The ExpressLane™ PEX 8649 device offers 48 PCI Express Gen 2 (5.0 GT/s) lanes, capable of configuring up to 12 flexible ports. The switch conforms to the PCI Express Base Specification, rev 2.0. The 48-lane switch enables users to add scalable, high bandwidth, non-blocking interconnection to a wide variety of applications including servers, communications, storage, blade servers, and embedded systems. The PEX 8649 supports the PCI-SIG defined Multicast protocol for PCI Express. The PEX 8649 also features Multi-root architecture with up to four upstream ports as well as an on-chip Non-Transparent port for dual-host and failover applications, as well as three on-chip Hot-Plug controllers, allowing users to implement single-chip solutions. The device is hardware configurable and software programmable, allowing users to tailor their port configurations and QoS operating characteristics to suit their application requirements. The PEX 8649 is offered in a 27 x 27mm 676-ball FCBGA. This device is available in lead-free packaging. This device supports Access Control Services (ACS).
| Broadcom Inc. | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Network and Communication Chips |
| Product Number | PEX 8649 |
| Product Name | 48-Lane, 12-Port PCI Express Gen 2 (5.0 GT/s) Switch, 27 x 27mm FCBGA |
| Device Type | Packet Switching Fabric Chip |
