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- Page 1 Dolphin PCI Express MXS824 Switch MXS824 24 ports PCI Express Gen3 switch users guide Version 1.0.2 Date: 5 November 2018...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Software support ................................... 4 Revision history..................................5 Hardware revisions ................................5 Management firmware revisions ............................5 PCI Express Gen3 Switch - MXS824 ............................6 MXS824 high level specification ............................6 Configuration examples ................................7 6 node PCIe x16 Gen3 NTB Cluster ............................7 12 node PCIe x8 Gen3 NTB Cluster ............................ - Page 3 Limitations ................................... 21 DISCLAIMER DOLPHIN INTERCONNECT SOLUTIONS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE TO ANY OF ITS PRODUCTS TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY, FUNCTION, OR DESIGN. DOLPHIN INTERCONNECT SOLUTIONS DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE APPLICATION OR USE OF ANY PRODUCT.
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Page 4: Terms And Acronyms
PCIe 3.0 cable with SFF-8644 connectors. Complaint to the new PCI-SIG External Cabling Specification 3.0. Support for CMI. Port The MXS824 has 24 x4 Gen3 ports, named P1, P2, P3 …, P24. The port numbers are printed on the front panel below the connectors. Fabric Port MXS824 ports configured to be used as a link to another MXS824 switch. -
Page 5: Overview
PXH822 PCI Express Gen3 x8 XMC Transparent Host and Target MiniSAS-HD / SFF-8644 cable adapter card The MXS824 switch can be used to create a PCIe fabric or PCIe expansion using the above products or to any product compliant to the PCI-SIG External Cabling Specification 3.0. -
Page 6: Revision History
Revision Capabilities • 1.0.0 Initial functionality, 6x16 and 12x8 NTB configurations • 1.1.0 Added configurations for 24x4 NTB configurations, Dual switch configurations, Transparent configurations. Updated web interface. MXS824 Users Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 5... -
Page 7: Pci Express Gen3 Switch - Mxs824
PCI Express Gen3 Switch - MXS824 The MXS824 is a 24 port PCI Express Gen3 x4 switch available from Dolphin providing an easy to use, multi-functional solution. MXS824 high level specification • PCI Express Gen1 2.5 Gbps / Gen2 5.0 Gbps / Gen3 8.0 Gbps per lane signaling – 4 lanes – up to 32 Gbps total signaling per port. -
Page 8: Configuration Examples
Configuration examples The MXS824 switch can be used as a standalone PCI Express switch, or several switches can be cascaded to build larger PCIe expansion systems or PCIe fabrics. It can be combined with compliant PCIe cards available from Dolphin or compliant customer designs. -
Page 9: 10 Node Pcie X16 Gen3 Ntb Cluster
Firmware and software to support larger configurations are being developed and tested. Scalability up to 64/128 nodes is planned, A general configuration example can be found below. Please contact Dolphin to learn about the latest test results and release plans. - Page 10 MXS824 Users Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 9...
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Page 11: Transparent Pcie Io Expansion - Multiple Expansion Chassis Connected To One Server
The MXS824 can be used for regular PCIe IO expansion. An adapter card in host transparent mode is connected to the switch upstream port (port P1, P2, P3 and P4 for a full x16). Transparent target adapters are connected to the other downstream ports. -
Page 12: Cables
Cables The MXS824 switch supports x4 copper or fiber cables. The maximum cable distance will depend on the actual cable quality, the device at the other end of the cable, and the cable link speed (Gen1, Gen2 or Gen3). Cables compliant to the PCI-SIG External Cabling Specification 3.0 (PCIe 3.0 cables) are recommended for transparent use. -
Page 13: Leds
LEDs The switch has several LEDs on the front side to signal various operating modes and status. MXS824 Switch Status LEDs The MXS824 has two LEDs next to the RJ45 Ethernet connector. Marking Description Dark: Power off or failure. Green: Power on. -
Page 14: Link Status Leds
USB Port The switch has a USB port for firmware updates. Do not try to utilize the USB port unless instructed by Dolphin support. SD Card Port The switch is delivered with a SD Card. -
Page 15: Installation
Installing the Switch in a rack The MXS824 shipping box includes rack mount ears that can be used to fix the MXS824 into a 19-inch standard rack. The rack mount ears can be mounted on the front or rear of the switch depending on user requirements. -
Page 16: Mxs824 Operating Modes
The Dolphin PCI Express MXS824 switch has two main operational modes: Transparent and Non-Transparent Bridge (NTB) mode. The switch operating mode is controlled by the MXS824 switch management software. The shipping default configuration is support for 6 ports x16 NTB mode. Please consult the chapter Configuring the MXS824 switch on page 16 for more details. -
Page 17: Configuring The Mxs824 Switch
Configuring the MXS824 switch The MXS824 shipping default is NTB six nodes x16. You need to follow the description below to enable other NTB configurations or PCIe transparent IO configurations. The MXS824 comes with a Web GUI for monitoring temperature, fan speed, port monitoring and switch configuration management. -
Page 18: Change Configuration
Are you sure you want to continue?». Pressing [OK] initiates an erase, write and verification step, all with individual progress bars. Upload configuration Additional configurations and special customizations may be provided by Dolphin. MXS824 Users Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 17... -
Page 19: Delete Configuration Group
«Custom» group and «Uploaded» type in the «Change» field set. Uploading and applying configurations not provided or approved by Dolphin may break your hardware and will void your warranty. -
Page 20: Software Installation, Pxh830, Pxh820
Software installation, PXH830, PXH820 No special software is required for the switch, but Dolphin Express PXH adapters need to install eXpressWare 5.7.0 or newer software releases to enable seamless integration with the MXS824 switch. More information on installing Dolphins SuperSockets, SISCI or TCP/IP driver software can be found at http://www.dolphinics.com/px.html... -
Page 21: Compliance
Compliance EMC compliance The Dolphin PCI Express MXS824 switch has be tested to comply with the following relevant test standards for PCI Express equipment, Telecommunication and Industry equipment: • EN 55032:2012 • EN 55024:2010 • EN 61000-3-2:2014 • EN 61000-3-3:2013 This does not ensure that it will comply with these standards in any random configuration or setup. -
Page 22: 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 may be purchased with the equipment. Coverage To the extent permitted by applicable law, this warranty does not apply to: •...
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