Sonnet Echo 15+ Thunderbolt 2 Dock Quick Start Manual

ECHO™

15

+ THUNDERBOLT™ 2 DOCK

Quick Start Guide

You Should Have

The following items should be included in your product package:

• Sonnet Echo 15+ Thunderbolt 2 Dock

• Power adapter

• Power cord

• Hard drive/SSD mounting screws (0TB models only)

• Cable ties (0TB models only)

• Torx T15 wrench (0TB models only)

System Requirements

The Echo 15+ Thunderbolt 2 dock requires the following in
order to operate with your system:

®

Mac

:

• Mac with a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port

®

• OS X

• OS X Server 10.9.3+

• Internet access (for required driver download)

• Thunderbolt cable (not included, sold separately)

10.9.3 +

®

Windows

• Windows computer with a Thunderbolt 2 port

• Windows 10, 8, or 7

• Internet access (for required driver download)

• Thunderbolt cable (not included, sold separately)

Support Note: This document was up to date

hardware or software may have occurred since
then. Please check the Sonnet website for the latest
documentation.

1. Go to www.sonnettech.com/support/kb/kb.php

2. Click the Thunderbolt Product link.

3. Click the Echo 15+ link, and then click the

4. Click the Echo 15+ Quick Start Guide [English] link,

:

at the time of printing. However, changes to the

Documentation link.

and then check the Document Version information.
If the version listed is later than this document
(revision b), click the Download Now button for the
latest version.

Setup Steps

The following section includes information regarding the drivers
that support the Echo 15+ Thunderbolt 2 Dock.

Driver Information—Mac Users

The primary drivers that enable the Echo 15+ to work with
your computer are installed as part of OS X. The software you
download from Sonnet’s Website enable this product to support
full iPad
box, the dock will charge iOS devices at 4.5W, and at 7.5W with
the software installed), and installs a “menulet” that enables you
to eject all storage volumes attached to the dock at once.

®

, iPhone®, and iPod® charging capabilities (out-of-the

Installation Steps—Mac Users

The following sections cover software download and installation
steps, and connection of the dock to your computer and devices.

1. Go to www.sonnettech.com/support/kb/kb.php

2. Click the Thunderbolt Product link.

3. Click the Echo 15+ link, and then click the Driver link.

4. Click the Echo 15+ Thunderbolt 2 Dock Installer (OS X)
link, and then click Download Now; the software will be
downloaded.

5. Install the software as instructed.

6. If you purchased an Echo dock without a hard drive or SSDs
pre-installed, skip to page 4 for installation instructions, and
then return to this page to complete the installation steps.

7. Connect the included power supply to the dock and
powered outlet, and connect the dock to your computer
with a Thunderbolt cable (required, sold separately). You
may connect your devices to the dock now.

Installation Steps—Windows Users

The following sections cover driver installation steps for to
support the Echo 15+ dock on a Windows computer. Follow the
instructions in order!

1 – Connecting the Dock to Your Computer For the

First Time—Windows Users

Follow these steps the first time you connect the Echo 15+ dock to
your computer, otherwise it may not be recognized properly.

1. If you purchased an Echo dock without a hard drive or SSDs
pre-installed, skip to page 4 for installation instructions, and
then return to this page to complete the installation steps.

2. Turn off your computer.

3. Connect the Echo 15+ dock to a Thunderbolt 2 port on
your computer with a Thunderbolt cable (required, sold
separately), and the included power supply between the
dock and a powered outlet.

4. Start up your computer and switch to the desktop; a New
Thunderbolt Devices Attached window will appear.

5. From the drop-down menu in the New Thunderbolt Devices
Attached window, select Always Connect, and then click OK.

2 – Installation Steps—Windows Users

1. Log onto the Internet. Go to www.sonnettech.com/support/
kb/kb.php.

2. Click the Thunderbolt Product link, and then click the Echo
15+ link.

3. Click the Driver ink, and then click and download all the
Windows drivers listed (Gigabit Ethernet, SATA, and USB 3.0).

8. When you turn on your computer, the dock’s power
indicator will light, and the fan will operate. If there is a hard
drive or SSDs installed, a dialog will appear asking you to
initialize the drives.

Formatting Drives—OS X Users

Use Disk Utility (found in the Utilities folder within the
Applications folder) to set up connected drives for use.

Enabling Audio Inputs and Outputs—OS X Users

In order to use the Echo dock’s audio input and output jacks, you
must enable them through OS X System Preferences.

1. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.

2. In the System Preferences window, click Sound.

3. In the Sound preference window, click the Output tab, and
then select USB Advanced Audio Device. Click the Input tab,
and then select USB Advanced Audio Device.

4. Install all the drivers, and then restart your computer; the
Echo dock will be ready for use.

Formatting Drives—Windows Users

Use Windows drive formatting tools to format installed drives.
You may locate the information by using “format volume” as a
search term in Windows Help.

2

Echo 15+ Description

Echo 15+ Front Panel
1 – Optical Drive

The optical drive’s eject button and

LED placement differ depending on the
model purchased.

2 – USB 3.0 Charging Ports

You may connect and charge iOS
devices, even when the computer is off
or disconnected.

3 – Audio Out Jack

(1)

Connect headphones, or a digital audio
device with mini-TOSLINK optical
digital audio support.

4 – Audio In Jack

(1)

Connect a mono microphone.

5 – Internal Disc Acitvity Indicator

This LED lights when there is read
or write activity on a drive or drives
installed inside the dock.

Echo 15+ Back Panel
1 – Audio In Jack

(1)

Connect a stereo line level output device.

2 – Cooling Fan

The fan provides cooling for any
installed drives and the dock’s circuitry,
and operates at a constant speed. Do
not block the vent holes on the back of
the chassis to prevent overheating. Note
that the fan does not operate when
devices are being charged via the USB

3.0 ports while your computer is off,
sleeping, or disconnected.

6 – Power Indicator

This LED lights when the Echo 15+ is
powered, the Thunderbolt cable between
the dock and your computer is plugged
in securely, and the computer powered
on. Note that if the dock is connected
to another Thunderbolt device instead

of directly to the computer, any other
Thunderbolt device connected between the
computer and dock must also be powered
on before the power indicator will light up.

1.5A

3 – USB 3.0 Charging Ports

You may connect and charge iOS
devices, even when the computer is off
or disconnected.

4 – Audio Out Jack

(1)

Connect powered stereo speakers.

5 – Thunderbolt Ports

Connect a Thunderbolt cable between
either port and your computer’s
Thunderbolt port (or other Thunderbolt

6 – FireWire® 800 Port

Connect FireWire drives and other
peripherals.

7 – Gigabit Ethernet Port

Plug in any Category 5 or 6 unshielded
twisted pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45
connectors. The left (green) LED
indicates an active link, while the right
(yellow) LED indicates activity.

8 – eSATA Ports

Connect storage devices or media
readers with eSATA connectors. Note
that bare SATA drives and some old
drive enclosures use SATA I connectors;
use of these devices with the Echo 15+
requires the use of cables with SATA I
connectors on one end.

9 – Power Input Socket

Connect the included AC power cable

here.
device in the chain connected to the
computer); the other may be used to
connect to another Thunderbolt device
or adapter.

1. Mac Users: Refer to “Enabling Audio Inputs and Outputs— OS X Users” on the previous page for instructions on enabling audio throughput on the dock.

3