Best selling Controller cards from Sonnet
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 M.2 8x4 Silent PCIe 4.0 PCIe Card
Eight M.2 NVMe SSD slots on a PCIe 4.0 x16 card: Add your own M.2 NVMe SSDs.
Add up to 64TB of SSD storage in one card slot! Ultra-fast Gen4 SSD data transfers.
Speed or capacity? Not too long ago, you had to make a choice between the two. The problem is, for many professional workflows, both are critical. Everyone knows M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs offer great performance, but limited capacity. Hard drives offer great capacity, but very slow speeds by comparison. What if you could create increased SSD capacity? We make it possible — the Sonnet M.2 8x4 Silent Gen4 PCIe card enables you to mount up to eight NVMe SSDs into a single x16 PCIe card slot and combine their capabilities for ultra-performance. This card can transform your workflow.
The Sonnet M.2 8x4 Silent Gen4 PCIe card is a full-height, full-length PCIe 4.0 card with a 48-lane PCIe 4.0 switch and x16 interface, designed to support maximum performance.
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 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Sonnet ECHO Express SE 10GbE - System bus extension - 60 Watt (ECHO-EXP-SE10G)
Description
Short Info Sonnet Echo Express SE 10GbE - System Bus Expansion - 60 Watts
Group Connection Expansion
Manufacturer Sonnet Technologies
Manufacturer Part No. ECHO-EXP-SE10G
EAN/UPC 0732311009266
Main Features
Product Description Sonnet Echo Express SE 10GbE - System Bus Expansion
Product Type System Bus Expansion
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) 14.5 cm x 22.3 cm x 7.4 cm
Power Supply Power Supply AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) 60 Watts
Detailed Information
General
Product Type System Bus Expansion
Width 14.5 cm
Depth 22.3 cm
Height 7.4 cm
Expansion/Connectivity
Expansion Slots 1 (total) / 0 (available) x PCI Express 2.0 x8 - full height
Interfaces 2 x Thunderbolt - Mini DisplayPort 1 x Network - 10Gb Ethernet - SFP+
Miscellaneous
Included Cables 1 x Data Cable not included
Power Features Integrated.
Controller cards
EUR587,49
Sonnet ECHO Express SE 10GbE - System bus extension - 60 Watt (ECHO-EXP-SE10G)
9. 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.
Controller cards
EUR1539,–
Sonnet ECHO II DV Desktop Two-Slot Full-LengthThunderbolt PCIe Card System
10. 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.
