One PCIe x16 host
Connect the corresponding ports as shown in image
1.
Host
0
1
2
3
The host will be recognized as 1:H1.
Two PCIe x8 hosts
This configuration requires port bifurcation setting to 2x8 to function properly.
After booting up Falcon 5208, go to GUI → port configuration page
Set the host port to 2x8 mode before power on the host machines.
Connect the corresponding ports as shown in image
2.
Host 1
0
1
Host 2
0
1
The host 1 will be recognized as 1:H1.0
The host 2 will be recognized as 1:H1.1
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Chassis
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0
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1
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2
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3
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Chassis
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0
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1
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Chassis
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2
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3
Image 1.
Cabling for one PCIe x16 host
Image 2.
Cabling for two PCIe x8 hosts
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