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EDGE COMPUTING

Manual Rev.: 

2.1

Revision Date: 

Dec. 19, 2020

Part No: 

50-17050-1010

PCIe-PXIe-8638 Series

ADLINK PXIe Extension Kit

User’s Manual

Summary of Contents for PCIe-PXIe-8638 Series

Page 1: ...Leading EDGE COMPUTING Manual Rev 2 1 Revision Date Dec 19 2020 Part No 50 17050 1010 PCIe PXIe 8638 Series ADLINK PXIe Extension Kit User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ii Leading EDGE COMPUTING Revision History Revision Release Date Description of Change s 2 0 2014 12 29 Initial release 2 1 2020 12 19 Added PXIe 8638D P models ...

Page 3: ...amages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation even if advised of the possibility of such damages ADLINK is committed to fulfill its social responsi bility to global environmental preservation through compliance with the European Union s Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS directive and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE directive Environmental prot...

Page 4: ...ve harm For more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov Trademarks Product names mentioned herein are used for identification pur poses only and may be trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective companies Conventions Take note of the following conventions used throughout this manual to make sure that users perform certain tasks and instructions properly NOTE NOTE Additional info...

Page 5: ... Package Contents 7 2 2 Installation Environment 7 2 3 Installing the PCIe 8638 on a Host Computer 8 2 4 PXIe 8638 Series to PXIe Chassis Installation 10 2 4 1 PXIe 8638 D to PXIe Chassis Installation 10 2 4 2 PXIe 8638P to PXIe Chassis Installation 11 2 5 Cabling the Host Computer to a PXI Chassis 12 2 6 Configuration Block Diagrams 14 2 6 1 PC to PXIe Chassis 14 2 6 2 PC to PXIe Chassis Star Top...

Page 6: ...OMPUTING 3 Hardware Information 19 3 1 PCIe 8638 Layout Connectors and Jumpers 19 3 2 PXIe 8638 D P Layout Connectors and Jumpers 20 A Appendix Troubleshooting FAQ 23 Important Safety Instructions 27 Getting Service 29 ...

Page 7: ...am 14 Figure 2 7 PC to PXIe Chassis Star Topology 15 Figure 2 8 PC to PXIe Block Diagram Star Topology 15 Figure 2 9 PC to PXIe Chassis Daisy Chain Topology 16 Figure 2 10 PC to PXIe Block Diagram Daisy Chain Topology 16 Figure 2 11 PXIe to PXIe Chassis Connection 17 Figure 2 12 PXIe to PXIe Chassis Connection Block Diagram 17 Figure 3 1 PCIe 8638 Mechanical Layout 19 Figure 3 2 PXIe 8638 Mechanic...

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Page 9: ...8638 Series Power Consumption 3 Table 1 3 Ordering Options 4 Table 2 1 PCIe 8638 to Host PC Installation Legend 9 Table 3 1 PCIe 8638 Mechanical Layout Legend 19 Table 3 2 PCIe 8638 Connectors Switches and LEDs 19 Table 3 3 PXIe 8638 Series Connectors and LEDs 21 Table A 1 PCI Bus Number Requirements 24 ...

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Page 11: ...hassis control in a daisy chain configuration with the upper port connected to a PCIe 8638 installed in a host PC or PXIe 8638D PXIe 8638P in a PXI Express chassis and the lower port connected to another PXIe 8638 or PXIe 8638D in subsequent chassis The PXIe 8638P supports multi chassis expansion in a daisy or star chain configuration A PXIe 8638P in a peripheral slot can connect to another chassi...

Page 12: ... Port To Host PC PCIe PCIe Gen2 x8 External Port PCIe Gen2 x8 To PXIe chassis backplane PCIe Gen2 x8 Down Link Port External Port PCIe Gen2 x8 To PXIe chassis backplane PCIe Gen2 Four link configuration x4 x4 x4 x4 Two link configuration x8 x16 To PXIe chassis backplane PCIe Gen2 Four link configuration x4 x4 x4 x4 Two link configuration x8 x16 External Port PCIe Gen2 x8 External Port PCIe Gen2 x8...

Page 13: ...hardware and software transparency Cable Length Up to 5 meters for Gen2 Operating Temperature 0 C to 55 C Storage Temperature 20 C to 70 C Relative Humidity 10 to 90 non condensing Power Rail 12 V 3 3 V Typical Current 0 85 A 1 3 A Maximum Current 1 7 A 2 6 A CAUTION Insertion loss in sockets and accessory cable connectors may increase after frequent multiple insertions removals degrading signal i...

Page 14: ... PCIe PXIe 8638 5M PXIe remote controller kit PCIe 8638 PXIe 8638 and 5m cable PCIe PXIe 8638D 2M PXIe remote controller kit PCIe 8638 PXIe 8638D and 2m cable PCIe PXIe 8638D 5M PXIe remote controller kit PCIe 8638 PXIe 8638D and 5m cable PCIe 8638 PCIe x8 host adapter for PCIe to PXIe cable extension PXIe 8638 PXIe remote controller for PCIe to PXIe cable extension PXIe 8638D PXIe remote controll...

Page 15: ...XIe 8638 Series 1 6 PXI Platform Services Installation It is recommended that ADLINK PXI Platform Services be down loaded and installed prior to operation See the ADLINK PXI Plat form Services User s Manual for more details ...

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Page 17: ...oss head screwdrivers The PCIe to PXIe Extension Kit contains several electrostatic sensi tive components that can be easily damaged by static electricity For this reason the modules and chassis should be handled on a grounded anti static mat and the operator should wear an anti static wristband during the unpacking and installation procedure Inspect the components for any damage Improper shipping...

Page 18: ...ate the PCI Express extension module PCIe 8638 and remove it from its packaging Wear anti static gloves and use an anti static surface when handling the module 4 Install the PCIe 8638 in an available x8 or x16 PCI Express slot in the host computer Be sure to firmly attach the PCIe 8638 s bracket to the backplane of the host PC 5 Close the chassis and re install the housing screws CAUTION Do not ap...

Page 19: ...Series Figure 2 1 PCIe 8638 to Host PC Installation Table 2 1 PCIe 8638 to Host PC Installation Legend Item Description A Industrial or desktop PC with PCI Express x8 slot B PCIe 8638 PCI Express host module C PCI Express x8 slot A B C ...

Page 20: ... packaging Wear anti static gloves and use an anti static surface when handling the module 3 Insert the PXIe 8638 PXIe 8638D into the system slot and tighten the bracket retaining screws on the top and bottom of the panel to fasten the PXIe 8638 PXIe 8638D to the chassis Figure 2 2 PXIe 8638 D to PXI Chassis Installation Diagram WARNING The PXIe 8638 PXIe 8638D must be installed into the PXI syste...

Page 21: ...8P and remove it from its packag ing Wear anti static gloves and use an anti static sur face when handling the module 3 Insert the PXIe 8638P into the peripheral slot and tighten the bracket retaining screws on the top and bottom of the panel to fasten the PXIe 8638P to the chassis Figure 2 3 PXIe 8638D P to PXI Chassis Installation Diagram WARNING The PXIe 8638P must be installed into the PXI per...

Page 22: ...o the external port on the bracket of the PCIe 8638 located in the host PC 2 Connect the other end of the cable assembly to the external port of the PXIe 8638 or uplink port of the PXIe 8638D installed into the system slot of the PXI Express chassis CAUTION Removing the PCIe cable assembly after the system is powered on may cause system errors or data loss If the cable is unplugged improperly reco...

Page 23: ...ble assembly to the downlink port of the PXIe 8638D or external port of the PXIe 8638P installed into the first PXI Express chassis Then connect the other end of cable assembly to the external port of the PXIe 8638 or uplink port of the PXIe 8638D installed into the system slot of the next PXI Express chassis ...

Page 24: ...14 Getting Started Leading EDGE COMPUTING 2 6 Configuration Block Diagrams 2 6 1 PC to PXIe Chassis Figure 2 5 PC to PXIe Chassis Figure 2 6 PC to PXIe Chassis Block Diagram ...

Page 25: ...5 PCIe PXIe 8638 Series 2 6 2 PC to PXIe Chassis Star Topology Figure 2 7 PC to PXIe Chassis Star Topology Figure 2 8 PC to PXIe Block Diagram Star Topology őřŊŦĮĹķĴĹ őřŊŦĮĹķĴĹő őřŊŦĮĹķĴĹő őńŊŦĮĹķĴĹ őřŊŦĮĹķĴĹ őřŊŦĮĹķĴĹ ...

Page 26: ...16 Getting Started Leading EDGE COMPUTING 2 6 3 PC to PXIe Chassis Daisy Chain Topology Figure 2 9 PC to PXIe Chassis Daisy Chain Topology Figure 2 10 PC to PXIe Block Diagram Daisy Chain Topology ...

Page 27: ...Getting Started 17 PCIe PXIe 8638 Series 2 6 4 PXIe to PXIe Chassis Connection Figure 2 11 PXIe to PXIe Chassis Connection Figure 2 12 PXIe to PXIe Chassis Connection Block Diagram ...

Page 28: ... host PC As the PCIe to PXIe Extension Kit is equipped with a standard PCIe switch the BIOS will identify each device behind the switch and assign resources to each during startup Thus the PXI Express chassis must be powered up in order to acquire appropri ate resources from the BIOS To power down the PCIe to PXIe Extension Kit 1 Power down the host PC 2 Power down the PXIe chassis CAUTION DO NOT ...

Page 29: ...tors Switches and LEDs A PCIe x8 external downlink port B PCIe x8 edge finger C SW1 Connector Switch LED Description STATUS LED Off No power Orange Power OK Green Device connected to downlink port is present HOST Link status between PCIe 8638 and PXIe 8638 Off No link 0 5Hz Blinking Link in PCIe Gen1 signaling 1Hz Blinking Link in PCIe Gen2 signaling SW1 Default settings are ON Pin 3 OFF Pins 1 2 ...

Page 30: ...20 Hardware Information Leading EDGE COMPUTING 3 2 PXIe 8638 D P Layout Connectors and Jumpers Figure 3 2 PXIe 8638 Mechanical Layout Figure 3 3 PXIe 8638D Mechanical Layout CN5 CN5 CN6 ...

Page 31: ...per LED Description CN5 PCIe x8 external uplink port CN6 PXIe x8 external downlink port PWR PRSNT LED Off No power Orange Power OK Green Device connected to uplink downlink port is present LINK LED Link status between PCIe 8638 and PXIe 8638 Series Off No link 0 5Hz Blinking Link in PCIe Gen1 signaling 1Hz Blinking Link in PCIe Gen2 signaling CN6 ...

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Page 33: ... can be downloaded from the PCIe PXIe 8638 product page on the ADLINK website Question Which link configuration of the PXI Express system slot does the PCIe PXIe 8638 support 4 or 2 link How are the associated settings configured Answer The PCIe PXIe 8638 acts as a generic PXI Express sys tem controller that supports both 4 link and 2 link PXI Express system slots It detects the backplane and conf...

Page 34: ...any PCI bus numbers Each PXI Express periph eral slot reserves a PCI bus number and PCI Express switches on a PXI Express chassis also occupy several PCI bus numbers Some peripheral modules may also consume PCI bus numbers PCI bus number requirements for ADLINK PXI Express chassis are as shown Table A 1 PCI Bus Number Requirements Third party utilities like System Information Viewer http rh softwa...

Page 35: ...ors and Jumpers on page 19 X Check that the PCIe PXIe 8638 cables are not broken bent or have dirty broken connectors X Make sure there are sufficient PXI Express bus numbers available X Occasionally updated BIOS system fixes cause resource limitation issues X Try different installation sequences of modules in PXI Express chassis X Try a different PCI Express slot or different host PC differ ent s...

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Page 37: ...e Getting Started on page 7 Z Turn off power and unplug any power cords cables Z Reinstall all chassis covers before restoring power X To avoid electrical shock and or damage to device Z Keep device away from water or liquid sources Z Keep device away from high heat or humidity Z Keep device properly ventilated do not block or cover ventilation openings Z Always use recommended voltage and power s...

Page 38: ...e loosening the thumbscrews and always fasten the thumbscrews with a screwdriver before starting the system up X It is recommended that the device be installed only in a server room or computer room where access is Z Restricted to qualified service personnel or users familiar with restrictions applied to the location reasons therefor and any precautions required Z Only afforded by the use of a too...

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