MXS924 Users Guide
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Dolphin Interconnect Solutions
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10 node PCIe x16 Gen4 NTB Cluster
Each node has a Dolphin Express MXH930, MXH830, PXH830 or PXH820
adapter. Up to 10 systems can be connected to the Dolphin MXS924 switch.
All nodes connect directly to the switch using up to two x4 cables (x8 link).
The two switches are interconnected using four x4 cables (x16 link).
The cables between the two switches should be connected to port P1, P2, P3
and P4 on both switches.
20 node PCIe x8 Gen4 NTB Cluster
Each node has a Dolphin Express MXH930, MXH830, PXH830 or PXH820
adapter. Up to twenty systems can be connected to the Dolphin MXS924
switch. All nodes connect directly to a switch using up to two x4 cables.
The two switches are interconnected using four x4 cables (x16 link).
The cables between the two switches should be connected to port P1, P2, P3
and P4 on both switches.
Larger NTB Cluster configurations
Currently, the MXS924 can be used to create clusters up to 60 nodes. Some limitations apply, please contact Dolphin for
more information on supported topologies and functionality.
Figure 4: 20 Node PCIe x8 Cluster
Figure 3: 10 Node PCIe x16 Cluster
