Best Sonnet products in the Controller cards category
On this page you'll find a ranking of the best Sonnet products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've already ranked the most important information about the products for you.
1. Sonnet McFiver PCIe Card
Multifunction adapter card with two M.2 NVMe SSD slots, 10 Gb Ethernet, and two 10 Gbps USB-C ports, compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux. Do you want to add SSD storage, ultra-high-speed Ethernet connectivity, or powerful USB-C ports to your setup? Or all three? Even with computers that have multiple expansion card slots, it may not be possible to install three adapter cards to obtain the necessary interfaces. Sonnet's engineers have developed a truly unique solution - the McFiver PCIe card. This professional multifunction adapter, compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux, offers five interfaces. It is the only adapter card with two M.2 NVMe SSD slots, an RJ45 10 Gb Ethernet port, and two 10 Gbps USB-C ports, all fitting on a standard full-height PCIe card.
2. Sonnet Thunderbolt 3 Upgrade Kit - Thunderbolt Adapter
Step up to 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3
Sonnet designed the xMac mini Server (XMAC-MS-A) Thunderbolt 2 to PCIe card expansion system to be easily upgraded to 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3. Simply replace the existing Thunderbolt interface board with the upgrade board, and then your chassis will instantly support higher performance and connect to your Thunderbolt 3-equipped computer without the need for an adapter.
3. Sonnet Allegro
The Sonnet Allegro USB-C 3.1 4-Port card provides the PC system with four SuperSpeed USB-C 3.1 ports instantly, allowing you to fully utilize the capabilities of today's external SSD drives or connect other USB-C devices.
4. Sonnet Thunderbolt 3 Upgrade Card
Replaces the Thunderbolt 2 interface card in an Echo Express Thunderbolt 2 to PCIe card expansion system and select Sonnet Thunderbolt 2 adapters.
5. Sonnet Twin25G Dual Port 25Gb PCIe Card (SFP28s included)
The Sonnet Twin25G Dual Port 25Gb PCIe card is a powerful controller card designed for high-speed network connections. With two SFP28 ports, this card enables a maximum data transfer rate of up to 25 Gbit/s, making it ideal for data-intensive applications. It is designed in a low-profile format, allowing for easy integration into various systems. The card supports a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it versatile for different environments. Utilizing PCI Express 3.0 x8 ensures a fast and reliable connection, while support for jumbo frames enhances efficiency in data transmission. This controller card is an excellent choice for users who need a robust and high-performance network connection.
- Two SFP28 ports for flexible network connections
- Maximum data transfer rate of 25 Gbit/s
- Supports a variety of operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Low-profile form factor for easy integration into different systems
- Supports jumbo frames up to 9000 bytes for improved efficiency.
6. Sonnet Thunderbolt 3 Upgrade Card - Thunderbolt Adapter
Upgrade instead of adapting
Why adapt when upgrading offers more? With the Thunderbolt 3 upgrade card installed you get:
Thunderbolt 3 bandwidth
The Thunderbolt 3 upgrade card provides increased 40Gbps bandwidth—with an adapter you are limited to Thunderbolt 2’s 20Gbps bandwidth.
Thunderbolt 3 daisy chaining
The upgrade card supports additional Thunderbolt 3 peripheral devices in the Thunderbolt chain with 40Gbps bandwidth. With an adapter, all downstream devices in the Thunderbolt chain can only be Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 devices.
Connect USB devices
Sonnet's Thunderbolt 3 upgrade cards also include 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 support, meaning you can connect a USB device to the second port using the proper cable or adapter; they also provide full support for connecting two 4K displays at 60Hz or one 5K display at 60Hz.
ThunderLok 3-compatible
Sonnet’s Thunderbolt 3 upgrade cards support the ThunderLok 3 Thunderbolt connector retainer clip. The ThunderLok 3 (sold separately) secures the Thunderbolt cable (sold separately) to the chassis and is easy to install and use—just slide it over one end of the cable, and then plug in the connector and secure it to the chassis by turning a thumbscrew. Because of its unique design, ThunderLok 3 remains on the cable so it won’t get lost when not in use.
7. Sonnet ECHO II DV Desktop Two-Slot Full-LengthThunderbolt PCIe Card System
Connect two demanding DV I/O cards to computers with Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 ports. For creative professionals in the audio and video broadcasting industries, using the latest high-performance notebooks, compact desktops, and all-in-one computers requires multiple I/O ports. While these Mac, Windows, and Linux computers include high-performance Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 ports, they lack PCIe expansion slots to install specialty cards with dedicated bandwidth to each card.
Make your broadcast studio with the Echo II DV Desktop. Computers such as Mac Studio and other M series Mac computers feature powerful Thunderbolt/USB4 ports, each individually driven by their own dedicated Thunderbolt bus. To harness this dedicated power, Sonnet has a creative solution — the Echo II DV Desktop — a professional Thunderbolt to PCIe card expansion system that enables you to connect two (up to) full-length (12.28 inches long) PCIe cards at the same time, via two cables. The Echo II DV Module exploits your computer’s full potential, connecting two PCIe 3.0 card slots — each with its own Thunderbolt interface — for you to install two bandwidth-hungry DV I/O cards in one enclosure.
Note: For maximum performance with more than one bandwidth-hungry PCIe card, such as the DeckLink 8K, this product requires connection to two Thunderbolt ports on the computer.
When your computer has only one Thunderbolt port, you can still use the Echo II DV Desktop. Because each PCIe card slot is supported by its own Thunderbolt interface with two Thunderbolt ports, you can take advantage of Thunderbolt’s daisy-chaining feature. Simply connect one Thunderbolt interface to the other using one of the two supplied Thunderbolt cables, and use the other cable to connect to the computer.
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Sonnet ECHO II DV Desktop Two-Slot Full-LengthThunderbolt PCIe Card System
8. Sonnet Allegro Pro USB-C 8-port PCIe Card (Thunderbolt compatible)
Short info: Sonnet Allegro Pro - USB Adapter - PCIe 3.0 x16 - USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 x 8 Network Adapter. Manufacturer: Sonnet Technologies. Model: Allegro Pro. EAN/UPC: Product description: Sonnet Allegro Pro - USB Adapter - PCIe 3.0 x16 - USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 x 8. Device type: USB Adapter. Form factor: Plug-in card. Interface type: PCI Express 3.0 x16. PCI specification revision: PCIe 3.0. Ports: USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 x 8. Data Link Protocol: USB, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Gen 2, USB 3.1 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 1. Data transfer rate: 10 Gbps. Processor: 4 x ASMedia ASM3142. Product certifications: USB 1.1, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Gen 1, USB 3.1 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2. System requirements: Linux Kernel 5.4 or higher, Apple MacOS 10.12.6 or higher, Microsoft Windows 10 / 11, Ubuntu 20.04.1 or later. Detailed specifications: General. Device type: USB Adapter. Form factor: Plug-in card. Interface type: PCI Express 3.0 x16. PCI specification revision: PCIe 3.0. Network Ports: USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 x 8. Connection technology: Wired. Data Link Protocol: USB, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Gen 2, USB 3.1 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 1. Data transfer rate: 10 Gbps. Product certifications: USB 1.1, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Gen 1, USB 3.1 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2. Processor / Memory: Processor: 4 x ASMedia ASM3142. Expansion/Connectivity: Interfaces: 8 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 - 24-pin USB-C - female. Miscellaneous: Marking: IEC 62368-1, Directive 2015/863, RoHS3, IEC 62368-2. Software / System requirements: Required operating system: Linux Kernel 5.4 or higher, Apple MacOS 10.12.6 or higher, Microsoft Windows 10 / 11, Ubuntu 20.04.1 or later. Environmental conditions: Min. Operating temperature: 0 °C. Max. Operating temperature: 35 °C.
9. Sonnet USB 3.1 PCIe Card
The Sonnet Allegro Pro USB 3.2 PCIe card immediately provides the PC system with four USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbit/s) ports to fully utilize the capabilities of today's USB drives. The ports are also suitable for charging tablets and smartphones with a current of 1.5 A per port.
10. Sonnet Allegro USB 3.0 PCIe
The Sonnet Allegro USB 3.0 PCIe is a powerful controller card that allows desktop computers to easily upgrade to USB 3.0. This plug-in card features four USB 3.0 ports that support data transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps, enabling ten times faster transfer compared to USB 2.0. The card is compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems and requires a PCIe slot for installation. Thanks to its hot-swap functionality, devices can be connected and disconnected while the computer is running, without the need for a restart. The power supply for connected devices is provided via the bus, simplifying handling and eliminating the need for additional power connections. This controller card is ideal for users who need a reliable and fast USB connection.
- Hot-swappable for flexible connection and disconnection of devices
- Compatible with Mac and Windows, supporting various operating systems
- Enables ten times faster data transfer compared to USB 2.0
- Power supply for connected devices via the bus, no additional power connections required.
