Host Interface Board targets PCI express-based developers.

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Available in host and target mode, HIB2 Host Interface Board expands PCIe x8 slot in host PC to additional x8 or x16 PCIe slots at speeds of up to 20 Gbps. It extends host bus over high speed PCI-SIG specified data cable, which then connects to upstream port of chassis or rack mounted 1U PCIe switch. HIB2 also supports downstream link in non-transparent mode to second host system and allows host-to-host communication with up to two 20 Gbps links for total bandwidth of 40 Gbps.



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One Stop Systems Introduces First PCI Express x8 Host Interface Board



Escondido, Calif., July 31, 2006 - One Stop Systems, a provider of PCI Express-based systems and components for the industrial computing market, brings a new product to the PCI Express expansion market, introducing the first Host Interface Board (HIB2). The HIB2 uniquely expands a PCIe x8 slot in a host PC to additional x8 or x16 PCIe slots at speeds of up to 20Gb/sec. The HIB2 extends the host bus over a high speed PCI-SIG specified data cable, which then connects to the upstream port of One Stop Systems' chassis or rack mounted 1U PCIe switch. The switch further increases the extendibility of the single host to over 100 add-in boards. The resulting expansion system, requiring no additional software or drivers, is a boon to PCI Express developers and board-testers alike.

The HIB2 also supports a downstream link in non-transparent mode to a second host system. This configuration allows host-to-host communication with up to two 20 Gbps links for a total bandwidth of 40 Gbps. The HIB2 is available in host mode and target mode (using a target backplane and external PCIe card).

About the Max Express PCIe Cable Bus Expansion System

The Max Express PCIe Cable Express Bus Expansion System is the first to extend the PCIe bus of a host system to additional PCIe, PCI, PCI-X, MicroTCA, PXI or CompactPCI Express (CPCIe) expansion enclosures. HIBs provide a vital link by allowing the user to mix and match components to meet the requirements of the application. The connection between the host and the expansion enclosure is eight times the bandwidth of traditional expansion systems and up to 16 times the bandwidth of other custom PCI expansion systems. Host interfaces provide compatibility with any expansion enclosure, allowing the user to mix and match components to meet the requirements of the application.

"OEMs can continue to look to One Stop Systems for quality products that allow developers the ability to design customized solutions for the most demanding applications," said Steve Cooper, president. "The HIB2 is no exception to our commitment to design and manufacturing excellence."

The HIB2 lists for $433.00 and is available immediately.

About One Stop Systems

One Stop Systems is a leading provider of PCI Express-based systems and components for the industrial computing market. These include both SHB Express and CompactPCI Express architectures. One Stop Systems designs and manufactures semi-custom and custom industrial-grade computing systems and components for converged communications, industrial control and defense/security applications. One Stop Systems offers responsive service, the highest quality design and manufacturing, and on-time delivery. For more information, contact our sales department toll free at (877) GET-CPCI or visit our web site at www.onestopsystems.com for a comprehensive catalog of our products.

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