{"product_id":"xmac-std-iii","title":"Sonnet Technologies xMac Studio \/ Echo III Module","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart No. XMAC-STD-III\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Enclosure with Echo III Module)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Front view of xMac Studio\/Echo III Enclosure System.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/8540\/files\/xmacstudio-xmacstudio-echo3-hero.png?v=1769750694\" style=\"display:block;margin:24px auto 0;width:500px;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Rackmount Enclosure and PCIe Card Expansion for Mac Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003exMac Studio\/Echo III\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3U Rackmount Enclosure with Modular 3-slot Thunderbolt to PCIe Expansion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExpand Your Mac Studio Workflow – Connect Three PCIe Cards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Mac Studio delivers phenomenal processing power, outperforming computers many times its size and price – and includes a robust selection of ports. But how do you integrate a Mac Studio into off-the-desk professional workflows and expand its connectivity beyond what’s available out of the box?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSonnet xMac Studio\/Echo III integrates a Mac Studio (sold separately) into a compact, rugged steel 3U rackmount enclosure with a 3-slot Thunderbolt™ to PCIe card expansion module to support diverse audio and video application workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Mac Studio with Avid Pro Tools | HDX Card laying next to it.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/8540\/files\/xmacstudio-your-workflow-hero.png?v=1769736322\" style=\"display:block;margin:24px auto 0;width:500px;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for Expansion: Mac Studio + PCIe Cards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many creative professionals, PCIe card expansion for connecting specialty I\/O and processing cards to handle audio and video post-production projects is not an option — it’s a necessity! Sonnet designed xMac Studio for professional workflow flexibility. The xMac Studio\/Echo III provides space to securely house a Mac Studio with Sonnet’s Echo III 3-slot PCIe card expansion module preinstalled in the enclosure’s expansion bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Front view of xMac Studio in an audio mixing equipment.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/8540\/files\/xmacstudio-designed-for-expansion-hero.png?v=1769736376\" style=\"display:block;margin:24px auto 0;width:500px;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/8540\/files\/tb3-tb4-expansion-header_97cabf8e-d842-4158-9af4-e4867805991a.png?v=1769744136\" style=\"display:block;margin:24px auto 0;width:500px;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConfigured with Echo III Module\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Three PCIe Card Expansion\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEcho III Module features three PCIe 3.1 slots and supports virtually all Thunderbolt-compatible, non-GPU PCIe cards ranging from low-profile, half-length to full-height, full-length sizes. For a list of supported PCIe cards refer to Sonnet’s \u003cstrong\u003ePCIe Compatibility Chart\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40 Gbps Thunderbolt Interface\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eModule offers two 40 Gbps Thunderbolt ports, with a single 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 3 interface delivering 2800 MB\/s of PCIe bandwidth to the installed PCIe card(s).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e400W of Power\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA built-in 400W power supply (with 75W aux. power connector) supports power-hungry cards including Avid Pro Tools | HDX, AJA Kona 5, Blackmagic DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G, and DeckLink 8K Pro G2, and Deltacast 12G\/4C cards. Systems power on and off automatically with the connected Mac Studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet Operation\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDual temperature-controlled, variable-speed Noctua fans (rated at 17 dBA) offer ultra-quiet operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eControl and Connect – Easy Access to Mac Studio and PCIe Card Expansion Module\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003exMac Studio\/Echo III places your Mac Studio behind a quick and easy to remove front panel. Convenient front panel operation allows you to turn on the computer with its own dedicated front power button, connect USB devices through a 4-port USB-A hub, and access the Studio’s front ports and SD card slot. Three rear panel locking thumbscrews allow you to easily pull out and access the Echo III Module and PCIe cards through the front without removing the front panel. The xMac Studio design enables you to connect and disconnect cables without needing to remove the computer from the enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003exMac Studio\/Echo III is designed to allow normal WiFi and Bluetooth wireless operation in most configurations (depending on rack type and position in rack), so you can use wireless devices and iOS device control apps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Front view of xMac Studio with callouts showing product features.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/8540\/files\/xmacstudio-control-and-connect-hero.png?v=1769736806\" style=\"display:block;margin:24px auto 0;width:500px;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCool Design. Go with the Airflow – Supports the Mac Studio Thermal Design.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003exMac Studio\/Echo III secures your Mac Studio without trapping it in recirculating hot rack air, supporting its thermal design to keep it as cool in a rack as out on a desk. Ventilation holes on the enclosure’s front panel plus an enclosed chamber beneath the Mac Studio ensures the computer’s ability to draw in cool air through its base, while a completely open back enables it to expel warm air out the back unimpeded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Rear view of xMac Studio showing cooling features.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/8540\/files\/xmacstudio-cool-design-hero.png?v=1769740591\" style=\"display:block;margin:24px auto 0;width:500px;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpace for SSDs – Secure Two Thunderbolt or USB SSDs Under the Mac Studio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003exMac Studio\/Echo III provides space beneath the computer to house two Thunderbolt or USB SSDs (sold separately) up to 3.2 inches wide by 0.75 inch tall. Simply remove the rear access panel, apply the supplied adhesive-backed magnet to the bottom of the SSDs, insert the SSDs and connect them to the computer, and then reinstall the panel. The space is also suitable for other thin, bus-powered devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Interior view of xMac Studio showing space for external SSDs.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/8540\/files\/xmacstudio-space-for-ssds-hero_8a38cbd0-8ae7-4901-982e-7712392c6db4.png?v=1769745482\" style=\"display:block;margin:24px auto 0;width:500px;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRoad Trip Ready – Workflows on the Go\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you need to take your workflow on the road? xMac Studio\/Echo III is a perfect travel solution. Its 16.5-inch mounting depth – plus firm rubber cushions that securely hold your Mac Studio in place during transport – make xMac Studio\/Echo III ideal for use in molded rack cases from Gator Cases, fly racks from SKB Cases, or most any travel rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"xMac Studio installed in mobile rack kit.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/8540\/files\/xmacstudio-road-trip-ready-hero.png?v=1769740924\" style=\"display:block;margin:24px auto 0;width:500px;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and Rugged –\u003c\/strong\u003e3U rackmount steel enclosure securely houses a Mac Studio with a pre-installed Echo III expansion module.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEcho III Module –\u003c\/strong\u003eSupports three full-height, full-length non-GPU PCIe cards, such as Avid Pro Tools | HDX cards. For card compatibility, refer to Sonnet’s \u003cstrong\u003ePCIe Cards Compatibility Chart\u003c\/strong\u003e. Expansion module features three PCIe 3.1 slots, two 40 Gbps Thunderbolt ports, 400W power supply, and dual Noctua quiet fans (rated at 17 dBA). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMakes Your Mac Studio Road-ready –\u003c\/strong\u003e3U rackmount enclosure with firm rubber cushions securely holds the Mac Studio and Echo III Module in place, adding mobility to your workflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for Use in Server Rooms –\u003c\/strong\u003eStandard mounting holes and included adjustable rack rails enable easy installation into any standard server rack up to 24\" deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront to Back Airflow Management –\u003c\/strong\u003eSupports direct airflow through the enclosure, Mac Studio, and Echo III Module to keep them operating as cool in a rack as on a desk, even when xMac Studio is mounted between two other rack-mounted components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Panel Power Button and Integrated USB-A Ports –\u003c\/strong\u003e Front panel button enables operation of the computer’s rear-mounted power switch; integrated USB-A hub connects four USB peripherals to the Mac Studio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Access –\u003c\/strong\u003eNo tools required; removable front panel secured with thumbscrews allows easy installation of and access to the Mac Studio. Secured with three thumbscrews on the back, the Echo III Module can be removed and reinstalled through the front of the enclosure without removing the front plate.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen Slot and Port Access –\u003c\/strong\u003eProvides access to the computer’s SD card slot and front and back panel ports, enabling you to connect and disconnect cables easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace for Storage –\u003c\/strong\u003eBehind a covered opening beneath the computer is a space to place two Thunderbolt or USB SSDs (sold separately); two included adhesive-backed magnets secure them in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility –\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with Mac Studio. See official product page Tech Specs for latest compatibility information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (WxDxH) –\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 x 16.5 x 5.2 in. (48 x 41.9 x 13.3 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight –\u003c\/strong\u003e21 lbs (9.53 kg).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace for SSD Maximum Height –\u003c\/strong\u003e0.7 in (18 mm) inserted from rear; 0.9 in (23 mm) inserted from front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Contents –\u003c\/strong\u003exMac Studio Enclosure with Echo III Module; region specific power cable; 6-pin auxiliary power cable; 0.8-meter Thunderbolt cable; ThunderLok-A connector lock (for securing Thunderbolt cable); extension rails (for rack depth 16-24 inches); two adhesive-backed magnets (for mounting portable SSDs); and documentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty –\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-year product warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer Support –\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime technical support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sonnet Advantage –\u003c\/strong\u003eInnovating technology since 1986.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eComputers and accessories featured in photos are not included with the product. 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