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MXH94x / MXH95x Transparent Adapter User’s Guide –

 Dolphin Interconnect Solutions  

 

 

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Transparent Cable port configurations, up to   

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One x16 

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Two x8 

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Four x4 (Supported using MXH946 and MXH956 only) 

 

Pre-loaded firmware configurations, DIP switch selectable. Please reference the adapter card firmware release note for 
details. 

 

Microchip / Microsemi Switchtec PM40036B PFX PCI Express Gen4 chipset. (PM40052B used in Rev A and B cads) 

 

100 nanosecond cut-through latency port to port. 

 

Support for optical patch cables up to 100 meters. 

 

Low profile, Half-length - PCI Express Electromechanical Specification, Rev 4.0. 

 

Dimensions 167.65mm (6.600 inches) x 68.90 mm (2.731 inches) 

 

Host clock isolation. Automatic support for host running CFC or SSC mode. 

 

VAUX powered board management controllers for flexible configuration and cable management.  

 

Flash recovery option.  PFX Multi configuration support.  

 

Operating Temperature: 0°C - 55°C (32°F - 131°F), Air Flow: 700 LFM 

 

Relative Humidity: 5% - 95% (non- condensing)  

 

Regulatory 

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RoHS 

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EMC testing for CE and FCC in progress 

 

One year warranty 
 

MXH94x Maximum DC current across input voltage ranges 

MXH94X 

#

FireFly™ 

  

12V 

3.3V 

VAUX 

1.97 A 

0.84 A 

0.35 A 

2.30 A 

0.84 A 

0.35 A 

2.62 A 

0.84 A 

0.35 A 

2.95 A 

0.84 A 

0.35 A 

  

MXH95x Maximum DC current across input voltage ranges 

MXH95X 

#

FireFly™ 

  

12V 

3.3V 

VAUX 

1.76 A 

0.84 A 

0.35 A 

1.88 A 

0.84 A 

0.35 A 

2.00 A 

0.84 A 

0.35 A 

2.12 A 

0.84 A 

0.35 A 

  

Note: 
25 W Slot specification for +12V rail is 2.1 A max. 
75 W slot specification for +12 V rail is 5.5 A max. 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for MXH94 Series

Page 1: ...MXH94x MXH95x Transparent Adapter User s Guide Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 1 Dolphin MXH94x MXH95x Transparent Adapter Users Guide Version 1 0 Date 20th January 2021...

Page 2: ...MXH94x MXH95x Transparent Adapter User s Guide Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Page 2...

Page 3: ...ADAPTER CARD 9 STEP 5 INSTALLING AND REMOVING CABLES 9 Connecting Cables 9 Disconnecting Cables 9 STEP 6 INSTALLING THE DOLPHIN MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 9 STEP 7 VERIFY INSTALLATION LEDS 10 OPERATION 11 C...

Page 4: ...OT 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 DOLP...

Page 5: ...nt Hot Add Attaching an IO Expansion system after the server is booted Target mode The card is installed in an expansion chassis or backplane for Transparent IO expansion Lane One PCI Express Lane con...

Page 6: ...x16 2 x8 2 units 24 fiber MPO MXH945 4 x4 Transparent x16 2 x8 4 x4 4 units 12 fiber MPO MXH946 1 x8 Transparent x8 1 unit 24 fiber MPO MXH947 2 x4 Transparent x8 2 x4 2 units 12 fiber MPO MXH948 1 x4...

Page 7: ...ches Host clock isolation Automatic support for host running CFC or SSC mode VAUX powered board management controllers for flexible configuration and cable management Flash recovery option PFX Multi c...

Page 8: ...onnecting directly to the CPU for optimal IO latency Install the adapter card behind a PCIe switch in the IO system for optimal PCIe peer to peer performance e g between GPUs FPGAs Adapter Card Config...

Page 9: ...requency clocking The card implements clock isolation Step 5 Installing and Removing Cables Installing and removing cables in NTB or Transparent Hot Add mode can be done while the systems are running...

Page 10: ...wnload requires a password to log in The password will automatically be emailed to you if you follow the instructions found on the getting started document bundled with the adapter card If you fail to...

Page 11: ...n Figure 1 DIP Switch shows the DIP switch for the adapter card It is used to select the operational mode Please leave all undocumented DIP switches in the default position Table 2 DIP Switch settings...

Page 12: ...Transparent Target DIP ON DIP switch view A Transparent Target One x16 upstream port P1 P2 P3 P4 One x16 downstream port OPT 1 OPT 2 Transparent Use Cases The transparent adapter card may be used as...

Page 13: ...s you can connect the cable between any port Transparent Use Case B 1 Host Dual Expansion Configuration The host has an adapter card configured for Transparent Host operation and a direct x4 or x8 ca...

Page 14: ...serial number of the card i e MXH940 CC 012345 You can also get this information using lspci in Linux First identify the devices for the Dolphin Host card Then run lspci and identify the card It will...

Page 15: ...roduction number 0x0000000A 0000010 in decimal Support More information about the product support and software downloads at http www dolphinics com mx Please email pci support dolphinics com if you ha...

Page 16: ...for FireFly Gen4 v1 and FireFly Gen3 MXH94x BB MH95x BB Support for FireFly Gen3 and FireFly V2 Current version MXH94x CC MH95x CC Same as MXH94x BB MH95x BB optimized for volume manufacturing Planne...

Page 17: ...industry equipment installed in a standard PC EN 55032 EN 55024 Class A This does not ensure that it will comply with these standards in any random PC It is the responsibility of the integrator to ens...

Page 18: ...ng or abnormal working conditions Damages which result from violating the specified operating or storage temperatures and airflow Damages caused by acts of nature e g floods storms fire or earthquakes...

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