The Intel 8-Port PCI Express Gen3 x8 Switch Add-in Card (AIC) is designed to facilitate the connection of up to eight NVMe drives in a 2U accessory kit. This retail accessory is an essential component for enhancing storage capacity and efficiency in compatible systems.
The Intel 8-Port PCIe Gen3 x8 Switch AIC is a port expansion card designed for B2B IT environments requiring increased NVMe drive connectivity. This add-in card facilitates the integration of up to eight NVMe drives within a 2U accessory kit, addressing the need for enhanced storage capacity and efficiency. It is suitable for system builders and IT professionals looking to expand storage capabilities in compatible server or workstation platforms. The AXXP3SWX08080 part number identifies this specific full-height PCIe card, which requires one of the specified cable kits (A2U8PSWCXCXK1, A2U8PSWCXCXK2, or A2U8PSWCXCXK3) for connection to a HSBP. This component helps optimize storage configurations by enabling direct NVMe drive connections via a PCIe Gen3 x8 switch.
The Intel AXXP3SWX08080 includes a full-height form factor PCIe card that accommodates 8 drives. It is designed as a retail accessory for 2U accessory kits.
To connect the 8-port switch to a HSBP, one of the following cable kits is required: A2U8PSWCXCXK1, A2U8PSWCXCXK2, or A2U8PSWCXCXK3.
This add-in card is designed to facilitate the connection of up to eight NVMe drives in a 2U accessory kit. It is intended for enhancing storage capacity and efficiency in compatible systems.
The item dimensions are 9 x 8 x 4 inches. The card has a weight of 2.00 lb.
AXXP3SWX08080 - Intel 8-Port PCIe Gen3 x8 Switch AIC for NVMe Drives