Magma’s new ExpressBox2 Expands PCI Express Slots

By DE Editors

Magma’s ExpressBox2 is a cost-effective solution for seamlessly expanding the available PCI Express slots of desktops, workstations, servers, and laptops.

Magma’s ExpressBox2 can also provide up to 2 PCI Express slots for plugging in graphics or other I/O cards to attach to laptops via an ExpressCard interface. This allows for cost savings to organizations because it eliminates the need to invest in new computer hardware in order to be able to accommodate the growing need for I/O expandability.

Magma’s EB2 allows the extension of a system’s backplane and/or I/O fabric via cable to an external chassis that can take two PCI Express I/O cards. This chassis allows for space and power to accommodate up to four hard drives. The chassis can be daisy-chained to allow for the extension of 2 PCI Express slots per chassis.

Key Features of Magma’s EB2:

• Communication bandwidth supported between host and EB2 chassis is up to 20Gbps in each direction, in simultaneous transmit and receive mode
• Easy plug and play installation, supporting seamless integration
• Supports automatic power-up control of the chassis by the host
• Supports hot-swappable PCI Express slots
• Ability to daisy-chain as many slots as host configuration will allow
• Supports the ability to be connected to laptops through ExpressCard interface
• 1U form factor for rack mounting
 

For more information, visit Magma.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.