Setup guide
AirSpeed 5000 Server Hardware Components
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Multi I/O Expansion Panel - Rear View
The included Multi I/O Expansion Panel is required if you plan to use any of the following 
functionality:
•GPIO
•LTC Output
• More than 1 LTC Input
Multi I/O Expansion Panel - Rear View
For information on connecting the Multi I/O Expansion Panel, see “Multi I/O Expansion Panel 
Connection Information” on page 42.
3 PCI-E x8 Multi I/O Expansion 
Card
The Multi I/O Expansion card is used for handling 
multiple LTC, reference, and other capabilities. Or, for 
even more functionality (including additional LTC 
outputs, multiple LTC inputs, and GPIO), use the Multi 
I/O Expansion cables to connect to the Multi I/O 
Expansion Panel.
4 PCI-E Internal LSI
®
 RAID 
controller board
The LSI MegaRAID board is installed in the fourth 
PCI-E x8 connector. There is no external connection. 
The LSI board connects to an internal SAS Expander 
board using a SAS cable.
PCI Slot Interface Description
LTC Out
Ports
RS-422 Ports
RS-422
GPIO
EXPANSION
AIRSPEED 5000
5 6
7
8
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
REF
LTC
OUT
IN
1 2
34
1 2 3
4
GPIO Port
Genlock
(Reference)
Multi I/O Expansion 
Ports
LTC In
Ports
These ports are
not used
MULTI I/O










