Silicom Ltd. Connectivity Solutions

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Redundant PSU (1+1), low cost model with single PSU

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Standard dimension motherboard (12×13) with next generation NEHALEM CPUs

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Based on embedded solutions

–Up to 5 years product life cycle

Host Interface:

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Host Interface standard support PCI Express 2.0 (5Gb/s)

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Host Interface standard support PCI Express 3.0 (8Gb/s)

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PCI Express X8 lanes

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Signaling and interface based on PCI-Express EM standard (PCI-SIG) ver. 2.0 (5.0 Gb/s)

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Module Width same as standard of 3.5” Hard Disk (101.6mm)

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Module install to 3.5” Hard disk Bay of rack mountable server

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PCI-E EM Backplane replacing HD Backplane

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PCI Express ExpressModule Electromechanical Specification Revision 1.0 (2.0)

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PCI Express External Cabling Specification Revision 1.0 (2.0)

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PCI Express External Cabling Specification 2.0 Revision 0.3 RC2

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PCI Express External Cabling Specification 3.0 Revision 1.0

Building Blocks:

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Silicom’s PCI Express backplane replaces SATA backplane

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Silicom’s Express Module I/O cards replace SAS / SATA drives

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Standard PCI Express host connector interface adapter

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In system TWINAX PCI Express cabling

Technical Specifications

General Technical Specifications

Size:

4.528” x 1.268” (115mm x 32.21mm)

PCI Express Card Type:

X8 Lane

Voltage:

+12V (Min 11.4, Max, 12.6V)

Holder:

Metal Bracket

Weight:

10gr (0.353 oz)

Power Consumption:

0.05A @ 12V , 0.6W