
007-4653-001
79
Chapter 5
5.
PX-brick
The PX-brick is a PCI-X based I/O expansion subsystem that connects I/O devices to
your server. The PX-brick supports both PCI and PCI-X protocol. PCI-X protocol enables
I/O devices to operate at clock speeds of up to 133 MHz, or 1 GB/s. This protocol also
enables I/O devices to operate more efficiently, thereby providing a higher sustained
bandwidth at any clock frequency.
This chapter describes the function and physical components of the PX-brick, and it
provides guidelines for configuring PCI cards in the brick. Specifically, it includes the
following information:
•
•
“External Components” on page 82
•
“PCI and PCI-X Card Configuration Guidelines” on page 86
•
“Technical Specifications” on page 88
Note:
Throughout this chapter, the term “PCI card” refers to cards with PCI or PCI-X
capabilities. When necessary, distinctions between the cards are noted.
Note:
For information about installing or replacing a PCI card, see “Installing or
Содержание Origin 3900
Страница 1: ...SGI Origin 3900 Server User s Guide 007 4653 001 ...
Страница 3: ...007 4653 001 iii Record of Revision Version Description 001 October 2003 Original Release ...
Страница 4: ......
Страница 12: ......
Страница 18: ......
Страница 62: ......
Страница 65: ...Product Description 007 4653 001 39 Figure 2 1 512 processor Origin 3900 Server ...
Страница 76: ......
Страница 104: ......
Страница 120: ......
Страница 172: ......
Страница 198: ......
Страница 208: ......
Страница 254: ......
Страница 274: ......
Страница 292: ......