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Summary of Contents for Magna ExpressBox EB3T
- Page 1 ExpressBox 3T User Manual Thunderbolt™ to PCIe Expansion Model: EB3T...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Magma Table of Contents Preface Advisories Safety Instructions Chapter 1 Introduction PCI Express Features Thunderbolt Features Specifications Pre-Installation Information Parts List Tools Required for Installation Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Open Enclosure Install PCIe Cards Extra Power Blower Connect Cables and Turn On Control Fan Speed Daisy Chaining Attaching Displays... -
Page 3: Preface
Magma Preface Advisories Five types of advisories are used throughout this manual to provide helpful information, or to alert you to the potential for hardware damage or personal injury. NOTE Used to amplify or explain a comment related to procedural steps or text. IMPORTANT Used to indicate an important piece of information or special “tip”... -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
Magma Safety Instructions Always use caution when servicing any electrical component. Before handling the Magma Expansion chassis, read the following instructions and safety guidelines to prevent damage to the product and to ensure your own personal safety. Refer to the “Advisories”... - Page 5 Magma CAUTION Do not attempt to service the system yourself except as explained in this manual. Follow installation instructions closely. Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Warning Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the enemy of semiconductor devices. You should always take precautions to eliminate any electrostatic charge from your body and clothing before touching any semiconductor device or card by using an electrostatic wrist strap and/or rubber mat.
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Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction
Magma Chapter 1 Introduction ExpressBox 3T provides an 'outside-the-box' solution for using PCIe® cards with Thunderbolt-equipped computers. High-performance work flows are possible by connecting a Thunderbolt equipped computer to a Magma ExpressBox 3T containing PCIe cards such as video capture, media transcoding, audio processing, and fast data storage. -
Page 7: Thunderbolt Features
Magma Thunderbolt Features • High-speed Thunderbolt connection – 10Gbps • Dual channel, with support for PCIe and DisplayPort protocols • Automatic power-up control by computer • Daisy-chain or end-point device Specifications Item Description Technology PCI Express Bus Specification Revision 2.0 PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3 PCI Bridge Architecture Revision 1.2 Backplane... -
Page 8: Parts List
Magma Parts List Item ExpressBox 3T - Three Slot PCIe Expansion Chassis Fan Blower Carry Bag U.S. Standard 115V Power Cord Tools Required for Installation To complete the installation of the Magma product you will need a Phillips-head screwdriver and ESD wrist strap to prevent electrostatic discharge. ExpressBox 3T | Chapter 1 Introduction... -
Page 9: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Magma Chapter 2 Hardware Installation The following steps will guide you through the installation of your Magma Expansion System. CAUTION Hardware installation shall be performed only by qualified service personnel per UL and IEC 60950-1. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Warning All add-in cards are susceptible to electrostatic discharge. When moving cards, it is best to carry the cards in anti-static packaging. -
Page 10: Install Pcie Cards
Magma Install PCIe Cards Some card manufacturers recommend that you install their software driver prior to installing the card. If this is the case, be sure to install the card driver before connecting ExpressBox 3T to the computer. • Slot 1 accepts x1 or x4 PCIe cards or the provided Fan Blower •... -
Page 11: Extra Power
Magma WARNING Do not remove or disconnect any cables from Thunderbolt interface card inserted in the ExpressBox 3T chassis. Doing so WILL disable functionality. Extra Power Some PCIe cards require extra power. There are two 4 pin AUX power connectors that can be used for providing extra power to cards. -
Page 12: Blower
Magma Blower If the PCIe cards run hot or are over 20 watts of power, Magma recommends installing the blower in the x4 Slot of ExpressBox 3T. Use caution if loading three cards at once. Check for heat with two cards first. CAUTION Before touching anything inside the enclosure, be sure unit has been off and is cool. - Page 13 Magma ExpressBox 3T will automatically turn ON when the computer is turned ON. A BLUE light will shine when the expansion chassis is ON. ExpressBox 3T will automatically turn OFF when the computer is turned OFF or goes into SLEEP mode. If either end of the Thunderbolt cable is removed while the system is ON, the expansion chassis will automatically power down.
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Page 14: Control Fan Speed
Magma The Blue light on the front of ExpressBox 3T is not an on off push button, it simply indicates whether the chassis is on or off. If either end of the Thunderbolt cable is disconnected, ExpressBox 3T will automatically turn off. -
Page 15: Daisy Chaining
Magma Daisy Chaining IMPORTANT For best performance, it is recommended that ExpressBox 3T be the first device in the Thunderbolt Daisy-chain. Attaching Displays You can use an appropriate Display Port connector to add a Display Port, HDMI, DVI, or VGA Display. The Display Port connector can plug into the other Thunderbolt port on ExpressBox 3T Make sure your display is plugged in and the appropriate adapter is connected. -
Page 16: Chapter 3 Verify Installation
Magma Chapter 3 Verify Installation MacOS X To verify a successful installation on Mac select “About This Mac” under the Apple Icon. Then click the “More Info” button click on the More Info/System Information button you should see a pci-bridge device listed under PCI as shown below: PCIe cards installed in the expansion chassis will typically appear behind the pci-bridge device. -
Page 17: Thunderbolt Compatible Driver Is Required
Magma Thunderbolt Compatible Driver is Required For MacOS, a Thunderbolt Compatible driver is required because it allows PCIe cards to be detected in ExpressBox 3T. Ensure you have a “Thunderbolt Compatible” driver from the PCIe card manufacturer otherwise the PCIe card will not be visible to the system. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Magma If, however, the installation was unsuccessful, you may not see the PCI to PCI Bridge, or it will have a small yellow symbol in front of it as shown below, go to Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Q: If the Thunderbolt card fails to power up, what should I check? A: Check the power stand-by cable;... - Page 19 Magma Q. If ExpressBox 3T does not power up how do I determine whether I have a bad power supply, a bad interface card or defective cable? A: A working system should illuminate - Five Green LEDs D519, D7000, D701, D24 AND D21 on the interface card, which are located on the top left corner.
- Page 20 Magma Q: Can I daisy chain ExpressBox 3T with more ExpressBox 3T? A: Yes, but realize that aggregate bandwidth is limited to 10Gbps through the Thunderbolt port and PCI address and IO space can be limited so the type of cards installed in the chassis may limit the number that can be daisy chained successfully.
- Page 21 Magma In Windows Control Panel Device Manager View by connection You should see these three PCI-to-PCI bridges. Right click on it and select “Properties”, select Hardware Ids from dropdown list, you should see PCI\Ven_111D ExpressBox 3T | Chapter 3 Verify Installation...
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Page 22: Chapter 4 How To Get More Help
Magma Chapter 4 How to Get More Help Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) You can visit the Magma Technical Support FAQ pages on the Internet at: www.magma.com/support/ Contacting Technical Support Our support department can be reached by fax at (858) 530-2733 or by phone at (858) 530-2511. - Page 23 Magma expansion interfaces for the expansion chassis) that are damaged due to inadequate packing. Physical damage sustained in such a situation will be repaired at the owner’s expense in accordance with Out of Warranty Procedures. Please, protect your investment, a bit more padding in a good box will go a long way to insuring the device is returned to use in the same condition you shipped it in.
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Page 24: Appendix A Compliance
Magma Appendix A Compliance NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. - Page 25 Manual P/N 09-09989-01 C1...