Sonnet Announces Thunderbolt 5 Dock with Integrated PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD Storage
Manchester, United Kingdom, 24th February 2025: Sonnet Technologies have launched the Echo 13 Thunderbolt™ 5
SSD Dock, the latest offering in the company’s popular family of docking stations and the first to exploit Thunderbolt 5, the fastest external computer interface available.
Echo 13 Thunderbolt™ 5 SSD Dock (Available to pre-order now. Shipping in March).
The Echo 13 SSD dock features a choice of Thunderbolt certified PCIe® 4.0 NVMe® SSDs from Kingston® Technology and includes:
• Four Thunderbolt 5 ports
• Four USB 3.2 Type A ports
• 2.5Gb Ethernet (RJ45) port
• 3.5mm headset jack
• SD and microSD card slots
• 1TB, 2TB & 4TB options are available
Holdan, a leading distributor of professional imaging, video, and broadcast equipment, is the exclusive distributor of the Sonnet Technologies product range in the UK and Ireland. Holdan’s established presence in the market, combined with its vast experience in the distribution of top-tier imaging products, makes them the perfect partner to deliver Sonnet’s newest innovation.
Luke Hansen, Product Manager, Holdan, commented:
“Sonnet’s new Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock, the first dock of its kind to ship, is a fantastic step forward for these devices. Thunderbolt 5 is a significant upgrade over its predecessor, as it provides increased bandwidth and bi-directional data, which will allow more ports to simultaneously provide increased performance. The built in M.2 SSD provides up to 6,100 MB/s data transfer support via 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB NVMe SSD options as well as a host of other features, this makes the Echo 13 the standout model in Sonnet’s impressive range.”
Availability: We are expecting stock to arrive in March. Demo units are available upon request.
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About Holdan
Established in 1996, Holdan are one of the leading value-added distributors in the audio visual, broadcast and cine and
imaging sectors supplying resellers in the UK&I. Our overall aim is to give our customers excellent service and we aspire
to be efficient and easy to work with. We truly care about the quality of our delivery.
As a division of the Midwich Group, we represent high profile brands, and provide the highest level of sales, after sales
support, marketing, service and technical pre-sales support.
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About Midwich Group
Midwich Group is a global network of local AV experts passionate about connecting people, technology and ideas to deliver cutting-edge audiovisual solutions. As part of the world’s leading specialist AV distribution network, they combine global expertise with a focus on building strong local relationships. Their team’s technical expertise and deep industry knowledge enable them to maintain partnerships with leading technology manufacturers and creative users of AV technology, providing tailored support to meet specific geographical and market needs. From product supply and training to system design support and demonstrations, they empower their partners to deliver exceptional projects, bringing people together to create impactful and unforgettable AV experiences.
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About Sonnet Technologies
Sonnet Technologies Inc. is a leading provider of Thunderbolt® technology products and network, storage, and other
interface cards under the SONNETTECH® brand for pro users in the audio, video, filmmaking, and broadcast industries.
Sonnet’s array of Thunderbolt products includes a broad variety of docks, network interface and display adapters, and
pro media readers, plus PCIe® card expansion systems that enable the use of pro audio I/O and DSP cards, pro video
capture and transcoding cards, GPU cards, NVMe® SSD storage cards, and other high-performance PCIe cards with
computers with Thunderbolt ports. Due to Sonnet’s Thunderbolt technology expertise, it has become a leading
designer/manufacturer of ODM boards that enable the integration of Thunderbolt ports into third-party products. For
nearly 40 years Sonnet has pioneered and brought to market numerous innovative and award-winning products that
enhance the performance and connectivity of Mac®, Windows®, and Linux® computers.
More information is available at www.sonnettech.com.
