ExpressBox 4 (1U)

Install and remove PCIe cards without shutting down the server. ExpressBox 4 1U is the most reliable PCIe expansion solution designed for industrial environments where serviceability and availability features are required.

ExpressBox 4 1U provides a scalable method to increase the I/O capability of your server. 

• Add (4) PCIe slots through a single host slot
• Works with any combination of x1, x4, x8 and x16 cards
• Hot- pluggable PCIe slots
• Redundant power supply and hot-swappable fans
• Works with SNMP
• Designed for Reliability, Availability and Serviceability

Increase server I/O capacity and monitor critical components

Magma ExpressBox 4-1U provides a rock-solid upgrade path to increase the number of PCI Express slots available to your server. You can maintain a consistent server configuration, while adding more I/O capacity and scalability with a Magma expansion chassis like ExpressBox 4-1U. Now, an almost unlimited number of PCIe cards can be attached to a single server. Moving PCIe cards outside the host computer to an expansion chassis allows server manufacturers to reduce the amount of power required in the server. And, because ExpressBox 4-1U monitors temperature, power, and fans with alerts using SNMP and audible alarms, you can feel confident that your entire systems remains reliable, available and serviceable.

Maximize Limited Rack Space
ExpressBox 4-1U is the only expansion solution that provides four full-length PCI Express slots in a 1U rack-mount chassis and includes a hot-swappable redundant power supply and hot-swappable cooling fans. Additionally, the PCIe slots are hot-pluggable so you can replace a defective card without shutting down the system.

Easy Installation
ExpressBox 4-1U consists of a PCIe host card, a cable and 1U rack-mount enclosure. It is automatically configured by the system BIOS and all slots appear transparent to the host computer. ExpressBox 4-1U is designed to fit conveniently into a typical 4-post rack cabinet. Card retainers inside the enclosure keep your cards securely in place during transportation.

PCI Express Hot-Plug Support:
Easily remove and replace PCIe cards without powering downing the server

• Initiate a hot-swap request without affecting the operation of the entire system
• Any of the PCIe cards can be stopped and replaced with a replacement card
• All slots designed to protect the PCIe card electrically in the event of its surprise removal

Monitoring Features:

• Utilizes the SNMP protocol to monitor and report normal operation parameters as well as alerts
• and failure events
• Audible alert for over temperature, fan failure or power supply failure

Benefits: