The AKiTiO Node Lite for MAC – A New Thunderbolt3 enabled ePCIe T3NL-T3DIS-AKTU

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1 Finally Akitio Release an External PCIe for Mac with the Akitio Node Lite

2 What kind of PCIe card does the Akitio Node Lite support?

3 The Akitio Node Lite supports Thunderbolt 3 for Mac

4 What Ports does the Akitio Node Lite have?

5 Need Advice on Data Storage from an Expert?

Finally Akitio Release an External PCIe for Mac with the Akitio Node Lite

The Node Lite provides an additional PCIe slot for Thunderbolt 3 computers (e.g. laptop computers) where installing an internal expansion card is not an option and for systems where there is not enough space for more PCIe cards. The Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) connection not only makes adding an external PCIe card easy but it also allows you to take the device with you to use on location and move it from one system to another. Installing and replacing the PCIe card is a simple matter of removing a few thumb screws and does not require any tools.

Thunderbolt™ 3 for lighting fast transfer speeds up to 40 Gbps
Dedicated DisplayPort for additional monitor to expand the workspace
2nd Thunderbolt port supports Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1, and DisplayPort devices
1 PCIe (x16) slot supporting half-length, full-height, double-width cards

4 lane PCI Express 3.0 compliant interface
Removable back panel for double-width cards
Daisy-chain up to 6 Thunderbolt devices
Durable and rugged aluminum casing
No tools required for installation

What kind of PCIe card does the Akitio Node Lite support?

The PCIe (x16) slot accepts half-length, full-height, double-width cards and provides a maximum of 25W and supports PCIe Gen3 x4 cards. The four PCIe Gen3 lanes and the Thunderbolt 3 interface are capable of transfer rates up to 40Gbps, providing enough bandwidth for both the internal PCIe card as well as any additional Thunderbolt devices in the daisy chain.

The Akitio Node Lite supports Thunderbolt 3 for Mac

Thunderbolt 3 brings Thunderbolt to USB-C at speeds up to 40 Gbps, creating one compact port that does it all – delivering the fastest, most versatile connection to any dock, display, or data device. For the first time, one computer port connects to Thunderbolt devices, every display, and billions of USB devices. A single cable now provides four times the data and twice the video bandwidth of any other cable, while also supplying power to bus-powered devices.

What Ports does the Akitio Node Lite have?

The Node Lite has two Thunderbolt 3 ports. The second port operates the same as a Thunderbolt 3 computer port by supporting Thunderbolt 3 (up to 5 daisy-chained), USB 3.1 (10 Gbps), and DisplayPort devices. The dedicated DisplayPort connector makes it easy to connect an additional monitor to extend your workspace. This video output capability requires a Thunderbolt 3 connection to the computer and will free up the second Thunderbolt 3 port for Thunderbolt 3 (up to 5 daisy-chained), USB 3.1 (10 Gbps), and DisplayPort devices.

AKiTiO Node Lite for Mac

T3NL-T3DIS-AKTU

(without PCIe card)

Certifications

CE
FCC
VCCI
Thunderbolt™ technology

Warranty

2-year limited warranty

Case material

High quality aluminum with metal chassis

Application

1 x PCIe card (see compatibility chart)
Supports half-length, full-height and double-width cards
PCIe (x16) slot provides a maximum of 25W
Not designed for graphics cards

RAID mode

Not applicable

Interface/Ports

2 x Thunderbolt™ 3 (USB-C) ports
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x internal PCIe (x16) slot with 4 lane PCI Express 3.0 interface

Data transfer

Thunderbolt 3 up to 40 Gbps
DisplayPort 1.2 (4K at 60 Hz)

System requirements (PC)

Windows 7 (64-bit), Windows 10 (64-bit)
Computer with Thunderbolt™ 3 port

System requirements (Mac)

macOS 10.12.3 and later
Computer with Thunderbolt™ 3 port

System environment

Operating Temperature: 5°C ~ 35°C
Storage Temperature: -20°C ~ 60°C
Relative Humidity: 5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)

Power supply

External power adapter (UL, cUL, CE, FCC, BSMI, TUV approved)
Input: AC 100-240V, 50Hz-60Hz
Output: DC +12V/6A

Fan noise level

23 dB(A)

Dimensions (LxWxH)

9.17 inches x 5.87 inches x 2.99 inches
23.3 cm x 14.9 cm x 7.6 cm

Package contents

AKiTiO Node Lite
Thunderbolt 3 USB-C cable
Power adapter
Setup guide

Carton/Packing

Retail Box Size: 12.4 x 12 x 4.9 in. (31.5 x 30.5 x 12.5 cm)
Carton Size (6pcs per carton): 25.6 x 15.7 x 13.8 in. (65 x 40 x 35 cm)

Remarks

PCIe card (driver) must be compatible with requirements for Thunderbolt technology (e.g. hot-plug support, recovery from sleep).
This device is not designed for graphics cards.

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