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PCI Express Technology

Overview Formerly known as 3GIO, PCI Express is the open standards- based successor to PCI and its variants for server- and client-system I/O interconnects. This white paper begins with a review of the PCI bus and its variants (PCI-X and AGP) in client and server systems. The paper continues with a discussion of PCI Express technology, including its strengths, advanced features, and form factors. It concludes with its impact on computer system architectures.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Dell Computer	File Format	PDF, requires Acrobat Rdr 5
Date Published	February 2004	Downloads	324
Format	White Papers
Topics	Interfaces / Buses / I/Os, PCMCIA Cards

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Wannabe IT directors told: "Get off your backsides"

And when they turn to you for advice, you can express that advice in a non-technical way that draws on experiences inside and outside your organisation. IT directors need to think more about their business," he continues.

Channel:
IT Director

Intel takes PC specs inside networking gear

Intel will promote the Advanced Switching specification, a derivative of the PCI Express standard for servers and PCs, for connecting chips and circuit boards inside networking equipment. PCI runs at 133MHz while PCI Express, the mother spec of...

Intel promises to add some stamina to mobile devices

In addition, Sonoma is expected to include support for the Azalia audio interface; for the PCI Express connection technology for PCs and peripherals; and for Serial ATA, a high-speed interface standard for disk drives that cuts down on the cabling...

Intel gears up to put an end to PC copper

The effort is largely aimed at dodging some of the problems looming with metal interconnects and buses. Both Intel and Primarion started examining optical interconnects a few years ago. Channels in PCI Express - a faster connection for shuttling...

Channel:
IT Pro
Tags:
intel,
copper

Apple boosts G5 line-up

Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide product marketing, said in a statement: "With quad-core processing, a new PCI Express architecture and the fastest workstation card from Nvidia, the new Power Mac G5 Quad is the most...

Channel:
Desktops
Tags:
power mac,
g5,
apple

CPS hack attack guidelines: 'Confused'

V is for Virus variants Clayton added specific programs, such as penetration testing tools, were designed with the express purpose of hacking into systems and that the distribution of such tools would be limited by UK law.

Channel:
Law & Policy
Tags:
cma,
law,
malware,
malicious

Live Webcast: Telecoms 2.0 - Where is telecoms heading?

In this webcast, our panel of experts will review where we are with next generation telecoms in the UK, working through the concept of 'Telecoms 2.0': - Realising the potential of Next Generation Networks - why it isn't just about the technology? - What attributes should firms be looking for in their telco partner? - Is the relationship between telco provider and customer changing? - What things need to happen to make next generation services a reality? - You say you want the supplier to change. Do you want to change too? - What is Telecoms 2.0?

Publisher:
ZDNet UK

Telecom 2.0: Mind over matter

ntl:Telewest Business believes that the role of the telco is evolving. Gone are the days when it was enough to simply focus on circuits and minutes, customers now need a far higher degree of interaction and look for suppliers who will talk business solutions with them.

Publisher:
ntl:Telewest Business

IBM Information Server Change Data Capture

In today's fast-paced world, access to real-time data has never been more important. To be successful, organizations need to be able to report and analyze corporate data quickly and easily, regardless of what applications created the data, what platform they're running on, or what database they're stored in.

Publisher:
IBM

An examination of server consolidation: the trends that can drive efficiencies and help businesses gain a competitive edge

This white paper provides a starting point for organizations contemplating server consolidation. It includes an overview of server consolidation concepts and techniques and provides guidance on methodologies. It also looks at the potential cost savings associated with server consolidation and offers information on how organizations can sustain the advantage they have gained by consolidating their servers.

Publisher:
IBM

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