ExpressBox 3T
Three-Slot
Thunderbolt™ to PCI Express® Expansion
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ExpressBox 3T provides an 'outside-the-box' solution for using PCIe® cards with Thunderbolt-equipped computers. High-performance work flows are possible by connecting a Thunderbolt equipped computer to a Magma ExpressBox 3T containing PCIe cards such as video capture, media transcoding, audio processing, and fast data storage. And because Thunderbolt is also based on DisplayPort technology, you can daisy chain a high-resolution display with your Magma ExpressBox 3T.
- Supports (3) full-length PCI Express cards
- Two x8 and One x4 - PCIe Gen 2
- Thunderbolt features speeds up to 10Gbps
- Daisy-chain up to 6 Thunderbolt devices
- 220-250W power supply with auxiliary power connectors
Protect your investment in PCIe hardware while migrating to Thunderbolt-equipped computers!
Great News! Magma has been providing pre-production seed units of ExpressBox 3T to the growing list of Development Partners for develoment of drivers. Delivering pre-production units to developers is a first step to deliver Rock Solid product.Magma has begun the Thunderbolt compliance process with Intel and Apple and shipments of ExpressBox 3T will start immediately after completion. Reserve yours today - PRE-ORDER for $979!
Windows: While most Windows drivers have worked out-of-the-box, be sure to follow the driver guidelines from Intel for optimum performance under Windows.
Thunderbolt Compatible Drivers
Mac: MacOS drivers must be modified to work with Thunderbolt to PCIe Expansion. Driver writers can access the Thunderbolt Device Driver Programming Guide online at Mac OS X Developer Library. Use this list to determine if your PCIe card has a modified driver that supports Thunderbolt features, like Hot-swap and sleep support.
Last Update: 05/11/2012
| Company | Product | Solution | Driver Version |
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Kona 3G | Video | v 10.2.1+ |
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CTFC-82EN | 8Gb Celebrity Fiberchannel HBA | v 2.0 |
| CTFC-81EN | 8Gb Celebrity Fiberchannel HBA | v 2.0 |
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| ESAS-H680 | 6Gb ExpressSAS HBA | v 2.0
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| ESAS-H608 | 6Gb ExpressSAS HBA | v 2.0 |
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| ESAS-H644 |
6Gb ExpressSAS HBA | v 2.0 |
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| ESAS-H6F0 | 6Gb ExpressSAS HBA | v 2.0 |
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| ESAS-H60F | 6Gb ExpressSAS HBA | v 2.0 |
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DeckLink Studio | Video | v 9.5 |
| Decklink 4K | Video | v 9.5 |
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| Intensity Pro | Video | v 9.5 |
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| Decklick HD Extreme 3D | Video | v 9.5 |
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| Decklink Quad | Video | v 9.5 |
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FASTA-2e SATA 6G | eSATA 6G | OS X (10.7+) |
| USB3 Card | USB 3.0 | v 1.3.5 |
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| FASTA-6GU3 | USB 3.0 & SATA 6G | v 1.3.5 |
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| AES16e | Pro Audio | Build 53 |
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| AES16e-SRC | Pro Audio | Build 53 |
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| AES16e-50 | Pro Audio | Build 53 |
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HDSPe MADI | Pro Audio | v3.01 |
HDSPe AES |
Pro Audio | v3.01 |
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HDSPe RayDAT |
Pro Audio | v3.01 |
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HDSPe AIO |
Pro Audio | v3.01 |
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PETG2-CAT6 | 10Gb Ethernet | v 2.14 |
| PETG2NDA | 10Gb Ethernet | v 2.14 |
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| PETG4NDA | 10Gb Ethernet | v 2.14 |
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| PETG6NDA | 10Gb Ethernet | v 2.14 |
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| PETG1SFP+ | 10Gb Ethernet | v 2.14 |
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| PETG2SFP+ | 10Gb Ethernet | v 2.14 |
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| PETG4SFP+ | 10Gb Ethernet | v 2.14 |
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| PETG6SFP+ | 10Gb Ethernet | v 2.14 |
Drivers In Development for ExpressBox 3T
Many partners are working towards delivering Thunderbolt Compatible drivers. Use the list below to see the solutions under development or coming soon. MacOS driver writers can access the Thunderbolt Device Driver Programming Guide online at Mac OS X Developer Library.
Last Update: 05/03/2012
| Company | Product | Solution | In Development |
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ExaSan QFSP | SAN | Yes |
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Symphony 64 PCIe Card | Audio | Yes |
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ESAS-R680 | SAS RAID | Yes |
| FFRM-NS12 | 10Gb FastFrame NIC | Yes |
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| FFRM-NS11 | 10Gb FastFrame NIC | Yes |
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Pro Tools HDX | Pro Audio | v 10.1.1 |
| Pro Tools HD Native | Pro Audio | v 10.1.1 |
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FASTA-4e | eSATA | Yes - Beta |
| FASTA-2e SATA 3G | eSATA 3G | Yes - Beta |
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| CalDigit RAID Card | miniSAS RAID | Yes - Beta |
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| eLane-1e | PCIe RAID | Yes - Beta |
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RedNet PCIe Card | Pro Audio | Yes |
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3Ware SAS 9750-8e | PCIe RAID | Yes |
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Red Rocket | Camera Interface |
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DNAevolution™ | Archive/Storage | Yes |
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Global San | iSCSI | Yes |
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UAD2 | Audio DSP | 6.1.1+ |
Graphics Card Support
External graphics support is a feature many users desire and we’ll keep you informed as our compatibility list grows. Be the first to know... Join Magma Expresso.
Classic (Legacy) PCI Card Support
PCI and PCI-x cards do not work in ExpressBox 3T because ExpressBox 3T is intended for PCI Express cards only. Magma is currently not planning to develop a PCI version of ExpressBox 3T.
If you are a PCI card developer and interested in making your card compatible with Thunderbolt, please contact Magma to discuss a custom solution.
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