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

Rob Andrews

AKiTiO Node Lite T3NL-T3DIS-AKTU

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.

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)
  • CE
  • FCC
  • VCCI
  • Thunderbolt™ technology
  • 2-year limited warranty
  • High quality aluminum with metal chassis
  • 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
Not applicable
  • 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
  • Thunderbolt 3 up to 40 Gbps
  • DisplayPort 1.2 (4K at 60 Hz)
  • Windows 7 (64-bit), Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Computer with Thunderbolt™ 3 port
  • macOS 10.12.3 and later
  • Computer with Thunderbolt™ 3 port
  • Operating Temperature: 5°C ~ 35°C
  • Storage Temperature: -20°C ~ 60°C
  • Relative Humidity: 5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
  • External power adapter (UL, cUL, CE, FCC, BSMI, TUV approved)
  • Input: AC 100-240V, 50Hz-60Hz
  • Output: DC +12V/6A
  • 23 dB(A)
  • 9.17 inches x 5.87 inches x 2.99 inches
  • 23.3 cm x 14.9 cm x 7.6 cm
  • AKiTiO Node Lite
  • Thunderbolt 3 USB-C cable
  • Power adapter
  • Setup guide
  • 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)
  • 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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