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Need to upgrade your server or desktop computer? Don't want to lose your investment in your specialized PCI cards that won't fit in your new computer? You can install practically any PCI card into the Magma PCI Expansion System and connect it through a PCI Express slot on your computer.

Prolong your investment
Magma's 3 Slot PCI Expansion System provides a simple, cost-effective solution for expanding the capability practically any computer, especially as PCI Express becomes the industry standard, the number of available PCI slots has been reduced or completely eliminated. Many companies have invested a lot time, energy and money in solutions built around conventional PCI hardware. The Magma 3 Slot PCI Expansion System provides a safe "migration path" to PCI Express while protecting your investment in PCI cards.

Easy Installation
The expansion chassis consists of a host interface card, a cable and a chassis. The expansion chassis is automatically configured by the System BIOS making all of the slots appear transparent within the host computer.

Cost-Effective Migration and Increased I/O Capacity
Magma expansion solutions provide a cost-effective migration path to new computers while maintaining a consistent PCI configuration. In addition, Magma products significantly increase (I/O) capacity and scalability. Multiple expansion systems can be combined to provide an almost unlimited number of PCI slots to a single computer. This type of scalability is especially useful in industries such as Telecom, Data Acquisition, Video Monitoring, Server Storage and Manufacturing Test Fixtures.
MAGMA 3-Slot PCIE-PCI Expansion System
MAGMA 3-Slot PCIE-PCI Expansion System
MAGMA 3-Slot PCIE-PCI Expansion System

collapse expand iconFeatures

  • Increase the number of PCI slots without replacing your computer
  • Attach full-height PCI cards to computers with low-profile slots or PCI Express slots
  • The only solution for adding multiple PCI cards to mobile computers
  • Multiple expansion systems can be connected to a single computer
  • Keep your PCI configuration consistent making computer upgrades easy
  • Proven method to increase PCI capability without losing performance

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Model
  • PE3R 3 Slot PCI Expansion System with PCIe host card (universal slots)
  • PE3R-3.3 3 Slot PCIe to PCI Expansion (with 3.3V keyed slots
Options
  • SUBPCIHIF32LP PCI host card
  • SUBCBHIF CardBus (PCMCIA)
  • SUBEC54 ExpressCard/54 module
  • SUBEC34 ExpressCard/34 module
  • SUBCBL1.5HF 1.5 meter cable
Technology
  • Backplane
  • 3 PCI slots (64-bit/33MHz)
  • PCI Local Bus Specification: Revision 2.2
  • PCI Bridge Architecture Specification: Revision 1.2
  • Cable
  • 1-meter PCI expansion cable
  • Optional 1.5-meter length
  • Interconnect Bandwidth 255 MB/sec
Enclosure
  • Black (Steel/Aluminum) 2U Rack-mount
  • 13.1"W x 3.5"H x 16.4"D (19"W with rack ears)
  • 9 lbs or 4.086 kg
System Cooling
  • Two 34CFM fans
  • One fan in power supply
Host Connections and Power Consumption
  • Universal PCI 32/33 0.63W max; 5V @ 0.125A
  • Low Profile PCI (64/33) 0.86W max; 3.3V @ 0.25A
  • x1 PCI Express 0.69W max; 3.3V @ 0.21A
  • CardBus (PCMCIA) 0.42W max; 3.3V @ 0.125A
  • ExpressCard 34 or 54 0.81W max; 3.3V @ 0.21A; 1.5V @ 0.08A
Chassis Power Supply
  • 550W Power Supply
  • AC Input: 100-240VAC, 10,0A
  • Input Frequency: 50-60HZ
  • Input Current: 10.0A Max
  • DC Output: 550Watts Max
  • +12V 36.0A maximum
  • -12V 3.0A maximum
  • +3.3V 28.0A maximum
  • +5V36.0A maximum
  • +5VSB 3.0A maximum
  • Total power on +3.3V and 5V must not exceed 200W max
Environmental
  • Ambient Temperature 0º to 50º C
  • Storage Temperature -20º to 60º C
  • Relative Humidity 5% to 85% non-condensing
MTBF
  • 100,000 hours
Regulatory Compliance
  • FCC Class A Verified
  • CE Compliant
  • RoHS Compliant
Supported Operating Systems
  • Windows
  • MacOS
  • Linux
  • Solaris
Warranty
  • 30 day money back guarantee
  • 1 year return to factory

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