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- Page 1 Dolphin PCI Express PXH810 Adapter card user’s guide Version 1.01 Date: 8 April, 2016 PXH810 User’s Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
PXH810 Operating Modes ............................4 Cable Connections ...............................5 Dolphin Software ..............................5 Overview ...................................6 Dolphin Express Adapter Card - PXH810 ........................7 PXH810 high level specification ...........................7 LEDs ..................................8 Use Cases ................................9 Use Case A - 2 Node Configuration – NTB Mode (Balanced) ................9 Use Case B - Switch Configuration ........................ -
Page 3: Disclaimer
DOLPHIN INTERCONNECT SOLUTIONS’ PRODUCTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE AS CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY Dolphin is minimizing the amount of printed documentation and software CDs in its shipments; please download additional documentation and software from www.dolphinics.com. PXH810 User’s Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions... -
Page 4: Quick Install Guide
The PXH810 card can be installed in any PCI Express compliant x8 or x16, Gen1, Gen2 or Gen3 slot. Electrically, the PXH810 supports PCIe Gen1, Gen2 and Gen3 speeds and x1, x2, x4, and x8 link-widths. -
Page 5: Cable Connections
Cable Connections The PXH810 requires an x8 iPass™ or standard PCI Express cable. A single x8 cable is used to connect to another PC with a PXH810 card or an IXS600 8 port switch. To install the cable, match the x8 cable with the connector on the PXH810 adapter card. Use even pressure to insert the connector until it is secure. -
Page 6: Overview
100 meter x8 iPass Gen3 fiber optic cable Please note that mixing IXH6xx and PXH810 cards in NTB mode is not yet supported by Dolphin software due to implementation differences between the Avago and IDT NTB features. The PXH812 can connect to the IXH620 XMC card for transparent operation. -
Page 7: Dolphin Express Adapter Card - Pxh810
Dolphin Express Adapter Card - PXH810 Figure 1: PXH810 Schematics The PXH810 is a PCI Express Gen3 x8 adapter card available from Dolphin providing an easy-to-use, multi- functional solution. PXH810 high level specification PCI Express Gen3 8.0 Gbps per lane signaling – 64 Gbps total signaling. -
Page 8: Leds
Table 2: LED overview The NTB link LED is controlled by software. An incorrect EEPROM can cause dark LEDs. DIP switch SAFE in position ON will cause all LEDs to be dark. PXH810 User’s Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 8... -
Page 9: Use Cases
Use Cases The PXH810 card may be used in the following use cases. The use cases are summarized in Table 3: Adapter Use Cases on page 12. Use Case A - 2 Node Configuration – NTB Mode (Balanced) Each node has a PXH810 adapter and a direct iPass cable connection to the other system. This configuration is fully supported by all Dolphin software. -
Page 10: Use Case B - Switch Configuration
Use Case B - Switch Configuration Each node has a PXH810 adapter card. Up to 8 systems can be connected to the Dolphin IXS600 8 port PCI Express Gen3 switch. All PXH810 adapter cards operate in NTB mode. PXH810 User’s Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions... -
Page 11: Configuration And Dip Switches
Configuration and DIP Switches The PXH810 has one bank of 8 DIP switches. The default factory setting for the PXH810 is NTB mode, short cable. The PXH810 has DIP switches for setting special modes or operations. Please carefully read the documentation before modifying any DIP switch settings. -
Page 12: Use Cases Summary And Settings
Dolphin Switch TRANSP Adapter card Fully No limitations Dolphin SISCI, configuration. All transmits supported SuperSockets™ connected hosts have clock on PCI , TCP/IP PXH810 installed Express cable Table 3: Adapter Use Cases PXH810 User’s Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 12... -
Page 13: Installation
PCI Express card. The PXH810 Adapter card can be installed into any PCI Express x8 or x16 slot. The PXH810 supports PCI Express Gen1, Gen2 and Gen3 signaling. NOTE: A Gen3 slot is recommended as it typically doubles the performance compared to a Gen2 slot. -
Page 14: Software Installation
(e.g. 810), YY denotes the card revision (e.g. CC) and ZZZZZZ denotes the serialized production number (e.g. 012345) – this whole string makes up the serial number of the card (i.e. PXH810-CC-012345). With the DIS software installed and loaded, you can get this serial number with the dis_diag command: The top of this output will show information about the card (example from a PXH810-card);... -
Page 15: Support
This shows the card as revision 0x4445 (hexadecimal values of the ‘DE’ letters in the ASCII table), with the production number 0x00000548 (001352 in decimal). Support More information about the product, support and software download can be found at http://www.dolphinics.com . Please email pci-support@dolphinics.com if you have any questions. PXH810 User’s Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 15... -
Page 16: Technical Information
PERn(6) 45 PETp(7) Transmitter Lane 7, Differential pair Ground 46 PETn(7) Ground 47 GND Ground PERp(7) Receiver Lane 7, Differential pair 48 PRSNT#2 Hot plug detect PERn(7) 49 GND Ground Ground PXH810 User’s Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 16... - Page 17 SIDEBAND RETURN POWER RET CPRESNT# CWAKE# CPWRON CPERST# PET(p4) PERp(4) PET(n4) PERn(4) PET(p5) PERp(5) PET(n5) PERn(5) PETp(6) PERp(6) PETn(6) PERn(6) PETp(7) PERp(7) PETn(7) PERn(7) CWAKE is optional and not used on PXH810 PXH810 User’s Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 17...
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Page 18: Compliance And Regulatory Testing
Compliance and Regulatory Testing EMC Compliance The Dolphin PCI Express PXH810 adapter has been tested to the following relevant test standards for PCI Express cards, telecommunication and industry equipment installed in a standard PC: EN 55022 (2010) , Class B... -
Page 19: Limited Warranty
Dolphin Interconnect Solutions warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects under the following terms: Warranty Period Dolphin warrants the product for one (1) year from the date of purchase. Extended warranties are available. Coverage To the extent permitted by applicable law, this warranty does not apply to: ...
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