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Magma ExpressBox7-x8- RAS

New Architecture Allows Magma to Introduce PCI Express RAS Solution:

Reliable -  Availability - Serviceability

The EB7-X8-RAS product is a member of the family of new generation of Magma Expansion products that falls under the umbrella of the EBU product offering. The EBU (ExpressBox Universal) addresses a host of applications and thus its name Universal. It is a platform that goes beyond the traditional Expansion Chassis applications.

Modular Solution for expanding I/O capacity while designing out obsolescence
The EB7-X8-RAS is built with modularity and scalability in mind. It has an Expansion Interface Card installed in one PCI Express slot in the chassis that provides x8 Lanes of PCI Express connection to the Host. The Expansion Interface Card can be replaced with an optical card that allows for connection with Host over Fiber.

Seamless expansion of System capabilities
The EB7-X8-RAS, with its companion Host Card and high-performance cable, extends the PCI Express bus out of the Host and allows for seamless integration of up to 7 PCI Express I/O cards per chassis.  The EB7-X8-RAS can be easily transformed into a Host Computer with 8 slots when a Root Complex card is installed in place of the Expansion Interface card in the chassis.

Optimal method to enhance your PCI Express I/O capabilities
The EB7-X8-RAS is an expansion chassis in 4U height that provides 7 full-length PCI Express slots. These chassis can be daisy-chained while giving up one usable slot per chassis excepting for the last one in the chain. The total number of PCI Express slots derived will be determined by the number of root complex ports supported by the Host.

Features and Benefits

Benefits:
• Industrial solution for adding up to 7 PCI Express cards to one computer
• Attach full-length PCI Express cards to computer with limited card space
• Individual PCI Express slots can be turned off without powering down entire system
• Low profile Host card allows for easy installation in low profile computers
• Supports peer to peer transfers between cards in slots of the expansion chassis
• Power supply, fans, and chassis temperature constantly monitored for failure status
• Equipped with LCD display for visual failure status and audible alarm
• Surveillance Pro 2 provides failure alert via email or web browser
• Supports SNMP, enabling monitoring using industry standard management information bases (MIBs)
• 7 built-in auxiliary power connection to PCI Express cards
• Supports automatic power up control of the chassis by the Host
• Supports user selectable bypass of Hot-Swappable feature

Features:
• Easy “Plug and Play” installation
• Easily visible LEDs indicate correct installation
• Includes x8 PCI Express Host card and 3 meter iPass cable
• All slots support any combination of x1, x4, x8 and x16 PCI Express cards
• All slots support full-length cards
• Transparent extension of PCI Express signals outside the computer
• 4U, rugged black rack-mount enclosure
• Constant critical component monitoring
• Designed to provide prompt correction when fault occurs
• Equipped with superior EMI control, vibration, shock and moisture resistance
• Redundant Power Supply
• Field-replaceable cooling fans dedicated to cooling PCI cards
• Optional Chassis Trak® rack slide kit for rack installation.
• Designed to meet MIL-STD-461E

Specifications

Backplane
(8) x8 PCI Express slots
(7) Product Slots, (1) Host Interface Card
x16 connectors, x8 slot speeds
Hot-Pluggable slots

Cable
3-meter iPass

Interconnect Bandwidth
2GB/sec simplex
4GB/sec full duplex

Enclosure
4U Rack-mount
19” Wide, 7” High, 17.7” Depth
Removable/Cleanable air filter
24 lbs or 11.840Kg
Class A FCC Emissions

System Cooling
3 Fans at 92 CFM each
Dual Power Supply Fans

Hard Drive Support
Optional Drive Cage

Host Connections and Power Consumption
x8 PCI Express connector, x8 slot speeds
1.25A @ +3.3V maximum
Low profile
PCI Express Bus Specification Revision 1.1

Rack Installation
Optional Chassis Trak® rack slide kit
Optional PCI Express card hold down kit

Chassis Power Supply
Redundant 400W, AC Active PFC
AC Input: 100-240VAC
Input Frequency: 47-63Hz
Input Current: 8.0/4.0A Max for 115/230VAC
Inrush Current: 60A/80A Max for 115/230VAC
DC Output: 400Watts Max per module
+12V 28 A maximum
- 12V 1.2A maximum
+5V 35 A maximum
-5V 0.5 A maximum
+3.3V 24.0A maximum
+5VSB 2.0A maximum
378W maximum 5V, 3.3V and 12V combined

Environmental
Ambient Temperature:  0º to 40º C
Storage Temperature:  -20º to 60º C
Relative Humidity:  5% to 85% non-condensing

MTBF
53,000 Hours

Regulatory Compliance
FCC Class AVerified
RoHS Compliant
CE Certified
UL/CIL Listed

Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP/Vista 2000 Server 2003
Windows 7 (32/64bit editions)
MacOS X 10.4+
Linux Kernel 2.6x+
Solaris

Warranty
30 day money back guarante
1 year return to factory

Package Contents

ExpressBox7x8-RAS– Top View
1. Seven PCI Express slots
2. Backplane cooling fan assembly with slot holders for full-length cards
3. Redundant 400W, 100-240VAC, 47-63Hz Power Supply
4. Space for 1 optional drive cage-mount up to four 3.5” internal
hard drives

Hardware Included

1. 3-meter iPass cable
2. x8 PCI Express host card (low-profile)

ExpressBox7x8-RAS – RearView
1. PCI Express card slot opening
2. iPass connector to Host Computer
3. Power cord socket

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Installation Guide

Easy Installation
Magma ExpressBox7x8-RAS consists of a PCI Express Host Card, a cable and a chassis. Magma ExpressBox7x8-RAS is automatically configured by the System BIOS making all of the slots appear transparent to the host computer.
Download Installation Guide

 

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