Functional Overview
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Note: P-P is used to represent PCI-to-PCI in the illustrations provided in this data book.
Figure 4-2. Equivalent System Model with Maximum Number of Ports and Lanes
PCI
Express
x4
Upstream Station
Downstream Station
Upstream
Port
Upstream
P-P Bridge
P-P
Internal Fabric
Downstream
P-P Bridges
P-P
PCI
P-P
PCI
P-P
P-P
PCI
P-P
PCI
P-P
PCI
P-P
PCI
Downstream
Ports
PCI
Express Express Express
x4
x4 x4
Express Express Express Express
x4 x4 x4 x4
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ExpressLane PEX 8532AA/BA/BB/BC 8-Port/32-Lane Versatile PCI Express Switch Data Book
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