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Configuring EBU for I/OSharingbetweenmultiple Blades or Other Servers

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Configuring EBU for I/OSharingbetweenmultiple Blades or Other Servers

All IO PCI-X cards in PE6R4 can be shared with multiple Blades. PE6R4 is Magma’s PCI-X box and can be replaced with any of Magma’s PCI Express expansion boxes as well, such as EB7, EB4 EB4-1u, EB2R, EB2, etc. This can be useful in virtualization environments. See the figure below.

Virtualization, Clusters, and EBU

The EBU is ideally suited for configuring it to act as a concentrator box that can be used for powerful I/O Virtualization solutions. The built-in

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Contents

Model EB7-x8 Model EBU Model EB7R-x8 ExpressBoxUniversal EBU PCI Express to PCI Express Expansion Trademark References Copyright 2009 Mission Technology Group, Inc. - DBA MagmaLimitation of Liability Table of Contents HARDWARE INSTALLATIONVERIFY INSTALLATION CHAPTER 4 INSTALL CARDS AND DRIVES CHAPTER 5 MODULAR SOLUTIONS WITH EBU CHASSIS MAINTENANCETROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 8 HOW TO GET MORE HELP 500Watt Power Supply Specifications Page Preface Advisories SafetyInstructions When WorkingInsideaComputer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Rack-Mount Instructions General Specifications Chapter 1 Introduction Pre-InstallationInformation ToolsRequiredfor InstallationPartsList Item Qty Chapter 2 Hardware Installation STOP Install PCI Express Host Card Before you Begin Attach Power and Expansion Cables M A G M A STOP Laptop Installation optional the chassis along with the power cord TDP side to Laptop Picture B shows the Incorrect orientation RechecktheInstallation Hardware Check Applying Power CorrectlyStarting Up RackInstallations Shutting DownYou may now proceed to Chapter 3 Verify Installation Windows Start Up M A G M A CHAPTER 3 Verify Installation Windows MacOSX Expansion Slot Utility Apple System Profiler RedHat 9 Linux Mapping Physical Slot locationsto port locations using lspci Link Supported Speed 2.5Gb/s, Width x8, ASPM L0s L1, Port Example 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 Install 3rd PartyPCIe Cardsor Hard Drives Installing 3rd Party PCIe Cards Installing 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 Click on the Stop button of the dialog Click on the OK button of the new dialog8. A green LED, labeled P X PwrE where corresponds to the slot number will begin 10. The LED should start flashing again 11. After 5-6 seconds the LED will stop flashing and remain on PCIeExpansion Solutions with the EB7-x8 Digi Design Pro Tools Video Card expansion solutions High Throughput storage solutions ATI HD4850 accessing our data I/O Test type Throughput MByte/sec50% Reads 50% Writes 100% Reads Chapter 5 Modular Solutions with EBU Configuring a complete computer withEBU Configuring EBU for I/OSharingbetweenmultiple Blades or Other Servers Virtualization, Clusters, and EBU ability 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 Chapter 6 Chassis Maintenance General Chassis Cleaning Next, 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 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Locatethe ProblemMy Computer Can’t Find the PCIe Expansion System ƒ When Nothing Works ƒ My PCIe Card Doesn’t Work Check the DIP switch settings on the Magma Host Card Windows RedHat9 Linux When 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 Windows Error Codes Support for 3rdPP Party PCIe Cards Error Code This code indicates that there is a problem with the 3rdDescription/Action Party PCIe Card driver Contacting 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 Multiple PCIe Expansion System Configurations Appendix A Need More PCIe Slots?Page 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 Finding the Problem Card MAC and Linux IndustryCanada APPENDIX B ComplianceFCC/CE/UL SAFETY 500Watt Power Supply SpecificationsAC INPUT DC OUTPUT MISCELLANEOUS 09-09917-01- A Manual, USER, EB7-x8, ROHS Magma 9918 Via Pasar, San Diego, CA 92126, USAPhone 858 530-2511 Fax 858