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- Page 1 PCIe x8 3.0 slot OSS-PCIe-nCUBE-1-PLEX User Manual SKU: OSS-PCIe-nCUBE-1-PLEX www.onestopsystems.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Hardware Requirements ..............................8 Computer Motherboard Requirement ..............................8 Host and Target Cards ....................................8 2.2.1 x8 Gen3 OSS Host and Target cards ............................... 8 2.2.2 x4 Gen3 OSS Host and Target cards ............................... 9 x8 or x8 Ipass Cable ....................................9 Software Requirement ..............................10... - Page 3 One Stop Systems Shipping / transporting the unit ............................17 APPENDIX A Compliance .............................17 FCC ..........................................17 CE ..........................................17 nCUBE-1-PLEX...
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Page 4: Safety Instructions
One Stop Systems Safety Instructions Always use caution when servicing any electrical component. Before handling the One Stop Systems Expansion chassis, read the following instructions and safety guidelines to prevent damage to the product and to ensure your own personal safety. Refer to the “Advisories” section for advisory conventions used in this manual, including the distinction between Danger, Warning, Caution, Important, and Note. -
Page 5: Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
One Stop Systems Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Warning Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the enemy of semiconductor devices. You should always take precautions to eliminate any electrostatic charge from your body and clothing before touching any semiconductor device or card by using an electrostatic wrist strap and/or rubber mat. -
Page 6: Product Information
PCIe expansion. Includes PCIe cable adapter and cable and 38-watt external power supply. OSS target backplane only support OSS target adapter card. OSS PCIe backplanes support expansion cards (PCIe card) designed to the PCIe PCI-SIG specification. Thermistor Controlled Fan Features ... -
Page 7: Pcie Slots
The adapter card works in pair. So, it is very important to use the same model of OSS adapter cards. Using a different host card (made by a different vendor) is not supported as this can cause issues such as the following ... -
Page 8: Hardware Requirements
Computer motherboard with x8 or x16 Gen3 PCIe slot. OSS Host and Target adapter cards. The HBA (Host Bus Adapter) card or HIB (Host Interface Board) works in pair. You can use the following OSS adapter cards. -
Page 9: X4 Gen3 Oss Host And Target Cards
The x8 Host card does not have an Optocouplers. The x8 Host card will only operate in host mode and it is primarily plugged into the computer's motherboard PCIe slot. The Target card is populated with three Optocouplers (see photo above). The card will only operate in the OSS expansion backplane Upstream slot. 2.2.2... -
Page 10: Software Requirement
Computer running Windows 7, 8, 10, Server and or Linux based OS. No driver is needed for the Host card, Target card and OSS-452 backplane. The only driver you need to install is for the add-in card, this is your PCIe card. You can obtain the software / driver from the vendor or manufacturer of the add-in card. -
Page 11: Before You Begin
One Stop Systems Before You Begin Verify that all items listed are present and inspected for shipping damage. You should have PCIe cable adapter card An Ipass Cable and PCIe (or Thunderbolt cable, if you ordered with Thunderbolt2 card) External power supply Create an ESD safe environment Electrostatic charges (ESD) easily build up in the body and can be damaging to your computer. -
Page 12: Install Target Adapter Card
Slide the sled out of the chassis. Install the OSS adapter card in the Upstream slot of the backplane. If the Target Adapter card is already installed, skip this and go to the next step. Install PCIe card Be sure to install the PCIe cards following the card manufacturer’s recommendations. -
Page 13: Push The Sled Back Into The Enclosure
Install Host Adapter Card Install the OSS Host adapter card directly on the computer’s motherboard PCIe slot. Plug-in the host card into an available x8 PCIe slot. Make sure to verify that you have the correct host card prior to installation. -
Page 14: Connect Power Cable And Power Up
That you are using the correct OSS host card. Check the OSS host card is seated firmly in the PCIe slot. The Target adapter card is in the correct Upstream slot on the OSS backplane. You have power connected to the nanoCube. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Question: My PCIe card or my add-in card is not recognized. I am not using an OSS host card to link with the nanoCube. What should I do? Answer: You must use an OSS host card to link with the OSS target expansion unit. -
Page 16: Contacting Technical Support
Returning Merchandise to One Stop Systems If factory service is required, you must contact OSS Service Representative to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Put this number and your return address on the shipping label when you return the item(s) for service. One Stop Systems will return any product that is not accompanied by an RMA number. - Page 17 One Stop Systems Shipping / transporting the unit PCI card should be removed from the slots when transporting or shipping the unit as this can break the slot and damage the card. IMPORTANT PCIe cards should be removed (or not to be installed) prior to shipping to avoid or prevent possible damage, failure to do so, will void the warranty of the unit..
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