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NVMe Extender Cards

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NVMe Extender Cards

Enabling Multi-Connector and Cabled Topologies

NVMe Extender Cards System Block Diagram

RT = Retimer

Requirements & Challenges

  • NVME drives typically connect to the CPU through multiple connectors — interposer boards, midplanes/backplanes, and cables.
  • Multiple SSD vendors/models must be qualified for a server design​
  • NVMe drives require hot-plug functionality

Aries Retimer Benefits

  • Supports SSD-specific features such as hot-plug and bifurcation down to x2 link width
  • Integrated capacitors reduce total retimer footprint size, fits easily on small mezzanine or interposer boards​
  • Built-in protocol analyzer for easy bring-up & debug​
  • Rigorous interop tests with numerous NVMe drives to ensure design confidence​

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