PXH810 User
’s Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions
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Quick Install Guide
The PXH810 card is shipped in an anti-static bag to prevent static electricity damage. The card should
only be removed from the bag after ensuring that anti-static precautions are taken.
The PXH810 card can be installed in any PCI Express compliant x8 or x16, Gen1, Gen2 or Gen3 slot.
Electrically, the PXH810 supports PCIe Gen1, Gen2 and Gen3 speeds and x1, x2, x4, and x8 link-widths.
The card will operate at the highest common speed shared between the slot and the card (Gen3) and the widest
common link-width (x8).
For best performance, we recommend a PCI Express Gen3 x8 or Gen3 x16 slot.
All DIP switches should normally be left in the factory default setting. More details on DIP switch settings can be
found on page 10 in this document.
PXH810 Operating Modes
The Dolphin PCI Express PXH810 card is a PCIe NTB (Non-Transparet Bridge) adapter card. The card
functionality is controlled by the MODE SELECT DIP switch labeled SW1 that can be found close to the upper
edge of the board. The main configuration options are found in the table below. The default DIP switch setting
will be appropriate for most uses. One exception is that when a fiber is in use, one card
needs to have the TARGET-DIP set and needs to be connected correctly to the
corresponding end of the fiber.
Note:
Static electricity from your clothes or work environment can damage your PCI
Express adapter card or your PC. Always wear a grounded anti-static wrist strap while
opening the PC and when the card is removed from the anti-static bag.
Picture 1: DIP Switch Location
Configuration PXH810
DIP switch view
NTB LED Color
NTB mode
(Shipping default)
Green
NTB TARGET mode
(fiber usage)
Green
NTB mode
(long cable tuning)
Green
Table 1: PXH810 SW1 Configuration Settings