The P13R 13 Slot PCI Expansion Unit with ExpressCard/34 Host Card from Magma is a 4U rackmountable chassis that allows you to plug-in up to thirteen full-sized power-demanding PCI cards and up to four 3.5" hard drives. It is a proven method to increase PCI capability without losing performance. The ExpressCard module provides easy connection to your favorite laptop.

Even with the introduction of more robust desktop computers and servers, increased I/O capability is required by professionals. This host card serves the purpose by offering more PCI slots than a typical computer. If you have a powerful application that requires the use of several PCI cards, you can increase the number of PCI slots in your system with the Magma PCI Expansion Unit.

The use of computer specific host cards makes using your PCI cards and hard drives as simple as plug and play. All you need to do is connect the PCI Expansion Unit to the host card of your computer and turn it on. You can use the same set of PCI cards on your laptop as you do on your desktop or server, by simply adding a Magma host card and connecting the cable. The auto-switching power supply also allows you to work internationally, by simply adding a power cord plug adapter.

Setting up your PCI cards and data in one chassis gives you the opportunity to use a consistent hardware configuration regardless of the type of computer available. Being able to use the same PCI cards, regardless of location also reduces project risks.