Sonnet SF3-2CFST card reader Thunderbolt 3 Black

SKU
SF3-2CFST
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SF3-2CFST, CFast/CFast 2.0, 40 Gbps, Thunderbolt 3, 144.8x88.9x25.4 mm
  • Superior Performance—Supports ingest of files from two CFast cards at maximum speed
  • 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 Interface—Connects to any Thunderbolt 3 computer port, or at the end of a Thunderbolt 3 device daisy chain
  • Dual CFast Slots—Enable simultaneous ingest of files from two cards up to 1000 MB/s aggregate
  • Bus-Powered—Powered through Thunderbolt connection; no power adapter required
  • Rugged Construction—Aluminum enclosure plus replaceable captive Thunderbolt 3 cable withstand heavy use
  • macOS and Windows Compatible
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SKU SF3-2CFST
EAN 0732311012129
Manufacturer Sonnet
Availability In Stock
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Superior Performance
Thunderbolt LogoWith the increasing popularity of professional digital cinema cameras from Canon, ARRI and Blackmagic Design, the use of CFast 2.0 memory cards has soared, and the need for a truly high-speed card reader is undeniable. With current CFast 2.0 cards’ rated read speeds near 550 MB/s, it’s clear that USB readers don’t fill that need. Sonnet’s SF3™ Series - CFast™ 2.0 Pro Card Reader does. Featuring a 40Gbps Thunderbolt™ 3 interface, this device quickly ingests footage from CFast memory cards to any Mac or Windows computer with Thunderbolt 3 ports—on location, in the studio, or in the edit suite—at the fastest speeds the cards will support.

Efficient
As the industry’s first CFast 2.0 card reader for Thunderbolt 3, the SF3 Series - CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader employs its dual card slots to take advantage of the tremendous bandwidth offered by Thunderbolt 3. Capable of ingesting files simultaneously from two cards at concurrent data transfer speeds up to 1000+ MB/s—more than double the average ingest speed of USB 3.0 card readers—using the Sonnet reader makes for a significantly more convenient and efficient workflow.

Bus Powered by Thunderolt 3 Port
No Power Adapters Required

The SF3 Series - CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader connects directly to your Mac or Windows computer’s Thunderbolt 3 port or at the end of a Thunderbolt 3 device chain. Requiring only a single cable to connect to your computer, this high-performance Sonnet reader is bus powered (no separate power supply required).

Compact and Rugged
Measuring a compact 5.75 inches wide by 1 inch high by 3.5 inches deep, the SF3 Series - CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader is suitable for use in any workspace, even where space is tight. The reader’s shell is made from extruded aluminum, making it lightweight, and yet rugged enough to be transported in an equipment bag without fear of damaging the case.

Replaceable Captive Cable
Through the use of a captive cable, the SF3 Series - CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader’s Thunderbolt cable remains firmly connected to it at all times. Should the cable ever break, it can easily be replaced by Sonnet or a Sonnet-authorized service center.
Storage
Compatible memory cardsCFast, CFast 2.0
InternalNo
Performance
Compatible memory cardsCFast, CFast 2.0
InternalNo
Data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s
Product colourBlack
CertificationRoHS
Compatible operating systemsmacOS 10.12.6+, Windows 10
Ports & interfaces
InterfaceThunderbolt 3
Data transmission
Data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s
Features
Product colourBlack
CertificationRoHS
Colour
Product colourBlack
Weight & dimensions
Width144.8 mm
Height25.4 mm
Depth88.9 mm
Packaging data
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)
Packaging content
ManualYes
Certificates
CertificationRoHS
System requirements
Compatible operating systemsmacOS 10.12.6+, Windows 10
Other features
Compatible operating systemsmacOS 10.12.6+, Windows 10
Technical details
Width144.8 mm
Height25.4 mm
Depth88.9 mm
InterfaceThunderbolt 3

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Superior Performance
Thunderbolt LogoWith the increasing popularity of professional digital cinema cameras from Canon, ARRI and Blackmagic Design, the use of CFast 2.0 memory cards has soared, and the need for a truly high-speed card reader is undeniable. With current CFast 2.0 cards’ rated read speeds near 550 MB/s, it’s clear that USB readers don’t fill that need. Sonnet’s SF3™ Series - CFast™ 2.0 Pro Card Reader does. Featuring a 40Gbps Thunderbolt™ 3 interface, this device quickly ingests footage from CFast memory cards to any Mac or Windows computer with Thunderbolt 3 ports—on location, in the studio, or in the edit suite—at the fastest speeds the cards will support.

Efficient
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Bus Powered by Thunderolt 3 Port
No Power Adapters Required

The SF3 Series - CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader connects directly to your Mac or Windows computer’s Thunderbolt 3 port or at the end of a Thunderbolt 3 device chain. Requiring only a single cable to connect to your computer, this high-performance Sonnet reader is bus powered (no separate power supply required).

Compact and Rugged
Measuring a compact 5.75 inches wide by 1 inch high by 3.5 inches deep, the SF3 Series - CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader is suitable for use in any workspace, even where space is tight. The reader’s shell is made from extruded aluminum, making it lightweight, and yet rugged enough to be transported in an equipment bag without fear of damaging the case.

Replaceable Captive Cable
Through the use of a captive cable, the SF3 Series - CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader’s Thunderbolt cable remains firmly connected to it at all times. Should the cable ever break, it can easily be replaced by Sonnet or a Sonnet-authorized service center.
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Supports SxS PRO X Cards at Full Speed
Superior Ingest Performance

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Small and Ultra-fast
Ingest at Maximum Read Speeds
The SxS PRO X Thunderbolt Single-Slot Card Reader is small, ultra-fast, and easily reads all SxS memory cards at their rated speeds

The Perfect Travel Companion
Bus-Powered Operation
When you need to travel light and don’t have a large stack of cards to ingest, extra power bricks and cables take up extra space and can weigh you down. Sonnet’s SxS PRO X Thunderbolt Single-Slot Card Reader is bus-powered, operating off its Thunderbolt connection so there’s no need to plug in a power supply or power cable.

Superior Ingest Performance
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Bus-powered
Ideal for use with a laptop computer when no power outlet is available.

PCIe 3.0 x4 Thunderbolt 3 Device
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Broad Card Support
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Pocket Sized and Rugged
Small and rugged aluminum enclosure for easy packability and reliable operation.

Thunderbolt 3 Ports
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Pocket Sized and Rugged
Small and rugged aluminum enclosure for easy packability and reliable operation.

Bus-Powered, Energy Efficent
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Mac & Windows Compatible
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Forward Compatible
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Free Lifetime Tech Support
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Compact, Rugged and Portable
The Single-slot SxS Card Reader for Digital Imaging Technicians (DITs)
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40Gbps Thunderbolt
Fastest External Interface Available
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All the Right Connections
40Gbps Thunderbolt Cable and ThunderLok 3 Included
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Short Description
SF3-2CFST, CFast/CFast 2.0, 40 Gbps, Thunderbolt 3, 144.8x88.9x25.4 mm
SxS, SxS-1, SxS Pro, SxS Pro+, SD, SDHC, SDXC, AXS, Thunderbolt, 40 Gbps
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