Magma 13 Slot PCI Expansion System
Need to upgrade your server or desktop computer?
Need to upgrade your server or desktop computer? Got a small footprint computer and full-sized PCI cards? Don’t want to lose your investment in pricey PCI cards that don’t fit the new computer? Simply need more PCI slots or storage space? Are your full-sized, power-hungry, high-heat-generating PCI cards dragging your computer down? You can install practically any PCI card into the Magma PCI Expansion System and connect it to your new or old server or desktop computer through a variety of Magma host cards. The Magma 13 Slot PCI Expansion System is a 4U, rackmountable, chassis that allows you to plug-in up to thirteen (13) full-sized power-demanding PCI cards and up to four (4) 3.5” hard drives.
Increase I/O Capability: There are numerous performance and functionality hungry professionals that simply need more PCI slots than a typical computer provides. Even with the introduction of more robust desktop computers and servers, increased I/O capability is still required. If you have a powerful application that requires the use of several PCI cards, increase the number of PCI slots in your system with a Magma PCI Expansion System.
Flexible System: The use of computer specific host cards makes using your unique PCI cards and vital data as simple as “Plug & Play” because all you need to do is to connect the Magma PCI Expansion System to the host card for your computer and turn it on. Use the same PCI cards on your laptop as you do on your desktop or server – just add a Magma CardBus or ExpressCard and connect the cable. The auto-switching power supply even allows you to work internationally by simply adding a power cord plug adapter.
Configuration Control: Setting up your PCI cards and data in one chassis provides you an opportunity to use a consistent hardware configuration – regardless of what type of computer is available. Being able to “hit the ground running” is vital to every successful venture. Being able to use “the same PCI cards,” regardless of location also reduces project risks.
Host cards are available for the following systems: (1) Laptop: CardBus or ExpressCard or (2) Desktop/Server: 32 or 64-Bit PCI, or x1 PCI Express.
Features and Benefits
Features
• Easy Plug and Play installation
• PCI and PCI Express® host card provides easy
connection to desktop computers and servers
• CardBus and ExpressCard modules provide connection
to your favorite laptop computer
• Includes 1-meter expansion cable
• 13 slot PCI backplane
• All slots support full-length or shorter universal and
legacy 5 volt only PCI cards
• Dedicated fans for cooling PCI cards
• 400W Standard or Redundant (Hot-Swappable) Power Supply
• Optional PCI card hold down mechanism prevents cards
from being dislodged during transportation
• Optional drive cage for mounting up to eight internal
drives inside chassis
• Optional Chassis Trak® rack slide kit for rack cabinet
installation
• CE certified and FCC Class A verified
• 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
Benefits
• Increase number of PCI slots without replacing your
computer
• Attach full-height PCI cards to computers with
low-profile slots
• The only solution for adding multiple PCI cards to
mobile computers
• Multiple expansion systems can be connected to
a single computer
• Offers a consistent PCI configuration allowing easy host
computer upgrades
• Patented technology provides low latency and high
through-put
• Proven method to increase PCI capability without
losing performance
• Non-enclosed board-sets are available for OEMs and
System Integrators to utilize their own enclosure
Specifications
Backplane
13 PCI slots
PCI Local Bus Specification: Revision 2.3
PCI Bridge Architecture Specification: Revision 1.2
Cable
1-meter PCI expansion cable
Optional 1.5-meter length
Interconnect Bandwidth
132 MB/sec (Theoretical Max of PCI 32/33)
Enclosure
4U Black Rack-mount
19"W x 7"H x 17.7"D
Removable/cleanable air filter
24 lbs or 11.804 kg
Class A FCC Emissions
System Cooling
One large 82.5 CFM backplane fan
Two fans in power supply
Host Connections and Power Consumption
Universal PCI 32/33: 0.63W max; 5V @ 0.125A;
Low Profile PCI (64/33): 0.86Wmax; 3.3V@0.25A
x1 PCI Express®: 0.69W max; 3.3V @ 0.21A
CardBus (PCMCIA): 0.42W max; 3.3V @ 0.125A
ExpressCard:0.81Wmax;3.3V@0.21A;1.5V@0.08A
Rack Installation
Optional Chassis Track® rackside kit
Optional PCI card hold down kit
Hard-Drive Support
Optional Drive Cage
Chassis Power Supply
AC Input: 90-264 VAC
Input Current: 6.3A Max
Input Frequency: 47-63Hz
DC Output: 400W Max
+12V - 22.0A
-12V - 3.0A
+5V - 50.0A
-5V - 0.5A
+3.3V - 28.0A
+5VSB - 2.0A
*Combined power of +5V and +3.3V is 250W Max
**Redundant Power Supply Available
Environmental
Ambient Temperature: 0º to 50º C,
Storage Temperature: -20º to 60º
Relative Humidity: 5% to 85%,
non-condensing
MTBF
37,000 hours
Regulatory Compliance
FCC Class AVerified
CE Certified
Supported Operating Systems
WindowsVista/XP/2000/Server 2003
Mac OS 10.4.+
Linux Kernel 2.6x+
Warranty
30 day money back guarantee
1 year return to factory
Package Contents
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Product Manual, Warranty, Terms and Conditions & Datasheets
