Magma EB3600-AB, User Manual

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EB3600-AB | Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 25
I nstall the two Host interface cards into the host computer. Use available x16 PCIe slot for both Host
Interface cards. Plug in the host card to the PCIe slot closest to the PCIe CPU, this allows the BIOS to
enumerate the host card first. Secure it with a retaining screw.
There are 2 host cards available for this chassis. It is important to know how many lanes the host computer
slot can support. The host card does not need to be configured for the same number of lanes as the host
computer slot. The host card will train down to whatever the PCIe slot speed is that it recognizes. For
example, if the host interface card is installed in a x8 lane card slot; leave the host card setting as is. The
host computer dictates what link width and speed the expansion system will operate in.