PCI-X Bus (64 bit)
LAN
CPU
NIC
FC HBA
SAN
PCI -X Bus
SCSI HBA
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As new PCI bus implementations appeared, the faster and wider advantages
resulted in shorter distances. This restricted also, the number of allowable
connections for storage networks and/or devices.
PCI-X 100Mhz supports two slots but PCI-X 133Mhz supports only one slot.