GPU-Xpander Desktop
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GPU-Xpander Desktops are an economical way to enhance the Input/Output (I/O) power of any computer with an open PCIe x16 expansion slot. A hardware-only solution, GPU-Xpander expands the I/O capability of your computer by adding PCIe slots, power and cooling. Each Xpander Desktop model can add between two - four PCI Express slots to your computer, while using only one slot of the host computer. Add high-powered graphics GPU cards from NVIDIA® for mathematical high-performance computing (HPC) or photorealistic 3D rendering to your existing computer with GPU-Xpander.
GPU-Xpander Desktop Models
Xpander Desktop Series II provides a maximum bandwidth of 80Gbps and four PCIe Gen 2 x16 (x16 electrical) with external x16 connectivity to the host. Xpander Desktop Series II, with its fast transfer rate, is ideal for use in high-end, 3D rendering or HPC. Xpander Desktop Series II is recommended by NVIDIA for use with Quadro DVP applications.
Xpander Desktop Elite provides a maximum bandwidth of 80Gbps and four PCIe Gen 2 x16 (x16 electrical) slots with external x16 connectivity to the host. Xpander Desktop Elite, with its fast transfer rate, is ideal for use in high-end, 3D rendering or HPC. The cable connectors provide a 250 mating duty cycle. Black Magic Design certified DaVinci® Resolve 9.0 to run with Xpander Desktop Elite.
Which GPU-Xpander Desktops are best for me?
Use the questions listed here to identify which GPU-Xpanders are best suited for your requirements.
I want to connect tower computers to 2 double-wide or 4 single-wide adapters each with the fastest possible transfer rate to/from the adapters and temperature-controlled fan.
Xpander Desktop Series II provides 4 PCIe x16 slots with a single host interface card (HIC) for a PCIe x16 slot and a transfer rate of 80Gbps. Series II provides a temperature-controlled fan that scales from 25 degrees C to 50 degrees C.
I want to connect tower computers to 4 single-wide or 4 double-wide adapters each with the fastest possible transfer rate to/from the adapters. I also want a quiet fan option for single-wide.
Xpander Desktop Elite provides 4 PCIe x16 slots with a HIC for a PCIe x16 slot and a transfer rate of 80Gbps. Black Magic Design certified DaVinci Resolve 9.0 to run with Xpander Desktop Elite. A quiet fan option is available for connection to Apple Mac Pro with single-wide GPUs. The standard fan is best suited with four double-wide GPUs.
I want to achieve realtime 4K color correction with my Apple Mac Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and NVIDIA CUDA-based GPUs. What is the best GPU-Xpander Desktop model for me?
Xpander Desktop Elite maximizes the performance potential of your current Apple Mac Pro workstation by providing four double-width PCIe Gen2 x16 slots (both physical and electrical), an independent 1200W or 1500W (option is dependent upon Cubix part number purchased) power supply, and variable speed temperature controlled exhaust fan while using only 1 PCIe x16 slot in your Mac Pro computer.
For details or answers to specific questions, visit one of the GPU-Xpander product model pages or contact Cubix. For part numbers, prices and purchase information, visit the Cubix GPU On-line Store.
Desktop Series II
Xpander Desktop Series II updates GPU-Xpander Desktop 2 with 4 PCI Express (PCIe) Gen 2 x16 slots. Connecting Series II to your Apple Mac Pro, Linux or Microsoft® Windows 7 / 8 host computers provide your desktop operators with four single-wide, or two double-wide GPUs, or other PCIe cards such as Red® Rocket, NVIDIA SDI Capture or other cards.
Series II is an economical way to add GPUs or other PCIe cards to your host computers. Installing the Cubix host interface controller (HIC) in an available PCIe Gen 2 / Gen 3 x16 slot within your host computers assures your operators that they will enjoy a full 80Gbps (5Gbps x 16 lanes = 80Gbps) transfer rate to and from the GPUs or other cards you install in Xpander Desktop Series II.
Add two NVIDIA Quadro 4000 / 5000 / 6000, GeForce GTX 580 / 680, Tesla C2050 / C2070 / C2075 graphics or other controllers to any computer that has an available PCIe expansion slot using Xpander. Install the HIC in the computer's PCIe x16 slot and connect it to Xpander Desktop Series II. You have just added two double-wide or four single-wide CUDA-capable graphics or HPC controllers to your current PC or Mac Pro without buying a new computer.
Features
- Install blazing fast hardware acceleration within minutes
- Four PCIe 2.x x16 expansion slots (x16 electrical) in each Xpander Desktop Series II
- Two dual-slot or four single-wide GPUs like NVIDIA® Quadro 4000 / 5000 / 6000
- Two dual-slot powerful GPU cards like NVIDIA Tesla® C2050 / C2070 / C2075
- Two dual-slot GPUs like GeForce® GTX 580 / 680
- An independent power supply to meet any expansion requirement
- Simple, quick installation with minimal impact per operator desktop
- Each x16 cable and connector provide a 250 mating cycle duty cycle
Benefits
- Hardware acceleration without purchasing a customized PC workstation or a new Mac Pro (2008+)
- Works with almost any standard PC featuring PCIe Gen2 / Gen 3 x16 open slot(s)
- Add multiple graphics or GPU cards to any computer regardless of power supply limitations
- Add multiple graphics or GPU cards without having to specify, purchase, install and configure new computers
- No power or cooling needed from the host computer; Xpander Desktop Series II provides its own power and cooling
- Zero or minimal impact on operators' desktop screen configuration
- Minimal impact on operators' desktop space
- Connect two or more GPU-Xpander units to one computer (using two or more PCIe x16 slots available in the host computer)
Xpander Desktop elite
Add 4 single-slot or dual-slot PCIe cards in you host PC or Mac Pro using Xpander Desktop Elite. Connecting Desktop Elite to your Apple Mac Pro, Linux or Microsoft® Windows 7 / 8 host computers provide your desktop operators with the ability to support up to four dual-slot GPUs, graphics cards or other PCIe cards such as Red® Rocket, NVIDIA SDI Capture or other cards.
Desktop Elite is an economical way to add GPUs or other PCIe cards to your host computers. Installing the Cubix host interface controller (HIC) in an available PCIe Gen 2 / Gen 3 x16 slot within your host computers assures your operators that they will enjoy a full 80Gbps (5Gbps x 16 lanes = 80Gbps) transfer rate to and from the GPUs or other cards you install in Xpander Desktop Elite.
Add four NVIDIA Quadro 4000 / 5000 / 6000, GeForce GTX 580 / 680, Tesla C2050 / C2070 / C2075 graphics or other controllers to any computer that has an available PCIe expansion slot using Xpander Desktop Elite. Install the HIC in the computer's PCIe x16 slot and connect it to Desktop Elite - you have just added four dual-slot or four single-slot, CUDA-capable graphics or HPC controllers to your current PC or Mac Pro without buying a new computer.
Features
- Install blazing fast hardware acceleration within minutes
- Four PCIe Gen2 / Gen 3 x16 expansion slots (x16 electrical) in each Xpander Desktop Elite
- Up to four single-slot or dual-slot graphics cards such as NVIDIA® Quadro 4000 / 5000 / 6000
- Up to four dual-slot GPU cards such as NVIDIA® Tesla C2050 / C2070 / C2075
- Up to four dual-slot consumer graphics gaming cards like GeForce® GTX 580 / 680
- An independent power supply to meet any expansion requirement
- Simple, quick installation with minimal impact per operator desktop; just install a host adapter and a graphics driver
- Each x16 cable and connector provide a 250 mating cycle duty cycle
Benefits
- Hardware acceleration without purchasing a customized PC workstation or a new Mac Pro (2008+)
- Works with almost any standard PC featuring PCIe Gen2 / Gen 3 x16 open slot(s)
- Add multiple graphics or GPU cards to any computer regardless of power supply limitations
- Add multiple graphics or GPU cards without having to specify, purchase, install and configure new computers
- No power or cooling needed from the host computer; Xpander Desktop Elite provides its own power and cooling
- Zero or minimal impact on operators' desktop screen configuration
- Less impact on operators' desktop space than a customized tower workstation
- Connect two or more GPU-Xpander units to one computer (using two or more PCIe x16 slots available in the host computer)
Summary
Don't let your computer's lack of 'watts and slots' hold you back. Get your graphics or HPC on track with Xpander Desktop Series II or Xpander Desktop Elite for each operator's desktop. It will give your operators the graphics-acceleration, HPC, or CUDA-capable performance they demand at a reasonable cost with little or no interruption to routine or workflow.
Contact Cubix for details about GPU-Xpander Desktop models, click on the additional product links featured on this page for technical information. For part numbers, prices and purchase information, visit the Cubix GPU On-line Store.
