DESCRIPTION

· The Switchtec PFX Gen 4 Fanout PCIe Switch Family offers high-reliability PCIe switches supporting up to 100 lanes, 52 ports, 26 virtual switch partitions, and 48 non-transparent bridges (NTBs).

· Each port includes hot- and surprise-plug controllers, advanced error containment, comprehensive diagnostics, and debug capabilities.

· Integrated MIPS processor and a wide range of I/O interfaces enhance functionality.

FEATURES

· High-performance, non-blocking Gen 4 switches with variants supporting 100, 84, 68, 52, 36, and 28 lanes.

· Ports support bifurcation from x1 to x16 lanes, with up to 48 NTBs assignable to any port.

· Advanced error reporting, downstream port containment, and completion timeout synthesis ensure robust error handling.

· Comprehensive diagnostics include real-time eye capture, external loopback, and per-port performance counters.

· Supports flexible port bifurcation, secure boot image authentication, and significant power, cost, and board space savings.

APPLICATIONS

· Ideal for data center equipment, defense and industrial servers, workstations, and test equipment.

· Suitable for video production, broadcasting equipment, cellular infrastructure, and access, metro, and core networking.