DIGITAL PCI32-VME64 Adapter Hardware Owner's Guide 1–1
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Introduction to the PCI32-VME64 Adapter
1.1 Overview of the DIGITAL PCI32-VME64 Adapter
The DIGITAL PCI32-VME64 adapter is a high-speed adapter used to interface DIGITAL
systems to various VME applications. One module in this two-module set installs into a
standard PCI bus interface; the other installs into a VME backplane.
1.2 Compatible Software
The DIGITAL PCI32-VME64 adapter is supported on the OpenVMS Alpha and DIGITAL
UNIX operating systems via layered adapter driver software products. Refer to the
appropriate Software Product Descriptions (SPD 60.78.xx for OpenVMS Alpha or SPD
60.79.xx for DIGITAL UNIX) for a list of product functionality and supported systems.
1.3 Components
The DIGITAL PCI32-VME64 adapter consists of the following components (see Figure 1-1):
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PCI Bus Bridge Module (PBM), containing Sparse Memory Address Space Jumpers
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VMEbus (6U) Bridge Module (VBM), containing VMEbus Interface Chip and System
Controller Jumper
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3-meter Interconnect Cable
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Extender brackets for PBM
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DIGITAL PCI32-VME64 Adapter Hardware Owner’s Guide
