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Chapter 1 Introduction
Figure 1-12. ExpressCard-8360 (198266x-01L) Block Diagram
Note The ExpressCard-8360 (Part Number 192290x-01) has the same architecture
as the 198266x-01L version, except that it uses a signal buffer instead of a
PCI Express switch.
Basic MXI-Express x1 Systems
The simplest MXI-Express x1 system can consist of a host board
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connected to a target board
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installed in the controller slot of a chassis or integrated port of a chassis. Some example
configurations are shown in Figure 1-13, and Table 1-2 lists all connectivity options going from
a host PC to a chassis.
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For more information refer to the Terminology section of Chapter 2, Getting Started.
PCIe
Switch
PCIe Gen 1 x1
PCIe Gen 1 x1
MXI-Express x1
Copper