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MXH930 User’s Guide –

 Dolphin Interconnect Solutions   

 

 

 

 

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Operation 

Configuration and DIP Switches 

The MXH930 has one bank of 8 DIP switches. The default factory setting for the MXH930 is x16 NTB link connection suitable for a 
two-node configuration or connection to the MXS824 switch. 
 
The MXH930 has DIP switches for setting special modes or operations, the meaning of each DIP switch depends on the loaded 
firmware.  Please carefully read the documentation shipping with the card before modifying any DIP switch settings. Please pay 
close attention to ON and OFF positions written on the DIP switch. 

DIP Switch Bank 

 Configuration 

 

 

Figure 2: DIP Switch shows the DIP switch for the MXH930. It is used to configure the adapter 
card. Please leave all undocumented DIP switches in the default position.  Table 3: DIP Switch 
settings s
hows all the various DIP switch NTB settings for the MXH930. 

 

 

 

DIP no. 

Name 

Description 

ON 

OFF 

Default 

1-5 

OPT1-5 

Configuration selector, details 
below 

 

 

Opt4: ON 

OPT6 

CMI Disable 

Will disable the CMI 
interface. 

CMI will be used if a PCIe 
4.0 cable is detected 

OFF 

URES 

Holds the management processors 
in reset 

Board management is 
held in reset 

Normal operation 

OFF 

SAFE 

Enables the card to boot if the 
EEPROM has been corrupted 

Safe EEPROM 

Normal operation 

OFF 

Table 3: DIP Switch settings 

Note: DIP switch configuration options may be changed in the future versions. Please always consult the latest user 
guide for details. The table above is valid for firmware version 1.0. 

DIP switch Settings 

NOTE: The cards are initially shipped with default firmware version 1.0 to support a single x4, x8, or x16 NTB link between two 
MXH930 cards. Please contact Dolphin to receive a firmware update to support other NTB configurations. 

DIP Switch settings for MXH930

 

 

MXH930 DIP settings  DIP switch view 

 256MB BAR 

32GB BAR Option 

A

ll systems may not support this.

 

1 x16 port 

Opt 4 set 

 

 

(Shipping Default)

 

 

(Opt 1 and 4 set)

 

 

 

 

Figure 2: DIP Switch

 

Summary of Contents for MXH930

Page 1: ...MXH930 User s Guide Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 1 Dolphin PCI Express MXH930 Adapter MXH930 NTB Adapter Users Guide Version 1 0 Date 6th October 2020...

Page 2: ...MXH930 User s Guide Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 2...

Page 3: ...8 STEP 7 INSTALLING THE DOLPHIN EXPRESSWARE SOFTWARE 8 STEP 7 VERIFY INSTALLATION LEDS 8 OPERATION 9 CONFIGURATION AND DIP SWITCHES 9 DIP Switch Bank Configuration 9 DIP Switch settings for MXH930 9 U...

Page 4: ...ion and software CDs in its shipments please download additional documentation and software from www dolphinics com Terms and acronyms Important terms and acronyms used in this manual AOC Active Optic...

Page 5: ...rosemi Switchtec PM40036 PFX PCI Express Gen4 chipset Pre loaded NTB and Transparent configurations DIP switch selectable DMA support currently disabled will be enabled by firmware update Synthetic En...

Page 6: ...ase contact Dolphin support if you need assistance to reach the expected performance MXH930 NTB Configuration The MXH930 has a DIP switch bank to control the main configuration of the card The DIP swi...

Page 7: ...ep 5 Install the Adapter Card Before installing the adapter card make sure you are properly grounded to avoid static discharges that may destroy your computer or the adapter card Ensure you are proper...

Page 8: ...oad the latest documentation and software It is recommended to follow the quick installation guide found on the web page above to install the software for your operating system TIP Dolphin provides so...

Page 9: ...the MXH930 DIP no Name Description ON OFF Default 1 5 OPT1 5 Configuration selector details below Opt4 ON 6 OPT6 CMI Disable Will disable the CMI interface CMI will be used if a PCIe 4 0 cable is det...

Page 10: ...supported in upcoming firmware release D Multi node with MXS924 switch same DIP switch setting as use casa A 256 Megabytes Opt4 ON 32 Gigabytes Opt4 ON Opt1 ON Table 4 Use Case DIP switch settings Use...

Page 11: ...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 NT...

Page 12: ...guration examples can be found below please contact Dolphin for more information how to build larger systems up to 60 nodes 6 Node x16 Link Width In this use case each MXH930 card is connected to the...

Page 13: ...rst identify the devices for the Dolphin Host card Then run lspci and identify the card It will show up as something like lspci grep Device 4036 09 00 0 PCI bridge PMC Sierra Inc Device 4036 09 00 1 B...

Page 14: ...n number 0x000000ff 00000255 in decimal Support More information about the product support and software download at http www dolphinics com mx Please email pci support dolphinics com if you have any q...

Page 15: ...ory The following table gives a general overview of the hardware revision history Adapter card revision Capabilities MXH930 CC Initial product version Simplified schematics The figure below shows the...

Page 16: ...ndicate a need for service via the CMI controller CMISDA Management interface data line Used for both initial link setup and sideband messages when used with CMI compliant cables CMISCL Management int...

Page 17: ...09 in conjunction with ANSI C63 4 2014 CISPR 35 2016 Edition 1 0 CISPR I 412 CDV Korean Harmonized standard KN 35 This does not ensure that it will comply with these standards in any random PC It is t...

Page 18: ...ge surges shipping or abnormal working conditions Damages which results from violating the specified operating or storage temperatures and airflow Damages caused by acts of nature e g floods storms fi...

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