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One Stop Systems, Inc.                                                                                                             Host Cable Adapter User Manual  
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ation. The four port version of the HIB5 

 

 

Unpacking Instructions 

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Installation and Removal 

1.  Power down the system. 

2.  Open the chassis according to your system documentation. 

3.  Let the power supply cool down, if necessary. 

4.  Remove the Host Cable Adapter from the protective bag, observing proper ESD safety procedures. 

 

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The Host Cable Adapter (Part # OSS-PCIe-HIB5

-x8) is a PCIe x8 board that provides 2 

 SuperSwitch 2 configurations using ExpressNet software. 

 PCIe x4 cable connectors are available depending on the configur

 slots.   

Ie x4 links for

 

 It can also be used as a standalone PCI Express expansion board to connect to 4 downstream PCIe devices with no software 

required. 

 

 Front bezels with 2 or 4

requires two physical PCI Express

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.  If the carton is damaged when you receive it, request that the carrier's agent be present when you unpack and inspe

the equipment. 

2.  After unpacking, verify that all items listed in the packing list are prese

3.  Inspect the equipment fo

4.  Save all packing material for storage or return shipment of the equipment. 

5.  For repairs or replacement of equipment damaged during shipment, contact One Stop Systems, Inc. to obtain a 

Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number and further shipping instructions. 

PCIe x4 Edge 
Connector 

Slot Cover 

Cable port 
Good LEDs 

PEX 
8525 

PCIe x4 
Cable Port 
Connectors 

Internal 
LEDs  

Summary of Contents for Superswitch OSS-PCIe-HIB5-x8

Page 1: ...er User Manual Rev A One Stop Systems Inc Host Cable Adapter User Manual Rev A OSS PCIe HIB5 x8 Host Cable Adapter User Manual 2235 Enterprise Street Suite 110 Escondido CA 92029 Phone 760 745 9883 Fa...

Page 2: ...the memory on each system into the memory space of the others This allows high speed direct memory access between the systems The ExpressNet software sets up one CPU as the root complex which initiali...

Page 3: ...nding on the configur slots Ie x4 links for It can also be used as a standalone PCI Express expansion board to connect to 4 downstream PCIe devices with no software required Front bezels with 2 or 4 r...

Page 4: ...o the cable port co nd of the PCIe x4 cable are identical Each con 1 Insert the tighten the screw 2 Attach the cable by first pulling back on the retractor ring With the keyed slo place 3 Retrac Retra...

Page 5: ...PCI Express Card Edge X4 Cable nnector Co 1 0V 1 5V 12V 3 3V X4 C X4 C Cab onnector le Cable onnector LANES 3 0 MAIN CARD PORTS X4 Cable Connector LANES 3 0 PLL CLK er Buff MEZZ CARD PORTS Switches T...

Page 6: ...section for location LED PCB Label Function Description L There is one port goo port is functioning pro LED1 CE_PORTGD Card Edge Port Status When lit indicates that the PCIe x8 Port on the card edge i...

Page 7: ...nstalls the driver and library and compiles the demonstration program UNINSTALL A perl script that removes all ExpressNet files on the system Driver Installation Follow the explanations and instructio...

Page 8: ...or 3 to 5 PCs includes connecting up to five processors using one p to four PCIe x4 cable adapters re suite ltithreaded 7m lengths to 8 PCs devices using one 8 port 1U switch one PCIe x4 host adapter...

Page 9: ...Systems facility or to an authorized One Stop ystems service representative with all included parts and accessories as originally shipped along with the proof of purchase and Returned Merchandise Aut...

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