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Chapter 2 – echo express iii-r description – Sonnet Technologies Echo Express III-R User Manual

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Chapter 2 – Echo Express III-R Description

1 – Power Indicator LED

This lights when: the Echo Express III-R is powered, the Thunderbolt cable between the chassis and your computer is
plugged in securely, and the computer powered on.

2 – Temperature-Controlled Fans

These provide cooling for the installed PCIe cards and
the chassis’ supporting Thunderbolt circuitry. They
operate at a whisper when the cards are running cool,
and automatically speed up in steps as the temperature
rises. Do not block the vent holes to prevent
overheating.

3 – Thunderbolt Ports

Connect a Thunderbolt cable between either port and
your computer’s Thunderbolt port; the other may be
used to connect to another Thunderbolt device.

4 – BNC Connector Mounting Holes

These accommodate the installation of BNC
connectors like those used for HD/SDI output for the
RED ROCKET-X transcoding card.

5 – Power Input Socket

Connect the included AC power cable here.

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