Sonnet Technologies Echo Express III-R - Manual (Page 7)

Chapter 2 – Echo Express III-R Description
Inner Assembly
1 – PCIe Card Bracket Locking Plate
This secures installed PCIe cards and port access covers in
place.
2 – Port Access Covers
These cover openings in the chassis when PCIe slots are
unoccupied.
3 – Slot 1
This is an x8 electrical (x8 mechanical) PCIe 2.0 slot. It is also
compatible with PCIe 1.1 and 3.0 cards.
4 – Slot 2
This is an x8 electrical (x16 mechanical) PCIe 2.0 slot. It is also
compatible with PCIe 1.1 and 3.0 cards.
5 – Slot 3
This is an x4 electrical (x8 mechanical) PCIe 2.0 slot. It is also
compatible with PCIe 1.1 and 3.0 cards.
6 – Thunderbolt Interface Card
This card is installed in its own slot and may not be moved to
another slot.
7 – PCIe Card Guides
When installing full-length cards, use these to support and
secure the cards.
Thunderbolt Connector Lock
This secures Thunderbolt connectors plugged into the
Echo chassis’ Thunderbolt ports to prevent accidental cable
disconnection. This lock is not compatible with optical
Thunderbolt cables.
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