Into the Future with Portable AT March 2, 2007 Overview of Expansion Chassis Technology

Into the Future with Portable ATMarch 2, 2007

Overview of Expansion Chassis Technology


Functional and Versatile • Connect to a notebook or desktop to increase

computer functionality and user portability. Enable users to utilize a single processor for multiple computing devices.

Enhanced Performance• Used for high-performance applications that

require additional hardware in the form of PCI Express or PCI cards.

Reliable and Cost Effective

• Proven products with a solid engineering design and broad market acceptance that lower the total cost of ownership and are supported by excellent customer service.

Superior End User Valueof Mobility Expansion Products

http://www.mobl.com/expansion/products/cardbus_expansion/1slot/index.html

Technology Patented technology that provides a method for extending the

PCI bus outside the computer’s motherboard to another

location. Theoretically, a single PCI slot can support up 255

slots through Magma PCI expansion.

System Additional PCI slots are provided in a separate enclosure and connected to the host computer through an interface card and cable.

Solution

Provide a scalable solution for increasing PCI functionality without requiring purchase of new computer. PCI configuration can grow as needed.

Expansion Technology

Connect Cable

Insert Magma PCMCIA card into your laptop.


CardBus to PCI

ExpressCard to PCI

1 Slot 2 Slot 4 Slot

1 Slot 2 Slot 4 Slot

Laptop Expansion



http://www.mobl.com/expansion/products/cardbus_expansion/cb4slot/index.html

Expansion Technology Trends

• Computer Systems have fewer expansion slots than systems of a

few years ago

• Graphics requirements of required applications may exceed the

graphics capabilities of a user’s laptop

• Cards for specialized applications typically will require an

expansion slot

• Migration from PCI to PCI Express



Example Requirements for Expansion Chassis

• Multiple Monitor Support

Laptop users may wants to connect three displays simultaneously

• High End Graphics Requirements

User’s applications require a graphics card beyond the capability

of the laptop’s installed graphics card

• Speciality Cards

Connectivity to external devices




FibreChannelGraphics

SATAVideo Capture

Audio I/O Video I/O

Test & Measurement

Audio DSP

ExpressBox1

Half-Length (for 6.6” or shorter cards) • Graphics• Storage• Test & Measurement

ExpressBox1 Pro Full-Length (for 12.283” or shorter cards)

• Audio• Video



CardBus to PCI Expansion

PCI expansion for notebook computers Availability: Purchase direct or through resellersPrice: $979 - $1599Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS and Linux RedHat 9

Key Selling Points

• Products provide methods to add PCI slots to laptops and notebook computers

• Proven products with a solid engineering design and broad market acceptance that lower the total cost of ownership and are supported by excellent customer service

• 1 Slot, 2 Slot and 4 Slot PCI Expansion Systems• Adds 1, 2 or 4 PCI slots through PC Card slot• High-performance method to add a PCI cards to your

notebook to enable PCI-based applications• Use the same PCI hardware typically found in desktop

environments with a notebook computer • Ideal for off-site or remote testing activities, data capturing

and processing, audio and video editing• Designed for data intensive applications• Lightweight for easy portability• Patented technology owned by Mobility


ExpressCard to PCI Expansion

For notebooks with an ExpressCard slot Availability: Purchase direct or through resellersPrice: $979 - $1599Compatibility: Windows and Mac OS

Key Features

•1 slot, 2 slot and 4 slot PCI expansion systems•Adds 1, 2 or 4 PCI slots through ExpressCard slot•High-performance method to add PCI cards to your

notebook to enable PCI-based applications•Use the same PCI hardware typically found in

desktop environments with a notebook computer•Ideal for off-site or remote-testing activities, data

capturing and processing, audio and video editing•Designed for data intensive applications•Lightweight for easy portability•Patented technology owned by Mobility

Electronics, Inc.


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Into the Future with Portable AT March 2, 2007 Overview of Expansion Chassis Technology