Chapter 1 Introduction - Magma ROBEN Series User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction
The ROBEN-3 is available in FIVE model configurations that include Thunderbolt™ and native PCI Express host
computer connection options. It has the potential to house three-full length, full-height Peripheral Component
Interconnect Express (PCIe) cards. There are three different ROBEN-3 models offering unique features for full
customization. The ROBEN-3 basic model offers the potential of (2) 5.25-in expansion bays, while the ROBEN-3
storage model offers (8) 2.5-inch hot swappable bays, and finally the ROBEN-3 Mac Mini version allows for a direct
integration of an Apple Mac Mini, making it the most versatile Thunderbolt™ product ever offered by Magma.
The ROBEN-3 has a rack-mountable aluminum chassis designed for integrated removable storage expansion, with
room for up to 8 hot pluggable 2.5" SSD, SAS or SATA hard drives. This added power can be channeled through
lightning fast Thunderbolt technology at 10Gbps, with the option of 20Gbps bandwidth with the roll-out of
Thunderbolt 2 capable devices like the new Mac Pro. With 3-Slot PCIe and internal storage expansion, ROBEN-3
enables the serious audio professional to transform their computer into a powerful workstation - a sidekick for the
creative hero.
Add a Mac mini
ROBEN-3 will also allow you the option to host a Mac mini within the chassis creating an integrated rackmount server
with direct Thunderbolt connection to 3-slot PCIe expansion slots. Mac mini external connectivity is provided through
the front and rear panels, including a secure I-Lok housing allowing you to lock your valuable application or plug-in
licenses right to the chassis.
3 Variants of Roben 3 - Thunderbolt
Product Name
3TX
3TS
3TM
3 Slot Thunderbolt (Expansion Only)
3 Slot Thunderbolt (Storage)
3 Slot Thunderbolt (Mac mini)
Description
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