Sonnet Thunderbolt 5 Upgrade Kit pre Echo Express SE I/SE III

Upgrade your Sonnet Echo Express SE I or SE III chassis with the Thunderbolt 5 Upgrade Kit, delivering blazing-fast 80 Gbps bi-directional data transfer and up to 120 Gbps display bandwidth. This user-installable replacement board extends the life and performance of your existing enclosure, providing compatibility with the latest Thunderbolt 5 hosts and devices.

Advantages

Experience up to 2x the bandwidth of Thunderbolt 4, enabling faster data transfers for high-performance storage, video editing, and compute workloads. The kit includes a Thunderbolt 5 cable and supports daisy chaining up to five additional Thunderbolt devices. Backward compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4, and USB 3/2 devices.

Suitable for

• Creative professionals using high-speed storage and video peripherals
• Users wanting to modernize their Echo Express SE I or SE III chassis
• Anyone needing Thunderbolt 5 connectivity for demanding workflows

Key specifications

• Upgrade Type: Thunderbolt 5 Upgrade Kit
• Host Interface: Thunderbolt 5
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 80 Gbps (bi-directional), up to 120 Gbps (display)
• Host Power Delivery: Up to 100W
• Compatibility: Sonnet Echo Express SE I (TB2/3), Echo Express SE III (TB2/3)
• External Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 5 (1 host, 1 daisy-chain)
• Display Support: Up to 2x 6K or 1x 8K
• PCIe Generation: PCIe 4.0
• OS Support: macOS 14.4+, Windows 11+
• Included Cable: Thunderbolt 5 (80 Gbps)
• Chipset: Intel Thunderbolt 5
• Installation: User-installable replacement board

Recommendations

This upgrade kit is the perfect solution to breathe new life into your Echo Express chassis, ensuring compatibility with the latest Thunderbolt 5 technology without replacing the entire enclosure.