is a PCI Express x16 Gen3 PCIe switch card provides dedicated PCIe 3.0 x4 (32Gb/s) bus bandwidth for each M.2 SSD, and unlocks the true performance potential of NVMe based storage configurations. Ideal for servers & high-end desktop/workstation platforms, the all-aluminium casing naturally dissipates waste heat away from the SSD modules, and features an integrated fan and heat sink that works in conjunction to eject excess heat away from vital components and keep ambient temperatures manageable and cool.
Functional Characteristics
PLX PEX8747 Switch Controller has a PCIe 3.0 x16 upstream port as well as four PCIe 3.0 x4 downstream ports.
Dedicated PCIe 3.0 x16 bus bandwidth fully maximizes NVMe SSDs performance, and dedicated PCIe 3.0 x4 bandwidth for each NVMe M.2 SSD
This card does not rely on PCIe bifurcation supported by CPU or PCH
Independent, stand Alone NVMe SSD Solution.
Supports Windows 10 & Later, Windows 2016 Server, & Linux Kernel 3.3 & later.
HARDWARE
Number of Device 4 Internal.
I/O Controller PEX8747.
Host Bus Type PCI Express 3.0 x16
Compatible with Device Type 4 NVMe M.2 SSD
4 x M.2 interface.
Connectors.
Device Connectors 4 x M.2 Connectors
PCIe x16 Host Connectors
Operating System.
Windows, Red Hat Linux, Cont0S, VMware ESXi; Ubuntu Linux,
Environmental.
Humidity 15% – 90%.
Operating Temperature 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F)
Storage Temperature -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Dimensions: 111 x 210 mm.
Product weight: 301 g.