IDT Description of the EB16NT2 Eval Board
EB16NT2 Eval Board Manual
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November 13, 2007
Notes
Board Features
Hardware
PES16NT2 PCIe 2-port Non-Transparent switch
– Two ports, 16 PCIe lanes
– PCIe Base Specification Revision 1.0a compliant
– 8 GBps (64Gbps) aggregate switching capacity
– Up to 2048 byte maximum Payload Size
– Automatic lane reversal and polarity inversion supported on all lanes
– Automatic per port link width negotiation to x8, x4, x2, x1
– Load configuration from an optional serial EEPROM via SMBUS
Upstream, Transparent/Non-Transparent Port
– One edge connector on the upstream port, to be plugged into a slot with x8 capable on a host
motherboard
– Transparent or Non-Transparent port via x8 PCI Express connector
Numerous user selectable configurations set using onboard jumpers and DIP-switches
– Source of clock - host clock or onboard clock generator
– Two clock rates
– Boot mode selection
SMBUS Slave Interface (4 pin header)
SMBUS Master Interface connected to the Serial EEPROMs through I/O expander
Push button for Warm Reset
Several LEDs to display status, reset, power, etc.
One 10-pin JTAG connector (pitch 2.54 mm x 2.54 mm)
Software
There is no software or firmware executed on the board in transparent mode. However, useful software
is provided along with the Evaluation Board to facilitate configuration and evaluation of the PES16NT2
within host systems running popular operating systems. In non-transparent mode, IDT provides Windows
XP or a Linux device driver for PES16NT2 Non-Transparent Bridge endpoints. This driver includes two
separate drivers, PCI endpoint driver and NDIS Ethernet miniport driver. Please contact [email protected]
for additional information.
Installation programs
– Operating Systems Supported: Windows2000, WindowsXP, Linux
GUI-based application for Windows and Linux
– Allows users to view and modify registers in the PES16NT2
– Binary file generator for programming the serial EEPROMs attached to the SMBUS.
Other
A metal bracket is required to firmly hold in place the four endpoints plugged into the EB16NT2
board.
SMBUS cable may be required for certain evaluation exercises.
SMA connectors are provided on the EB16NT2 board for specific test points.
Revision History
November 13, 2007
: Initial publication of board manual.
Summary of Contents for 89EBPES16NT2
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