Sonnet xMac Studio 3U Rackmount System With Echo II DV T5 Module

The Sonnet xMac Studio 3U Rackmount System brings Thunderbolt 5 PCIe expansion to your Mac Studio, combining the xMac Studio enclosure and Echo II DV T5 module in a single 3U rackmount chassis. This system gives you two full-length PCIe 4.0 x16 slots with independent Thunderbolt 5 controllers, each delivering 6000 MB/s of dedicated bandwidth for demanding cards like video I/O interfaces, NVMe storage arrays, and high-speed network adapters. Perfect for professional video editors, colourists, and post-production facilities running bandwidth-heavy workflows, it solves the Mac Studio's lack of internal PCIe expansion while keeping your rack organised and your connections fast.

Dual Independent Thunderbolt 5 Controllers

Unlike other multi-slot expansion systems that share bandwidth between PCIe slots, the Echo II DV module uses separate Thunderbolt 5 controllers for each slot. This architecture means both installed cards can run at full Thunderbolt 5 PCIe speed simultaneously, with no dynamic bandwidth allocation or performance compromises. When you're capturing uncompressed 4K video on one card while accessing a high-speed NVMe RAID on another, both operate at peak performance without bottlenecking each other.

Built for High-Bandwidth Pro Cards

The system excels with professional I/O and storage cards that demand serious throughput. Video capture cards, multi-stream editing interfaces, enterprise SSD controllers, and 25Gb Ethernet adapters all benefit from the dedicated 6000 MB/s PCIe bandwidth per slot. The dual 75W auxiliary power connectors support power-hungry cards, while the integrated 400W PSU and dual cooling fans keep everything running reliably during extended sessions.

Rackmount Integration for Professional Environments

The rugged 3U steel enclosure houses both your Mac Studio and the Echo II DV expansion module in a single rack unit, eliminating desktop clutter and simplifying cabling in edit suites, machine rooms, and broadcast facilities. Two Thunderbolt 5 cables are included to connect the Echo II DV to your Mac Studio M4 Pro or M4 Max, and the system is designed for Mac Studio models equipped with Thunderbolt 5 ports.

Key Features

• Two PCIe 4.0 x16 slots supporting full-height, full-length cards
• 6000 MB/s dedicated PCIe bandwidth per slot via independent Thunderbolt 5 controllers
• 3U rackmount design housing Mac Studio and Echo II DV module together
• 400W integrated power supply with dual 75W auxiliary connectors
• Dual cooling fans for thermal management
• Two Thunderbolt 5 cables included
• Compatible with Mac Studio M4 Pro and M4 Max models with Thunderbolt 5

Technical Note

Optical Thunderbolt cables are not supported with this system. Use the included copper Thunderbolt 5 cables or certified copper alternatives for proper operation.