MXH930 User’s Guide –
Dolphin Interconnect Solutions
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Use Case B - 3 Node Configuration
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NTB Mode
Each node has a MXH930 adapter and a direct x4 or x8 cable connection is used between all systems. This configuration is fully
supported by all Dolphin software, from version DIS 6.0.0 and newer. All MXH930 adapter cards operate in NTB mode. Dip switches
should be set as specified in Table 3: DIP Switch settings on page 9.
Connecting the cables for 3 Node Configurations, x8 link
Connect the cables between two nodes as described above, connecting two nodes x8. Connect the third node to the two other
cards using similar rules. Always connect P1 + P2 to P1 + P2 or P3 + P4
Use Case C - 5 Node Configuration
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NTB Mode
Each node has a MXH930 adapter and a direct x4 cable connection is used between all systems. This configuration is fully
supported by all Dolphin software, from version DIS 6.0.0 and newer. All MXH930 adapter cards operate in NTB mode. Dip switches
should be set as specified in Table 3: DIP Switch settings on page 9.
Connecting the cables for 5 Node Configurations, x4 link
Connect any cable/port to any port on the remote system ensuring there is a single x4 cable directly between all nodes.
