User manual

Magma
Roben 3 | Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 41
How it Works
Features:
• High-speed x8 PCI Express connection
• Low profile bracket provides for easy installation in low profile computers
• Easily visible LEDs indicate correct installation and PCIe link width
• Low power consumption - less than 4 Watts
• LEDs show status of connection for quick debug- reset indicator, clock indicator, link width indicator
• Supports Spread Spectrum Clocking, LOS (Loss of Signal), LOL (Loss of Lock Indicator)
• Low Latency and Low Jitter
Benefits:
• Transparent extension of PCI Express signals outside the computer
• No software required - connection is automatically recognized and configured by system BIOS
• Attach large power hungry PCI Express cards to computer with limited card space
• Low latency PCIe connection between host and target without using bridges or switches
• Same PCIe card used for both the host and expansion device
• Interface Card can be used with any PCIe compliant expansion chassis - Magma
• Automated x1, x4 and x8 link negotiation for PCI Express Gen1 and Gen2
• Ability to override automatic PCIe link training through dip-switch settings