Cubix GPU-Xpander 40 User Manual

GPU-Xpander 40 is a portable PCI Express (PCIe) expansion device that enables connection of
graphics or other controllers to a host computer. The host must have at least one PCIe x8 or
x16 expansion slot available for the host adapter. A PCIe Generation 1 (Gen 1) slot provides
20Gbps connection with the host while a PCIe
Gen 2 slot provides 40Gbps connection with
the host. With multiple host adapters, a single
computer can support multiple GPU-Xpander
40 units. One GPU-Xpander 40 connects to
one computer. GPU-Xpander 40 (see the
image at the right) provides 2 or 4 PCIe Gen 2
x16 slots for high-end video controllers with
high-resolution, multi-monitor support, for high-
performance computing (HPC), Compute
Unified Device Architecture (CUDA) -enabled
controllers or other PCIe adapters.
GPU-Xpander 40 Technical Specifications
Expansion slots
Number of slots
Form factor support
Connecting cable
Connector duty cycle
Length, standard
Length, optional
Length, optional
PCIe x8 host adapter
PCIe Gen 2.x slot
PCIe Gen 1.x slot
Front panel
System reset
Link OK
Power supply good
Power supply on
Rear panel
AC power supply
Operating environment
Dimensions
Weight
Warranty / period
Ext. warranty period
Quick Start
Install a GPU in the host system and install device drivers. Once the drivers are working, move
the GPU to GPU-Xpander, install the adapter in the host computer and connect GPU-Xpander
to the adapter using the cable provided. The host computer, if it is plug-n-play, will detect the
new hardware configuration and install device drivers.
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GPU-Xpander 40 User Guide
PCI Express x16, x8 electrical
2 or 4 slots
2 double-wide or 4 single-wide, full-length controllers or adapters
External PCI Express x8, 68-pin cable
250 mating cycles maximum per connector
2.00meters (78.74inches or 6.56feet)
1.00meters (39.37inches or 3.28feet)
3.00meters (118.11inches or 9.84feet)
Install in a PCIe x8 or x16 slot
Provides up to 40.0Gbps data transfer
Provides up to 20.0Gbps data transfer
4 status LEDs
On, system reset; off, normal operation
On, cable connected; off, cable not connected
On, main power on, voltages in spec; off, power off or voltage out of spec
On, main power on; off, main power off
Power on/off switch and power input receptacle
One single-phase, auto-ranging, 100-240VAC, 11.0-5.5Amps, 50/60Hz; total
output power is not to exceed 750Watts
0° to 30° Celsius (32° to 86° Fahrenheit) temperature
5% to 80% non-condensing humidity
11.00" H x 6.12" W x 15.00" D (27.94cm H x 15.56cm W x 38.10cm D)
17.60lbs (7.98kg)
Parts & labor return to manufacturer / 1 year
Optional 2, 3 or 4 years
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