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Sonnet Technologies

Sonnet Technologies BRD-UPGRTB3-E3 Thunderbolt 3 Upgrade Card

SKU CH-2CWG-B803A

Upgrade card adds two Thunderbolt 3 ports and up to 40 Gbps bandwidth to compatible Echo Express chassis

  • Upgrade to 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 connectivity
  • Gain 30% to 100% more bandwidth for PCIe cards
  • Replace the existing 20Gbps Thunderbolt interface board
  • Install high-bandwidth cards like 16Gb Fibre Channel
  • Connect via two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports

Thunderbolt 3 Upgrade Card

The Sonnet Technologies BRD-UPGRTB3-E3 upgrades compatible Echo Express III-D or III-R chassis from Thunderbolt 2 to Thunderbolt 3. It replaces the existing interface board to enable connection with Thunderbolt 3-equipped computers.

Bandwidth limits of Thunderbolt 2

The original Thunderbolt 2 interface provides 20Gbps bandwidth which constrains high-speed PCIe cards. Upgrading to the 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 board delivers 30% to 100% more bandwidth for installed cards.

Compatibility with Echo Express systems

This upgrade card is designed exclusively for Sonnet Echo Express III-D or III-R Thunderbolt 2-to-PCIe expansion systems. It will not function in other chassis or as a standalone add-in card.

Highlights

  • Upgrade to 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 connectivity
  • Gain 30% to 100% more bandwidth for PCIe cards
  • Replace the existing 20Gbps Thunderbolt interface board
  • Install high-bandwidth cards like 16Gb Fibre Channel
  • Connect via two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Should I choose this upgrade card for my Echo Express III-D or III-R system?

This card replaces the existing 20Gbps Thunderbolt interface board in Echo Express III-D or III-R chassis, adding two Thunderbolt 3 ports and enabling 40Gbps connectivity to Thunderbolt 3 computers.

What does the 40Gbps figure mean for my installed PCIe cards?

The 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 link delivers 30% to 100% more bandwidth to high-demand PCIe cards such as 16Gb Fibre Channel or 4K video I/O cards, letting them run closer to their full potential.

How does the Thunderbolt 3 interface cap real-world throughput?

The upgrade provides a 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 connection with two USB-C ports, replacing the original 20Gbps Thunderbolt 2 link and removing the need for an adapter on Thunderbolt 3 hosts.

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