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One Stop Systems Connect ATX Power Supply Power ON the system Verify Hardware Target card LEDs Host card LEDs LED Indicators Software Installation How to Get More Help 6.1 Contacting Technical Support 6.2 Returning Merchandise 6.3 Online Support Resources OSS-PCIe-HIB38x8-DUAL | 3...
Disclaimer: We have attempted to identify most situations that may pose a danger, warning, or caution condition in this manual. However, the company does not claim to have covered all situations that might require the use of a Caution, Warning, or Danger indicator. OSS-PCIe-HIB38x8-DUAL | 4...
Also, before connecting a cable, make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned. CAUTION Do not attempt to service the system yourself except as explained in this manual. Follow installation instructions closely. OSS-PCIe-HIB38x8-DUAL | 5...
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Handle all sensitive components at an ESD workstation. If possible, use anti-static floor pads and workbench pads. Handle components and boards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a board. Hold a board by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. OSS-PCIe-HIB38x8-DUAL | 6...
It operates in upstream or downstream mode with Dipswitch setting change. The host cable adapter installs in the PCIe slot of a host server and the target cable adapter installs in the Target slot / Upstream slot of the OSS backplane.
Overview This is an overview of the HIB38-X8-DUAL board (OSS-386). *The OSS-386 “mezzanine slot connector” is mainly for attaching a daughter card / mezzanine card (OSS-390) with additional two x8 PCIe cable connector to use a QUAD host card (HIB38-x8-QUAD).
ON – Link is UP, 8.0 GT/s Gen3- solid green (8.0GT/s) Gen2 - Blinking frequency: 2Hz (5.0GT/s) Gen1 - Blinking frequency: 1Hz (2.5GT/s RED – No link from the Host side or Target side; Fatal error on PCIe switch; OSS-PCIe-HIB38x8-DUAL | 9...
Board LEDs There are two LEDs on the HIB38-x8. They are located in the upper right of the board. PWRGD--Power good, board has power CE LINK—Card edge, successful link with the card edge 1.10 Block Diagram OSS-PCIe-HIB38x8-DUAL | 10...
#1=ON ; #2=OFF ; #3=OFF ; #4=OFF ; #5=OFF and #6 =OFF When the card dipswitch is configured as Host mode, do not install the card in a target slot (Upstream slot) on the OSS expansion backplane. OSS-PCIe-HIB38x8-DUAL | 11...
Power: Provides local power for in-cable redriver circuits. Only needed on long cables (Power does not go across the cable.) PWR_RTN Po Provides local power return path for PWR pins. CWAKE# Cable WAKE CPERST# Cable PCI Express Reset OSS-PCIe-HIB38x8-DUAL | 14...
One or two x8 iPass cable(s). When connecting two external expansion unit, you need two x8 iPass cable. OSS Expansion chassis with Gen3 backplane, or OSS expansion backplane and power supply (one or two expansion unit). 2.1.1 HIB38-x8-DUAL card (Host and Target) A pair of HIB38-x8-DUAL card (Target and Host cards) 2.1.2...
2.1.5 ATX Power Supply If you are using an OSS backplane with the HIB38-x8-DUAL card, you need a power supply unit to provide power. A standard ATX power supply will work with the boards. Software Requirement Computer running Windows 7, 8, 10 and or Server...
Power down the host computer first before installing the host card. Do not install the host card while the computer is ON. Install the HIB38-x8-DUAL host card into the available PCIe slot in the computer’s motherboard. Use a x16 Gen3 PCIe slot. Make sure to secure the card. OSS-PCIe-HIB38x8-DUAL | 17...
Do not plug in the target card while expansion unit or the expansion backplane is ON as this can damage the board. Turn OFF the unit first before installing the card. The HIB Target card will only work in the OSS backplane “Upstream” slot. It will not function in the downstream slot or the end-point slot of the backplane.
Photos below are example of different backplanes showing where the locations of the “Upstream” slot. Install PCIe card Plug-in your third party PCIe card in the expansion backplane. Use the downstream slot on the OSS backplane. See photos below for the location of the downstream slot / end-point slot on the backplane.
Plug in the other end of the two cables to the Host card. If you are only connecting a single cable (for one expansion unit), you can use either the top or bottom port of the host card. OSS-PCIe-HIB38x8-DUAL | 20...
The HIB38-x8 Dual card (target) is not compatible on different brand or another backplane. The HIB38-X8 Dual target card will not work on a different backplane. Connecting the HIB38-X8 Dual host card directly to unknown end-point device or a non-OSS backplane is not supported. OSS-PCIe-HIB38x8-DUAL | 21...
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The cable on the host side (Host Computer) can be connected to either top or bottom external cable connector. The cable on the target side (OSS Expansion Unit), can be only attached to the top connector. OSS-PCIe-HIB38x8-DUAL | 22...
If you are using an expansion chassis, the power supply is already part of the unit. You can skip this step. If you are using an expansion backplane, plug-in the ATX power supply cable into the 24pin ATX power connector on the OSS board.
If the expansion unit or the HIB card are not powering ON, check the link cable make sure it is firmly connected. The target and host card must be fully seated in the PCIe slot in order to work correctly. Check the Dipswitch is set correctly on each card. OSS-PCIe-HIB38x8-DUAL | 24...
Bracket LED : Solid green – Gen 3 or Blinking green – Gen 2 (Blinking frequency: 2Hz ). Gen1 (Blinking frequency: 1Hz) Board LEDs : PWRGD – Solid green CE LINKED – Solid green or blinking green, depending on the blink rate. Gen3- solid green Gen2 - Blinking frequency: 2Hz Gen1 - Blinking frequency: 1Hz OSS-PCIe-HIB38x8-DUAL | 25...
One Stop Systems LED Indicators Green – Successful link between host and target Red – Fatal error on PCIe switch. Indication of faulty connection. No LED – No power. No link. OSS-PCIe-HIB38x8-DUAL | 26...
If you need technical support, product assistance or have a technical inquiry we encourage you to submit it on-line using our Technical Support Form. If you need to send a unit for repair or diagnostic evaluation, fill out our RMA (Return Material Authorization) online request form. https://www.onestopsystems.com/support OSS-PCIe-HIB38x8-DUAL | 28...
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