Troubleshooting (FAQ)
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Troubleshooting (FAQ)
This chapter describes frequently asked questions that may guide
the user to solve minor problems they may encounter.
This Troubleshooting (FAQ) applies to:
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ExpressCard-to-PCI Extension System: including ECS-
8582-4S.
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ExpressCard-to-PXI Extension Kit: including EC-8560 and
PXI-8565.
In the following description, the products will be renamed as "PCI
Express Bus Extension Products".
Question:
What is the maximum extension length of PCI Express
Bus Extension Products?
Answer:
The maximum extension length is 7 M. ADLINK offers
three different cables in length for customer's applications, 1
M, 3 M and 7 M.
Question:
When using ADLINK PCI Express Bus Extension Prod-
ucts, is there any additional driver or software required to
install?
Answer:
ADLINK PCI Express Bus Extension Products are
designed to be standard PCI Express-to-PCI bridges. It is
not necessary to install additional drivers or software for
support.
Question:
How many extension chassis can I connect to a host
PC by using ADLINK PCI Express Bus Extension Products?
Answer:
Due to the point-to-point architecture of PCI Express,
only one ADLINK PCI Express Bus Extension Product can
be supported by one chassis. However, users can select
multiple extension chassis for different purposes. For exam-
ple, a 4-slot extension chassis provides small and compact
