The Magma PCI Express-to-PCI Expansion System provides a simple, cost-effective solution for expanding the capability of your PCI Express based computer. As computer manufacturers migrate to PCI Express, the number of available PCI slots has been reduced or completely eliminated. However, many companies have invested a substantial amount of capital on solutions built around conventional PCI and PCI-X hardware. The Magma PCIe to PCI-X expansion system provides a “migration path” to PCI Express while protecting your PCI hardware investment.Where PCI meets PCI ExpressThe Magma PCI Express-to-PCI Expansion System is designed to match the through-put required by the majority of PCI cards on the market today. The expansion chassis contains six PCI-X slots which are connected to the host computer through a 8 lane (x8) PCI Express host interface card and a high-performance cable.Cost-Effective Migration and Increased I/O CapacityThe Magma PCI Expansion solution provides a cost-effective migration path to new PCI Express-based computers while maintaining a consistent PCI configuration. In addition, Magma products significantly increase Input/Output (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.*As defined by the PCI Local Bus Specification, the theoretical maximum per computer is 255 PCI buses.Easy InstallationThe Magma 6 Slot PCI Express-to-PCI Expansion System (PE6R4-I) consists of a x8 PCI Express host card, a high-speed iPass cable and a PCI(x) expansion chassis. The host card relays signals from the PCI Express slot inside the computer motherboard to a PCI(x) backplane inside the expansion chassis. The system is automatically configured by the system BIOS and all six high-performance PCI(x) slots within the expansion chassis appear transparent to the host computer.*Please note that PCI and PCI-X are backwards compatible.Cost-Effective Migration and Increased I/O CapacityMagma 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.Benefits:Provides a link from PCI Express-based computers to legacy PCI hardwareCost effective solution for adding an unlimited number of PCI slots to PCI Express-based computers and serversIdeal migration path to small form factor servers, while maintaining a consistent PCI hardware configurationSubstantially increase I/O capacitySupports universal and 3.3V PCI and PCI-X cardsMultiple expansion systems can be used with a single computerFeatures:Easy Plug and Play installationVisible LEDs indicate correct installationIncludes one 3-meter iPass cable6 slot PCI-X backplaneAll slots support full-length PCI(x) cards4U, black rack-mount enclosureATX form factor allows backplane to be used in different types of enclosuresSupports spread spectrum clocking400W Standard or 400W Hot-Swappable Redundant Power SupplyDedicated fan for cooling PCI cardsOptional PCI card hold down mechanism prevents cards from being dislodged during transportationOptional drive cage for mounting up to eight internal drives inside chassisOptional rack slide kit for rack cabinet installation