into the future with portable at march 2, 2007 overview of expansion chassis technology
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Into the Future with Portable ATMarch 2, 2007
Functional and Versatile • Connect to a notebook or desktop to increase
computer functionality and user portability. Enable users to utilize a single processor for multiple computing devices.
Enhanced Performance• Used for high-performance applications that
require additional hardware in the form of PCI Express or PCI cards.
Reliable and Cost Effective
• Proven products with a solid engineering design and broad market acceptance that lower the total cost of ownership and are supported by excellent customer service.
Superior End User Valueof Mobility Expansion Products
Technology Patented technology that provides a method for extending the
PCI bus outside the computer’s motherboard to another
location. Theoretically, a single PCI slot can support up 255
slots through Magma PCI expansion.
System Additional PCI slots are provided in a separate enclosure and connected to the host computer through an interface card and cable.
Solution
Provide a scalable solution for increasing PCI functionality without requiring purchase of new computer. PCI configuration can grow as needed.
Expansion Technology
Connect Cable
Insert Magma PCMCIA card into your laptop.
Into the Future with Portable ATMarch 2, 2007
CardBus to PCI
ExpressCard to PCI
1 Slot 2 Slot 4 Slot
1 Slot 2 Slot 4 Slot
Laptop Expansion
Expansion Technology Trends
• Computer Systems have fewer expansion slots than systems of a
few years ago
• Graphics requirements of required applications may exceed the
graphics capabilities of a user’s laptop
• Cards for specialized applications typically will require an
expansion slot
• Migration from PCI to PCI Express
Expansion Technology
Into the Future with Portable ATMarch 2, 2007
Example Requirements for Expansion Chassis
• Multiple Monitor Support
Laptop users may wants to connect three displays simultaneously
• High End Graphics Requirements
User’s applications require a graphics card beyond the capability
of the laptop’s installed graphics card
• Speciality Cards
Connectivity to external devices
Expansion Technology
Into the Future with Portable ATMarch 2, 2007
Into the Future with Portable ATMarch 2, 2007
FibreChannelGraphics
SATAVideo Capture
Audio I/O Video I/O
Test & Measurement
Audio DSP
ExpressBox1
Half-Length (for 6.6” or shorter cards) • Graphics• Storage• Test & Measurement
ExpressBox1 Pro Full-Length (for 12.283” or shorter cards)
• Audio• Video
Expansion Technology
Into the Future with Portable ATMarch 2, 2007
CardBus to PCI Expansion
PCI expansion for notebook computers Availability: Purchase direct or through resellersPrice: $979 - $1599Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS and Linux RedHat 9
Key Selling Points
• Products provide methods to add PCI slots to laptops and notebook computers
• Proven products with a solid engineering design and broad market acceptance that lower the total cost of ownership and are supported by excellent customer service
• 1 Slot, 2 Slot and 4 Slot PCI Expansion Systems• Adds 1, 2 or 4 PCI slots through PC Card slot• High-performance method to add a PCI cards to your
notebook to enable PCI-based applications• Use the same PCI hardware typically found in desktop
environments with a notebook computer • Ideal for off-site or remote testing activities, data capturing
and processing, audio and video editing• Designed for data intensive applications• Lightweight for easy portability• Patented technology owned by Mobility
Into the Future with Portable ATMarch 2, 2007
ExpressCard to PCI Expansion
For notebooks with an ExpressCard slot Availability: Purchase direct or through resellersPrice: $979 - $1599Compatibility: Windows and Mac OS
Key Features
•1 slot, 2 slot and 4 slot PCI expansion systems•Adds 1, 2 or 4 PCI slots through ExpressCard slot•High-performance method to add PCI cards to your
notebook to enable PCI-based applications•Use the same PCI hardware typically found in
desktop environments with a notebook computer•Ideal for off-site or remote-testing activities, data
capturing and processing, audio and video editing•Designed for data intensive applications•Lightweight for easy portability•Patented technology owned by Mobility
Electronics, Inc.