Summary of Contents for Dolphin MXH919
- Page 1 Dolphin PCI Express MXH919 Adapter MXH919 Transparent Host Adapter Users Guide Version 1.0 Date: 5 August 2024 Users Guide-MXH919 © Copyright 2020-2024 Dolphin Interconnect Solution. All rights reserved.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
A ................................15 LASS HS C ..............................15 OMPLIANCE WEEE N ............................... 15 OTICE LIMITED WARRANTY ............................16 ..............................16 ARRANTY ERIOD ................................16 OVERAGE ..............................16 ERVICE ROCEDURE SUPPORT ................................16 Users Guide-MXH919 © Copyright 2020-2024 Dolphin Interconnect Solution. All rights reserved. - Page 3 Table 1:Revision History ..................................5 Table 2:MXH919 Product High-Level Specifications ..........................6 Table 3: LED behaviors ..................................10 Table 4: DIP Switch Transparent settings for MXH919..........................11 Table 5:PCIe Cable Port Signals ................................14 Table 6: External PCIe x8 cable pin-out ..............................14 Users Guide-MXH919...
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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 compliant with the preliminary PCI-SIG External Cabling Specification 4.0. Support for CMI. Port PCIe Cable port. 3. Technical Information Board revision history The following table gives a general overview of the hardware revision history. For details, please consult the MXH919 PCN available from Dolphin. Adapter card revision Capabilities • MXH919-AA... -
Page 6: High-Level Specification
➢ RoHS Compliant ➢ Reach Compliant ➢ Full-height bracket installed. Mounting Brackets ➢ The half-height bracket is included with a board shipping box. Table 2: MXH919 Product High-Level Specifications Users Guide-MXH919 © Copyright 2020-2024 Dolphin Interconnect Solution. All rights reserved. -
Page 7: Simplified Schematics
PCIe Slot Determination The MXH919 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 MXH919 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
MXH919. Please follow the instructions on your computers or expansion chassis when installing a PCI Express card. The MXH919 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 optional Dolphin’s Board Management Software package for the MX product line supports the MXH919 adapter card. Please visit www.dolphinics.com/mx To register and download the latest documentation and software, it is recommended that 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 MXH919 has one bank of 4 DIP switches. Its default factory setting is an x8 Transparent Host link connection suitable for connecting to a single expansion system using an x8 link. The MXH919 has DIP switches for setting unique modes or operations; the meaning of each DIP switch depends on the loaded firmware. -
Page 12: Use Cases
Host operation. If you need a Dolphin card in your expansion system, please use an MXH932 card. 5.3.1 Transparent Host, Single Expansion The host system has an MXH919 adapter configured for Host operation and a direct x8 link to an MXH932 configured for Target operation. -
Page 13: Firmware Upgrade
Identifying the Card The card has a label sticker with the serial number in the format ‘MXH919-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., MXH919-AA-012345). -
Page 14: Pcie Cable Port
PETn6 PETp6 PETn5 PETp5 MGTPWR PETn7 PETp7 PETn4 PETp4 CMISDA_2 CMISCL_2 PERn6 PERp6 PERn5 PERp5 CBLPRSNT#_2 PERn7 PERp7 PERn4 PERp4 CINT#_2 CADDR_2 Table 6: External PCIe x8 cable pin-out Users Guide-MXH919 © 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 ExpresMXH919 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
If you purchased it directly from Dolphin, please check www.dolphinics.com/support for 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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