Sonnet Echo 15+ Thunderbolt 2 Dock Manuale utente

Quick Start Guide

You Should Have

The following items should be included in your product package:

• Sonnet Echo 15+ Thunderbolt 2 Dock

• Power adapter

• Power cord

• Hard drive/SSD mounting screws (0TB models only)

• Cable ties (0TB models only)

• Torx T15 wrench (0TB models only)

System Requirements

The Echo 15+ Thunderbolt 2 dock requires the following in

order to operate with your system:

Mac®:

• Mac with a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port

• OS X®10.9.3+

• OS X Server 10.9.3+

• Internet access (for required driver download)

• Thunderbolt cable (not included, sold separately)

Windows®:

• Windows computer with a Thunderbolt 2 port

• Windows 10, 8, or 7

• Internet access (for required driver download)

• Thunderbolt cable (not included, sold separately)

ECHO™

+ THUNDERBOLT™

DOCK

Support Note: This document was up to date

at the time of printing. However, changes to the

hardware or software may have occurred since

then. Please check the Sonnet website for the latest

documentation.

1. Go to www.sonnettech.com/support/kb/kb.php

2. Click the Thunderbolt Product link.

3. Click the Echo 15+ link, and then click the

Documentation link.

4. Click the Echo 15+ Quick Start Guide [English] link,

and then check the Document Version information.

If the version listed is later than this document

(revision b), click the Download Now button for the

latest version.

Setup Steps

The following section includes information regarding the drivers

that support the Echo 15+ Thunderbolt 2 Dock.

Driver Information—Mac Users

The primary drivers that enable the Echo 15+ to work with

your computer are installed as part of OS X. The software you

download from Sonnet’s Website enable this product to support

full iPad®, iPhone®, and iPod®charging capabilities (out-of-the

box, the dock will charge iOS devices at 4.5W, and at 7.5W with

the software installed), and installs a “menulet” that enables you

to eject all storage volumes attached to the dock at once.

Installation Steps—Mac Users

The following sections cover software download and installation

steps, and connection of the dock to your computer and devices.

1. Go to www.sonnettech.com/support/kb/kb.php

2. Click the Thunderbolt Product link.

3. Click the Echo 15+ link, and then click the Driver link.

4. Click the Echo 15+ Thunderbolt 2 Dock Installer (OS X)

link, and then click Download Now; the software will be

downloaded.

5. Install the software as instructed.

6. If you purchased an Echo dock without a hard drive or SSDs

pre-installed, skip to page 4 for installation instructions, and

then return to this page to complete the installation steps.

7. Connect the included power supply to the dock and

powered outlet, and connect the dock to your computer

with a Thunderbolt cable (required, sold separately). You

may connect your devices to the dock now.

8. When you turn on your computer, the dock’s power

indicator will light, and the fan will operate. If there is a hard

drive or SSDs installed, a dialog will appear asking you to

initialize the drives.

Formatting Drives—OS X Users

Use Disk Utility (found in the Utilities folder within the

Applications folder) to set up connected drives for use.

Enabling Audio Inputs and Outputs—OS X Users

In order to use the Echo dock’s audio input and output jacks, you

must enable them through OS X System Preferences.

1. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.

2. In the System Preferences window, click Sound.

3. In the Sound preference window, click the Output tab, and

then select USB Advanced Audio Device. Click the Input tab,

and then select USB Advanced Audio Device.

Installation Steps—Windows Users

The following sections cover driver installation steps for to

support the Echo 15+ dock on a Windows computer. Follow the

instructions in order!

1 – Connecting the Dock to Your Computer For the

First Time—Windows Users

Follow these steps the ﬁrst time you connect the Echo 15+ dock to

your computer, otherwise it may not be recognized properly.

1. If you purchased an Echo dock without a hard drive or SSDs

pre-installed, skip to page 4 for installation instructions, and

then return to this page to complete the installation steps.

2. Turn off your computer.

3. Connect the Echo 15+ dock to a Thunderbolt 2 port on

your computer with a Thunderbolt cable (required, sold

separately), and the included power supply between the

dock and a powered outlet.

4. Start up your computer and switch to the desktop; a New

Thunderbolt Devices Attached window will appear.

5. From the drop-down menu in the New Thunderbolt Devices

Attached window, select Always Connect, and then click OK.

2 – Installation Steps—Windows Users

1. Log onto the Internet. Go to www.sonnettech.com/support/

kb/kb.php.

2. Click the Thunderbolt Product link, and then click the Echo

15+ link.

3. Click the Driver ink, and then click and download all the

Windows drivers listed (Gigabit Ethernet, SATA, and USB 3.0).

4. Install all the drivers, and then restart your computer; the

Echo dock will be ready for use.

Formatting Drives—Windows Users

Use Windows drive formatting tools to format installed drives.

You may locate the information by using “format volume” as a

search term in Windows Help.

Echo 15+ Front Panel

1 – Optical Drive

The optical drive’s eject button and

LED placement differ depending on the

model purchased.

2 – USB 3.0 Charging Ports

You may connect and charge iOS

devices, even when the computer is off

or disconnected.

3 – Audio Out Jack(1)

Connect headphones, or a digital audio

device with mini-TOSLINK optical

digital audio support.

4 – Audio In Jack(1)

Connect a mono microphone.

5 – Internal Disc Acitvity Indicator

This LED lights when there is read

or write activity on a drive or drives

installed inside the dock.

Echo 15+ Back Panel

1 – Audio In Jack(1)

Connect a stereo line level output device.

2 – Cooling Fan

The fan provides cooling for any

installed drives and the dock’s circuitry,

and operates at a constant speed. Do

not block the vent holes on the back of

the chassis to prevent overheating. Note

that the fan does not operate when

devices are being charged via the USB

3.0 ports while your computer is off,

sleeping, or disconnected.

3 – USB 3.0 Charging Ports

You may connect and charge iOS

devices, even when the computer is off

or disconnected.

4 – Audio Out Jack(1)

Connect powered stereo speakers.

5 – Thunderbolt Ports

Connect a Thunderbolt cable between

either port and your computer’s

Thunderbolt port (or other Thunderbolt

device in the chain connected to the

computer); the other may be used to

connect to another Thunderbolt device

or adapter.

6 – Power Indicator

This LED lights when the Echo 15+ is

powered, the Thunderbolt cable between

the dock and your computer is plugged

in securely, and the computer powered

on. Note that if the dock is connected

to another Thunderbolt device instead

6 – FireWire®800 Port

Connect FireWire drives and other

peripherals.

7 – Gigabit Ethernet Port

Plug in any Category 5 or 6 unshielded

twisted pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45

connectors. The left (green) LED

indicates an active link, while the right

(yellow) LED indicates activity.

of directly to the computer, any other

Thunderbolt device connected between the

computer and dock must also be powered

on before the power indicator will light up.

8 – eSATA Ports

Connect storage devices or media

readers with eSATA connectors. Note

that bare SATA drives and some old

drive enclosures use SATA I connectors;

use of these devices with the Echo 15+

requires the use of cables with SATA I

connectors on one end.

9 – Power Input Socket

Connect the included AC power cable

here.

Echo 15+ Description

1.5A

1. Mac Users: Refer to “Enabling Audio Inputs and Outputs—OS X Users” on the previous page for instructions on enabling audio throughput on the dock.

Internal SATA Drive Installation Steps

1. Remove the Echo 15+ dock from its packaging, and then set it on a

ﬂat, level surface.

2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove and set aside the three screws

securing the top edge of the dock’s back panel (Figure 1). Note that the

center screw is smaller than the outside screws.

3. Remove and set aside the ﬁve screws securing the top and bottom

edges of the front panel to the rest of the dock (Figure 1). Note that

the center top screw is smaller than the outside screws.

4. Using the provided Torx T15 wrench, remove and set aside the four

screws securing the front of the front panel to the rest of the

dock (Figure 1).

5. Remove and set aside the front panel and then the top

cover (Figure 2).

6. Carefully disconnect the connector plugged into the optical drive.

7. Remove and set aside the four screws securing the optical drive/bracket

assembly from the dock frame, and then remove the optical drive/

bracket assembly from inside the dock. (Figure 3).

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

Support Note: While disassembling the Echo 15+ dock, we

recommend that you keep the screws organized and separated

by type and size to ensure that reassembling the product is easier.

WARNING: When working inside the Echo 15+ dock, make sure

nothing is connected to it. Working on the dock with the power

adapter or devices connected may result in damage to the device, and

possibly injury to you or others.

Internal SATA Drive Installation Steps

Figure 5

Figure 6

Figure 4

8. Remove and set aside the three screws securing the 2.5-inch drive

mounting bracket to the optical drive/bracket assembly (Figure 4).

9. If you are installing one or two 2.5-inch SSDs or hard drives, set aside

the optical drive/bracket assembly. If you are installing a 3.5-inch hard

drive, set aside the 2.5-inch drive mounting bracket.

10. If you are installing a 3.5-inch hard drive, skip to step 14. Otherwise,

remove your 2.5-inch drive or drives from their packaging, and set

them label side up on a ﬂat, level, surface.

11. Using two of the screws (for one drive) or four of the screws (for two

drives) provided in the dock’s packaging, secure the 2.5-inch drive

mounting bracket to the drive or drives as shown; do not overtighten

the screws (Figure 5).

12. Using the three screws that previously secured the 2.5-inch drive

mounting bracket to the optical drive/bracket assembly, plus another

two (one drive) or four (two drives) provided screws, secure the

assembled drive(s)/mounting bracket to the optical drive/bracket

assembly as shown; do not overtighten the screws (Figure 5).

13. Skip to step 16.

14. Remove your 3.5-inch hard drive from its packaging, and set it label

side up on a ﬂat, level surface.

15. Using four of the screws provided, secure the hard drive to the optical

drive/bracket as shown; do not overtighten the screws (Figure 6).

optical drive/bracket

assembly

flat head

screw

2.5-inch drives

3.5-inch drive

2.5-inch drive

mounting bracket

WARNING: When handling computer products, take care to

prevent components from being damaged by static electricity;

avoid working in carpeted areas. Handle hard drives and SSDs only by their

edges, and avoid touching circuit boards and connector pins.

Internal SATA Drive Installation Steps

16. Locate the bundle of wires and cables secured to the optical drive’s

wire harness, and then remove the wire tie securing them.

17. Connect the power cable connectors to the hard drive or SSDs, and

then connect the red data cables; verify the connectors are plugged

in securely.

18. Reconnect the optical drive’s connector; verify the connector is

plugged in securely.

19. Lower the connected drives/bracket assembly into the dock, and then

using the four screws removed previously, secure the assembly as

shown (Figure 7).

20. Locate the black cable tie base attached to the drives/bracket assembly

(Figure 8). Using the supplied cable ties, secure the wires and cables

connected to the drives to the cable tie base and bracket where

indicated. Secure the cables and wire so they do not interfere with or touch

the fan.

21. Place the top cover back on the dock, sliding the back edge of the

cover beneath the top edge of the back panel, being careful to avoid

pinching any cables (Figure 9).

22. Carefully aligning the drive activity and power

indicator light pipes (next to the right USB 3.0 port)

with their corresponding holes in the front panel,

slide the front panel back on to the dock (Figure 9).

Do NOT force the panel on; make sure both light pipes

slide into their holes in the front panel.

Figure 7

Figure 9

Figure 8

light

pipes

insert top cover under edge

of back panel

cable tie

base

Internal SATA Drive Installation Steps

23. Ensure that both light pipes are visible through the front panel, and

then, using the Torx wrench, secure the front panel to the dock with

the four Torx screws removed previously; don’t overtighten the

screws (Figure 10).

24. Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure the back panel and front panel with

the eight screws you removed previously; don’t overtighten the screws

(Figure 10). Note that the two small screws are used in the top center

holes of the front and back panels.

Figure 10

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