7 Slot PCI Expansion
Need to upgrade your server or desktop computer?
Got a small footprint computer and full-sized PCI cards? Don’t want to lose your investment in pricey PCI cards that don’t fit the new computer? Simply need more PCI slots or storage space? Are your full-sized, power-hungry, high-heat-generating PCI cards dragging your computer down? You can install practically any PCI card into the Magma PCI Expansion System and connect it to your new or old server or desktop computer through a variety of Magma host cards. The Magma 7 Slot PCI Expansion System is a 4U, rack mountable, chassis that allows you to plug-in up to seven full-sized power-demanding PCI cards and up to seven 3.5” hard drives in an external enclosure.
Increase I/O Capability: There are numerous performance and functionality hungry professionals that simply need more PCI slots than a typical computer provides. Even with the introduction of more robust desktop computers and servers, increased I/O capability is still required. If you have a powerful application that requires the use of several PCI cards, increase the number of PCI slots in your system with a Magma PCI Expansion System.
Flexible System: The use of computer specific host cards makes using your unique PCI cards and vital data as simple as “Plug & Play” because all you need to do is to connect the Magma PCI Expansion System to the host card for your computer and turn it on. Use the same PCI cards on your laptop as you do on your desktop or server – just add a Magma CardBus or ExpressCard and connect the cable. The auto-switching power supply even allows you to work internationally by simply adding a power cord plug adapter.
Configuration Control: Setting up your PCI cards and data in one chassis provides you an opportunity to use a consistent hardware configuration – regardless of what type of computer is available. Being able to “hit the ground running” is vital to every successful venture. Being able to use “the same PCI cards,” regardless of location also reduces project risks.
Host cards are available for the following systems: (1) Laptop: CardBus or ExpressCard, (2) Desktop/Server: 32-Bit PCI or x1 PCI Express.
Features and Benefits
Features
• Easy Plug and Play installation
• PCI and PCI Express® host card provides easy
connection to desktop computers and servers
• CardBus and ExpressCard modules provide connection
to your favorite laptop computer
• Includes 1-meter expansion cable
• 7 slot PCI backplane (32-bit or 64-bit)
• All slots support full-length or shorter universal and
legacy 5 volt only PCI cards
• 400W Standard or 400W Hot-Swappable
Redundant Power Supply
• Dedicated fan for cooling PCI cards
• Optional PCI card hold down mechanism prevents cards
from being dislodged during transportation
• Optional drive cage for mounting up to eight internal
drives inside chassis
• Optional Chassis Trak® rack slide kit for rack cabinet
installation
• CE certified and FCC Class A verified
• 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
Benefits
• Increase number of PCI slots without replacing your
computer
• Attach full-height PCI cards to computers with
low-profile slots
• The only solution for adding multiple PCI cards to
mobile computers
• Multiple expansion systems can be connected to
a single computer
• Offers a consistent PCI configuration allowing easy host
computer upgrades
• Patented technology provides low latency and high
through-put
• Proven method to increase PCI capability without
losing performance
• Non-enclosed board-sets are available for OEMs and
System Integrators to utilize their own enclosure
Specifications
Backplane
7 PCI slots (32-bit/33Mhz or 64-bit/33MHz)
PCI Local Bus Specification: Revision 2.3
PCI Bridge Architecture Specification: Revision 1.2
Cable
1-meter PCI expansion cable
Optional 1.5-meter length
Interconnect Bandwidth
132 MB/sec (Theoretical Max of PCI 32/33) or
264MB/sec (Theoretical Max. of PCI 64/33)
Enclosure
4U Black Rack-mount
19"W x 7"H x 17.7"D
Removable/cleanable air filter
24 lbs or 11.804 kg
Class A FCC Emissions
System Cooling
One large 82.5 CFM backplane fan
One fan in power supply
Host Connections and Power Consumption
Universal PCI 32/33: 0.63W max; 5V @ 0.125A;
Low Profile PCI (64/33): 0.86Wmax; 3.3V@0.25A
x1 PCI Express®: 0.69W max; 3.3V @ 0.21A
CardBus (PCMCIA): 0.42W max; 3.3V @ 0.125A
ExpressCard:0.81Wmax;3.3V@0.21A;1.5V@0.08A
Rack Installation
Optional Chassis Track® rackside kit
Optional PCI card hold down kit
Hard-Drive Support
Optional Drive Cage
Chassis Power Supply
550W Standard
AC Input: 100-240VAC
Input Frequency: 50-60HZ
Input Current: 10.0A Max
DC Output: 550Watts Max
+12V 36.0A maximum
-12V 3.0A maximum
+3.3V 28.0A maximum
+5V36.0A maximum
+5VSB 3.0A maximum
Total power on +3.3V and 5V must not exceed 200W max.
400W Redundant
Contact Magma for Specs
Environmental
Ambient Temperature: 0º to 50º C,
Storage Temperature: -20º to 60º
Relative Humidity: 5% to 85%,
non-condensing
MTBF
100,000 hours
Regulatory Compliance
FCC Class AVerified
CE Certified
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 7 (32bit/64bit)
Windows Vista (32bit/64bit)
Windows XP (32bit/64bit)
Windows Server 2003 (32bit)
Windows Server 2008 (32bit/64bit)
Mac OS 10.4+
Red Hat Linux 2.6x+
Solaris
Warranty
30 day money back guarantee
1 year return to factory
Package Contents
7 Slot - Top View 7 Slot - Rear View |
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Easy Connection
Easy Installation
Install PCI or PCI-X cards
Insert host card
Connect cables
Power on the Magma expansion chassis, then power on your computer
Documentation
Quick Start Guide (PDF)
Datasheet (PDF)
Product Manual (PDF)
Warranty (PDF)
Download Terms and Conditions (PDF)
