- one PCIe x16 input
- two MCIO 8i outputs
- the PCIe gen5 retimer re-encodes the gen5(4/3/2/1) signal and enables longer traces/links/cables or can fix unstable/crashing PCIe gen4/5 links
- can be used where redrivers fail to get stable gen4/5 links
- lane mode needs to match your BIOS setting! This is NOT a PCIe switch
- can work in x16, x8x8 , x8x4x4 and x4x4x4x4x modes
- ASTERA:
- comes with an USB to i2c programming tool (one piece per order!)
- lane mode needs to be configured via the USB to i2c tool - default is x16
- comes with an USB to i2c programming tool (one piece per order!)
- KANDOU:
- lane mode needs to be configured via a DIP switch - default is x16
- 3D file can be downloaded here:
- Astera: https://a360.co/43AGbEc
- Kandou: https://a360.co/3R9HXHK
ASTERA:
KANDOU: