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ExpressBox 1
Cabled PCI Express for Desktops and Laptops
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Model: EB1
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The most portable external expansion device for attaching a single PCIe card to a laptop or desktop computer.
In a mobile environment, ExpressBox 1 allows a user to combine the power of a desktop and the mobility of a laptop into a powerful, flexible, mobile workstation. For example, a user can turn a typical, middle-of-the-road laptop into a powerful gaming computer, a scientific computer, or an audio/video editing workstation simply by adding the right PCI Express card to ExpressBox 1 and then connecting it to a laptop through an ExpressCard/34 module and cable.
In the desktop computers and servers, ExpressBox 1 allows a user to move half-length, heat-generating, or power hungry PCI Express cards outside the computer by providing dedicated power and cooling in an external enclosure. ExpressBox 1 is ideal for attaching full-length PCI Express cards to low-profile computers that have limited space. The connection to the host computer is through a PCI Express host card and cable.
Zero latency, 2000Mb/sec, Faster than USB and Firewire
Based on new PCI Express® technology, ExpressBox 1 provides a zero latency connectivity solution with a theoretical maximum throughput of 2000Mb/sec (or 250 MB/sec) each direction... That's 2.5 times faster than Firewire 800 and 4.1 times the speed of USB 2.0!
Magma ExpressBox 1 weighs only 2.8 pounds and supports single width cards up to 6.604 inches long (EB1H) or 12.83 inches (EB1F).
Features and Benefits
- Light-weight and easy method for attaching full-size or half-size PCI
- Express cards to a laptop or desktop computer
- No latency expansion solution providing 2000mbps (250MB/sec) throughput
- Supports spread spectrum clocking (SSC)
- Provides dedicated power and cooling for PCI Express cards
- Supports full-size or shorter PCI-E cards that require up to 55 watts of continuous power
- Universal internal power supply eliminates need to carry external power brick
- Unique “flip open” lid provides quick access to PCI Express card installed inside enclosure
- Includes vertical stand and rack-mount bracket
- Supported by the most popular platforms: Windows XP, Vista and MacOS X
- RoHS Compliant
| Model | |
| EB1H | ExpressBox 1 with PCI Express host card, half-length |
| EB1F | ExpressBox 1 with PCI Express host card, full-length |
| Hardware | |
| Backplane |
One PCI Express slot (x16 PCI Express connector) PCI Express Specification Revision 1.1 |
| Cable |
1-meter cable is standard; 1/2-meter or 3-meter cable are optional PCI Express External Cabling Specification Revision 0.5 |
| Interconnect Bandwidth | 2000Mb/sec or 250MB/sec (full x1 PCI Express speed with no latency) |
| Half-length Enclosure (EB1H) | |
| Material | Aluminum and Plastic (Metallic) |
| Dimensions | 7.71" x 1.73" x 8.04" |
| Weight | 2.8 lbs or 1.27 kg |
| Max Card Length | 6.604" |
| Cooling | Three 2.5CFM fans, temperature controlled |
| Full-length Enclosure (EB1F) | |
| Material | Aluminum and Plastic (Metallic) |
| Dimensions | 7.71" x 1.73" x 13.72" |
| Weight | 4.3 lbs or 1.95 kg |
| Max Card Length | 12.283" |
| Cooling | Three 2.5CFM fans, temperature controlled |
| Host Card and Power Consumption | |
| Host Connection |
ExpressCard/34 module or Low Profile x1 PCI Express card (with standard & half-height bracket) |
| Power Consumption | 0.43W max, 3.3V @ 0.13A |
| Rack Installation | |
| Includes strong rack-mount face plate | |
| 1U, half-rack width | |
| Power Supply | |
| 60W Internal | Auto-switching |
| Input Voltage | 90 – 264 VAC |
| Input Frequency | 47 – 63 Hz |
| Inrush Current |
less than 30A @ 115VAC less than 60A @ 230VAC |
| DC Output |
60W Max 12V/5.0A Add-in PCI Express card should not exceed 55 watts |
| Environmental | |
| 0º to 50º C Operating Temperature | |
| -20º to 60º C Storage Temperature | |
| 5% to 85% Relative Humidity, Non-condensing | |
| MTBF | |
| 25,000 hours | |
| Regulatory Compliance | |
| FCC Class A Verified | |
| CE Certified | |
| TÜV NTRL Approved | |
| Supported Operating Systems | |
| Windows | |
| MacOS | |
| Linux | |
| Solaris | |
| Warranty | |
| 30 day money back guarantee | |
| 1 year return to factory | |
| Package Contents | |
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Does the EX34 work in EC34 and EC54 slots?
Yes, the EX34 card is universal and can work with in a EC34 and EC54 slot.
Do I need drivers?
No drivers are necessary for this unit.
Does Avid still support it with Native?
Yes, this unit does work with the Native card.
Can I flash my Native card while it’s in the unit?
Yes, Avid provides troubleshooting assistance here.
Datasheet
"While using a HD Native card from Avid installed in a Magma ExpressBox 1 on a MacBook Pro, was able to achieve a 70 track mix session looping with 32 sample buffers and a lot of plug-ins without errors. Pretty impressive!"
- Andrew Shepps, Post Production Engineer for Weezer & Metallica
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