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- Page 1 Dolphin PCI Express MXH916 Adapter MXH916 NTB Adapter Users Guide Version 1.0 Date: 2 August 2024 Users Guide-MXH916 © Copyright 2020-2024 Dolphin Interconnect Solution. All rights reserved.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
COMPLIANCE AND REGULATORY TESTING ......................16 EMC C ..............................16 OMPLIANCE FCC C A ................................16 LASS HS C ..............................17 OMPLIANCE WEEE N ............................... 17 OTICE LIMITED WARRANTY ............................17 ..............................17 ARRANTY ERIOD Users Guide-MXH916 © Copyright 2020-2024 Dolphin Interconnect Solution. All rights reserved. - Page 3 Table 1:Revision History ..................................5 Table 2: MXH916 Product High-Level Specifications ..........................6 Table 3: LED behaviors ..................................10 Table 4: DIP Switch NTB settings for MXH916............................11 Table 5: PCIe Cable Port Signals................................15 Table 6: External PCIe x16 cable pin-out ...............................16 Users Guide-MXH916...
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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
PC with an MXH916 or Dolphin Switch MXS924. 3. Technical Information Board revision history The following table gives a general overview of the history of hardware revision. For details, please consult the MXH916 PCN available from Dolphin. Adapter card revision Capabilities •... -
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: MXH916 Product High-Level Specifications Users Guide-MXH916 © Copyright 2020-2024 Dolphin Interconnect Solution. All rights reserved. -
Page 7: Simplified Schematics
PCIe Slot Determination The MXH916 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 MXH916 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
MXH916. Please follow the instructions on your computer or expansion chassis when installing a PCI Express card. The MXH916 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 Expressware Software
Installing the Dolphin eXpressWare Software The MXH916 adapter card is supported by Dolphin’s eXpressWare Software package for the MX product line. Please visit 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 MXH916 has one bank of 4 DIP switches. Its default factory setting is an x16 NTB Host link connection suitable for a two-node configuration. The MXH916 has DIP switches for setting unique modes or operations; the meaning of each DIP switch depends on the loaded firmware. -
Page 12: Use Cases
Figure 4: Host Transparent Hot Add 5.3.2 Two-Node NTB Network Since the MXH916 edge connector max speed is PCIe 4.0 x8, you usually only need two x4 cables to connect to an MXH916 card. To establish an x8 link, ports 1 and 2 should be connected to the same port number on the other card. -
Page 13: Five-Node Ntb Network
Figure 6: Three-Node Network 5.3.3 Five-Node NTB Network Each node has an MXH916 adapter; all systems use a direct x4 cable connection. Dolphin software fully supports this configuration. All MXH916 adapter cards operate in NTB mode. Figure 7: Five-Node Network 5.3.4 Multiple-Node NTB Network... -
Page 14: Firmware Upgrade
Identifying the Card The card has a label sticker with the serial number in the format ‘MXH916-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., MXH916-AA-012345). -
Page 15: Pcie Cable Port
+3.3V management power. Free side power input for management interface circuitry. 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-MXH916 © 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 MXH916 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 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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