Four PCIe x4 hosts
This configuration requires port bifurcation setting to 4x4 to function properly.
After booting up Falcon 5208, go to GUI → port configuration page
Set the host port to 4x4 mode before power on the host machines.
Connect the corresponding ports as shown in image
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Host 1
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Host 2
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Host 3
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Host 4
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The host 1 will be recognized as 1:H1.0
The host 2 will be recognized as 1:H1.1
The host 3 will be recognized as 1:H1.2
The host 4 will be recognized as 1:H1.3
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Chassis
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Chassis
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Chassis
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Chassis
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Image 3.
Cabling for four PCIe x4 hosts
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