PCI & PCI-X Expansion Systems
The Leader in High-Tech Expansion Solutions
Magma PCI Expansion Systems provide an easy way to add multiple PCI and PCI-X cards and drive bays to your computer. A variety of expansion chassis are available ranging from 1 slot expansion to 13 slot expansion with monitoring and redundant power. Multiple systems can be daisy-chained for maximum expansion capabilities. Host connection types include standard PCI, Low Profile PCI, CardBus (PCMCIA), PCI Express® and ExpressCard™.
Practically any type of PCI card can be used in the Magma expansion chassis ranging from audio processing, video capture, graphics, test & measurement, data-acquisition, SCSI, FibreChannel, SATA and more.
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| PCI Expansion Systems | Host Connection and Cable | Backplane Slots | Enclosure and Power | |
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1 Slot | Host: CardBus, ExpressCard, PCI, PCI Express CableL 68-pin: 1m or 1.5m |
(1) PCI slot | Half or Full length 45W external brick |
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2 Slot | Host: CardBus, ExpressCard, PCI, PCI Express Cable: 68-pin: 1m or 1.5m |
(2) PCI slots | Desktop 90W internal power |
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Host: CardBus, ExpressCard, PCI, PCI Express Cable: 68-pin: 1m or 1.5m |
(4) PCI slots |
2U rack-mount or table-top 310W Silencer power |
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Host: x4 Low Profile PCI Express Cable: Infiniband: 1m or 3m |
(6) PCI slots |
4U rackmount 400W: standard or redundant power Optional rack-slides Optional drive bays |
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Host: CardBus, ExpressCard, PCI, Cable: 68-pin: 1m or 1.5m |
(7) 32-bit PCI slots or |
4U rackmount 400W: standard or redundant power Optional rack-slides Optional drive bays |
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Host: CardBus, ExpressCard, PCI, PCI Express Cable: 68-pin: 1m or 1.5m |
(13) PCI slots |
U rackmount 400W: standard or redundant power Optional rack-slides Optional drive bays |
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Host: CardBus, ExpressCard, PCI, PCI Express Cable: 68-pin: 1m or 1.5m |
(13) PCI slots |
4U rugged rackmount 400W redundant power Optional rack-slides Optional drive bays |












