Description
The AJA Io Xpand Thunderbolt 5 PCIe expansion chassis brings a full-height, half-length PCIe slot to Thunderbolt and USB4 hosts, delivering up to 6000 MB/s bi-directional bandwidth and support for PCIe 4.0, 3.0, 2.0, and 1.1 cards.
Io Xpand supports single- and double-width cards, x8 mechanical/x4 electrical PCIe 4.0 connectivity, a 6-pin auxiliary power connector, and near-silent temperature-controlled cooling for use in production environments.
This bundle pairs the Io Xpand with the AJA KONA 5 PCIe I/O card to provide a compact Thunderbolt 5 solution for 4K HDR capture, monitoring, and I/O workflows across Windows macOS and Linux systems.
Key Features:- Thunderbolt 5 Bandwidth: Up to 6000 MB/s bi-directional to the installed PCIe card for sustained I/O throughput
- PCIe Slot: One 8-lane mechanical x4 electrical PCIe 4.0 slot supporting full-height 1/2-length and double-width cards
- Card Compatibility: Works with KONA and Corvid PCIe cards to extend professional I/O to laptops and small systems
- Auxiliary Power: 6-pin Mini-Fit internal power connector for cards requiring supplemental power
- Thunderbolt/USB4 Compatibility: Thunderbolt 5, 4, 3 and USB4 host compatibility plus daisy-chain via second Thunderbolt port
- Quiet Cooling: Temperature-controlled fan for nearly silent operation under load
- Included Accessories: Thunderbolt 5 cable and securing bracket supplied in the box
- On-set 4K HDR Capture: Use KONA 5 in Io Xpand to capture and monitor 4K HDR feeds from compact workstations
- Post-Production: Add professional I/O to laptop editing systems for color grading and mastering workflows
- Live Broadcast I/O: Provide SDI/HD I/O for mobile production rigs and OB vans