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- Page 1 Dolphin MXH94x / MXH95x Transparent Adapter Users Guide Version 1.0 Date: 20 January 2021 MXH94x / MXH95x Transparent Adapter User’s Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 1...
- Page 2 MXH94x / MXH95x Transparent Adapter User’s Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 2...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
XPANSION ONFIGURATION EEPROM ............................. 14 IRMWARE PGRADE ............................... 14 DENTIFYING THE ..................................15 UPPORT TECHNICAL INFORMATION .............................. 16 ..............................16 OARD REVISION HISTORY ..............................16 IMPLIFIED SCHEMATICS MXH94x / MXH95x Transparent Adapter User’s Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 3... -
Page 4: Disclaimer
TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY, FUNCTION, OR DESIGN. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DOLPHIN WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR LOSS OF USE) ARISING OUT OF ANY USE OF DOLPHIN’S PRODUCTS, SOFTWARE OR SERVICE PROVIDED. -
Page 5: Terms And Acronyms
A collection of one or more PCI Express Lanes providing the communication path between an Upstream and Downstream Port. NTB mode The card is configured for Non Transparent Bridge operations. Requires Dolphin eXpressWare or custom NTB drivers. Port PCIe Cable port. The adapter card, depending on the model, has up four x4 ports, named P1, P2, P3, P4 or up to two x8 ports, named P1 and P2. -
Page 6: High Level Specification
This manual covers all transparent variants of these cards. Please reference the tables below for details. Some variants come with NTB enabled firmware and are bundled with Dolphins eXpressWare. Please reference the Dolphin MXH94x / MXH95x NTB Adapter Users Guide if you have one of the NTB enabled variants. -
Page 7: Mxh94X Maximum Dc Current Across Input Voltage Ranges
0.84 A 0.35 A Note: 25 W Slot specification for +12V rail is 2.1 A max. 75 W slot specification for +12 V rail is 5.5 A max. MXH94x / MXH95x Transparent Adapter User’s Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 7... -
Page 8: Packaging
Operating Temperature: 0°C - 55°C (32°F - 131°F), Airflow: 700 LFM Relative Humidity: 5% - 95% (non- condensing) TIP: After installing the Dolphin management software, you can use the tool dis_diag to determine the actual adapter card temperatures (PCIe switch, FireFly™ etc.). -
Page 9: Installation
Step 6 - Installing the Dolphin Management Software The adapter card is compliant with Dolphin’s Board Management Software package for the MX product line. Please visit http://www.dolphinics.com/mx to register and download the latest documentation and software. It is recommended to follow the quick installation guide found on the web page above to install the software for your operating system. -
Page 10: Step 7 - Verify Installation & Leds
MX software. TIP: Dolphin provides software and documentation for several product families; please remember to select the MX product family before downloading. The MXH94x and MXH95x requires Dolphin software version DIS 5.18.0 or higher to operate. -
Page 11: Operation
Note: DIP switch configuration options may be changed in the future versions. Please always consult the latest user guide for details. The table above is valid for firmware version 1 prerelease. MXH94x / MXH95x Transparent Adapter User’s Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 11... -
Page 12: Dip Switch Settings For Transparent Host Operation
To establish an x16 link, a given port number should be connected to the same port number on the other card. Always connect a cable from Port #x to Port #x Host card Target card MXH94x / MXH95x Transparent Adapter User’s Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 12... -
Page 13: Connecting The Cables For Single Expansion, X8 Link
Transparent Use Case C – 1 Host - Quad Expansion Configuration This configuration is only available with the MXH945 and MXH955 adapter cards. Figure 2: Use Case C MXH94x / MXH95x Transparent Adapter User’s Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 13... -
Page 14: Eeprom And Firmware Upgrade
EEPROM and Firmware Upgrade Dolphin may from time to time publish updated firmware for the Board Management Controller, PCIe switch or chip configuration data for the card. Please contact Dolphin for instructions on how to upgrade the adapter card. WARNING: Please note that standard Microsemi tools (ChipLink) cannot be used to upgrade the firmware as this will violate the warranty. -
Page 15: Support
This shows the card as revision 0x4242 (hexadecimal values of the ‘BB letters in the ASCII table), with the production number 0x0000000A (0000010 in decimal). Support More information about the product, support, and software downloads at http://www.dolphinics.com/mx. Please email pci- support@dolphinics.com if you have any questions. MXH94x / MXH95x Transparent Adapter User’s Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 15... -
Page 16: Technical Information
The figure below shows the adapter card simplified schematics. Only the main functions are shown. Number and type of FireFly™ ’s mounted depends on the product variant. Figure 3: Adapter card simplified schematics MXH94x / MXH95x Transparent Adapter User’s Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 16... - Page 17 This does not ensure that it will comply with these standards in any random PC. It is the responsibility of the integrator to ensure that their products are compliant with all regulations where their product will be used. Please contact Dolphin for status.
- Page 18 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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