PXH810 User
’s Guide – Dolphin Interconnect Solutions
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Cable Connections
The PXH810 requires an
x8 iPass™ or standard PCI Express cable. A single x8 cable is used to connect to
another PC with a PXH810 card or an IXS600 8 port switch.
To install the cable, match the x8 cable with the connector on the PXH810 adapter card. Use even pressure to
insert the connector until it is secure. Adhere to ESD guidelines when installing the cable to ensure
you don’t
damage the board. The PXH810 supports both copper and active fiber cables. Details can be found in the table
below.
Connections
PXH810
IXS600
Speed
x8 Gen3
x8 Gen3
PXH810
Max 5 meter
copper or 100
meter fiber
Max 2 meter
copper. Contact
Dolpin for
information on
longer cables.
Using the PXH810 with Optical Fibers
The PXH810 card is compliant with active fiber optic cables from Samtec. On the fibers, the iPass-housing on
one end is marked HOST, and the other end is marked TARGET. Please set the TARGET-DIP on the PXH810
to ON on the card connected to the TARGET end of the fiber.
Dolphin Software
The Dolphin Express PXH810 adapter card is compliant with Dolphin
’s extensive software package for the PX
product line. Please visit
http://dolphinics.com/support/index_support_px.html
to download the latest
documentation and software.
Dolphin provides software and documentation for several product families;
please remember to select the PX
product family before downloading
.
The software download requires a password to log in. The password will automatically be emailed to you if you
follow the instructions found on the getting started guide bundled with the adapter card.