Providing Full Backward Integration with PCI and PCI-X
The PICMG 1.3 solves the compatibility problem by providing full backward integration with PICMG 1.0 and 1.2 standards, allowing PCI and PCI-X cards to co-exist in the same system with the highspeed PCI Express based cards. You don't need to worry about changing chassis or mechanical design, and many previous generation components can continue to be used.
Supporting Advanced I/O Connectors
Unless high bandwidth PCI Express peripherals, the PICMG 1.3 specification also supports advanced I/O interfaces, such as Serial ATA storage devices, high-speed USB 2.0 and Gigabit Ethernet. Supporting the Latest High Performance I/O
Cards
The PICMG 1.3 specification supports a wide range of the latest high performance I/O peripheral cards, including the latest high performance PCI Express x16 graphics cards, SAS Raid Card, Gigabit LAN Card and more. |