Specifications

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Overview

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/Element

software has to be connected here. For further information about the

graphics card, please refer to the original manufacturer’s documenta-

tion included in the delivery of the 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 figure 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.

red LED The interface operates with a transmission rate

of 2 Gbit/s.

All LEDs off No external device has been connected to the

port.

Data transfers on this port may interfere with the real-time ca-

pability of VENICE 2U/Element. It is recommended to use it

only at times when no real-time performance is required.

graphics card expansion slot