AJA Io Xpand Thunderbolt 5 PCIe Expansion Chassis with KONA 5 I/O PCIe Card Bundle - Up to 6000 MB/s Bidirectional

ITEM #: AJA-IO-XPAND-K5 MFG #: IO XPAND BUNDLE 3

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IO XPAND BUNDLE 3 - Overview

Gives video professionals a portable way to bring trusted AJA desktop I/O performance to Thunderbolt-equipped laptops and compatible computers!

Designed for creative, broadcast, audio, and post-production workflows, the AJA Io Xpand KONA 5 Bundle is a Thunderbolt 5 expansion solution that enables users to connect a full-height, half-length PCIe card to Mac, Windows, or Linux computers with Thunderbolt or USB4 ports. Modern laptops and small-form-factor systems deliver impressive processing power but often lack the PCIe expansion required for professional I/O, networking, storage, and media workflows. Io Xpand solves this by offering a x8 PCIe* 4.0 slot, support for single- or double-width cards, and up to 6000 MB/s bi-directional PCIe bandwidth.

This lightweight aluminum PCIe card enclosure protects the installed PCIe card in demanding production situations, while providing quiet operation under load in a temperature-controlled environment.

The Io Xpand is available with three optional KONA PCIe I/O card bundles offering cost-effective choices to match your needs. From single channel HD I/O with the KONA 1 to our flagship KONA 5, the Io Xpand bundles offer up to 4K HDR production proven solutions.

The Io Xpand brings professional PCIe connectivity to compact desktop, laptop, and workstations via Thunderbolt 5.

*x4 electrical support

Included KONA 5
Whether you are working with HFR 8K/UltraHD2, 4K/UltraHD, 2K/HD, SD, Deep Color, and/or HDR, experience the quality and peace of mind that KONA 5 brings to your world. Supporting 4:2:2, 10-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4, 12-bit color spaces for pristine imagery, KONA 5 allows the flexibility to ingest and output with 12G-SDI and monitor with a full-size HDMI 2.0 port. The bidirectional 12G-SDI ports provide immense flexibility for capture and simultaneous pass through, and with the appropriate software, multi-channel capture and streaming, and backward compatible with 6G/3G/HD-SDI.

  • Features:

    • Up to 6000MB/s of bi-directional Thunderbolt 5 performance to the installed PCIe card
    • Supports KONA and Corvid PCIe cards
    • Supports full height, half length, x4 Gen 4 PCIe cards
    • Supports double-width PCIe cards and PCIe cards with daughter cards
    • 6 pin auxiliary power connector and cable for cards requiring additional power
    • Compatible with PCIe 4.0, 3.0, 2.0, and 1.1 cards
    • Nearly silent operation via temperature-controlled fan
    • Thunderbolt 5, 4, 3 and USB4 compatible
    • Includes Thunderbolt 5 cable and securing bracket
    • Thunderbolt daisy-chain via second Thunderbolt port
    • Lightweight and rugged aluminum enclosure
    • Windows, macOS, and Linux compatible
     
  • Specifications:

    • Thunderbolt Compatibility: Thunderbolt 5, 4, 3
    • IO Card Compatibility: Compatible with KONA 5, KONA 4, KONA 1, Corvid 44, Corvid 44 BNC
    • External Connectors:
      - 2x Thunderbolt ports
      - 12V power port
    • Internal Connector: 6-pin Mini-Fit provides power for AJA cards that require supplemental power
    • Expansion Slot: 1x 8-lane mechanical (4-lane electrical) PCIe 4.0 [Thunderbolt 5 spec]
    • Operating System Support:
      - Windows 10, Windows 11
      - Mac OS 14, mac OS Sonoma and all subsequent versions including mac OS 15 Sequoia and mac OS 26 Tahoe, and later
      - Rocky Linux versions 8.10, 9.5 and later
      - Ubuntu Linux 20.04 LTS, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and later
    • Noise: < 50dBA (A-weighted at 1m in free air)
    • Regulatory Compliance:
      - RoHS 3
      - IEC 62368-1: 2014 2nd Edition safety standard
    • Size (WxDxH): 3.0" x 11.125" x 5.75" (77mm x 283mm x 146mm)
    • Weight: 2.5lbs (1.13kg)
    • Power:
      - Universal 60W, 100-240V, 50-60 Hz
      - NRTL Certified
    • Compliance:
      - RoHS 3 (Directive 2015/863)
      - IEC 62368-1 and IEC 62368-2

      KONA 5 Video Formats
    • (8K) 8192x4320p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
    • (UltraHD2) 7680x4320p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
    • (4K) 4096x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
    • (UltraHD) 3840x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
    • (2K) 2048x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
    • (2K) 2048x1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25
    • (HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
    • (HD) 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
    • (HD) 1080i 50, 59.94, 60
    • (HD) 720p 50, 59.94, 60
    • (SD) 625i 50
    • (SD) 525i 59.94

      KONA 5 Video Input Digital
    • 12G-SDI, SMPTE-2082, 12-bit*, 10-bit
    • 6G-SDI, SMPTE-2081, 10-bit
    • 3G-SDI, SMPTE 425
    • RGB 4:4:4 12-bit*, YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
    • 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 292M
    • Single Link HD-SDI YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
    • Dual Link RGB 4:4:4 12-bit*, Dual Link YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
    • 270 Mbps SDI, SMPTE 259M-C
    • YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit, 8-bit
    • *Bit depth support is application dependent. Check with your software manufacturer for compatibility.
    • Note: KONA 5 SDI connectors are HD BNC

      KONA 5 Video Output Digital
    • 12G-SDI*, SMPTE-2082, 12-bit*, 10-bit
    • 6G-SDI*, SMPTE-2081, 10-bit
    • 3G-SDI, SMPTE 425
    • RGB 4:4:4 12-bit*, YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
    • 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 292M
    • Single Link HD-SDI YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
    • Dual Link RGB 4:4:4 12-bit*, Dual Link YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
    • 270 Mbps SDI, SMPTE 259M-C
    • YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit, 8-bit
    • HDMI v2.0
    • 30/36-bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, 6 Gbps per color component
    • 4K, UltraHD, 2K, HD, and SD with HFR support up to 60p (4:2:2), 10-bit
    • *Bit depth support is application dependent. Check with your software manufacturer for compatibility.
    • Note: KONA 5 SDI connectors are HD BNC

      KONA 5 Audio Input Digital
    • 16-channel, 24 and 16-bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
    • 8-channel, 16 and 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous or nonsynchronous, internal sample rate conversion (via 4x BNC on breakout cable)

      KONA 5 Audio Output Digital
    • 16-channel, 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
    • 8-channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
    • 8-channel, 16 and 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous or nonsynchronous, internal sample rate conversion (via 4x BNC on breakout cable)
     
  • Item Includes:

    • 1x Io Xpand Thunderbolt Expansion System
    • 1x KONA 5
    • 1x Universal Power Adapter
    • 1x Region-specific Power Cable
    • 1x 6-pin to 6-pin auxiliary power cable
    • 1x Thunderbolt 5 cable
    • 1x ThunderLok-A connector lock
    • 1x Documentation
     
  • Warranty:

    • 2-Year Limited Warranty
     

IO XPAND BUNDLE 3 - Required Accessories

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