ECHO-2RDV-TB3 Sonnet Rack 2U Server Chassis

High-Density 2U Rackmount PCIe Expansion Chassis for Thunderbolt Workflows with the ECHO-2RDV-TB3

The ECHO-2RDV-TB3 is a 2U rackmount PCIe expansion system designed to extend a host workstation or small form factor system over Thunderbolt 3, delivering enterprise-grade integration for add-in card dependent pipelines without introducing a separate compute platform. By externalising PCIe card placement into the rack, it enables controlled, serviceable I/O growth while keeping the host system physically distant from the production or lab rack.

Architecturally, the ECHO-2RDV-TB3 focuses on deterministic connectivity for PCIe add-in cards such as capture and ingest adapters, audio DSP interfaces, high-speed networking, or storage controller cards. Its dual-slot design supports two PCIe cards in a single enclosure, allowing workload-aligned pairing (for example, capture plus network, or audio plus storage controller) while keeping expansion consolidated and cable routing predictable. A single internal 400W power supply supports stable card power delivery for continuous operation in rack environments where external power bricks are undesirable.

Why Choose the ECHO-2RDV-TB3?

The ECHO-2RDV-TB3 is built for organisations that need rack-based PCIe expansion with a clean density-to-serviceability profile: 2U for two cards, centralised power, and Thunderbolt 3 attachment that avoids allocating server PCIe slots or deploying an additional node. It scales by adding enclosures per host or per workflow, simplifying change control when I/O requirements evolve.

Sonnet applies a pragmatic engineering philosophy focused on reliable interconnect, mechanical robustness, and compatibility with modern data centre and studio rack standards, enabling consistent deployment across production, edge, and lab environments.

Key Applications:

• Rack-based video capture and ingest
• Audio I/O and DSP expansion
• Thunderbolt-attached high-speed networking
• External PCIe storage controller connectivity
• Lab and edge PCIe add-in card enablement

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored to your deployment plan for the ECHO-2RDV-TB3, helping you standardise rollouts across teams, and you can extend the warranty up to 6 years to secure long-term operation in critical rack workflows.