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- Page 1 Dolphin PCI Express MXS924 Switch MXS924 24 ports PCI Express Gen4 Switch Users Guide Version 0.9d - PRELIMINARY Date: 6 June 2021...
- Page 2 MXS924 Users Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 1...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Revision history .................................. 6 Hardware revisions ................................ 6 Management Firmware Version ............................. 6 PCI Express Gen4 Switch – MXS924 ............................ 7 MXS924 high level specification ............................. 7 NTB Configuration examples .............................. 8 6 node PCIe x16 Gen4 NTB Cluster ..........................8 12 node PCIe x8 Gen4 NTB Cluster .......................... - Page 4 Limitations ................................... 23 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 5: Terms And Acronyms
Link A collection of PCI Express Lanes providing the communication path between an Upstream and Downstream Port. The MXS924 support links of x4, x8 or x16 width by utilizing lanes from 1,2 or 4 ports. MiniSAS-HD Standard MiniSAS-HD cable with SFF-8644 connectors. -
Page 6: Overview
MXH833 PCI Express Gen3 x16 Transparent Target SFF-8644 cable adapter card The MXS924 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 or 4.0 Please reference the MXS924 Management Firmware Release note for details. -
Page 7: Revision History
Manufacturing improvements, no functional changes vs rev AB. Management Firmware Version The MXS924 is managed by built in processor and contains nonvolatile storage for processor code, Web GUI and PCIe configuration data. This software / firmware is released as a bundle, please consult the MXH924 Management Firmware Release note for details. -
Page 8: Pci Express Gen4 Switch - Mxs924
PCI Express Gen4 Switch – MXS924 The MXS924 is a 24 port PCI Express Gen4 x4 switch available from Dolphin providing an easy to use, multi-functional solution. MXS924 high level specification • PCI Express Gen1 2.5 GT/s / Gen2 5.0 GT/s / Gen3 8.0 GT/s / Gen4 16 GT/s per lane signaling – 4 lanes – up to 64 GT/s total signaling per port. -
Page 9: Ntb Configuration Examples
NTB Configuration examples The MXS924 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 10: 10 Node Pcie X16 Gen4 Ntb Cluster
P4 on both switches. Larger NTB Cluster configurations Currently, the MXS924 can be used to create clusters up to 60 nodes. Some limitations apply, please contact Dolphin for more information on supported topologies and functionality. MXS924 Users Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions... -
Page 11: Transparent Pcie Io Expansion - Multiple Expansion Chassis Connected To One Server
Please note that the MXS924 Switch shipping default is NTB x16. To enable the switch to be used for standard transparent IO Expansion, please log into the Web GUI and select the desired Transparent configuration. -
Page 12: Supported Transparent Configurations
If you would like to mix PCIe x4, x8 and x16 links, you need to configure the switch for the widest use case and connect a reduced number of cables for devices that only need x8 or x4 connectivity. Support for custom configuration files are available to OEMs. Please contact Dolphin for more information. MXS924 Users Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions... -
Page 13: Cables
Cables The MXS924 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, Gen3 or Gen4). Cables compliant to the PCI-SIG External Cabling Specification 3.0 (PCIe 3.0 cables) are recommended for transparent use. -
Page 14: Leds
LEDs The switch has several LEDs on the connector side to signal various operating modes and status. MXS924 Switch Status LEDs The MXS924 has two LEDs next to the RJ45 Ethernet connector. Marking Description Dark: Power off or failure. Green: Power on. -
Page 15: 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 16: Installation
Installing the Switch in a rack The MXS924 shipping box includes rack mount ears that can be used to fix the MXS924 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 17: Installing And Removing Pcie Cables
The Dolphin PCI Express MXS924 switch has two main operational modes: Transparent and Non-Transparent Bridge (NTB) mode. The switch operating mode is controlled by the MXS924 switch management software. The shipping default configuration is support for 6 ports x16 NTB mode. Please consult the chapter Configuring the MXS924 switch on page 18 for more details. -
Page 18: Partitioning - Mixed Transparent And Ntb Usage
The switch hardware prevents unintended data communication and reset / configuration cycles to propagate between separate domains. This configuration requires custom firmware, please contact Dolphin for more information. MXS924 Users Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 17... -
Page 19: Configuring The Mxs924 Switch
Configuring the MXS924 switch The MXS924 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 MXS924 comes with a Web GUI for monitoring temperature, fan speed, port monitoring and switch configuration management. -
Page 20: 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. MXS924 Users Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 19... -
Page 21: 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 22: 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 5.18.0 or newer software releases to enable seamless integration with the MXS924 switch. More information on installing Dolphins SuperSockets, SISCI or TCP/IP driver software can be found at http://www.dolphinics.com/px. -
Page 23: Compliance
Compliance EMC compliance - Pending The Dolphin PCI Express MXS924 switch will 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 •... -
Page 24: 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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