Magma EB7-x8, EB7R-x8, EBU user manual Introduction, General Specifications

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Chapter 1 Introduction

M A G M A

Chapter 1 Introduction

General Specifications

The Magma 7 Slot PCI Express® to PCI Express® Expansion System (Model EB7-x8) is a general-purpose bus expansion chassis for the Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) local bus. The expansion chassis is fully compliant with the PCI Express Local Bus Specification. This system consists of a PCI Express host card, a 3– meter iPass cable, a rack-mount enclosure containing a 7 slot PCIe expansion backplane, a power supply, and cooling fans. The EB7-x8 can be easily transformed into a host computer with 8 slots when a Root Complex card is installed in place of the expansion interface card in the chassis.


	Item		Description
		Host Card:	Low Profile PCI Express x8 (8 lane)
		Backplane:	7 PCIe slots, 1 PCIe upstream or Root Complex
			slot
		Enclosure:	4U Black Rack-mount (All Steel)
		Dimensions:	19" W x 7" H x 17.7" D
		Weight:	24 lb or 11.804 kg
		Standard Cable Length:	3-meter iPass cable
		PCI Express Bus Specification	Revision 1.1
		PCI Local Bus Specification:	Revision 2.3
		PCI Bridge Architecture Spec:	Revision 1.2
		Interconnect Bandwidth:	4000 MB/sec or 4 GB/sec or 40 Gbps
		Cooling:	One 85.2 CFM fan
			One fan in power supply
		Power Supply:	Model EB7-x8 includes an auto-switching 500W
			supply
		MTBF:	53,000 hours
		Operating Environment:	0º to 50º C Operating Temperature
			-20ºto 60º C Storage Temperature
			5% to 85% Relative Humidity, Non-condensing
		Operating Systems:	Windows XP/2000/Server 2003/Vista
			Mac OS X version 10.4.x +
			Red Hat Linux 9, Linux Kernel 2.6+
			Solaris and Open Solaris 2008.05
		Warranty:	1 Year Return to Factory
		Available Options:		7-meter cable (PN: SUBCBL7IP)
				Disk Drive Cage for up to seven 3.5”
				internal disk drives (PN: RDRIVECAGE)
				PCIe card hold down kit (PN: RCHD7)
				Rack-mount slide kit (PN: RSLIDES-XX)

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Contents ExpressBoxUniversal EBU PCI Express to PCI Express Expansion Model EB7-x8 Model EBU Model EB7R-x8Trademark References Copyright 2009 Mission Technology Group, Inc. - DBA MagmaLimitation of Liability CHAPTER 4 INSTALL CARDS AND DRIVES Table of ContentsHARDWARE INSTALLATION VERIFY INSTALLATIONCHAPTER 8 HOW TO GET MORE HELP CHAPTER 5 MODULAR SOLUTIONS WITH EBUCHASSIS MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING500Watt Power Supply Specifications Page Advisories PrefaceWhen WorkingInsideaComputer SafetyInstructionsProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Rack-Mount Instructions Chapter 1 Introduction General SpecificationsItem Qty Pre-InstallationInformationToolsRequiredfor Installation PartsListSTOP Chapter 2 Hardware InstallationBefore you Begin Install PCI Express Host CardM A G M A STOP Attach Power and Expansion Cablesthe chassis along with the power cord Laptop Installation optionalTDP side to Laptop Picture B shows the Incorrect orientation RechecktheInstallation Hardware Check Applying Power CorrectlyStarting Up Windows Start Up RackInstallationsShutting Down You may now proceed to Chapter 3 Verify InstallationM A G M A Windows CHAPTER 3 Verify InstallationExpansion Slot Utility MacOSXApple System Profiler RedHat 9 Linux Link Supported Speed 2.5Gb/s, Width x8, ASPM L0s L1, Port Mapping Physical Slot locationsto port locations using lspciExample lspci -vvv Output Link Supported Speed 2.5Gb/s, Width x4, ASPM L0s, Port Cover Screws Chapter 4 Install Cards and DrivesRemove PCI Express Expansion Chassis Cover Remove all of these screws in order to open the enclosure Installing 3rd Party PCIe Cards Install 3rd PartyPCIe Cardsor Hard DrivesInstalling Hard Drives “Hot-Swappable”PCIeCardsoptional System Should Be Up and RunningFinishingTouches 3. Select a device and click on the “Properties button” Procedure for hot-un-plugging a PCIe plug in cardDouble click on the applet corresponds to the slot number will begin Click on the Stop button of the dialogClick on the OK button of the new dialog 8. A green LED, labeled P X PwrE where11. After 5-6 seconds the LED will stop flashing and remain on 10. The LED should start flashing againDigi Design Pro Tools PCIeExpansion Solutions with the EB7-x8Video Card expansion solutions ATI HD4850 High Throughput storage solutionsaccessing our data 100% Reads I/O Test typeThroughput MByte/sec 50% Reads 50% WritesConfiguring a complete computer withEBU Chapter 5 Modular Solutions with EBUVirtualization, Clusters, and EBU Configuring EBU for I/OSharingbetweenmultiple Blades or Other Serversability of its chassis to allow for peer to peer communication between its slots as well as its ability to communicate with multiple Root Complex Port sources with its complementary Universal Host Adaptor product lends itself to very elegant and immensely cost effective I/O virtualization applications General Chassis Cleaning Chapter 6 Chassis MaintenanceNext, use a can of compressed air from your local computer store to blow out any dust that may have accumulated in the chassis fans “Hot-Swappable”PowerSupply Optional CleaningtheAirFilter M A G M A ƒ When Nothing Works ƒ My PCIe Card Doesn’t Work Chapter 7 TroubleshootingLocatethe Problem My Computer Can’t Find the PCIe Expansion SystemCheck the DIP switch settings on the Magma Host Card RedHat9 Linux WindowsWhen Nothing Works My Computer Hangs During Power Up My PCIe Card Doesn’t Work 1. Shut down the computer followed by the Magma expansion chassis Support for 3rdPP Party PCIe Cards Windows Error CodesParty PCIe Card driver Error CodeThis code indicates that there is a problem with the 3rd Description/ActionContacting Technical Support Chapter 8 How to Get More HelpFrequentlyAskedQuestionsFAQ 4. E-mail file to forums@magma.com Magma Debug Utility2. Run Magnostic.exe PCIScope Software Utility Technical Support request at wwwH.magma.com/sTU upportUT.H ReturningMerchandisetoMAGMA Appendix A Need More PCIe Slots? Multiple PCIe Expansion System ConfigurationsPage Fan-Out Verify your configuration Daisy-Chaining D aisy-C hain Fan -O ut C om bination C onfiguration Combination ConfigurationsFan -O ut D aisy-C hain C om bination C onfiguration PCI e Card Conflicts Power-On Sequence for Advanced ConfigurationsTroubleshooting AdvancedConfigurations Page MAC and Linux Finding the Problem CardIndustryCanada APPENDIX B ComplianceFCC/CE/UL DC OUTPUT SAFETY500Watt Power Supply Specifications AC INPUTMISCELLANEOUS 09-09917-01- A Manual, USER, EB7-x8, ROHS Magma 9918 Via Pasar, San Diego, CA 92126, USAPhone 858 530-2511 Fax 858