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- Page 1 Dolphin PCI Express IXH610 Adapter card users guide Version 1.12 Date: 5 May 2015 IXH610 Users Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
DISCLAIMER ................................3 Quick install guide ..............................4 IXH610 operating modes ............................4 Cable connections ..............................5 Overview ...................................6 Dolphin Express adapter card - IXH610 ........................7 IXH610 high level specification ..........................7 LEDs ..................................8 Use cases .................................8 Use case A: Transparent IO ..........................8 Use case B - 2 Node configuration - NTB mode (unbalanced) ................8 Use case C - 2 Node 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/support. IXH610 Users Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions... -
Page 4: Quick Install Guide
Quick install guide The IXH610 can be installed in any compliant PCI Express x8 or x16, Gen1, Gen2 or Gen3 slot. The IXH610 does not support slot sizes less than an x8 slot. Note: Static electricity from your clothes or work environment can damage your PCI Express adapter card or your PC. -
Page 5: Cable Connections
Cable connections The IXH610 requires a x8 iPass™ or PCI Express standard cable. A single x8 cable is used to connect to other devices including transparent I/O devices, another PC with an IXH610 or IXH620 card, or an IXS600 8 port switch. -
Page 6: Overview
Information on the cabling infrastructure is available at http://www.dolphinics.com/products/IX_PCI_Express_cables.html The IXH610 adapter can be used to connect to any of the above products or to any compliant existing PCI Express downstream device having a standard PCI Express x8 connector (PCI Express Gen 1 or Gen2, auto detect). -
Page 7: Dolphin Express Adapter Card - Ixh610
Dolphin Express adapter card - IXH610 Illustration 1: Low profile, single PCI Express Gen2 x8 HBA The IXH610 is a PCI Express Gen2 x8 adapter card available from Dolphin providing an easy to use, multi functional solution. IXH610 high level specification ... -
Page 8: Leds
More details on DIP-switch settings can be found below. Use cases The IXH610 card may be used in the following use cases. The use cases are summarized in Table 3 Adapter use cases on page 10. Use case A: Transparent IO The Dolphin IXH610 HCA connects to any standardized PCI Express x8 downstream device. -
Page 9: Use Case C - 2 Node Configuration - Ntb Mode (Balanced)
Illustration 4: Adapter card used to build a two node configuration. Use case D - Switch configuration Each node has a Dolphin Express IXH610 adapter or Dolphin Express IXH620 XMC. Up to 8 systems can be connected to the Dolphin IXS600 8 port PCI Express Gen2 switch. -
Page 10: Use Case E - Downstream Target
Use case E – Downstream target The IXH620 XMC adapter or IXH611 PCIe adapter can be used as a downstream target adapter. Illustration 5: IXS620 as target mode IXH610 Users Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 10... -
Page 11: Configuration And Dip-Switches
Configuration and DIP-switches The IXH610 has two banks of DIP switches. The locations of the DIP switches on the cards are shown as SW1 and SW2 on the figure 5 below. The Default factory setting is NTB configuration ( see Use case C - 2 Node Configuration –... -
Page 12: Dip Switch Bank Sw 1 - Swmode
This setting can be used to as an emergency setting if an incorrect or corrupted EEPORM content prevents the system from booting. Supports reprogramming of the EEPORM. 1100b Default setting. Configuration data in EEPROM. Illustration 7: SW1 – SWMODE - Default setting IXH610 Users Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 12... -
Page 13: Dip Switch Bank Sw 2 - Configuration
CRST RESET on cable if adapter is on cable upstream. Note: Some DIP switch configuration options may be removed in the future versions. Please always consult the user guide for details. IXH610 Users Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 13... -
Page 14: Use Cases Summary And Settings
CRECLK from device drivers on first IXH610 UPSTREAM _EDGE ON adapter. cable card. Legacy drivers for IO UPSTREAM_CABLE OFF Adapter card Devices received REFCLOCK from expansion unit Table 3: Adapter use cases IXH610 Users Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 14... -
Page 15: Installation
Express Gen2 and Gen1 signaling. NOTE: A Gen2 slot is recommended as it typically double the performance compared to a Gen1 slot. The IXH610 is a x8 card so no additional performance can be obtained using a x16 slot. The IXH610 can be installed in a PCI Express Gen3 slot but will operate at Gen2 speed. -
Page 16: Software Installation
(e.g. 610), YY denotes the card revision (e.g. DE) and ZZZZZZ denotes the serialized production number (e.g. 012345) – this whole string makes up the serial number of the card (i.e. IXH610-DE-012345). With the DIS software installed and loaded, you can get this serial number with the ixdiag command;... -
Page 17: Support
Index Time EntryType Source InstanceID Message ----- ---- --------- ------ ---------- ------- 34206 Oct 25 23:02 Information IXH_T 1074069505 Serial number is IXH610-CC-000101. Support More information about the product, support and software download can be found at http://www.dolphinics.com. . Please email pci-support@dolphinics.com... -
Page 18: 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 IXH610 Users Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 18... - Page 19 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 IXH610 IXH610 Users Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 19...
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Page 20: Compliance And Regulatory Testing
The Dolphin IXH610 is RoHS compliant. A compliance certificate issued by the Manufacturer is available upon request. Flammability standard The Dolphin IXH610 PWB is UL94V-0 compliant. The board has the 94V-0 mark in its silk screen. WEEE Notice This IXH610 is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). -
Page 21: 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 warranty is available. Coverage To the extent permitted by applicable law, this warranty does not apply to: ...
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