MXH832 User’s Guide –
Dolphin Interconnect Solutions
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MiniSAS-HD Cables
When used with standard MiniSAS-HD cables that does not support the new CMI functionality, the onboard CPU will synthetize a
PCIe #CPERST and forward it to the downstream MXH832 card. CWAKE and CPOWERON is not supported using standard MiniSAS-
HD cables.
Active Optical Cables (AOC)
The MXH832 card is compliant with active fiber optic cables up to 100 meters. Special configuration of the card needs to be
performed for working with long fibers (Contact Dolphin). CWAKE and CPOWERON is not supported using standard AOC cables.
CMI Functionality
The 8.4 firmware release supports the following CMI operations:
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Publishes card and CMI status information in readable memory map
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Supports sending and receiving CMI reset, wake and power status messages
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Supports receiving indicators (LED/messages).
