Magma ExpressBox 3T - Chapter 1 Introduction; PCI Express Features; Thunderbolt Features

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ExpressBox 3T | Chapter 1 Introduction
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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
• Supports three full-length cards
• 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.
• The total PCIe lanes for all 3 slots are 16 lanes. Combinations can be:
 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
Thunderbolt Features
• High-speed Thunderbolt connection – 10Gbps for Thunderbolt™ 1. 20Gbps for Thunderbolt™ 2
• Dual channel, with support for PCIe and DisplayPort protocols
• Automatic power-up control by computer
• Daisy-chain or end-point device