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- Page 1 PCI Express PXH840 Adapter PXH840 NTB and Transparent PCIe Adapter users guide Version 1.0 Date: 19 June 2019 PXH840 User’s Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 1...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
IRMWARE UPGRADE ................................ 13 DENTIFYING THE ..................................14 UPPORT TECHNICAL INFORMATION ............................15 PENDING COMPLIANCE AND REGULATORY TESTING ....................16 LIMITED WARRANTY..............................17 ................................17 ARRANTY ERIOD ..................................17 OVERAGE ................................17 ERVICE ROCEDURE PXH840 User’s Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 3... - Page 4 PXH840 User’s Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 4...
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Page 5: Disclaimer
Downstream Port. Port The PXH840 has two MTP connectors providing four PCIe x4 ports, named P1, P2. The physical ports are identified by text on the PCIe brackets. The PCIe chip only supports 2 NTB ports. PXH840 User’s Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions... -
Page 6: Pxh840 High Level Specification
NTB x4 The PXH840 supports PCIe Gen1, Gen2 and Gen3 speeds and x4, x8 and x16 link-widths. The card will operate at the highest common speed shared between the slot and the card (Gen3) and the widest common link-width (x16). -
Page 7: Packaging
PXH840 Configuration The PXH840 has a DIP switch bank to control the main configuration of the card. The DIP switch labeled SW1 can be found close to the upper edge of the board. The default DIP switch setting is single NTB link x16 operations. Alternative NTB configuration settings is two x8 links. -
Page 8: Installation
Step 1 - Unpack board The PXH840 card is shipped in an anti-static bag to prevent static electricity damage. The card should only be removed from the bag after ensuring that anti-static precautions are taken. Static electricity from your clothes or work environment can damage your PCI Express adapter card or your PC. -
Page 9: Step 6 - Installing The Dolphin Expressware Software
Step 5 - Verify Installation The PXH840 comes with a set of LEDs to verify proper configuration. Table 1: LED below is a chart of the LEDs and their corresponding meaning. -
Page 10: Operation And Maintenance
Operation and Maintenance Configuration and DIP Switches The PXH840 has one bank of 8 DIP switches. The default factory setting for the PXH840 is NTB mode, short cable, and single (up to x16) link connection. The PXH840 has DIP switches for setting special modes or operations. Please carefully read the documentation before modifying any DIP switch settings. -
Page 11: Ntb Use Cases Summary And Settings
Use Case A - 2 Node Configuration – NTB Mode Each node has a PXH840 adapter and a direct x4, x8 or x16 cable connection to the other system. This configuration is fully supported by all Dolphin software, from version DIS 5.5.0 and newer. Both PXH840 adapter cards operate in NTB mode. The DIP- Switch is set to all off. -
Page 12: Use Caseb - 3 Node Configuration - Ntb Mode
Use Case B - 3 Node Configuration – NTB Mode Each node has a PXH840 adapter and a direct x4 or x8 cable connection is used between all systems. All PXH840 adapter cards operate in NTB mode. The DIP-Switch OPT3 is ON to enable dual port x8 mode. -
Page 13: Transparent Use Cases
Identifying the Card The card has a label-sticker with the serial number in the format ‘PXH840-YY-ZZZZZZ’, where 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. -
Page 14: Support
This shows the card as revision 0x4243 (hexadecimal values of the ‘CC’ letters in the ASCII table), with the production number 0x0000000A (0000010 in decimal). Support More information about the product, support and software download can be found at http://www.dolphinics.com/px.html. Please email pci-support@dolphinics.com if you have any questions. PXH840 User’s Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 14... -
Page 15: Technical Information
Technical Information Please reference the FireFly PCUO manual available from Samtec for more information. PXH840 User’s Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 15... -
Page 16: Pending Compliance And Regulatory Testing
Pending Compliance and Regulatory Testing EMC Compliance The Dolphin PCI Express PXH840 adapter is 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 EN 55024 (2010), Class A This does not ensure that it will comply with these standards in any random PC. -
Page 17: 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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