SONNET SF3 Series – AJA Pak Media Thunderbolt Pro Card Reader

Sonnet SF3 Series – AJA PAK Media Pro Card Reader

Professional dual-slot AJA PAK Media card reader designed for computers with Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 ports.

It supports AJA PAK media cards at full speed with superior dual-slot ingest performance. In high-end production environments such as live broadcasting, documentaries, news, and sports, footage recorded on AJA Ki Pro Ultra 12G-SDI systems is stored on highly reliable AJA PAK Media SSD cards.

The device allows simultaneous data transfer from two cards at once, maximizing productivity. With dual slots and Thunderbolt 40Gbps support, it can achieve speeds up to 1030 MB/s, reducing transfer time by half.

Thanks to dual Thunderbolt ports, multiple readers can be daisy-chained. Up to six cards can be offloaded simultaneously using three connected readers, significantly reducing data transfer time.

The reader is rack-mount ready, featuring threaded mounting points that allow two units to be securely installed side-by-side in a 1U rack space.

Compact and durable, it is ideal for Digital Imaging Technicians (DITs) working in tight spaces or multi-camera environments. Its small footprint makes it easy to deploy anywhere.

Built for stacking and chaining, SF3 Series readers support multiple card formats including AJA PAK Media, CFast 2.0, CFexpress/XQD, RED MINI-MAG, and SxS PRO X. They offer PCIe 3.0 x4 bandwidth for extremely fast multi-card ingestion.

The package includes a Thunderbolt 40Gbps cable and ThunderLok 3 security clip, which prevents accidental disconnection and ensures stable data transfer.

Fully compatible with Thunderbolt 4 systems, including Apple M1 and M2 Macs, as well as Intel-based Macs and Windows computers.

Key Features

• High-speed file transfer performance
• Up to 1030 MB/s dual-card ingest speed
• Thunderbolt PCIe 3.0 x4 interface
• Compact, rugged, stackable design
• Rack-mount support
• Dual Thunderbolt ports
• Compatible with Apple M1/M2 Macs
• Compatible with Intel Macs and Windows systems
• 2-year product warranty
• Lifetime customer support
• Designed in the USA