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Express9 Backplane Expansion Kit
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9 X PCI Express slots
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1 x SBC slots
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Switch fabric with 192 Gb/s peak systems bandwidth
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Daisy chain multiple backplanes to provide up to 25 slots
Express9 Backplane Expansion Kit detail
The Datapath Express9 backplane provides 9 PCI Express slots and can be used with a standard PICMG 1.3 SBC as a stand alone system or with the Datapath S-Link and H-Link cards to provide a PCIe expansion system for standard PC.
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Connecting using 1 x Express9 as a standard PC (SBC installed) and 1 x expansion chassis
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Connecting using 1 x Express9 as a standard PC (SBC installed) and multiple expansion chassis.
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Express9 layout

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Nine slot PCIe backplane, 8 x 4 lane slots plus 1 x 8 lane slot
- All slots implemented as x 16 physical connectors so any width PCIe card can be accommodated
- 1 x PICMG 1.3 SBC slot
- ATX compatible mounting holes
- Use as a PCIe expansion backplane for a standard PC using the S-Link and H-Link cards
- Compatible with a standard 4U IPC chassis
| Max power (without SBC1) | 16W |
| Power requirements |
Max current at +3.3V - 0.5A
Max current at +12V - 0.5A
Max current at +5V - 1.5A
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| Form factor | PICMG1.3 host SBC interface1 x PCIe (x8) expansion slots8 x PCIe (x4) expansion slots |
| ATX PSU | 4 x 24 pin power connectors |
| SATA ports | 2 x ports via PICMG1.3 interface |
| USB ports | 2 x ports via PICMG1.3 interface |
We are continously developing the technology used within our product ranges delivering outstanding innovative solutions, therefore the specification may change from time to time.
| Code | Description |
| Express9 | 9 slot PCI expansion backplane |
| Express9-KIT | 9 slot PCI expansion backplane, PLUS 1 x SBC1, 1 x S-link, 1 x H-Link card and 1 x Ex-cable |
Your packing box should contain the following items
- An Express9 backplane
- 1 x SBC1 (optional)
- 1 x S-link (optional)
- 1 x H-link (optional)
- 1 x Ex-cable (optional)
- Datapath CD containing the user manual
All our products are shipped with the latest software available, unless stated otherwise. Special requirements may be organised by contacting our Sales team.
Express9 Backplane Expansion Kit resources
Download the datasheet for your Datapath product
Download the manuals for your Datapath product
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Tel: +44 (0)1332 294 441
Email: sales@datapath.co.uk
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