Overview
Overview of the Rear
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VENICE 2U | Hardware Guide | Version 1.2
Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH
2.3.6 Slot Panel Connectors
VENICE 2U provides on its slot panel connector area various connec-
tions, such as the graphics card panel and an expansion slot for option-
al Fibre Channel HBA. If applicable, other panels may be present for
internal reasons or on customer request.
Figure 2-14: Slot panels on rear
Graphics Card
The graphics card panel is the panel where normally a dual-link DVI-I
and a DisplayPort are located. The monitor for the VENICE 2U software
has to be connected here. For further information about the graphics
card, please refer to the original manufacturer’s documentation includ-
ed in the delivery of the R&S DVS system.
Expansion Slot
The expansion slot for an optional Fibre Channel HBA (host bus adapt-
er) is a PCIe interface with a bandwidth of 8 lanes and a data transmis-
sion rate of up to 8 Gigabits per second that can be used to connect
e.g. external storages. An external storage connected to this port can
even be configured to provide RAID protection.
The currently transferred data rate is indicated by the LEDs on the left
and right side of the ports. The transmission rate can be detailed as fol-
lows:
The layout of the slot panel area on your system may differ from the fig-
ure above: The position of the individual slot panels may vary and other
panels may be installed for internal reasons or on customer request.
yellow LED
The interface operates with the maximum avail-
able transmission rate of 8 Gbit/s.
green LED
The interface operates with a transmission rate
of 4 Gbit/s.
graphics card
expansion slot
