PLX Technology Combines Leading Interconnect, Storage Portfolio into Dynamic Demonstration at Intel Developers Forum

The PCIe element of the demonstration will highlight a PLX ExpressLane™ PEX 8696 PCIe Gen 2 switch supporting Multi-host/Multi-Root connectivity by having two processors communicate simultaneously through a single switch posing as two different systems. At the same time, a separate ExpressLane PEX 8609 switch will demonstrate non-transparency (NT) capability, a PLX exclusive feature, by enabling the two PCs to send messages through the NT port of the switch.

NAS is the future of consumer content sharing and storage, and PLX will highlight some modern usage models at IDF. The PLX OXE810 storage SoC will showcase the high-performance management of multiple HD-quality videos, audio and pictures via wired and wireless networks. Dual HD monitors, along with a netbook and a smart cell phone, will represent the sharing. Audio transfer via the OXE810 NAS device will be demonstrated by streaming an internet radio player, while photographic images will be streamed simultaneously and shared in a digital photo frame.

PLX Technology today offers more than 20 ExpressLane PCIe Gen 2 switch devices, with more in development, all of which are included on the PCI-SIG® Integrators List. The company is now investing in the development of products compliant with the Gen 3 specification and is working closely with key designers and manufacturers to meet their PCIe needs.

PLX is also a market leader in external consumer storage NAS and direct-attached storage (DAS) solutions, which are backed-up by sophisticated firmware and technical support for rapid designer customization. PLX enables OEMs to deliver world-class solutions to consumers by supplying ready-to-go application firmware that has been extensively stress-tested by PLX and enables custom applications that meet precise specifications.