Sonnet Echo ExpressCard Thunderbolt Adapter

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You Should Have

The following items should be included in your product package:

• Echo ExpressCard Thunderbolt Adapter, or

• Echo ExpressCard Pro Thunderbolt Adapter

The following item is required (sold separately):

• Thunderbolt cable

System Requirements

At the time of this printing, the Echo ExpressCard Thunderbolt

Adapter and Echo ExpressCard Pro Thunderbolt Adapter (hereafter

referred to collectively as the Echo adapter) requires the following in

order to operate in your system:

• i M a c

, Mac

mini, MacBook

Air, or MacBook Pro computer with

a Thunderbolt port

• O S X

10.6.8 or later

Check the Sonnet Website for up-to-date system requirements and

compatibility information.

About This Document

Check the Sonnet Website for the latest documentation. Visit

www.sonnettech.com/support/kb/kb.php, click the link for

Thunderbolt product, then click the Echo ExpressCard Thunderbolt

Adapters link, and then click the Manual link.

User’s Guide

Echo

™

ExpressCard Thunderbolt

™

Adapter

Echo

™

ExpressCard Pro Thunderbolt

™

Adapter

Thunderbolt Port-Equipped Adapter

for ExpressCard

34 Cards

Connecting the Echo Adapter

• Connect the Echo adapter to your computer or another

Thunderbolt device using only a Thunderbolt cable

• Connect the Echo adapter directly to your computer, or to

another Thunderbolt-compatible device at the end of the

Thunderbolt chain connected to your computer

• Hot-plugging is supported; you may connect the Echo adapter

after turning on your computer

Inserting and Removing Cards

• Do not force a card into the slot, as you may damage the card or

the slot connector

• Insert cards straight into the slots, parallel to the top cover of the

Echo adapter

• If you are using an ExpressCard card to which you connect cables,

always connect the cables to the adapter card before inserting it

into the Echo adapter’s slot

• To insert a card, push it into the slot until it “clicks” into place

• To remove a card, push it further into the slot until it “clicks”

again; the card will be ejected

• Do not pull out a card without rst pushing it in; the next card

you insert into the slot will be ejected immediately and may cause

a problem

Before Using the Echo Adapter

Prior to using the Echo adapter with your computer, familiarize

yourself with the adapter and any cards you plan to use.

Figure 1 shows the Echo adapter’s ExpressCard/34 slot. Figure 2

shows the Thunderbolt port.

ExpressCard/34

slot

Thunderbolt port

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Do you have a question about the Sonnet Echo ExpressCard Thunderbolt Adapter and is the answer not in the manual?

Summary

Product Package and System Requirements

Included and Required Items

Lists items included in the product package and required accessories like a Thunderbolt cable.

System Requirements

Specifies hardware and OS requirements for the Echo adapter, including computer type and OS version.

Document Information

Provides guidance on finding the latest documentation and updates on the Sonnet Website.

Echo Adapter Usage and Connection

Before Using the Echo Adapter

Familiarize yourself with the adapter and cards before use, referencing figures for slots and ports.

Connecting the Echo Adapter

Details on connecting the adapter to a computer or other Thunderbolt devices, noting hot-plugging support.

Inserting and Removing Cards

Instructions on correctly inserting and removing ExpressCard cards, emphasizing gentle handling and clicks.

ExpressCard Adapter Details and Support

Device Drivers and Powering

Notes on device drivers for ExpressCard/34 cards and the need for external power for some peripherals.

Unsupported ExpressCard;34 Adapters

Explains that only PCIe-based ExpressCard/34 adapters are supported, not USB-based ones.

Specifications

Lists technical specifications including connectors, data transfer speeds, bus interface, and dimensions.

Compatible ExpressCard;34 Cards

Directs users to the Sonnet Website for a list of compatible cards and notes on potential compatibility.

SxS Memory Card Support

Information on supporting SxS memory cards, requiring the proper driver installation from the Sonnet Website.

General Safety Warnings

Lists critical safety precautions, including avoiding disassembly, drops, foreign objects, and liquids.

Customer Service and Contact

Provides contact information for Sonnet Customer Service in the USA and instructions for outside the USA.

Website Information

Encourages users to visit the Sonnet website for current product information and to register their product.