How it Works
Features:
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High-speed x8 PCI Express connection
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Low profile bracket provides for easy installation in low profile computers
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Easily visible LEDs indicate correct installation and PCIe link width
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Low power consumption - less than 4 Watts
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LEDs show status of connection for quick debug- reset indicator, clock indicator, link width indicator
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Supports Spread Spectrum Clocking, LOS (Loss of Signal), LOL (Loss of Lock Indicator)
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Low Latency and Low Jitter
Benefits:
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Transparent extension of PCI Express signals outside the computer
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No software required - connection is automatically recognized and configured by system BIOS
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Attach large power hungry PCI Express cards to computer with limited card space
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Low latency PCIe connection between host and target without using bridges or switches
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Same PCIe card used for both the host and expansion device
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Interface Card can be used with any PCIe compliant expansion chassis - Magma
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Automated x1, x4 and x8 link negotiation for PCI Express Gen1 and Gen2
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Ability to override automatic PCIe link training through dip-switch settings
Roben 3 | Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
Magma
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