Development Tools
PLX is offering hardware and software tools (PEX 8533
RDK) to enable rapid customer design activity. These
tools are bundled in a Rapid Development Kit (RDK).
The RDK consists of hardware, hardware documentation
and a Software Development Kit (SDK).
test and validate customer software. Additionally, it can
be used as an evaluation vehicle for PEX 8533 features
and benefits. The PEX 8533 RDK provides everything
that a user needs to get their hardware and software
development started.
SDK
The SDK tool set includes:
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GUI to use and configure the switch
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Linux and Windows drivers
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C/C++ Source code, Objects, libraries
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User’s Guides, Application examples, Tutorials
HotPlug
Ckt
Port 8 Status LED
PORT 8 - X8
HD Power
Connector
Port 10 Status LED
Manual
Reset
Port 9 Status LED
PORT 9 - X4
PORT 10 - X4
Midbus Site
JTAG
DIP Switch
for Config
PEX 8533
RefClk
EEPROM
Port 0, 1, & 2
Status LEDs
Midbus Site
Port 0 - x16
(Upstream Port)
PERST#
Figure 6. PEX 8533 RDK
The PEX 8533 RDK offers a x16 upstream port, one x8
downstream port, and two x4 downstream ports. The
PEX 8533 RDK board can be installed on a
motherboard, used as a riser card, or configured as a
bench-top board. The PEX 8533 RDK can be used to
PLX Technology, Inc.
870 Maude Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085 USA
Tel: 1-800-759-3735
Tel: 1-408-774-9060
Fax: 1-408-774-2169
Email: info@plxtech.com
Web Site: www.plxtech.com
Product Ordering Information
Part Number
PEX8533-AA25BI
PEX8533-AA25BI G
PEX 8533-AA RDK
Description
32-Lane PCI Express Switch
32-Lane PCI Express Switch, Pb-free
PEX 8533 Rapid Development Kit w/ x16 Connector
Please visit the PLX Web site at
http://www.plxtech.com
or contact PLX sales at 408-774-9060 for sampling.
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01/07
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