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EPCIEX4D01

External PCIe x4 to PCIe x8 (x4 mode) Slot Docking Enclosure

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Highlights

PCIe x8 Slot (x4 mode)
- Supports Four PCI Express Lanes Bandwidth
- Support Half-Size PCIe x4/x8 Add-in-Card
38pin iPass™ (0.8mm pitch) compatible I/O Connector
- Supports Four PCI Express Lanes Bandwidth
Single DC 12V Input
No Power Switch (Power On/Off Control by PCIe Cable Adapter automatically)
Provide Power indicator LEDs for power and 3.3Vaux
Provide two Ear Brackets for different ways of fixed support

Introduction

EPCIEX4D01 is an external PCIe x4 to PCIe x8 (x4 mode) Slot Docking Enclosure. The EPCIEX4D01 expands PCI Express connectivity from your desktop computer, enabling seamless, high performance, and reliable control of remote PCIe device. No additional software or drivers are needed – the remote devices operate as if they were directly installed in your computer. Designed to overcome the limited PCIe connectivity of most desktop computers, the EPCIEX4D01E can be quickly and easily set up for multi-I/O, high throughput, or hazardous applications.

In particularly rugged environments, your desktop computer can be placed at a secure location up to 7 meters (for PCIe Gen 1.0) or 100 meters (with PCIe A.O.C) away. High performance and reliable communication is maintained with the well-shielded extension cable or A.O.C (Active Optical Cable), and the docking station is designed to withstand high or low temperatures, vibrations and shocks. In addition, the isolation between core components and docked PCIe devices eliminates any possible electromagnetic interference between them.

This Application includes a PCIe Cable Adapter Card (EPCIE4XRDCA01A or EP4X-PCIE4XG201 or DEP4X-PCIE4XG201 or DEP4X-PCIE4XG301) , a robust Docking Enclosure (EPCIEX4D01), and a PCIe Cable (Copper or A.O.C). The PCIe Cable Adapter Card fits into a PCIe slot (x4, x8 or x16) in the host computer and communicates to PCIe x4 device installed in the docking station.

PCIe Cable Adapter

Model No.	Name	Support Cable
Model No.	Name	Copper	AOC
EP4X-PCIE4XG201	External PCIe x4 Gen 2 Switch Host Card	Yes	Yes
DEP4X-PCIE8XG201	Dual External PCIe x4 to PCIe x8 Gen 2 Switch Host Card	Yes	Yes
DEP4X-PCIE8XG301	Dual External PCIe x4 to PCIe x8 Gen 3 Switch Host Card	Yes	Yes
EPCIE4XRDCA01A	External PCI Express x4 (Gen 3 Redriver) Cable Adapter Card	Yes	No

Technical Specifications

Upstream host connector	38pin iPass™ (0.8mm pitch) compatible I/O Connector Scalability up to 10Gb/s PCIe Gen I – 2.5Gb/s PCIe Gen II – 5.0Gb/s Durability - 250 cycles Fully shielded to provide maximum EMI/RFI protection Guide to system bezel gasket Cable plug gasket to front face of Guide First mate, last break RoHS compliant
Downstream Internal PCIe bus interface	PCIe x8 slot Supports Four PCI Express Lanes bandwidth Support Half-Size PCIe x4/x8 Add-in-Card
Indicator LEDs	Power indicator LEDs for power and 3.3Vaux
DC Power Input	EPCIEX4D01E1 DC Power input Connector: Walkman-type 2.0 mm DC Jack Power Input : DC12V ( max. 5.0A) EPCIEX4D01E2 DC Power input Connector: MINI-COMBICON Header Power Input : DC 12V ( max. 8.0A)
Auxiliary DC Power Output	Provides DC (12V&5V) Power Output J2: Big IDE 4-pin DC Power Connector
Power Adapter	PS-00025-03: Only for EPCIEX4D01E1 and EPCIEX4D01B1 Input: AC100~240V/50~60Hz, 1.4A MAX. Output: DC12V/5A (60W); Efficiency Level: VI; Plug: Φ5.5Φ2.110mm Cable Length: 1500mm
Form Factor	EPCIEX4D01E 174.5(W) x 33.1(H) x 207(D) mm NW: 760g EPCIEX4D01B 150(W) x140(D) mm NW: 211g

Available Models

	EPCIEX4D01E
	EPCIEX4D01B

Kit includes

EPCIEX4D01E1-xx y

EPCIEX4D01E1--- PCIe x4 Add-on Card Docking Enclosure
CB-00701---Big IDE4-pin Female to Big IDE4-pin Female DC Power Cable, L=20cm
xx: AC power cord 6 feet length (option) with Power Adapter (PS-00025-03) AC to DC Power Adapter (12V/5A)
- US: North America Plug (NEMA 5-15) --- CB-00260-02
- EU: Europe Plug (CEE 7-VII Schuko) --- CB-00264
- UK: British Standard Plug (BS 1363) --- CB-00103
- AU: Australia Plug (AS3112) --- CB-00272
y: External PCIe Cable Adapter
- 1: EPCIE4XRDCA01A---External PCI Express x4 (with Gen 1/2/3 Redriver) Cable Adapter Card
  - BR-00205-07 ---Low Profile PCI Form Factor
- 2: EP4X-PCIE4XG201---External PCIe x4 Gen 2 Switch Host Card (Support AOC)
  - BR-00205-07 ---Low Profile PCI Form Factor
- 3: DEP4X-PCIE4XG201---Dual External PCIe x4 to PCIe x8 Gen 2 Switch Host Card (Support AOC)
- 4: DEP4X-PCIE4XG301---Dual External PCIe x4 to PCIe x8 Gen 3 Switch Host Card (Support AOC)

Example

EPCIEX4D01E1-US (Without External PCIe Cable Adapter)
- US: AC power cord 6 feet length North America Plug (NEMA 5-15) --- CB-00260-02
EPCIEX4D01E1-EU1
- EU: AC power cord 6 feet length Europe Plug (CEE 7-VII Schuko) --- CB-00264
- 1: EPCIE4XRDCA01A---External PCI Express x4 (with Gen 1/2/3 Redriver) Cable Adapter Card

EPCIEX4D01E2-K y

EPCIEX4D01E2--- PCIe x4 Add-on Card Docking Enclosure
CB-00701---Big IDE4-pin Female to Big IDE4-pin Female DC Power Cable, L=20cm
y: External PCIe Cable Adapter
- 1: EPCIE4XRDCA01A---External PCI Express x4 (with Gen 1/2/3 Redriver) Cable Adapter Card
  - BR-00205-07 ---Low Profile PCI Form Factor
- 2: EP4X-PCIE4XG201---External PCIe x4 Gen 2 Switch Host Card (Support AOC)
  - BR-00205-07 ---Low Profile PCI Form Factor
- 3: DEP4X-PCIE4XG201---Dual External PCIe x4 to PCIe x8 Gen 2 Switch Host Card (Support AOC)
- 4: DEP4X-PCIE4XG301---Dual External PCIe x4 to PCIe x8 Gen 3 Switch Host Card (Support AOC)

Example

EPCIEX4D01E2 (Without External PCIe Cable Adapter)
EPCIEX4D01E2-K2
- K2: EP4X-PCIE4XG201---External PCIe x4 Gen 2 Switch Host Card
  - BR-00205-07 ---Low Profile PCI Form Factor

EPCIEX4D01B1-xx y

EPCIEX4D01B1--- PCIe x4 Add-on Card Docking Enclosure
CB-00701---Big IDE4-pin Female to Big IDE4-pin Female DC Power Cable, L=20cm
xx: AC power cord 6 feet length (option) with Power Adapter (PS-00025-03) AC to DC Power Adapter (12V/5A)
- US: North America Plug (NEMA 5-15) --- CB-00260-02
- EU: Europe Plug (CEE 7-VII Schuko) --- CB-00264
- UK: British Standard Plug (BS 1363) --- CB-00103
- AU: Australia Plug (AS3112) --- CB-00272
y: External PCIe Cable Adapter
- 1: EPCIE4XRDCA01A---External PCI Express x4 (with Gen 1/2/3 Redriver) Cable Adapter Card
  - BR-00205-07 ---Low Profile PCI Form Factor
- 2: EP4X-PCIE4XG201---External PCIe x4 Gen 2 Switch Host Card (Support AOC)
  - BR-00205-07 ---Low Profile PCI Form Factor
- 3: DEP4X-PCIE4XG201---Dual External PCIe x4 to PCIe x8 Gen 2 Switch Host Card (Support AOC)
- 4: DEP4X-PCIE4XG301---Dual External PCIe x4 to PCIe x8 Gen 3 Switch Host Card (Support AOC)

Example

EPCIEX4D01B1-US (Without External PCIe Cable Adapter)
- US: AC power cord 6 feet length North America Plug (NEMA 5-15) --- CB-00260-02
EPCIEX4D01B1-EU1
- EU: AC power cord 6 feet length Europe Plug (CEE 7-VII Schuko) --- CB-00264
- 1: EPCIE4XRDCA01A---External PCI Express x4 (with Gen 1/2/3 Redriver) Cable Adapter Card

EPCIEX4D01B2-K y

EPCIEX4D01B2--- PCIe x4 Add-on Card Docking Enclosure
CB-00701---Big IDE4-pin Female to Big IDE4-pin Female DC Power Cable, L=20cm
y: External PCIe Cable Adapter
- 1: EPCIE4XRDCA01A---External PCI Express x4 (with Gen 1/2/3 Redriver) Cable Adapter Card
  - BR-00205-07 ---Low Profile PCI Form Factor
- 2: EP4X-PCIE4XG201---External PCIe x4 Gen 2 Switch Host Card (Support AOC)
  - BR-00205-07 ---Low Profile PCI Form Factor
- 3: DEP4X-PCIE4XG201---Dual External PCIe x4 to PCIe x8 Gen 2 Switch Host Card (Support AOC)
- 4: DEP4X-PCIE4XG301---Dual External PCIe x4 to PCIe x8 Gen 3 Switch Host Card (Support AOC)

Example

EPCIEX4D01B2 (Without External PCIe Cable Adapter)
EPCIEX4D01B2-K2
- K2: EP4X-PCIE4XG201---External PCIe x4 Gen 2 Switch Host Card
  - BR-00205-07 ---Low Profile PCI Form Factor

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External PCIe x4 Cable (38pin to 38pin)

CB-00485-A0:1.5m
CB-00485-A1: 1m
CB-00485-A2: 2m
CB-00485-A4: 0.5m