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7     How to Get More Help 

You can visit the Technical Support FAQ pages on the Internet at  

https://www.onestopsystems.com/support

 

 

7.1    Contacting Technical Support 

Our support department can be reached by phone a

1 (760) 745-9883

. Support is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PT.  

When contacting Technical Support make sure to include the following information:  

1. Exact and correct serial # 
2. Service Ticket or Case # (if you already submitted an online request)  
3. Computer Type & Model: Operating System 
4. Make & Model of PCI/PCIe cards: Application 
5. Problem description 
  
When submitting an online technical support request always provide a valid working e-mail address, phone number, shipping address and 
proper contact name.  Check your e-mail for an automated response containing the case # and updates.  You can also visit our web site at: 
https://www.onestopsystems.com/support  for a quick response, use the Technical Support and RMA Request Form available in the Support 
Section of the website.  Simply complete the form with all required information. Please make sure that your problem description is sufficiently 
detailed to help us understand your problem.  
 

Shipping or Transporting of Expansion Unit with PCI / PCIe cards 

Any PCIe cards in 

should be removed

 (or not to be installed) prior to shipment to avoid or prevent possible damage.  Note: Expansion board 

and PCIe / PCI cards that arrive damaged in shipment will not be covered under warranty. 

7.2    Returning Merchandise  

If factory service is required, a Service Representative will give you a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Put this number and 
your return address on the shipping label when you return the item(s) for service. Please note that One Stop Systems WILL NOT accept COD 
packages, so be sure to return the product freight and duties-paid.  Ship the well-packaged product to the address below: 

Attention:RMA # ________, One Stop Systems 
2235 Enterprise Street, #110 
Escondido, CA 92029 
USA 

It is not required, though highly recommended, that you keep the packaging from the original shipment of your  product. However, if you 
return a product for warranty repair/ replacement or take advantage of the 30-day money back guarantee, you will need to package the 
product in a manner similar to the manner in which it was received from our plant.  We cannot be responsible for any physical damage to the 
product or component pieces of the product (such as the host or expansion interfaces for the expansion chassis) that are damaged due to 
inadequate packing. Physical damage sustained in such a situation will be repaired at the owner’s expense in accordance with Out of Warranty 
Procedures. Please, protect your investment, a bit more padding in a good box will go a long way to insuring the device is returned to use in the 
same condition you shipped it in. Please call for an RMA number first. 

7.3    Online Support Resources 

As a product user and customer, listed below are our Online Support Resources 

https://www.onestopsystems.com/support

  provides Knowledgebase Articles such as troubleshooting methods, compatibility, FAQ, 

documentation, and product technical information. 

If you need technical support, product assistance or have a technical inquiry we encourage you to submit it on-line using our Technical Support 
Form. If you need to send a unit for repair or diagnostic evaluation, fill out our RMA (Return Material Authorization) online request form. 

 

https://www.onestopsystems.com/support

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for OSS-CPCIE3-3U-CR-4-M.2

Page 1: ...CPCIe M 2 Flash Storage Module Model OSS CPCIe3 3U CR 4 M 2 OSS CPCIe3 3U CR 8 M 2 www onestopsystems com CPCIe M 2 Flash Storage Module SKU OSS CPCIe3 3U CR 4 M 2 OSS CPCIe3 3U CR 8 M 2 ...

Page 2: ...tware Requirements 13 2 1 Hardware 13 2 2 Software 13 2 3 Tools Required for Installation 13 3 Installation Procedures 14 3 1 Installation on CPCIe Host unit 14 3 2 Prepare the 0SS 478 board 14 3 3 Mount the M 2 CARD 14 3 4 Install the CPCIe M 2 Flash Storage Module 17 3 5 Connect Power and Power UP 17 3 6 Verify Bracket LEDs 17 4 Software Installation 18 5 Identify Verify the M 2 device 19 5 1 Wi...

Page 3: ...One Stop Systems OSS CPCIe3 3U CR X 3 7 1 Contacting Technical Support 27 7 2 Returning Merchandise 27 7 3 Online Support Resources 27 ...

Page 4: ...ip to help you CAUTION Used to indicate and prevent the following procedure or step from causing damage to the equipment WARNING Used to indicate and prevent the following step from causing injury DANGER or STOP Used to indicate and prevent the following step from causing serious injury or significant data loss Disclaimer We have attempted to identify most situations that may pose a danger warning...

Page 5: ...ay cause your installation to produce emissions that could interfere with other electronic equipment in the area of your system When Working Inside a Computer 1 Before taking covers off a computer perform the following steps 2 Turn off the computer and any peripheral devices 3 Disconnect the computer and peripheral power cords from their AC outlets or inlets in order to prevent electric shock or s...

Page 6: ...which can include wrist straps and smocks when servicing equipment You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge ESD When unpacking a static sensitive component from its shipping carton do not remove the component s anti static packaging material until you are ready to install the component in a computer Just before unwrapping the anti static packaging be sur...

Page 7: ...P 0 8 width OSS 478 Single Slot 8HP 0 8 width OSS 478 OSS 481 mezzanine Weight 3 lb Bandwidth Backplane Interface PCIe x8 Gen3 64Gb s M 2 Interface Four or Eight x4 Gen3 32Gb s to each M 2 M 2 Modules 80mm up to 4TB each RAID Configurations Supports JBOF and Software RAID 0 1 5 10 and 50 Front Panel Indicators 1 Power on LED green 4 or 8 M 2 link status LEDs green Backplane Connectors XJ3 and XJ4 ...

Page 8: ...One Stop Systems OSS CPCIe3 3U CR X 8 1 2 478 Block Diagram OSS 478 OSS CPCIe 3U M 2 ...

Page 9: ...terface Since M 2 allows for direct communication over PCIe at up to 4 lanes without a controller chip a PCIe switch chip is used on the M 2 mezzanine board to provide maximum lanes to each M 2 module 1 4 Optional Mezzanine board OSS 481 OSS MEZZ M 2 ...

Page 10: ...One Stop Systems OSS CPCIe3 3U CR X 10 1 4 Board Dimensions 1 4 1 OSS 478 OSS CPCIe 3U M 2 1 4 2 OSS 481 OSS MEZZ M 2 ...

Page 11: ...ompact PCIe EXP 0 Rev 1 0 Compliant interface PCIe 3 0 x8 bus interface on XP3 connector Utilizes a PCIe 3 0 Broadcom PEX 8748 PCIe switch Supports automatic down training to PCIe 1 1a 2 5GHz or 2 0 5GHz to appropriate on board and cabled devices supporting the PCIe Cable specifications RAID is accomplished via software RAID programs The M 2 carrier supports up to 4 M 2 Modules The M 2 Mezzanine s...

Page 12: ...m the 12v rail The performance is limited by the width of the Gen3 x 8 maximum connections to the 478 board 1 9 Parts of OSS 478 board PCIe Gen LED Indicator Signify the PCIe Gen Speed of the M 2 slot PCIe Switch On board PLX 8748 PCIe Switch M 2 Key slot Slot for mounting the M 2 module Mezzanine board connector For attaching the optional OSS 481 board PXI XP4 Connector Power and PXI Trigger and ...

Page 13: ... an CPCIe expansion chassis you need a x16 iPass cable qty 1 and x16 Host adapter card model OSS PCIe HIB38 x16 qty 1 3 M 2 Modules Qty 4 or Qty 8 4 Power Cord s 2 2 Software M 2 driver software This is provided by the M 2 vendor You can download the software driver from the vendor s website Windows 7 10 and Server 2 3 Tools Required for Installation To complete the installation of the OSS product...

Page 14: ...SS 481 and M 2 modules 3 1 Installation on CPCIe Host unit Below is an example of a CPCIe host running Windows OS i e Windows 10 3 2 Prepare the 0SS 478 board Set the carrier board on a sturdy surface 3 3 Mount the M 2 CARD Install the M 2 to JP1 JP2 JP3 and JP4 socket Align the M 2 card to the slot and slowly push the card until it is fully seated ...

Page 15: ...not have the mezzanine board OSS 481 The OSS 481 is used to mount four more M 2 cards Place the OSS 481 mezzanine board on to a sturdy surface Plug in each M 2 card to the slot JP1 JP2 JP3 and JP4 socket Secure the M 2 cards with screws Attach the OSS 481 mezzanine board to the OSS 478 primary board ...

Page 16: ...S 48I on top of the OSS 478 and carefully align the two mezzanine board connectors Lightly press the OSS 481 board down to the OSS 481 board until both boards are firmly mated together Turn the board and place the four screws to secure the OSS 481 board ...

Page 17: ... power to the CPCIe enclosure and power it UP Upon powering UP the system the OSS 478 bracket LEDs should come ON 3 6 Verify Bracket LEDs There are nine LEDs on the PXI bracket for 478 These are the Link LEDs for the 8748 PCIe switch The top four LEDs are for each of the M 2 links on the main board 478 The next four LEDs are for the M 2 links on the mezzanine board and the bottom LED is the upstre...

Page 18: ...stallation Install the appropriate software driver for the M 2 device OSS does not provide the driver software for the M 2 device This can be obtained or downloaded from the manufacturer s website When done installing the driver reboot the host computer ...

Page 19: ...k Management is a utility built into Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 and Windows 10 which can be used to create delete and format partitions 5 1 Windows 10 Several ways to open Disk Management in Windows 10 Way 1 Open it from the Quick Access Menu Right click on Start at the bottom left of the screen From the list click on Disk Management Disk Management will then launch on the Desktop ...

Page 20: ...t via Run Use Windows R to open Run type diskmgmt msc in the empty box and tap OK Way 3 Open Disk Management in Computer Management Step 1 Right click This PC and choose Manage in the context menu to enter Computer Management Step 2 Select Disk Management on the left ...

Page 21: ...1 5 2 Windows 8 To access Disk Management in Windows 8 please follow the instructions below 1 Right click on Start at the bottom left of the screen 2 From the list click on Disk Management 3 Disk Management will then launch on the Desktop ...

Page 22: ... the instructions below 1 From the Start Menu right click on the Computer icon and choose Manage from the menu This will bring up the Computer Management window 2 Click on Disk Management which appears in the left hand side under the heading Storage 3 The list of the hard drives available is now be visible in the center of the window ...

Page 23: ...three different ways 1 Right click Start menu Select Run program In the Run dialog type diskmgmt msc and press Enter key It will show you the Disk Management window 2 You can also right click the Start menu select Computer Management program here directly and click it The Disk Management tool will be opened immediately 3 Or you can open the Windows File Explorer in the following window right click...

Page 24: ...indow click Tools Computer Management to open the program After opening the Disk Management you can start to use it to partition hard drive for Server 2012 You can right click on a disk or partition and then it will display a menu listing all options for different operations ...

Page 25: ... 2 storage devices are listed as Disk1 Disk2 Disk3 Disk4 Disk5 Disk6 Disk6 Disk7 and Disk8 see screenshot below These disk are new and it will come up as unallocated For more detailed information on Disk Management tool go to Microsoft website see link below https docs microsoft com en us windows server storage disk management overview of disk management ...

Page 26: ...25 GB DDR4 running Windows 10 64 bit Pro Application for conducting read and write test IOMeter version 1 1 o Setup with 4 Workers Threads M 2 Module Samsung V NAND SSD 970 EVO 2TB NVMe o Model MZ V7E2T0 2019 02 R REM SEC MZ V7E2T0 o RATED DC 3 3V 3 3A 1st test with Four M 2 modules set as RAID 0 2nd test with Eight M 2 modules set as RAID 0 6 1 Sequential Write Performance 6 2 Sequential Read Per...

Page 27: ...ber and your return address on the shipping label when you return the item s for service Please note that One Stop Systems WILL NOT accept COD packages so be sure to return the product freight and duties paid Ship the well packaged product to the address below Attention RMA ________ One Stop Systems 2235 Enterprise Street 110 Escondido CA 92029 USA It is not required though highly recommended that...

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