Related Manuals for Dolphin MXH912
Summary of Contents for Dolphin MXH912
- Page 1 Dolphin PCI Express MXH912 Adapter MXH912 Transparent Host Adapter Users Guide Version 1.0 Date: 4 October 2023 Users Guide-MXH912 © Copyright 2020-2023 Dolphin Interconnect Solution. All rights reserved.
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
FCC C A ................................15 LASS HS C ..............................16 OMPLIANCE WEEE N ............................... 16 OTICE LIMITED WARRANTY ............................16 ..............................16 ARRANTY ERIOD ................................16 OVERAGE ..............................16 ERVICE ROCEDURE Users Guide-MXH912 © Copyright 2020-2023 Dolphin Interconnect Solution. All rights reserved. - Page 3 Table 1:Revision History ..................................5 Table 2:MXH912 Product High-Level Specifications ..........................6 Table 3: LED behaviors ..................................10 Table 4: DIP Switch Transparent settings for MXH912..........................11 Table 5:PCIe Cable Port Signals ................................14 Table 6: External PCIe x8 cable pin-out ..............................15 Users Guide-MXH912...
-
Page 4: Disclaimer
DO NOT USE THE INFORMATION IN THIS GUIDE TO DESIGN YOUR PCI-SIG-COMPLIANT PRODUCT; ALWAYS REFERENCE THE ORIGINAL PCI-SIG SPECIFICATION FOR DETAILS. 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
PCIe Cable port. The MXH912 x8 iPass™ or standard PCI Express cable. 3. Technical Information Board revision history The following table gives a general overview of the hardware revision history. Please consult the MXH912 PCN available from Dolphin for details. Adapter card revision Capabilities •... -
Page 6: High-Level Specification
+3.3VAux 1 mA 30 mA +12V 900 mA 2000 mA Cable CREFCLK Constant Frequency Clock (CFC) generated by the MXH912 card. Spread Spectrum Clock (SSC) is optional. Flash for boot-up configuration data SEEPROM Card-specific information (serial number, etc.) Host Clock Host clock isolation sup porting Constant Frequency Clock (CFC) or Spread Spectrum Clock (SSC) for EDGE reference clock. -
Page 7: Simplified Schematics
PCIe Slot Determination The MXH912 supports PCIe Gen1.0, Gen2.0, Gen3.0 speeds and x1, x2, x4 and x8 slot edge link-widths. The slot width and speed will affect the performance of the card. The card can be installed in an x8 or x16 connector. The card will auto-configure the slot speed and width. -
Page 8: Installation
Get started guide with serial number for quick Dolphins eXpressWare PCIe software download. The MXH912 card is delivered in an anti-static bag to avoid any potential damage from static electricity. It is crucial to exercise anti-static precautions before removing the card from the packaging. Clothing or the surrounding work environment can generate static electricity, which may harm the PCI Express adapter card or the PC. -
Page 9: Configure The Board
MXH912. Please follow your computers or expansion chassis manual on installing a PCI Express card. The MXH912 Adapter card can be installed into any PCI Express x8 and x16 slot. The MXH912 supports PCI Express Gen1.0, Gen2.0, and Gen3.0 signaling. -
Page 10: Installing The Dolphin Board Management Software
Installing the Dolphin Board Management Software The MXH912 adapter card is supported by Dolphins Board Manament Software – a part of s with Dolphin’s eXpressWare software package for the MX product line. Please visit. Register and download the latest documentation and software. -
Page 11: Operation
5 Operation Configuration and DIP Switch The MXH912 has one bank of 4 DIP switches. The default factory setting for the MXH912 is an x8 Transparent link connection suitable for a two-node configuration. The MXH912 has DIP switches for setting unique modes or operations; the meaning of each DIP switch depends on the loaded firmware. -
Page 12: Use Case -Transparent Host Mode
Identifying the Card The card has a label sticker with the serial number in the format ‘MXH912-YY-ZZZZZZ’, where YY denotes the card revision (e.g., BB) and ZZZZZZ denotes the serialised production number (e.g., 012345). This whole string makes up the card's serial number (i.e., MXH912-BC-012345). - Page 13 Capabilities: [40] Express Upstream Port, MSI 00 Capabilities: [7c] MSI: Enable+ Count=1/8 Maskable- 64bit+ Capabilities: [8c] Power Management version 3 Capabilities: [94] Subsystem: Dolphin Interconnect Solutions AS Device 0912 Capabilities: [100] Advanced Error Reporting Capabilities: [148] Power Budgeting <?> Capabilities: [158] Multicast...
-
Page 14: Pcie Cable Port
SideBand Return provides a return current path for all single-ended sideband signals, allowing for power domain isolation between Subsystems. Ground Reference for PCI Express Transmitter, Receiver Lanes and Cable Reference Clock. Table 5:PCIe Cable Port Signals Users Guide-MXH912 © Copyright 2020-2023 Dolphin Interconnect Solution. All rights reserved. -
Page 15: Pcie Cable Connector X8 Pin-Out
Table 6: External PCIe x8 cable pin-out 7 Compliance and Regulatory Testing EMC Compliance The Dolphin PCI Express MXH912 adapter is tested to PASS the following relevant test standards for PCI Express cards, telecommunication and industry equipment installed in a standard PC: •... -
Page 16: Rohs Compliance
Dolphin Interconnect Solutions warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects under the following terms: 8.1 Warranty Period Dolphin warrants the product for one (1) year from the date of purchase. Extended warranties are available. 8.2 Coverage To the extent permitted by applicable law, this warranty does not apply to: •...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the MXH912 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers