PCI Express Expansion Link Kit

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Magma's PCI Express Expansion Link Kit is the ideal connection for small, local networks that require high-speed PCIe connectivity. The PCIe x8 Gen 2 Expansion Link Kit is the perfect solution for creating a super-fast local PCIe connection from a host computer to a target PCI Express device.
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
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Model
PEX8G2-LINK-C1	PCIe x8 Gen2 Expansion Link Kit with 1m cable
PEX8G2-LINK-C3	PCIe x8 Gen2 Expansion Link Kit with 3m cable
Technology
PCIe Link Cards	Form Factor: x8 PCIe, low-profile, half-length LED Indicators: PCIe link width, reset, clock PCI Express Specification Rev 2.1
Cable	1-meter or 3-meter lengths
Interconnect Bandwidth	40Gbps (PCI Express Gen2)
Physical Characteristics
Length	139.7mm (5.5 inches)
Width	12.7mm (0.5 inches)
Height	69.9mm (2.75 inches)
Requirements
Hardware Requirements	PCIe x8, x16 Slot
Power Requirements	1.2A @ +3.3V maximum 3.96 Watts
Latency
Gen 1	1200W PSU
Gen 2	600 ps
Re-timers
Gen 1	2.5 Gbps, 4 lane equalization, reduced total jitter
Gen 2	5.0 Gbps, 4 lane Equalization, de-emphasis and reduced total jitter to further improve the channel
Environmental
Operating Temperature	-20º to 75º C
Storage Temperature	-40º to 100º C
Operating Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing
MTBF
	900,000+ Hours
Regulatory Compliance
FCC	Class B Verified
RoHS	Compliant
Supported Operating Systems
	Windows Mac OS X Linux Solaris
Package Contents
Chassis	x8 iPass connector Jumpers for configuration Status LEDs
Hardware Included	x8 iPass cable