The One Stop Systems / MAGMA CB23 is a 2-slot CardBus-to-PCI expansion system that extends PCI slot capability to laptops and desktop computers equipped with a CardBus interface. It bridges the gap between legacy CardBus host connectivity and modern PCI expansion requirements, delivering two full-length PCI slots in a portable aluminum/steel enclosure.
Technical Specifications
• Expansion Slots: 2 × full-length PCI slots
• Host Interface: CardBus PC Card (32-bit)
• Expansion Cable: Shielded high-speed PCI bus cable with 68-pin connector
• PCI Compliance: PCI Local Bus Specification
• Storage Bays: Accommodates 2 × standard 3.5″ disk drives or 1 × 1.6″ disk drive
• Cooling: 2 × 13.2 CFM fans
• Power Supply: 90 W AC (115 V / 230 V AC input); optional 100 W DC supply (12 V DC source)
• MTBF: 25,000 hours
• Enclosure: Portable aluminum/steel chassis
• Dimensions: 10″ × 2.570″ × 15.144″ (25.40 cm × 6.53 cm × 38.46 cm)
– Key Features
• Dual PCI slot architecture supports mixed or identical expansion card configurations
• Shielded cable design minimizes electromagnetic interference
• Integrated drive bay provision enables storage expansion alongside PCI card functionality
• Dual-fan thermal management maintains operating stability under sustained load
• AC/DC power flexibility accommodates mobile and fixed installation scenarios
– Environmental & Operating Conditions
• Operating Temperature: 0° to 50° C
• Storage Temperature: −20° to 60° C
• Relative Humidity: 5% to 85% (non-condensing)
• Initialization Requirement: Chassis must power on before host computer for stable PCI bus hierarchy
– Compatibility & Integration
Supported operating systems include Windows XP/2000, Mac OS X 10.2.2 and later, and RedHat Linux 9. Host systems require a CardBus slot rated for 32-bit PC card insertion. Installation requires standard Phillips-head screwdriver. ESD-safe handling procedures are mandatory when installing or removing PCI cards.
