Thunderbolt 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 and eSATA peripherals as well as high speed memory cards? Sonnet’s Echo ExpressCard/34 Thunderbolt Adaptor expands Thunderbolt connectivity to support more than just storage systems and monitors. This Sonnet adaptor adds an ExpressCard/34 slot to any computer to which it is connected, enabling you to use a wide variety of ExpressCard/34 cards to add a range of interfaces and capabilities to your system.

Imagine adding more FireWire® ports or an eSATA interface through a single Thunderbolt adaptor! This card adaptor allows you to choose your connections and add more to your setup. Because this adaptor 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 Sonnet'sr FireWire interfaces, CompactFlash and SDXC card readers, and select eSATA controllers. It will also support most specialty bus-interface products like the interface adaptor for AJA io Express.

Set up for this Sonnet adaptor 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) and that’s it. There is no software to install and no power supply to plug in. Plug the ExpressCard/34 card into the Echo ExpressCard/34 Thunderbolt Adaptor as you would into a notebook computer's ExpressCard slot, install software for the adaptor if necessary and you are ready to work. Sonnet’s Echo ExpressCard/34 Thunderbolt Adaptor gives you the additional connectivity you need, today.

• 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, 2.5 Gb/s ExpressCard/34 interface
• Supports Common ExpressCard/34 Adaptors
  Supports Sonnet CompactFlash and SDXC readers; FireWire, and select eSATA adaptors
• Supports Specialty ExpressCard/34 Adaptors
  Supports ExpressCard adapters for specialty devices such as AJA® io Express
• SxS Memory Card Compatibility
  The Sony® SxS Mac OS driver does not currently support the Echo ExpressCard/34 adaptor. SxS cards may become compatible, when and if Sony makes available an updated driver that is Thunderbolt technology aware.

Technical Specifications

• Part No.:
  ECHO-E34 Echo ExpressCard/34 Thunderbolt Adaptor

Hardware

• Warranty:
  1-year
• RoHS Compliant:
  Yes
• Bus Interface:
  1 x PCI Express
• External Connectors:
  1 x Thunderbolt
  1 x ExpressCard/34
• Data Transfer Speeds:
  Up to 2.5 Gb/s
• Supported ExpressCard/34 Adaptor Types:
  PCIe-based with driver support for Thunderbolt Technology
• Dimensions:
  W x D x H: 67 x 100 x 34 mm
• Package Contents:
  Echo ExpressCard/34 Thunderbolt Adapter*
  Quick Start Guide

*Requires Thunderbolt cable, available at the Apple Store

Specifications subject to change without notice

Mac Compatibility
Mac with Thunderbolt Technology

• iMac (Mid 2011)
• Mac mini (Mid 2011)
• Mac mini Server (Mid 2011)
• MacBook Air (Mid 2011)
• MacBook Pro (Early 2011)
• MacBook Pro (Late 2011)
• Mac OS 10.6.8+
• Mac OS X Lion compatible

*Requires Thunderbolt cable, available at the Apple Store

Specifications subject to change without notice