Product Overview
The PEX8609-BA50BCG from Broadcom is an 8-lane 8-port PCI Express Gen 2 switch with DMA engine, non-transparent bridging, and 140ns cut-through latency in a 196-ball PBGA package. Note: This product is obsolete; PEX8713 is the recommended replacement.
Key Specifications
- Type: 8-Lane 8-Port PCIe Gen 2 Switch
- Manufacturer: Broadcom (PLX Technology)
- PCIe Spec: Rev 2.0 (5.0 GT/s)
- Lanes: 8 configurable
- Ports: 8
- DMA Channels: 4
- DMA Transfer: Up to 128MB/descriptor
- NT Ports: 1
- Cut-Through Latency: 140ns
- Virtual Channels: 2
- ACS: Yes
- Dual Cast: Yes
- Power: 1.6W typ
- Package: 196-ball PBGA (15x15mm)
- Operating Temp: -40C to +85C
- Lifecycle: Obsolete
- RoHS: Compliant
Features
- 8 flexible PCIe Gen 2 ports
- 4-channel DMA engine with 128MB/descriptor
- Non-transparent port for dual-host failover
- 140ns cut-through latency
- Dual Cast for data mirroring
Applications
- Server expansion cards
- Storage array controllers
- Communication equipment
- Dual-host failover systems