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When connected to a Thunderbolt 5 computer port, the system provides 3400 MB\/s aggregate, bi-directional PCIe bandwidth to the installed cards. This system supports single- and double-width PCIe 4.0, 3.1, 2.0, and 1.1 cards, including video capture, streaming, and transcoding; audio DSP; 10Gb and 25Gb Ethernet; SSD storage; SAS host bus adapters; and other specialty cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive PCIe Card Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo you have a card in mind but aren’t sure it’s compatible? 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Its integrated universal 400W power supply includes a 75W auxiliary power connector for non-GPU cards that require extra power, including AJA KONA 5, Blackmagic DeckLink 8K Pro G2, and Avid Pro Tools | HDX. Designed without a power switch, the Echo III powers on and off automatically with the connected computer to help conserve energy. And because there’s no power switch, you can’t forget to turn off the system!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual Noctua Fans: Ultra-quiet Operation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEcho III T5 Module is built for noise-sensitive environments, delivering ultra-quiet performance with dual Noctua fans that operate below the recommended 20 dBA limit for recording and broadcast studios. 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