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- Page 1 Dolphin PCI Express MXH914 Adapter MXH914 NTB Adapter Users Guide Version 2.0 Date: 26 January 2024 Users Guide-MXH914 © Copyright 2020-2024 Dolphin Interconnect Solution. All rights reserved.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
FCC C A ................................15 LASS HS C ..............................15 OMPLIANCE WEEE N ............................... 15 OTICE LIMITED WARRANTY ............................16 ..............................16 ARRANTY ERIOD ................................16 OVERAGE ..............................16 ERVICE ROCEDURE Users Guide-MXH914 © Copyright 2020-2024 Dolphin Interconnect Solution. All rights reserved. - Page 3 Table 2:MXH914 Product High-Level Specifications ..........................6 Table 3: LED behaviors ..................................10 Table 4: DIP Switch Transparent settings for MXH914..........................11 Table 5:PCIe Cable Port Signals ................................14 Table 6: External PCIe x4 cable pin-out ..............................14 Users Guide-MXH914 © Copyright 2020-2024 Dolphin Interconnect Solution. All rights reserved.
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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
Cable Management Interface. A PCIe 3.0 cable connects the 2-wire management interface for communication between subsystems. More Details are available in the PCI-SIG External Cabling Specification version 3.0 or newer. eXpressWare Dolphin’s software stack for PCIe clustering and IO. Please visit www.dolphinics.com/software for more information. Host mode The card is installed in a root complex/host PC. -
Page 6: High-Level Specification
➢ UL94V-0 compliant ➢ RoHS Compliant ➢ Full height bracket installed. Mounting Brackets ➢ The half-height bracket is included with a board shipping box. Table 2:MXH914 Product High-Level Specifications Users Guide-MXH914 © Copyright 2020-2024 Dolphin Interconnect Solution. All rights reserved. -
Page 7: Simplified Schematics
Airflow: 350 LFM TIP: Please use the dis_diag tool immediately after software installation to verify the temperature. If the chip temperature reported by dis_diag exceeds 95°C, it recommends improving the airflow. Users Guide-MXH914 © Copyright 2020-2024 Dolphin Interconnect Solution. All rights reserved. -
Page 8: Installation
Use the two mounting screws to install the low-profile bracket, and be cautious not to overtighten them. Tighten the screws carefully while ensuring that they are appropriately secured. Figure 2: Full length PCIe bracket Users Guide-MXH914 © Copyright 2020-2024 Dolphin Interconnect Solution. All rights reserved. -
Page 9: Configure The Board
Installing and Removing the Cable Installing and removing cables should be done with the host and expansion system powered off. Please contact the Dolphin representative if you intend to connect and disconnect the PCI Express cables continuously. 4.5.1 Connecting the Cable Please carefully install the cable connector into the connector housing on the MXH914 adapter card. -
Page 10: Installing The Dolphin Expressware Software
Installing the Dolphin eXpressWare Software The MXH914 adapter card is supported by Dolphin’s eXpressWare Software package for the MX product line. Please visit http://www.dolphinics.com/mx To register and download the latest documentation and software. It is recommended to follow the quick installation instructions found on the website above to install the software for your operating system. -
Page 11: Operation
These are configurations available for MXH914. Please consult the Firmware Release Note for details. Shipping Default 2 GB BAR 32GB BAR 64GB BAR 128GB BAR 256MB BAR Config#8 Config#12 Config#9 Config#10 Config#11 Table 4: DIP Switch Transparent settings for MXH914. Users Guide-MXH914 © Copyright 2020-2024 Dolphin Interconnect Solution. All rights reserved. -
Page 12: Use Cases
Figure 5: Two-Node Network 5.3.3 Multiple-Node Network A more extensive configuration can be realized with one or more Dolphin’s MXS924, 24 port PCIe Gen 4.0 Switch. Figure 6:Multiple Node Network Users Guide-MXH914 © Copyright 2020-2024 Dolphin Interconnect Solution. All rights reserved. -
Page 13: Firmware Upgrade
(i.e., MXH914-AA-012345). You can also get this information using lspci in Linux: First, identify the devices for the Dolphin Host card. Then, run the lspci and identify the card. #lspci | grep "Device 4028" 09:00.0 PCI bridge: PMC-Sierra Inc. Device 4028 09:00.1 Memory controller: PMC-Sierra Inc. -
Page 14: Pcie Cable Port
TX2- TX2+ TX1- TX1+ MGTPWR TX3- TX3+ TX0- TX0+ CMI_D CMI_CK RX2- RX2+ RX1- RX1+ CPRSNT# RX3- RX3+ RX0- RX0+ CINT# CADDR Table 6: External PCIe x4 cable pin-out Users Guide-MXH914 © Copyright 2020-2024 Dolphin Interconnect Solution. All rights reserved. -
Page 15: Compliance And Regulatory Testing
7 Compliance and Regulatory Testing EMC Compliance The Dolphin PCI ExpresMXH914 adapter is tested to PASS the following relevant test standards for PCI Express cards, telecommunication and industry equipment installed in a standard PC: • EN 55032:2012, • EN 55035:2017, •... -
Page 16: Limited Warranty
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: •...
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