Magma ExpressBox EB3600-P, User Manual

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Chapter 1 Introduction
EB3600-P
Magma’s ExpressBox 3600-P provides partitioned support for server grade GPUs and other HPC peripherals
to existing host computer systems. Designed to support full Gen 3 x16 PCIe connectivity to all devices, the
EB3600-P supports 128 Gbps communication between the host and all peripherals. The EB3600-Psupports
eight total peripherals with four host links for support of one to four independent hosts.
OVERVIEW
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EB3600-P-P: Eight total peripherals; one to four hosts
 PCIe Gen 3 x16 (128Gbps) for all connections
 Optimized for server class (passively coded) GPUs
 Magma Express I/O System Management is included in all configurations
FEATURES
 Dedicated connectivity for up to four independent hosts
 Passive host interface; no PCIe switch on host link cards provides lowest latency possible.
 Two 1200W/1500W hot swappable power supplies provided standard. Up to two, more can be
configured, for support of up to 4800W/6000W.
 Direct flow through air-cooling is provided for passively cooled server class GPUs.
BENEFITS
 Design optimized for GPU applications - concentrate your HPC investment in a chassis that will
support full GPU performance utilization.
 Each partition supports better ratio of Peripheral: Host connection of 2:1.
 Low-profile host card allows for easy installation into low-profile computers.
 Supports peer-to-peer transfers between cards in the expansion chassis to provide full bandwidth
potential among I/O cards.
 Supports daisy-chaining of fan-out configuration of multiple expansion chassis.