AJA has announced Io Xpand, a new compact Thunderbolt 5 expansion chassis offering a professional video solution with the features, flexibility, and reliability of AJA KONA and Corvid I/O cards. Designed for creative, broadcast, audio, and post-production workflows, the Io Xpand 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.

Key Features Include:
• Up to 6000 MB/s of bi-directional Thunderbolt 5 performance to the installed PCIe card
• Supports KONA and Corvid PCIe cards
• Supports full height, ½ 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
• Two-year warranty

Learn more: https://www.aja.com/products/io-xpand