Sonnet echo Express SEL User Manual
User’s Guide
For
Windows
for Echo™ Express SEL - Thunderbolt™ 3 Edition
3
Thunderbolt
-to-PCIe Card Expansion Chassis
Contents
1 Introduction, System Requirements, and Setup Overview 1
Introduction
Mac Compatibility
Windows Compatibility
System Requirements
Setup Overview—Mac Users
Setup Overview—Windows Users
2 Echo Express SEL - Thunderbolt 3 Edition (T3E) Description 3
Echo Express SEL T3E Exterior
Echo Express SEL T3E Inner Assembly
Echo Express SEL T3E Power Adapter
Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) Cable
Thunderbolt Connector Retainer Clip
3 Computer Update and Card Installation Steps 5
Computer and Update Steps—Mac Users
Computer and Update Steps—Windows Users
PCIe Card Installation Steps—All Users
4 Complete Setup and Configuration 9
Setup and Configuration Steps—Mac Users
Setup and Configuration Steps—Windows Users
5 Tips, General Information, and Known Issues 11
Tips, General Information
Known Issues
6 Specifications, Precautions, FCC Compliance, and Support Information 13
Specifications
Safety Precautions
FCC Compliance
Contacting Customer Service
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Chapter 1 – Introduction, System Requirements, and Setup Overview
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase! The Echo Express SEL Thunderbolt 3 Edition (T3E) is a Thunderbolt 3 expansion system
for PCIe cards. Through its PCIe slot, you may connect a lowprofile expansion card to your ultra-light notebook, small form
factor computer, or all-in-one desktop with Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)
ports to expand its connectivity and capabilities.
Mac® Compatibility
• MacBook Pro® (15-inch, Late 2016)
• MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2016, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
• MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
• Mac with Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 ports and Apple
Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter
• macOS™ 10.12.1+
Windows® Compatibility
• PC with a Thunderbolt 3 port
• Windows 10, 8, 7
System Requirements
While the Echo Express SEL T3E chassis requires no drivers
of its own, the expansion card you install does; Thunderboltcompatible drivers to enable it to work properly through the
Thunderbolt interface are required. More information on which
cards are compatible with Echo Express SEL T3E is available at:
http://sonnettech.com/support/charts/thunderbolt/index.html
Support Note: This document was up to date at the
time of printing. However, changes to the 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 Express SEL - Thunderbolt 3 Edition link, and
then click the Documentation link.
5. Click the Echo Express SEL - Thunderbolt 3 Edition User’s
Guide [English] link and then check the Document Version
information. If the version listed on the last page of this
manual is later than this document (revision A), click the
Download Now button for the latest version.
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Chapter 1 – Introduction, System Requirements, and Setup Overview
SETUP OVERVIEW—MAC USERS
To enable the Echo chassis plus your PCIe card to work with your
system, you will do the following as described in the following
pages:
1. Update your computer to the latest version of macOS;
version 10.12.1 or later is required
2. Install your PCIe card into the Echo chassis.
3. Connect the Echo chassis to your computer, and then
power on the computer.
4. Confirm the Echo chassis and installed card are recognized
by your computer.
5. Download and install the latest drivers for the card you
installed.
6. Configure the card, and any other settings for your setup.
SETUP OVERVIEW—WINDOWS USERS
To enable the Echo chassis plus your PCIe card to work with your
system, you will do the following as described in the following
pages:
1. Update your computer’s BIOS to the latest version.
2. Update your computer’s Thunderbolt drivers to the latest
versions.
3. Update to the latest version of Windows installed on your
computer.
4. Install your PCIe card into the Echo chassis.
5. Connect the Echo chassis to your computer, power on the
computer, and then approve the device (always connect).
6. Download and install the latest drivers for the card you
installed.
7. Configure the card, and any other settings for your setup.
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