Cubix Xpander Rackmount 2
Xpander Rack Mount 2 is a 2U rack mount PCI Express (PCIe) expansion enclosure that enables connection of graphics or other controllers to a host computer. The host must have a PCIe x16 expansion slot available for the host interface controller (HIC). Rack Mount 2 provides two PCIe x16 slots. Connect a HIC in one host computer to one Xpander.
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With a HIC installed, a single host computer can support two double-wide graphical processing units (GPUs) inside Xpander. It connects to one HIC. Rack Mount 2 provides two PCIe Generation 3 (Gen 3) x16 slots for GPUs or other PCIe adapters with multiple Input / Output (I/O) ports such as FireWire, USB 2.0, or high-definition (HD) audio. For example, use NVIDIA Compute Unified Device Architecture (CUDA) -enabled GPUs for rendering, high-performance computing (HPC) or HPC visualization.
A HIC in a host computers PCIe Gen 3 x16 slot provides the full connection transfer rate with Xpander. For example, the HIC in a PCIe Gen 3 x16 slot provides a theoretical maximum transfer rate of 8Gbs x16 = 128Gbps.
Included
Rack Mount 2 includes two cooling fans, a 700W power supply and a power cord as well as one 2-slot mainboard with risers, one PCIe x16 HIC and one external PCIe x16 cable. It does not include installation media because installation requires no driver or other software. The only drivers you install are those for the devices you install. Cubix provides a standard, two-year warranty with the purchase of each Rack Mount 2.
Optional
The standard external PCIe cable length is 2meter. Optional 1m PCIe cable is also available. The maximum duty cycle for PCIe cables is 250 mating cycles. Cubix offers a third-year warranty option on Xpander products for a total of three years.
Quick Start Without Detail
Install a GPU in the host system and install device drivers. Once you have verified operation, shut down, move the GPU to Xpander, install the HIC in the same slot within the host computer, connect Xpander to the HIC using the cable provided, connect power to Xpander Rack Mount 2. Boot the host computer. If the host operating system (OS) is plug-n-play, the OS detects the hardware devices and loads device drivers.
Specifications
Expansion slots, x16 std | PCI Express Gen 3.0 x16 mechanical / electrical |
Number of slots | 2 slots in one mainboard |
Form factor support | 2 double-wide, full-length, full-height controllers / adapters |
Connecting cable | External PCI Express x16, 136-pin cable |
Cable / connector | x16 / 136-pin |
Length, standard | 2.00meters (78.74inches or 6.56feet) |
Length, optional | 1.00meter (39.37inches or 3.28feet) |
Connector duty cycle | 250 mating cycles maximum per connector |
PCIe x16 HIC | Host interface controller, install in a PCIe x16 slot |
PCIe Gen 3.0 slot | Provides a theoretical 128Gbps data transfer rate |
PCIe Gen 2.0 slot | Provides a theoretical 80Gbps data transfer rate |
PCIe Gen 1.0 slot | Provides a theoretical 40Gbps data transfer rate |
Front panel LCD | Main menu = left button; sub-menu = right button |
Cubix Corporation | MIB assembly and revision; management firmware revision |
Power supply status | Standard main power |
Temperature status | 3 sensor readouts in degrees Centigrade (C) |
Fan status | Fan status, voltage percent (%) speed |
PCIe link status | x16 cable connected; 8.0Gbps x16 link speed |
x16 cable | Connected or not connected status |
Slot 1 - 2 x16 transfer rate, theoretical | PCIe Gen 3.0, 8.0Gbps x16 = 128.0Gbps PCIe Gen 2.0, 5.0Gbps x16 = 80.0Gbps PCIe Gen 1.0, 2.5Gpbs x16 = 40.0Gbps |
Rear panel | 1 power input receptacle and 1 x PCIe x16 cable receptacle |
Cooling fans | 2 x fans run at 112cfm (cubic feet per minute) maximum |
Air flow direction | Front to rear |
Xpander power up | Fan is full on for 10s (seconds) |
Fan speed, minimum | 50% (6Volts) at 25 degrees C or less |
Fan speed, maximum | 100% (12Volts) at 50 degrees C or more |
Fan speed, range | 25 degrees C to 50 degrees C in gradual, linear progression |
Normal operation | D1 LED = 1 pulse of 10ms (millisecond) on for every 700ms off |
Error indication | D1 LED = 4 pulses of 10ms on for every 700ms off |
Error conditions | [1] No fan tachometer or [2] no temperature sensor connected |
AC power supply | Single-phase, auto-ranging, 88-264VAC, 8-4Amps, 50/60Hz; total output power is not to exceed 700Watts |
Operating environment | 0 to 30 Celsius (32 to 86 Fahrenheit) temperature 5% to 80% non-condensing humidity |
Dimensions (2U) | 3.50' H x 19.00' W x 16.00' D (8.89cm H x 48.26cm W x 40.64cm D) |
Weight | 16.00lbs (7.26kg) with no GPUs |
Warranty / period | Parts and labor return to manufacturer / 2 years |
Ext. warranty period | Optional 3 years |
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