Chapter 1 Introduction; Pci Express Features; Thunderbolt Features - Magma ExpressBox 3T EB3T User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction
ExpressBox 3T provides an 'outside-the-box' solution for using PCIe® cards with Thunderbolt-equipped computers. High-
performance work flows are possible by connecting a Thunderbolt equipped computer to a Magma ExpressBox 3T containing
PCIe cards such as video capture, media transcoding, audio processing, and fast data storage. And because Thunderbolt is also
based on DisplayPort technology, you can daisy chain a high-resolution display with your Magma ExpressBox 3T. Thunderbolt
cable is sold separately.

PCI Express Features

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Supports three full-length cards
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This chassis includes a PCI Express Gen 2 switch. Any two x4 ports, can merge to form an 8-lane port. Therefore, the
x8 connector is used twice which allows slot 3 to be 8-lanes or slot 3 to be 4-lanes and slot 4 to be 4-lanes.
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The total PCIe lanes for all 3 slots are 16 lanes. Combinations can be:
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Thunderbolt Features

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High-speed Thunderbolt connection – 10Gbps for Thunderbolt™ 1. 20Gbps for Thunderbolt™ 2
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Dual channel, with support for PCIe and DisplayPort protocols
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Automatic power-up control by computer
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Daisy-chain or end-point device
X8, x8
X8, x16 – note: the x16 will run at x8 speed
X8, x4, x4
X8, x8, x4 – note: the second x8 will only run at x4 speed
X8, x16, x4 – note: the x16 will only run at x4 speed
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