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The 2U rack format is a popular choice in many industries due to its excellent compromise between computing density and height. However, this compactness brings with it a significant limitation: the near-total incompatibility with expansion cards that are not in a “low-profile” format. For customers who need to integrate standard peripheral cards, such as high-performance GPUs, data acquisition cards, or specific controllers, the options are drastically reduced. Finding a solution that satisfies both mechanical compatibility and the desired architecture becomes a real challenge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The TPole solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Aware of this need, TPole<\/strong> has engineered an innovative solution: a fully customized 19″ 2U rack<\/strong>, designed to eliminate all compromises. Our system is equipped with two expansion slots, capable of hosting two full-length, full-height PCIe 8x cards<\/strong> (with a 16x mechanical connector). To achieve this, we developed a two-pronged approach:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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  • First, we created a custom chassis<\/strong>, meticulously designed to optimize internal space and ensure perfect compatibility with the riser card needed to position the expansion cards horizontally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Second, we modified the motherboard at the hardware and firmware level<\/strong>. This intervention allowed us to support the latest 14th generation Intel\u00ae Core™ processors and, at the same time, guarantee the correct routing of the PCIe lanes to the riser card.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Thanks to our deep knowledge of PC architectures and PCIe lane management, we offer our customers a solution that not only solves an immediate problem but is also future proof. In this way, we free our partners from the constraints imposed by low-profile cards and provide a powerful, flexible platform that is easily upgradeable to new hardware architectures, protecting their investment over time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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