PCIe Slot Considerations

Select a PCIe Slot

Since the majority of Thunderbolt expansion chassis do not have x16 slots, install the RED ROCKET-X in the slot that has the highest number of electrical PCIe lanes. Refer to the Thunderbolt expansion chassis manual to determine which slot has the highest number of electrical PCIe lanes and can accommodate a full-length x16 card.

If you plan on installing the RED ROCKET-X in a physical PCIe slot that is smaller than the connector at the bottom of the RED ROCKET-X, ensure that there is an opening at the end of the PCIe slot.

PCIe Lane Speeds

Due to Thunderbolt specifications, each slot is limited to x4 lane speeds. RED recommends that you use Thunderbolt 2 for enhanced performance. Full-resolution, real-time playback of 4K footage with a recording time base of 23.98 FPS should be unaffected.