connect 20Gbps Thunderbolt 2 devices such as this Echo chassis closest to the computer with 10Gbps Thunderbolt devices at the end 13 Connect a Thunderbolt cable between either Thunderbolt port on the Echo chassis and a Thunderbolt port on your computer or other Thunderbolt device in the chain connected tothe computer If you are daisy chaining additional Thunderbolt devices connect another Thunderbolt cable between the downstream device and the open Thunderbolt port on the Echo chassis Figure 7 2 NY Figure 7 14 Using a Phillips screwdriver secure the Thunderbolt cable s to the Echo Express SEL with the supplied Thunderbolt cable lock as shown Figure 7 Note that if you are using an optical Thunderbolt cable the supplied Thunderbolt cable lock is not compatible skip to the next step 15 Connect the included power cord between a wall outlet or power strip and the power adapter verify the connector is plugged in securely Note that the power adapter s power indicator will light at this time 16 Connect the power adapter cable to the Echo Express SEL s 12V power socket Note that the power indicator on the Echo Express SEL chassis will not light until the computer and any other Thunderbolt device connected between it and the Echo chassis is powered on Chapter 4 Verify Connections Using System
15. uires no drivers the installed card requires Thunderbolt compatible drivers to enable its use Bluetooth Camera Card Reader Diagnostics Disc Burning Ethernet Cards Fibre Channel FireWire Graphics Displays Hardware RAID Memory PCI Cards Parallel SCSI SAS SATA SATA Express spi Storage Firewall Locations Volumes WWAN Wi Fi Y Software Accessibility Applications Components Developer Disabled Software Extensions Fonts Frameworks Installations Logs Managed Client Preference Panes Printer Software Profiles Startup Items Sync Services MacBook Pro Thunderbolt Bus Echo Express SEL Thunderbolt Bus Vendor Name Apple Inc Device Name MacBook Pro UID 0x0001000F00468060 Firmware Version 17 Domain AAQE366A CBSA EAS5 8CE4 8583DAED6923 Status Device connected Link Status 0x2 Current Link Width 0x2 Receptacle 1 Cable Firmware Version 0 1 18 Cable Serial Number C4M132400GPDNRTBC Link Controller Firmware Version 0 12 0 Status No device connected Link Status 0x7 Current Link Width 0x1 Receptacle 2 Link Controller Firmware Version 0 12 0 Echo Express SEL Vendor Name Device Name Vendor ID Device ID 0x11 Device Revision 0x1 UID 0x0008001100301050 Route String Firmware Version 21 1 Port Upstream Status Device connected Link Status 0x2 Current Link Width 0x2 Cable Firmware Version Cable Serial Number Link Controller Firmware
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