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Question |
For the purposes
of selecting an appropriate interface card for a
computer, what are the main differences between PCI
Express, PCI-X, ePCI, and PCI cards? |
Answer |
In short,
they describe physically (and electrically)
different types of PCI cards and ‘slots’,
typically found inside a computer. These slots and
connectors are used to install various expansion
cards, including cards for connecting external
storage systems. These different types of PCI slots
(PCI Express, PCI-X, ePCI, and PCI) are not
interchangeable. Usually, a computer will only
provide one or two types of these slots on its
motherboard. PCI interface cards must be selected
carefully, so that they will properly ‘fit’
inside the desired computer. For example, a PCI-X
card will not fit in a PCI Express slot. After
confirming the type of PCI slot(s) a particular
computer has, be sure that one is vacant so that a
new card can be added. |