Magma ExpressBox7x8G2

The EB7-x8G2 product is a member of the family of new generation of Magma Expansion products that falls under the umbrella of the EBU product offering. The EBU (ExpressBox Universal) addresses a host of applications and thus its name Universal. It is a platform that goes beyond the traditional Expansion Chassis applications. Modular Solution for expanding I/O capacity while designing out obsolescence The EB7-x8G2 is built with modularity and scalability in mind. It has an Expansion Interface Card installed in one PCI Express slot in the chassis that provides x8 Gen2 Lanes of PCI Express connection to the Host. The Expansion Interface Card can be replaced with an optical card that allows for connection with Host over Fiber. Seamless expansion of Systemcapabilities The EB7-x8G2,with its companion Host Card and high-performance cable, extends the PCI Express bus out of the Host and allows for seamless integration of up to 7 PCI Express I/O cards per chassis.The EB7-x8G2 can be easily transformed into a Host Computer with 8 slots when a Root Complex card is installed in place of the Expansion Interface card in the chassis. Benefits Industrial solution for adding up to 7 PCI Express cards to one computer Attach full-length PCI Express cards to computer withlimited card space Individual PCI Express slots can be turned off withoutpowering down entire system Low profile Host card allows for easy installation in lowprofile computers Supports peer to peer transfers between cards in slots of the expansion chassis Supports Hot Swappable PCI Express slot* 7 built-in auxiliary power connection to PCI Express cards Supports automatic power up control of the chassis by the Host Supports user selectable bypass of Hot swappable feature Features Easy “Plug and Play” installation Easily visible LEDs indicate correct installation Includes x8 Gen2 PCI Express Host card and 3 meter iPass cable All slots support any combination of x1, x4, x8 and x16 PCI Express cards All slots support full-length cards Transparent extension of PCI Express signals outside the computer 4U rack-mount enclosure Dedicated fan for cooling hot cards Thermister controlled fan speeds help reduce unnecessary noise CE certified and FCC Class A verified RoHS compliant 30 day money back guarantee