Got a small footprint computer and full-sized PCI cards? Don’t want to lose your investment in pricey PCI cards that don’t fit the new computer? Simply need more PCI slots or storage space? Are your full-sized, power-hungry, high-heat-generating PCI cards dragging your computer down? You can install practically any PCI card into the Magma PCI Expansion System and connect it to your new or old server or desktop computer through a variety of Magma host cards. The Magma 7 Slot PCI Expansion System is a 4U, rack mountable, chassis that allows you to plug-in up to seven full-sized power-demanding PCI cards and up to seven 3.5” hard drives in an external enclosure.

Increase I/O Capability

There are numerous performance and functionality hungry professionals that simply need more PCI slots than a typical computer provides. Even with the introduction of more robust desktop computers and servers, increased I/O capability is still required. If you have a powerful application that requires the use of several PCI cards, increase the number of PCI slots in your system with a Magma PCI Expansion System.

Flexible System

The use of computer specific host cards makes using your unique PCI cards and vital data as simple as “Plug & Play” because all you need to do is to connect the Magma PCI Expansion System to the host card for your computer and turn it on. Use the same PCI cards on your laptop as you do on your desktop or server – just add a Magma CardBus or ExpressCard and connect the cable. The auto-switching power supply even allows you to work internationally by simply adding a power cord plug adapter.

Configuration Control

Setting up your PCI cards and data in one chassis provides you an opportunity to use a consistent hardware configuration – regardless of what type of computer is available. Being able to “hit the ground running” is vital to every successful venture. Being able to use “the same PCI cards,” regardless of location also reduces project risks. Host cards are available for the following systems: (1) Laptop: CardBus, ExpressCard/34, or ExpressCard/54, (2) Desktop/Server: 32-Bit PCI or x1 PCI Express.

Benefits:

• Increase number of PCI slots without replacing your computer
• Attach full-height PCI cards to computers with low-profile slots
• The only solution for adding multiple PCI cards to mobile computers
• Multiple expansion systems can be connected to a single computer
• Offers a consistent PCI configuration allowing easy host computer upgrades
• Patented technology provides low latency and high through-put
• Proven method to increase PCI capability without losing performance
• Non-enclosed board sets are available for OEMs and System Integrators to utilize their own enclosure

Features:

• Easy Plug and Play installation
• PCI and PCI Express® host card provides easy connection to desktop computers and servers
• CardBus and ExpressCard modules provide connection to your favorite laptop computer
• Includes 1-meter expansion cable
• 7 slot PCI backplane (32-bit)
• All slots support full-length or shorter universal and legacy 5 volt only PCI cards
• 400W Standard or 400W Hot-Swappable Redundant Power Supply
• Dedicated fan for cooling PCI cards
• Optional PCI card hold down mechanism prevents cards from being dislodged during transportation
• Optional drive cage for mounting up to eight internal drives inside chassis
• Optional rack slide kit for rack cabinet installation