Dolphin MXH917 User Manual

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Dolphin PCI Express MXH917 Adapter
MXH917 Transparent Host Adapter Users Guide
Version 1.0
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Date: 2
August 2024
Users Guide-MXH917
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© Copyright 2020-2024 Dolphin Interconnect Solution. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 Dolphin PCI Express MXH917 Adapter MXH917 Transparent Host Adapter Users Guide Version 1.0 Date: 2 August 2024 Users Guide-MXH917 © Copyright 2020-2024 Dolphin Interconnect Solution. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FCC C A ................................16 LASS HS C ..............................17 OMPLIANCE WEEE N ............................... 17 OTICE LIMITED WARRANTY ............................17 ..............................17 ARRANTY ERIOD ................................17 OVERAGE ..............................17 ERVICE ROCEDURE Users Guide-MXH917 © Copyright 2020-2024 Dolphin Interconnect Solution. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 Table 1:Revision History ..................................5 Table 2:MXH917 Product High-Level Specifications ..........................6 Table 3: LED behaviors ..................................10 Table 4: DIP Switch Transparent settings for MXH917..........................11 Table 5:PCIe Cable Port Signals ................................15 Table 6: External PCIe x16 cable pin-out ...............................16 Users Guide-MXH917...
  • 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

    CMI. Port PCIe Cable port. 3. Technical Information Board revision history The following table gives a general overview of the history of hardware revision. For details, please consult the MXH917 PCN available from Dolphin. Adapter card revision Capabilities • MXH917-AA...
  • 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: MXH917 Product High-Level Specifications Users Guide-MXH917 © Copyright 2020-2024 Dolphin Interconnect Solution. All rights reserved.
  • Page 7: Simplified Schematics

    PCIe Slot Determination The MXH917 supports PCIe Gen 1.0, Gen 2.0, Gen 3.0, Gen 4.0 speeds and x1, x2, x4, and x8 slot edge link widths. The slot width and speed affect the card's performance. The card can be installed in an x8 or x16 connector. The card will auto-configure the slot speed and width.
  • Page 8: Installation

    Getting started guide with serial number for quick Dolphins eXpressWare PCIe software download. The MXH917 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

    MXH917. Please follow the instructions on your computer or expansion chassis when installing a PCI Express card. The MXH917 Adapter card can be installed into any PCI Express x8 or x16 slot and supports PCI Express Gen 1.0, Gen 2.0, Gen 3.0, and Gen 4.0 signaling.
  • Page 10: Installing The Dolphin Board Management Software

    Installing the Dolphin Board Management Software The MXH917 adapter card is supported by Dolphin’s Board Management Software package for the MX product line. Please visit https://www.dolphinics.com/mx To register and download the latest documentation and software, it is recommended that you follow the quick installation instructions found on the website above to install the software for your operating system.
  • Page 11: Operation

    5 Operation Configuration and DIP Switch The MXH917 has one bank of 4 DIP switches. Its default factory setting is an x16 Transparent Host link connection suitable for two-node or three-node configurations. The MXH917 has DIP switches for setting unique modes or operations; the meaning of each DIP switch depends on the loaded firmware.
  • Page 12: Use Cases

    The MXH917 enables the establishment of various PCIe network configurations in the following Use cases. Please note that the MXH917 only supports transparent Host operation. If you need a Dolphin card in your expansion system, please use an MXH932 card.
  • Page 13: Transparent Host, Quad Expansion

    Identifying the Card The card has a label sticker with the serial number in the format ‘MXH917-YY-ZZZZZZ’, where YY denotes the card revision (e.g., BB) and ZZZZZZ denotes the product serial number (e.g., 012345). This whole string makes up the card's serial number (i.e., MXH917-AA-012345).
  • Page 14 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 0917 Capabilities: [100] Advanced Error Reporting Capabilities: [148] Power Budgeting <?> Capabilities: [158] Multicast...
  • Page 15: Pcie Cable Port

    +3.3V management power. Free side power input for management interface circuitry. It is only used in the connector, not routed through the cable. Ground Reference for PCI Express signals, sidebands, and power. Table 5: PCIe Cable Port Signals Users Guide-MXH917 © Copyright 2020-2024 Dolphin Interconnect Solution. All rights reserved.
  • Page 16: Pcie Cable Connector X16 Pin-Out

    Table 6: External PCIe x16 cable pin-out 7 Compliance and Regulatory Testing EMC Compliance The Dolphin PCI Express MXH917 adapter is tested to PASS the following relevant test standards for PCI Express cards, telecommunication and industry equipment installed in a standard PC: •...
  • Page 17: Rohs Compliance

    If you purchased it directly from Dolphin, please check www.dolphinics.com/support for16 a valid RMA number and instructions. Products returned to Dolphin without a valid RMA number will not be serviced under this warranty. 9 Support If you need support using the product or have any technical questions, please create a support ticket at www.dolphinics.com/csp...

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