Magma EB1H User Manual
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Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Chapter 1 Introduction
General Specifications
Magma ExpressBox
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is an easy-to-use device for attaching a "desktop-
only" PCI Express® card to a laptop or moving a hot or power-hungry
PCI Express card outside of the host computer.
PCI Express card outside of the host computer.
Magma ExpressBox
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offers support for any single-width PCI Express
card with a power requirement of 55 watts or less. ExpressBox
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provides dedicated power and cooling to ensure the PCI Express card
runs at maximum efficiency. Each system can accommodate up to a
x16 (16 lane) PCI Express card.
runs at maximum efficiency. Each system can accommodate up to a
x16 (16 lane) PCI Express card.
ExpressBox
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(Model EB1H) is designed for half-length (6.604" or
shorter) PCI Express cards and weighs only 2.8 pounds. ExpressBox
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Pro (Model EB1F) is designed for three-quarter and full-length PCI
Express cards (12.283" or shorter) and weighs only 4.3 pounds.
Express cards (12.283" or shorter) and weighs only 4.3 pounds.
Just about any type of PCI Express card can be used in ExpressBox
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ranging from audio processing, video capture, graphics, test &
measurement, data-acquisition, SCSI, FiberChannel, SATA and more.
measurement, data-acquisition, SCSI, FiberChannel, SATA and more.
Magma ExpressBox
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includes a Magma ExpressCard or PCIe host
card, a PCI Express cable, an enclosure containing a PCI Express slot,
a power supply and cooling fans.
a power supply and cooling fans.
Item
Description
Backplane:
One PCI Express slot (x16 connector)
Half-length Enclosure:
Silver Aluminum and Plastic
7.71” x 1.73” x 8.04”
2.8 lbs or 1.27 kg
Three 3.5 CFM cooling fans
Maximum card length: 6.604”
7.71” x 1.73” x 8.04”
2.8 lbs or 1.27 kg
Three 3.5 CFM cooling fans
Maximum card length: 6.604”
Full-length Enclosure:
Silver Aluminum and Plastic
7.71” x 1.73” x 13.72”
4.3lbs or 1.95kg
Three 3.5 CFM cooling fans
Maximum card length: 12.283”
7.71” x 1.73” x 13.72”
4.3lbs or 1.95kg
Three 3.5 CFM cooling fans
Maximum card length: 12.283”
Cable Length:
1 meter
Optional ½ meter and 3 meter length
Optional ½ meter and 3 meter length
Power Supply:
60 Watt, 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
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
PCI Express Specification:
Revision 1.1
PCI Express External Cabling
Specification:
Specification:
Revision 0.5
Raw Interconnect Bandwidth: 2000 Mbps, 250MB/sec (full x1 PCIe speed with no
latency)
Operating Environment:
0º to 50º C Operating Temperature
-20º to 60º C Storage Temperature
-20º to 60º C Storage Temperature