Server
ExpressLane™ PCI Express Switches & Bridges, FastLane™ PCI to PCI / PCI-X devices, and NetChip™ USB Controllers provide various benefits to rack-mount, blade and stand-alone servers.
- Enable Cost Effective Expansion of End Points and Slots
- Allow Further I/O Expansion via Riser Cards
- Provide Easy PCI to PCI Express Conversion
Rack-mount
A rackmount server is a server that is intended to fit into industry-standard-sized computer racks and cabinets.
| Application | Benefit | Document | Product Family | Featured Devices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Servers and Storage | Failover for Server and Storage systems using x16 port PCIe switches |
ExpressApps#68 (PDF) |
PEX 8000 | PEX 8648 |
| Servers | Expands PCIe Slots & End Points | ExpressApps#13 (PDF) |
PEX 8000 | PEX 8532 |
| Servers | Support PCIe-based Servers with PCI-X I/O Cards | ExpressApps#51 (PDF) |
PEX 8000 | PEX 8114 |
Blade
A Blade Server is a self-contained server, designed for high density requirements. A Blade Server houses a number of individually packaged computers, referred to as blades. A blade consists of a motherboard with at least one processor and other components.
| Application | Benefit | Document | Product Family | Featured Devices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Servers and Storage | Failover for Server and Storage systems using x16 port PCIe switches |
ExpressApps#68 (PDF) |
PEX 8000 | PEX 8648 |
| Servers | Create Low-Cost Backplane/Fabric | ExpressApps#57 (PDF) |
PEX 8000 | PEX 8648 |
| Servers | Expands PCIe Slots & End Points | ExpressApps#13 (PDF) |
PEX 8000 | PEX 8532 |
| Servers | Create PCIe Slots & End Points | ExpressApps (PDF) |
PEX 8000 | PEX 8548 |
Stand-alone
A Stand-alone Server operates independently and is self-contained.
| Application | Benefit | Document | Product Family | Featured Devices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Servers and Storage | Failover for Server and Storage systems using x16 port PCIe switches |
ExpressApps#68 (PDF) |
PEX 8000 | PEX 8648 |
| Servers | Expands PCIe Slots & End Points | ExpressApps#13 (PDF) |
PEX 8000 | PEX 8532 |
| Servers | Provides Easy PCI to PCIe Conversion | ExpressApps#19 (PDF) |
PEX 8000 | PEX 8111 |