Sonnet Echo Thunderbolt to ExpressCard/34 Adapter Pro

Sonnet Echo Pro Thunderbolt to ExpressCard Adapter Harnessing both the incredible speed and powerful flexibility that the Thunderbolt interface offers, Sonnet presents a product that opens the range of ExpressCard devices to computer systems with no or little expandability. The Echo Thunderbolt to ExpressCard/34 Adapter Pro allows Thunderbolt equipped iMacs, MacBook Airs, MacBook Pro, and Mac minis, to now take advantage of high end devices like eSATA 6Gb/s, add additional FireWire 800 ports, and even utilize PCIe based SDXC UHS-I or UDMA6 CompactFlash Readers at full throughput! Even more exciting is that fact that these systems can now use speciality products one only available for use with high end machines featuring built in expansion slots. Examples include Sonnet's Qio Universal Media Reader, the AJA io Express, or the Matrox MX02 family of products. This updated model supports the faster ExpressCard 2.0 standard.

Set up for this Sonnet adapter 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)—that's it. There's no software to install and no power supply to plug in. Plug the ExpressCard/34 card into the Echo ExpressCard/34 Thunderbolt Adapter as you would into a notebook computer's ExpressCard slot, install software for the adapter if necessary, and you are ready to work. Sonnet's Echo ExpressCard/34 Thunderbolt Adapter gives you the additional connectivity you need, today. Please see Sonnet's Compatibility List before purchasing this device. Updated Sony Driver Transforms Sonnet's Echo ExpressCard Adapter Fastest and Least Expensive SxS Memory Card Reader with Thunderbolt Technology

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Part Number and Description Price Add to Cart
SON-ECHOPRO-E34 Sonnet Echo Thunderbolt to ExpressCard/34 Adapter Pro
Requires Thunderbolt Cable to connect to host system (sold separately)
Please see Sonnet's Compatibility List before purchasing this device.
$169.95 Buy Now
Optional Accessories
CAB-TB-0050C Thunderbolt Cable Active Copper White 0.5m/1.6F N/A SOLD OUT
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Features and Specifications

MacOSX

CE Mark

Mac

Manufacturer certifies RoHS Compliance

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Features
  • Fast Interface—High-performance 10 Gb/s Thunderbolt technology, 5 Gb/s ExpressCard/34 2.0 interface
  • Expands Your Computer's Connectivity and Capabilities—Enables you to use ExpressCard/34 adapters with Thunderbolt technology-equipped computers)
  • Supports Common ExpressCard/34 Adapters—Supports Sonnet CompactFlash and SDXC readers; FireWire, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, and select eSATA adapters
  • Supports Specialty ExpressCard/34 Adapters—Supports ExpressCard adapters for specialty devices such as Sonnet's Qio and the AJA io Express
Warranty Information
  • Manufacturers 5 Year Factory Limited Warranty
Bus Interface
  • To Host: Thunderbolt
  • To Card: ExpressCard PCI Express 2.0 x1
External Connectors
  • 1 Thunderbolt
  • 1 ExpressCard/34
Data Transfer Speeds
  • Up to 5Gb/s
Supported ExpressCard/34 Adapter Types
  • Please see Sonnet's Compatibility List before purchasing this device.
  • PCIe-based with driver support for Thunderbolt Technology. The following is a list of adapters currently compatible with the Echo ExpressCard/34 Thunderbolt Adapter. Sonnet expects other manufacturer's ExpressCard/34 products to become compatible as their drivers are updated to be Thunderbolt technology-aware.
  • eSATA
  • Sonnet Tempo SATA Pro ExpressCard/34
  • Sonnet Tempo SATA 6Gb/s ExpressCard/34
  • Sonnet Tempo edge SATA 6Gb/s ExpressCard/34
  • FireWire
  • Sonnet FireWire 800 Pro ExpressCard/34
  • Sonnet FireWire/USB ExpressCard/34 (FireWire ports only)
  • USB 3.0
  • Sonnet USB 3.0 ExpressCard/34
  • Memory Card Readers
  • Sonnet SDXC UHS-I Pro Reader/Writer ExpressCard/34
  • Sonnet Pro Dual CompactFlash Adapter ExpressCard/34
  • Specialty Product Adapters
  • Sonnet PCIe Bus Extender ExpressCard/34 (for Qio)
  • Memory Cards
  • SxS Memory Card
Systems Compatibility
  • Macs with Thunderbolt Technology
  • iMac (Late 2011)
  • Mac mini (Mid 2011)
  • Mac mini Server (Mid 2011)
  • MacBook Air (Mid 2011)
  • MacBook Pro (Early 2011)
  • Mac OS 10.6.8+
  • Mac OS X Lion compatible
Physical Dimensions
  • Dimensions: 53.4 x 94.2 x 19.2 cm, 2.1 x 3.7 x .75"
Package Includes
  • Echo ExpressCard/34 Thunderbolt Adapter*
  • Quick Start Guide
Compliance
  • RoHS Compliant

Support

PDF Document Thunderbolt Technology: The Transformational PC I/O
Intel white paper technology brief for Thunderbolt technology.
Download SxS_Device_Driver_mac_v1.1.0.03142.dmg SxS Mac Version: 1.1.0.03142
SxS Device Driver for Mac Ver. 1.1.0.03142 has supported Thunderbolt technology
W3 Document Updated Sony Driver Transforms Sonnet's Echo ExpressCard Adapter Fastest and Least Expensive SxS Memory Card Reader with Thunderbolt Technology
Press release regarding long awaited compatibility announcement
* Requires Apple Thunderbolt Cable to connect to host system (sold separately)

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