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1. bridge bridge bridge bridge bridge 0664 0604 6604 0604 0604 PLX PLX PLX PLX PLX Technology Technology Technology Technology Technology PEX 8696 96 PEX 8696 96 PEX 8696 96 PEX 8696 96 PEX 8696 96 Express Express Express Express Express Multi Root Multi Root Multi Root Multi Root Multi Root Switch Switch Switch Switch Switch 10b5 8696 10b5 8696 10b5 8696 10b5 8696 10b5 8696 rev rev rev rev rev aa aa aa aa aa prog prog 2 prog prog i prog Normal Normal Normal normal Normal decode decode decode decode decode ooooooo oo oo oo m oomam a amp 9 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 8 8 8 9 9 8 8 8 07 14 8 PCI bridge 0604 PLX Technology 07 15 8 PCI bridge 6664 PLX Technology nagma nagma 1 PEX 8696 96 PEX 8696 96 Express Express Multi Root Switch 18b5 8696 rev aa prog Multi Root Switch 10b5 8696 rev aa prog Normal decode Normal decode System Should Be Up and Running Apply power to the Magma Expansion chassis first then power up the computer To confirm the card installation s in the Windows Device Manager or Apple System Profiler is functioning correctly your Windows Device Manager should look something like this E 2 Intel R E7520 PCI Express Root Port CO 3599 amp PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge If you discover th
2. ExpressBox 16 Chapter 7 How to Get More Help 530 tc ME Returning Merchandise to MAGMA If factory service is required a Service Representative will give you a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number Put this number and your return address on the shipping label when you return the item s for service Magma will return any product that is not accompanied by an RMA number Please note that Magma WILL NOT accept COD packages so be sure to return the product freight and duties paid Ship the well packaged product to the address below MAGMA RETURNS DEPT RMA 9918 Via Pasar San Diego CA 92126 USA It is not required though highly recommended that you keep the packaging from the original Shipment of your Magma product However if you return a product to Magma for warranty repair replacement or take advantage of the 30 day money back guarantee you will need to package the product in a manner similar to the manner in which it was received from our plant Magma cannot be responsible for any physical damage to the product or component pieces of the product such as the host or expansion interfaces for the expansion chassis that are damaged due to inadequate packing Physical damage sustained in such a situation will be repaired at the owner s expense in accordance with Out of Warranty Procedures Please protect your investment a bit more padding in a good box will go a long way to insuring the device is returned to use in the
3. amp D22 are OFF 5 3 gt u MOVE Z OFF BA D28 cm gt MODE jE D25 mu DIE PLX 1 RESET e d3C e PLX 2 RESET 22 u DIE SYSTEM RESET ExpressBox 16 Chapter 3 Advanced Technical Information 32 i C O Other indicators that are located on the backplane are the LEDs that identify the type of card that is inserted into a slot This is in regards to the number of lanes and speed that the card possesses As shown below the LEDs are located at the bottom of each individual slot When will the lit LED remain consistent is dependent on whether the inserted card is using the maximum capability of the backplane s PCIe slot For example if the card features a x16 bandwidth and is operating at a Gen 2 speed once the card is plugged into a x16 slot the lit LED will remain consistent Otherwise the card isn t using the full potential of the slot s capability and the bottom indicator would blink The card would still be operational through the backplane but in any case the 3 party card that is operating at Gen 1 and or contains less transmit receive data lanes than the slot that it is placed in the locator LED will blink ExpressBox 16 Chapter 3 Advanced Technical Information 3 0 sc ME Status Indicators and Configuration Switches ExpressBox 16 Smart Only Under normal operating conditions the status indicators are for internal Magma troubleshooting while the configuration switches jumpers should remain in their defaul
4. O Host IP Settings Host Name lP Address 192 1686 1 10 Host Port 4553 Save Changes ExpressBox 16 Chapter 4 Express I O Manager a tt ME SLOT MANAGEMENT Slot Management is another user friendly interface that allows you to partition the slots into separate groups This feature enables multiple computers to use one device at the same time You would have 3 options to choose from on how the slots would split up After selecting a different configuration you have to restart your computer and chassis A single Upstream Port is designate to be an interface between the chassis and a remote computer In the case where you re using Configuration 2 or 3 you may need to acquire additional Magma Expansion cards for different users that are accessing the same chassis The Downstream Port is for 3 party PCIe cards that are being used for a specific application Home Admin SNMP Alarms Network Slot Config Manage PCI E Info Fan Control 8 Configuration 1 Configuration 2 Configuration 3 Save Configuration ExpressBox 16 Chapter 4 Express I O Manager 4000 I ME REMOTE MANAGEMENT MANAGE Remote Management is a feature that s available through the SNMP You have the option of configuring the alarm to be ON and in alert mode while the chassis is powered by clicking on Turn On Audible Alarming Feature At default this alarm should already be activated If any problems occur an alarm from the chassis will
5. 9 0C 01 Socket 1 endor OEllh Compaq E i Multifunctional device Co peyizio ee ene 9 0E 00 Compaq CET DE 01 Compaq Trifle se class code OSSh Bridge Device s class e 07h CardBus Bridge 29 0E 02 Compaq USB Programming interface 00h CardBus Bridge a Bus 01h 9 00 00 53 Inc 86C260 Vi Header Type 82h CardBus bridge Multiple functio i Built In 3elf Test No E Bus 04h 9 00 00 Digital Equipment C Bridging Information ging 3 Bus 05h i u e 2 i 33 04 00 Digital Equipment C SR wae a2 oa PCI Bus Numbering Bus 06h Subordinate bus number 06h 1 4 Multifunctional device Br Filter Settings 89 04 00 Brooktree Corp 39 04 01 Brooktree Corp E Bus 03h open DOO00000R DOlFFFFFh 00200000h 2 ME Prefetchable No window open nen Resource Allocation ers ExCa TFFFEOOOR Locate anywhere i IRQ 11 OBh INTA Enabled It s a good sign if any of mn these read Enabled With the Magma expansion chassis powered up and connected to your computer load and launch the PCIScope application The PCIScope Program will be installed on your computer and a window similar to the one shown below will appear You should save this data as a file on your computer Please include your name and date as part of the file name with an extension of bpd This file should be included as an attachment when submitting a Technical Support request at www magma com support
6. Connection selection If the 8 is gone the problem is with the 3 Party card or the card drivers You should go to the Windows Error Codes section of this chapter to learn how to troubleshoot using error codes If the 8 is still visible the problem may be with the Magma Expansion chassis Contact Magma Technical Support for further guidance and or a replacement product MacOS Open the Apple System Profiler and the 3 Party card s should now be visible Linux Using the Ispci command verify that the card is visible Solaris Go to How to Get More Help ExpressBox 16 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting en Support for 3rd Party Cards Magma will provide reasonable technical support to with 3rd Party cards However if you have verified a successful installation of the Magma Expansion chassis but experience difficulty installing your 3rd Party cards the card manufacturer should be able to provide the best support IMPORTANT The Magma Expansion chassis is designed to function exactly like your desktop computer This means that you should follow the card maker s instructions for installation on a Windows or Mac computer as if the expansion chassis WAS the desktop computer When correctly installed there is Important no difference to the operating system removable cards or most software Windows Error Codes If you are having a problem with one of your devices and the Device status box shows a Windows Error Code refer to t
7. PCI Express card configurations Note Typically graphics cards request x16 PCI Express lanes However they may also run at near maximum speed when using x8 PCI Express lanes Mac OS X is prompting you to choose a PCI Express profile that maximizes the performance of your attached devices The Magma host interface card can communicate up to a bandwidth of x16 x8 or x4 from and to the expansion chassis and devices Again you have to verify the configuration of your card For assistance refer to Page 31 amp 32 You should choose a profile that matches the configuration of all the cards installed in your Mac ExpressBox 16 Chapter 2_ Hardware Installation a I Mn Apple System Profiler Select About This Mac under the Apple Icon E g Help Viewer File Edit About This Mac Software Update Mac OS X Software View Go Library Window Help System Preferences Dock Location Then click the More Info button click on the Devices tab gt you should see a pci bridge device listed under PCI as shown below Any cards you install in the expansion chassis will appear behind the pci bridge device magma s Mac Pro 10 12 11 9 09 AM Driver Installed Slot Slot 1 ontents Type Hardware NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT display Yes ATA Audio Built In Bluetooth Card Reader Diagnostics Disc Burning Ethernet Cards Fibre Channel FireWire Graphics Displays Hardware RAID Memory Parallel SCSI Power
8. SNMP trap C Send SNMP trap LJ Send SNMP trap Trap IP Trap IP Trap IP Send only one trap Send only one trap Send only one trap S Send a trap every Send a trap every seconds Send a trap every seconds Reset the audible alarm and stop sending SNMP traps once this temperature goes below 150 C Save All Changes ExpressBox 16 Chapter 4 Express I O Manager 380 I Mn NETWORK The Network tab allows you to change your IP address It can also permit or prevent certain IP addresses from accessing the extended feature of the chassis Home Admin SNMP Alarms Network Sot Config Manage PCHE Info Fan Control Current Network Configuration DHCP Status Disabled IP Address 192 168 1 10 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 1 1 Primary DNS 192 168 1 1 Configurable Settings Dynamic Host Control Protocol DHCP Enable IP Address 192 168 1 10 Subnet Mask 755 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 1 1 Primary DNS 192 168 1 1 Restrict Web Access By IP Make this list a Black List Allow all block only the IP s listed below 2 IP Entry 1 Enable this entry LI IP Entry 2 Enable this entry LI IP Entry 3 Enable this entry U IP Entry 4 Enable this entry If IP Entry 5 Enable this entry LI IP Entry 6 Enable this entry LI 4 IP Entry 7 Enable this entry L IP Entry 8 Enable this entry LI Zn IP Entry 9 Enable this entry L IP Entry 10 Enable this entry
9. same condition you shipped it in Please call for an RMA number first ExpressBox 16 Chapter 7 How to Get More Help 5 I Mn Appendix A Compliance FCC NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his her own expense This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE The assembler of a personal computer system may be required to test the system and or make necessary modifications if a system is found to cause harmful interferences or to be noncompliant with the appropriate st
10. the cards e Also verify the Magma host interface card is properly inserted into the host computer slot In case any other LED is off ensure the respective card is functional and properly seated in its Slot e Try moving the host interface card to a different slot e If the expansion chassis is still not visible after trying all of the above steps go to How to Get More Help Windows If the PCI to PCI Bridge is now visible but contains a D exclamation in front of it it has a problem that must be fixed To identify this problem right click on the line with the 1 and select Properties from the pop up menu Ir I I Im 1 12 Update Driver Disable Uninstall Scan for hardware changes Resolve the identified problem or go to Troubleshooting to get additional help ExpressBox 16 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting a rc ll MacOS Go to How to Get More Help Linux Go to How to Get More Help Solaris Go to How to Get More Help Add in card doesn t work 1 Shut down the computer followed by the Magma Expansion chassis Remove the card displaying a problem 3 Replace the problem card with a simple card such as an Ethernet card that has drivers built into the operating system Using this type of card will avoid any future questions about drivers possibly being installed incorrectly 4 Turn on the Magma Expansion chassis and then turn on the computer gt Windows Open the Device Manager View by
11. 11 8 0 Slot 2 11 5 0 Slot 2 11 4 0 If any of these devices are not displayed as shown above you should shut down your system computer first then the expansion chassis and reconnect the cables and the host interface card to ensure that you have a solid connection Then restart the Magma Expansion chassis followed by the computer Next try to verify the installation again as shown above If you are still having problems contact Magma Technical Support at 858 530 2511 ExpressBox 16 Chapter 2_ Hardware Installation 23 Ooo Linux After the expansion chassis has been installed in a Linux based system its installation can be verified by typing the following command lines Ispci t Display the overall structure of the expansion chassis Ispci vv Lists additional information about the PCIe switch in our case it will list the PLX information Ispci vvv Display the most comprehensive information about the expansion chassis Typical output from Ispci vvv is verbose but you can dig through the information to find very important information There are so many registers and settings associated with PCI Express Switches Use the Ispci nnv grep PLX Terminal File Edit View Search Terminal Help magnagnagma lspci nnv grep PLX 02 80 8 PCI bridge 86064 PLX Technology Inc PEX 8696 96 03 04 08 PCI bridge 0604 PLX Technology PEX 8696 96 03 05 90 PCI bridge 0504 PLX Technology Inc PEX 8696 96 03 88
12. 16 JM PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Port SLOT 9 JM PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Port SLOT 10 JM PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Port SLOT 14 JM PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Port SLOT 13 i PCI u standard Downstream Switch Port SLOT 3 JM PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Port SLOT 6 JM PCI standard host CPU bridge JM PCI standard host CPU bridge ExpressBox 16 Chapter 2_ Hardware Installation a cc ME If the verification is successful you can install 3rd Party cards as well as auxiliary peripherals such as hard drives into the chassis If however the installation was unsuccessful you may not see the PCI to PCI Bridge or it will have a small yellow symbol in front of it as shown below go to Troubleshooting Intel R E7520 PCI Express Root Port CO 3599 F PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge Mac OS For Mac OS X 10 4 or newer the operating system will automatically recognize the Magma Expansion chassis Expansion Slot Utility The following screen may be displayed the first time you turn on your computer with the Magma Expansion chassis installed The Expansion Slot Utility has launched because the system has detected that the installed PCI Express cards have changed and at least one of the cards may not be running at maximum performance This system has configurable PCI Express lanes to allow performance tuning for different
13. 8 PCI bridge 8604 PLX Technology PEX 8696 96 03 09 90 PCI bridge 0604 PLX Technology PEX 8696 96 03 8c 8 PCI bridge 0604 PLX Technology PEX 8696 96 03 18 0 PCI bridge 0604 PLX Technology PEX 8696 96 03 14 8 PCI bridge 0604 PLX Technology PEX 8696 96 06 60 8 PCI bridge 8664 PLX Technology PEX 8696 96 07 84 8 PCI bridge 0604 PLX Technology PEX 8696 96 07 05 90 PCI bridge 0604 PLX Technology Inc PEX 8696 96 07 08 90 PCI bridge 8604 PLX Technology Inc PEX 8696 96 Multi Root Switch 18b5 8696 rev aa prog Multi Root Switch 10b5 8696 rev aa prog i Multi Root Switch 16b5 8696 rev aa prog Multi Root Switch 16b5 8696 rev aa prog Multi Root Switch 16b5 8696 rev aa prog Multi Root Switch 16b5 8696 rev aa prog Multi Root Switch 10b5 8696 rev aa prog Multi Root Switch 16b5 8696 rev aa prog Multi Root Switch 16b5 8696 rev aa prog Multi Root Switch 18b5 8696 rev aa proqg Multi Root Switch 10b5 8696 rev aa prog Multi Root Switch 16b5 8696 rev aa prog Normal decode Normal decode Normal decode Normal decode Normal decode normal decode Normal decode Normal decode Normal decode Normal decode normal decode Normal decode Express Express Express Express Express Express Express Express Express Express Express Express 07 89 8 PCI 07 8c 8 PCI 07 0d 0 PCI 07 10 90 PCI 07 11 8 PCI
14. AMAGMA ExpressBox 16 User Manual 16 Slot PCI Express Expansion System Models EB16 BX4 EB16 BX8 and EB16 SX8 LLCO Table of Contents Preface 4 Advisories 4 Safety Instructions 5 Chapter 1 Introduction 7 Basic Features 8 Smart Features 8 Specifications 8 Pre Installation Information 9 Parts List 9 Tools Required for Installation 10 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 11 Open Enclosure 11 Remove Card Holder Assembly 12 Install PCI Express PCIe Cards 12 Install Host Card and Connect Cables 15 Power on Expansion Chassis 18 Power on Computer 20 Verify Installation 20 Windows 20 Mac OS 22 Expansion Slot Utility 22 Apple System Profiler 23 Linux 24 System Should Be Up and Running 24 Finishing Touches 25 Chapter 3 Advanced Technical Information 26 PCIe Card Power Consumption 26 Redundant Power Supply Option 26 Interface Cards 28 x16 Host Interface Card 28 x8 Host Interface Card 30 16 Slot Backplane 31 Power Management Backplane 31 Backplane Power Indicator 31 Activity Indicator 32 ExpressBox 16 2 tC ME Status Indicators and Configuration Switches ExpressBox 16 Smart Only 34 Chapter 4 Express I O Manager 35 WEB Server and SNMP Features 35 WEB access and SNMP Configuration 35 Configure Network Settings 36 HOME 36 ADMINISTRATOR 37 SNMP SETTINGS 37 ALARM SETTINGS 38 NETWORK 39 REMOTE MANAGEMENT MANAGE 41 PCI E INFO 42 Chapter 5 Chassis Maintenance 43 Chassis Cleaning 43 Fan replacem
15. D on the top should turn on when the power cord is connected to the device from the outlet In this case the AC POWER LED would turn green The LED below that is for DC power and should be red until the entire chassis is powered through the main switch or through the host computer for remote power Standby POWER is ON AC POWER DC POWER System Power is ON AC POWER DC POWER After first turning on each of the individual power switches in the back of the chassis the entire system can then be turned on IMPORTANT A power supply unit PSU should be switched off before removal and upon insertion of its replacement After replacing a PSU be sure to secure the new one in place with its snap in mechanism for better grounding and noise immunity Important NOTE The power supply switch cannot be toggled quickly from ON to OFF after the expansion set is initially powered There is a few seconds delay to power the device down ExpressBox 16 Chapter 2_ Hardware Installation Power on Computer To effectively use your Magma chassis as part of your computer system ensure that all the proper connections are made Then power on your computer This will enable your Magma chassis to turn ON The Magma chassis can also turn ON by itself by pressing the main switch on the front panel and then turning on the computer Verify Installation Windows No additional software or drivers are needed The operating system sho
16. Disable Users Permissions Password Change Getaut last delt v Change Password Change Permissions SNMP SETTINGS In the SNMP Settings the main administrator of the device can either activate or deactivate the monitoring system by using the check box option You can also obtain an MIB file in text format for a report j Express I O Manager 1 9 2 Home Admin SNMP Alarms Network Slot Config Manage PCI E Info Fan Control SNMP Settings SNMP Engine Enabled public MIB File Save All Changes ExpressBox 16 Chapter 4 Express I O Manager EZ I Mn ALARM SETTINGS With the SNMP built into the chassis you can oversee the configurations that are used to set off an alarm whenever there s a malfunction with the equipment pertaining to the interior of the chassis This feature is shown on Alarm Settings These settings are recommended to stay at its default condition Express I O Manager 1 9 2 Home Admin SNMP Alarms Network Slot Config Manage PCI E Info Fan Control Fan Alarming Temperature Alarming PSU Alarming Fan Fan 1 Temperature Sensor System Temp Power Supply PSU 1 Fan 1 System Temp PSU 1 ler If this power supply malfunctions When Fan 1 s RPMs fall below 50 When this sensor s temperature goes above 70 C pou PEY ma F F l WI Sound audible alarm Cn ad atidihle alarm Cn sd atidihle alarm MI Sound audible alarm MJ Sound audible alarm _ _ C Send
17. KV Emission size dependent per Engineering Port Frequency range Limits Reference Standard AC input A EN 55022 conducted FCC Docket 20780 Part 15 Subpart J Class B 0 2KHz Se EN 61000 3 2 Enclosure 30 230MHz EN 55022 radiated 230 1000MHz g Cc Ww a QO lt DANGER or STOP DO NOT TEMPER WITH THE INTERIOR POWER CONNECTIONS THAT LINKS TO CONNECTORS J24 AND J25 IT PROVIDES POWER TO THE ENTIRE BACKPLANE ONLY USE THE GIVEN CABLE FOR CONNECTION SINCE IT IS NOT AN ATX MODEL 7 Main ATX Power Additional Power for Connectors for the Add in PCIe cards expansion chassis ExpressBox 16 Chapter 3 Advanced Technical Information ay I ME NOTE CONNECTORS J20 J21 J22 and J23 within the chassis will provide additional power to any PCI Express Card that requires it The outputs from these connectors are 12V 10A each Users should purchase a MAGMA cable P N 01 05996 03 for this capability The connector on the 3 Party PCI Express card that s compatible with the cable is shown below The AUX power adapter typically comes with the PCle card PCle VIDEO CARD ADDITIONAL POWER CONNECTORS Before discussing a troubleshooting methodology for locating the problem we will first introduce several indicators and configuration switches that provide general and specific information for this process Interface Cards x16 Host Interface Card The host card has indicators that pr
18. Party cards b If it boots up OK without any 3rd Party cards installed try adding only one card and see if it boots up i If it boots up OK with one card in it shut it down and swap cards Repeat this until all cards have been tested If they all test OK then add them back one at a time until you find the combination that doesn t work If you find a bad card call Technical Support If you don t congratulations you fixed it ii If it still hangs up try a different card this one is probably bad or has driver problems If the second cards works troubleshoot the first card If the second card also fails call Technical Support Computer Doesn t Detect Expansion Chassis If the expansion chassis is not visible in your Windows Device Manager or your Apple System Profiler at all you will need to turn off your computer first and then the Magma Expansion chassis second and test all cords and cables to ensure you have everything connected correctly If everything seems to be connected correctly and you are sure you have applied power correctly power up the expansion chassis first and then the computer then try the following troubleshooting steps e Verify that the required LEDs on the backplane of the chassis are lit as explained in Advanced Technical Information The most important indicators are the LEDs that indicate the cards are inserted in the slots These LEDs are relevant to the speed and the amount of data lanes available on
19. Power Rail 75 W Slot 3 3V Voltage tolerance 9 max 9 max 9 max Supply Current 3 0 A max 3 0 A max 3 0 A max Capacitive Load 1000 uF max 1000 uF max 1000 uF max 12V Voltage tolerance 8 8 8 Supply Current 0 5 A max 2 1 A max 5 5 A max Capacitive Load 300 uF max 1000 uF max 2000 uF max IMPORTANT Customer should be aware he or she cannot use with a single brick the entire 850 Watts of the power supply for the PCIe cards but rather only 700 Watts as 150 watts should be allocated for the chassis and the backplane alone Important Redundant Power Supply Option The Power Supply units that are used within this chassis are shared by the electrical components within the chassis Power is effectively distributed by both units until one unit becomes nonoperational In this case the effect of power distribution is shifted to the functional Power Supply ExpressBox 16 Chapter 3 Advanced Technical Information 2 Further information about the Power supply s electromagnetic capability EMC is listed below Immunity Phenomena Ref Standard 130dBuV Conducted RF fields 0 15MHz 80MHz EN 61000 4 6 ty 80 AM 10V m jig e 80MHz 1000MHz EN 61000 4 3 80 AM Se BKV air A conta Fast transients 5 50ns 30 10ms A Voltage dips 60 100ms Voltage interr 100 5000ms H EN 61000 4 11 gt 95 5s Surge 1 2 50us common mode 2KV A EN 61000 4 5 differential mode 1
20. Printers SAS Serial ATA USE YF Network AirPort Firewall Locations Modems Volumes WWAN YF Software Applications Developer Extensions Fonts Frameworks Logs Managed Client Preference Panes Startup Items Sync Services Universal Access pci bridge pci bridge pci bridge pci bridge pci bridge pci bridge pci bridge pci bridge pci bridge pci bridge pci bridge pci bridge pci bridge pci bridge pci bridge pci bridge pci bridge pci bridge pci bridge PCI to PC Bridge PCl to PCl Bridge PCI to PCI Bridge PCl to PCl Bridge PCI to PC Bridge PCl to PCl Bridge PCI to PC Bridge PCl to PCl Bridge PCI to PC Bridge PCl to PCl Bridge PCI to PC Bridge PCl to PCl Bridge PCI to PC Bridge PCI to PCl Bridge PCI to PC Bridge PCl to PCl Bridge PCI to PC Bridge PCl to PCl Bridge PCI to PC Bridge NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT Name Type Driver Installed Bus Slot Vendor ID Device ID NVDA Display B display Wes PCI Slot 1 OxlOde Ox0395 Subsystem Vendor ID 0x0000 Subsystem ID ROM Revision Revision ID Link Width Link Speed Ox0010 3008 OxfOal xB 2 5 GT s Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Slot 2 Slot 2 11 20 0 Slot 2 11 16 0 Slot 2 11 12 0 Slot 2 16 0 0 Slot 2 17 21 0 Slot 2 17 20 0 Slot 2 817 17 0 Slot 2 817 16 0 Slot 2 17 13 0 Slot 2 17 12 0 Slot 21817 9 0 Slot 2 17 8 0 Slot 2 17 5 0 Slot 2 17 4 0 Slot 2 11 9 0 Slot 2
21. an determine which slot you inserted your PCIe card in by following the outline that is shown below The Magma chassis has 2 PCIe Switch devices that enable the slots to work e The 1st PCIe Switch controls Slots 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 e The 2nd PCIe Switch controls slots 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Note To view the slots pertaining to the 2nd PCIe Switch you must click to expand Slot 15 I Computer Management Local 4 7 PCI Express standard Root Port a System Tools ia Universal Serial Bus USB Controller Task Scheduler 4 8 PCI Express standard Root Port Event Viewer zur JM PCI Express standard Upstream Switch Port Shared Folders jl PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Pot SLOT 2 amp Local Users and Groups JE PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Port SLOT 1 Performance JM PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Port SLOT 4 gay Device Manager ME PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Port SLOT 5 8 Storage re JM PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Pot SLOT 15 t Disk Management 2 4 PCI Express standard Upstream Switch Port SLOT 0 Sy Services and Applications JM PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Port SLOT 8 ME PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Port SLOT 7 JM PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Port SLOT 11 li PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Port SLOT 12 MM PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Port SLOT 15 MU PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Port SLOT
22. andards for its intended use Industry Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cetappareilnumerique de la classe A estconforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada CE The product s described in this manual complies with all applicable European Union CE directives Magma will not retest or recertify systems or components that have been reconfigured by customers ExpressBox 16 Appendix A Compliance 55 MAGMA 9918 Via Pasar San Diego CA 92126 USA Toll Free 800 285 8990 US Main 858 530 2511 Fax 858 530 2733 www magma com Manual P N 09 09979 00 Rev B3 ExpressBox 16 Appendix A Compliance 560
23. at any of your 3rd Party PCIe cards contain a You may have a problem with that card Refer to Troubleshooting for further guidance ExpressBox 16 Chapter 2_ Hardware Installation a cc ME IMPORTANT We will provide reasonable technical support with 3rd Party cards However if you have verified a successful installation of the Magma Expansion chassis but experience difficulty installing your 3rd Party cards the card manufacturer should be able to provide Important the best support Finishing Touches After your system is working properly replace the host computer cover and the close the lid of the expansion chassis ExpressBox 16 Chapter 2_ Hardware Installation 23 N son Chapter 3 Advanced Technical Information PCIe Card Power Consumption Be AWARE of the power consumption of any 3rd party card that is inserted into the slot of the device Each individual slot is capable of outputting 75 Watts of power If at any time the cards inserted exceed the maximum amount of power that s available from every slot then one power supply would not suffice One power supply is capable of producing only 850 Watts of power Users would need to acquire a second power supply for all slots to work properly In general the best support for power hungry cards requires 1200 Watts 2 power supply units Each slot is designed to support 3 0 amps 3 3v 9 9 watts 5 5 amps 12v 66 watts Table 4 1 Power Supply Rail Requirements
24. ay want to work with To obtain access to the Magma chassis direct your web browser to the given IP address 192 168 1 10 You must configure your network on this same domain for this to work Later you can change the IP address to another domain or to use DHCP Configure your computer s network setting to correlate to the default IP address of the Magma chassis The IP address of the Magma chassis is 192 168 1 10 and the Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 ExpressBox 16 Chapter 4 Express I O Manager 350 _ ti a S OMR ED Set your network settings to configure manually and enter an IP address for your computer of 192 168 1 42 where 42 can really be any free number other than 10 To verify we ve successfully detected the Magma Expansion chassis on our network open your web browser and direct it to the IP address of the chassis that is 192 168 1 10 Configure Network Settings Open your internet browser and enter the IP address in the URL window and press Enter The window for the browser will appear as shown FillInThisName User name defauk x Password Remember my password The define username will be default and the password to be magma The user will be directed to the MAGMA home webpage for the expansion device HOME The homepage provides an overview for the status of the chassis It allows you to view the number of fans power supplies and temperature senso
25. cal d j PCI Express standard Root Port a ii System Tools in ly Unmersal Serial Bus USB Controller gt Task Scheduler E ji PCI Express standard Root Port gt Event Viewer 2 ay Mi PCI Express standard Upstream Switch Port gt Ga Shared Folders li PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Port gt Local Users and Groups jE PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Port gt E Performance JE PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Port 4 Device Manager JE PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Port C Storage 2 qE PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Port E Disk Management 13 PCI Express standard Upstream Switch Port gt En Services and Applications ji PCT Express standard Downstream Switch Port lll PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Port je PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Port ja PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Port a PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Port a PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Port a PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Port a PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Port je PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Port PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Port mi PCI Ei standard Downstream Switch Port JE PCI Express standard Downstream Switch Port amp PCI standard host CPU bridge amp PCI standard host CPU bridge j tanrard host i H afafa lat The Device Manager will display the available slots within the chassis As reference you c
26. cause malfunction Disclaimer We have attempted to identify most situations that may pose a danger warning or caution condition in this manual However Magma does not claim to have covered all situations that might require the use of a Caution Warning or Danger indicator ExpressBox 16 Preface Safety Instructions Always use caution when servicing any electrical component Before handling the Magma Expansion chassis read the following instructions and safety guidelines to prevent damage to the product and to ensure your own personal safety Refer to the Advisories section for advisory conventions used in this manual including the distinction between Danger Warning Caution Important and Note Always use caution when handling operating the computer Only qualified experienced authorized electronics personnel should access the interior of the computer and expansion chassis per UL and IEC 60950 1 The power supplies produce high voltages and energy hazards which can cause bodily harm Use extreme caution when installing or removing components Refer to the installation instructions in this manual for precautions and procedures If you have any questions please contact Magma Technical Support WARNING Never modify or remove the radio frequency interference shielding from your workstation or expansion unit To do so may cause your installation to produce Warning emissions that could interfere with other electr
27. d always keep an eye on all cables to make sure they are not damaged and are securely connected Occasionally you should remove the chassis cover and check for loose cards and remove any dust build up CAUTION Always remember to power down your computer and the expansion chassis BEFORE you attempt to perform any maintenance tasks Caution Chassis Cleaning The environment where your Magma chassis is operating should be the determining factor as to how often you should perform a general cleanup of the chassis To perform a routine general cleaning of your chassis you will need the following Can of compressed air proper distance 6 inches Cotton Swabs Isopropyl alcohol Anti static wipes Warm water for filter Dish soap for filter OS ae 5 0 CAUTION Do not use a vacuum because vacuums create ESD Caution First remove the four cover screws and the top chassis cover 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 ExpressBox 16 Chapter5 Chassis Maintenance Be sure to keep the can of compressed air about six inches from the parts being sprayed with air Pay particular attention to the fans in the chassis 9 and power supply because they are critical to air movement and to keeping your chassis cool Also spray the slots on the backplane Next you can use anti static wipes to wipe down any open areas inside and o
28. dth x8 View Config Space vol 5 Disable Powe Slot Bus ID EMPTY Card Bus ID EMPTY Link Speed not active Link Width not active Config Space Unavailable 1 0 5 9 Disable Slot Bus ID EMPTY Card Bus ID EMPTY Link Speed not active Link Width not active Config Space Unavailable 1 0 9 16 Disable _ Slot Bus ID EMPTY Card Bus ID EMPTY Link Speed not active Link Width not active Config Space Unavailable 1 0 13 21 Disable Slot Bus ID EMPTY Card Bus ID EMPTY Link Speed not active Link Width not active Config Space Unavailable Home 1 0 2 4 Disable Powe Slot Bus ID EMPTY Card Bus ID EMPTY Link Speed not active Link Width not active Config Space Unavailable 1 0 6 20 Disable Powe Slot Bus ID EMPTY Card Bus ID EMPTY Link Speed not active Link Width not active Config Space Unavailable 1 O 10 17 Disable Slot Bus ID EMPTY Card Bus ID EMPTY Link Speed not active Link Width not active Config Space Unavailable I O 14 20 _ Disable Slot Bus ID EMPTY Card Bus ID EMPTY Link Speed not active Link Width not active Config Space Unavailable SNMP Alarms Network 1 0 3 16 Disable Powe Slot Bus ID EMPTY Card Bus ID EMPTY Link Speed not active Link Width not active Config Space Unavailable 1 0 7 5 Disable Slot Bus ID EMPTY Card Bus ID EMPTY Link Spe
29. dustrial 4U rack mount enclosure e Card retainers keep cards in place and are adjustable to fit any size card e Chassis provides superior EMI control vibration shock and moisture resistance Smart Features All the features of the BASIC model o 14 slots x8 PCIe and 2 slots x16 PCIe e Magma Express I O Manager Constant critical component monitoring Front panel status LED display Specifications Technology PCI Express Bus Specification Revision 2 0 PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2 3 PCI Bridge Architecture Revision 1 2 Backplane EB16 BX4 16 slots x4 PCIe EB16 BX8 14 slots x8 PCIe and 2 slots x16 PCIe Interface Cards Low Profile PCIe x8 Gen 2 Dimensions 2 70 H x 4 70 L x 0 62 W Power Consumption 1 2A 3 3V 3 96 watts PCIe x16 Gen 2 Dimensions 2 75 H x 6 95 L x 0 75 W Power Consumption 1 5A 3 3V 5 watts Interconnect Bandwidth 40Gbps x8 Link 80Gbps x16 Link Interface Card x8 PCIe 1 2A 3 3V 3 96 watts Power Consumption x16 PCIe 1 5A 3 3V 5 watts Enclosure 4U Rack mount 19 W x 7 H x 20 D Removable cleanable air filter 34 Ibs 15 5 Kg Power Supply Options 850 Watt 1700 Watt or 850 Watt Redundant 100 240 VAC 47 63 Hz Power Input 12V 60Amps 3 3V 33 Amps Environmental Ambient Temperature 0 to 50 C ExpressBox 16 Chapter 1 Introduction 8 Storage Temperature 55 to 125 C Relative Humidity 0 to 90 non condensinc 850W standard power supply 185 600
30. e the amount of lanes that would be operational for usage by the user 1 gt 29 U LS A mn LED indicators un Link width Dip Switches SW2 P INC YY 1 OFF 2 OFF 1 2 OFF X J4 f MCU PROGRAM S P Inc r i W 4 oe ne yw RIE R104 g me RZOC F T X 1 aS 25 oO x8 x4 x2 x1 tie gg ff 3 PCle HIF a w u Az 11 04978B 03 x 01 04978 03 MEET ii LEDs for x8 x8 x4 x2 x1 eC l 04978 03 AH LEDs for x4 ExpressBox 16 Chapter 3 Advanced Technical Information Oo OU 16 Slot Backplane Power Management Backplane This backplane system controls the power distribution to the entire PCIe device Ensure that this device is working properly by indicating that the LEDs are ON It is attached to the side panel within the chassis near the power supply module 04 D2 D3 D1 VSTB 5VAUX 12V Backplane Power Indicator Other than the indicators on the front panel the backplane board that s located within the chassis contains LEDs that provide status of the power supply These are located by the edge of the board on the top left If the power is operating in its normal condition then the LED with the reference designator D34 will light up Otherwise if there is a voltage failure for 3 3V the D21 LED will lit This status must be inspected to see whether power is an issue p34 MAIN PWR OK C D31 ExpressBox 16 Chapter 3 Advanc
31. ed not active Link Width not active Config Space Unavailable yo 11 8 Disable Slot Bus ID EMPTY Card Bus ID EMPTY Link Speed not active Link Width not active Config Space Unavailable 1 0 15 12 Disable Slot Bus ID EMPTY Card Bus ID EMPTY Link Speed not active Link Width not active Config Space Unavailable Slot Config Manage PCI E Info 1 0 4 8 Disable Powe Slot Bus ID EMPTY Card Bus ID EMPTY Link Speed not active Link Width not active Config Space Unavailable 1 0 8 4 Disable Powe Slot Bus ID EMPTY Card Bus ID EMPTY Link Speed not active Link Width not active Config Space Unavailable 1 O 12 9 Disable Slot Bus ID EMPTY Card Bus ID EMPTY Link Speed not active Link Width not active Config Space Unavailable 1 O 16 13 Disable Slot Bus ID EMPTY Card Bus ID EMPTY Link Speed not active Link Width not active Config Space Unavailable Fan Control ExpressBox 16 Chapter 4 Express I O Manager m Chapter 5 Chassis Maintenance Like all computer systems you will need to perform some routine maintenance tasks Some of these include making sure that the air vents in the chassis are clear of obstructions and that the cooling air from the fans flows freely You will also need to check the foam filter behind the front panel to ensure it is clean thus allowing for unrestricted air flow to the fans You shoul
32. ed Technical Information an Activity Indicator These are the LEDs that tell whether data is processed correctly throughout the entire backplane LEDs D32 and D33 indicate whether information from the EEPROM has properly transferred the data set to the PLX PCI Express switches when the chassis is initially turned on These LEDs should go off after a short period of time The picture on the left is shown before the host computer is turned on and the one on the right is after the host computer is powered 322 a p SYSTEM RESET S2 LINK STATUS 2 St LINK STATUS nape NV mee o D4 me at I R349 ote se Dr 44 033 mn 2 SP RIET RIS Jen R363 032 muy 42 Ret GE O s eQ toT a 2 Ok em e 4 EF uN Si OK U yon ka ALT R292 R D32 amp D33 TEPRON 4 Q peoa 2 R273 irs initially ON R292 Ro a _ D32 amp D33 are OFF Another set of indicators that are useful to observe are D22 D29 and D30 This shows the RESET status of the backplane and the PCIe Gen 2 Switch components D22 is the RESET status of the entire backplane and D29 and D30 is represents PCIe switches The RESET status should turn off LEDs OFF when the host computer turns on and the chassis is powered If it does not then the chassis is having technical difficulties and will not see the cards that are inserted Below shows the proper status of the indicators _ MAIN LW QF gt y ra De 3 3V PWR SEG FAULT EER f hg r D29 D30
33. emit an alerting sound Ensure the conditions of the internal fans power supplies or electrical components on the PCIe backplane are functional by following Chapter 3 Advanced Technical Information To verify what is causing the chassis to respond improperly you can turn off the alarm by pressing Silence Audible Alarm Express I O Manager 1 9 2 Home Admin SNMP Alarms Network Slot Config Manage PCI E Info Fan Control Turn On Locator LED Silence Audible Alarm Sound Audible Alarm Turn On Audible Alarming Feature PSU s Good Details Fans Good Details Temps Good Details Log Refresh W Auto Refresh Log Creating global object with initialized network settings Initializing back end web GET POST functions Initializing POST GET HTTP handlers SNMP engine is set to be enabled turning it on Initializing SNMP engine to run at v2 0c v3 0 Initializing the hardware in the chassis Successfully switched to configuration 1 Finished initializing hardware going into main loop ExpressBox 16 Chapter 4 Express I O Manager a I Mn PCI E INFO The PCI E Info page contains status on the individual slots of the backplane device The information that is available on this page provides you with an overview of what speed it s running on and how many lanes the slot is using This variation is based on the PCI Express card that is inserted into the slot Server 1 0 Disable Bus ID EMPTY Link Speed Gen 2 Link Wi
34. ent 45 Replaceable Power Supply 45 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 47 Locate the Problem 47 Windows 47 MacOS 47 Computer Hangs During Power Up 47 Computer Doesn t Detect Expansion Chassis 48 Add in card doesn t work 49 Support for 3rd Party Cards 50 Windows Error Codes 50 Computer Hangs after Many Cards Installed 51 Nothing Works 51 Chapter 7 How to Get More Help 52 Frequently Asked Questions FAQ 52 Contacting Technical Support 52 PCIScope Software Utility for Windows XP and 2003 Server 53 Returning Merchandise to MAGMA 54 Appendix A Compliance 55 ExpressBox 16 Ss cc ll le Preface Advisories Five types of advisories are used throughout this manual to provide helpful information or to alert you to the potential for hardware damage or personal injury NOTE Used to amplify or explain a comment related to procedural steps or text IMPORTANT Used to indicate an important piece of information or special tip to help Important you CAUTION Used to indicate and prevent the following procedure or step from causing damage to the equipment Caution WARNING Used to indicate and prevent the following step from causing injury Warning DANGER or STOP Used to indicate and prevent the following step from causing serious injury or significant data loss i COMPATIBILITY ISSUE ig mmm Used to indicate a known or potential compatibility issue between Magma and non Er a Magma hardware that may
35. er ESD procedures when completing this action When the host computer is off and all power cords are disconnected from the AC outlet remove the cover and prepare your host card for insertion into a PCIe slot There are 2 host cards available for this chassis To verify which card you currently have look at the options below It is important to know how many lanes the host computer slot can support The host card needs to be configured for the same number of lanes as the host computer slot For example the computer slot is set to x8 lanes therefore you must configure the Magma host card to x8 lanes Refer to PAGE 31 amp 32 for configuration purposes of the PCIe card The number of lanes is typically noted on a motherboard computer next to the PCI Express slot This motherboard calls the red slota PCIE x4 4 ExpressBox 16 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ma STOP YOU MUST ONLY INSTALL THE PCle HOST CARD INTO A PCI EXPRESS SLOT Only use cards WITH brackets This will ensure that your PCle host card can only be inserted into a PCle slot Although PCI Express cards without brackets may fit into conventional PCI slots you run the risk of damaging the PCI Express host card if you insert it into a PCI slot Please ensure that your host computer has PCI Express slots and install the host card only into a PCI Express slot i Magmax8 host card P N 01 04978 03 a TE ER r bie When the Magma interface card is used as H
36. ficiently It is therefore imperative that our computing platform allocates at least 32KB of I O memory space to allow multiple add in cards to operate properly This setting may be editable or preset by your BIOS or computer vendor If you re having this problem it is recommended that you first update your system to the latest firmware provided by your vendor Instruction on how to do that as well as making a backup of your current BIOS firmware should be provided by your computer vendor on their web site In case this property is editable your computer vendor should also be able to tell you how to select at least 32KB using their BIOS interface Nothing Works Recheck all power connections Verify cable installation Verify host card is properly configured for the of lanes in the host computer slot If it powers up OK but nothing works check the computer s Device Manager or System Profiler to see if the expansion chassis has been found If not found try the troubleshooting steps for My Computer Can t Find the expansion chassis If the expansion chassis is visible but has a problem try to resolve the problem See Note above If that fails go to Troubleshooting to get additional help ExpressBox 16 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting st Ooo Chapter 7 How to Get More Help Frequently Asked Questions FAQ You can visit the Magma Technical Support FAQ pages on the Internet at www magma com support Contacting Technical Supp
37. harge ESD Warning All add in cards are susceptible to electrostatic discharge When moving cards it is best to carry the cards in anti static packaging If you need to set a circuit card down be sure to place it inside or on top of an anti static surface For more information see Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the Preface WARNING High voltages are present inside the expansion chassis when the unit s power cord is plugged into an electrical outlet Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet before removing the enclosure cover Turning the system power off at the power on off switch does not remove power to components High voltage is still present CAUTION Before touching anything inside the enclosure move to an ESD station and follow proper ESD procedures Failure to do so may result in electrostatic discharge damaging the computer or its components For more information see Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the Preface CAUTION Before installing add in cards please ensure that the input current rating specified on the AC input label is not exceeded ExpressBox 16 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Ooo LU All slots support any combination of x1 x4 x8 and x16 PCle cards All slots are physically a x16 but any add in card is supported Use the card hold down to secure the card in the slot Refer to the labeling on the backplane to determine electrical configuration of each
38. hassis must be securely fastened When you hear a click it is properly secured If not securely connected the connectors may cause intermittent or lost connections Host Computer Magma Host Interface f ma Expansion Chassis NOTE If at all possible plug all power cords from the expansion chassis and your host computer into a shared power strip preferably one that has surge and noise Suppression circuitry built into it Power on Expansion Chassis Turn on ALL power supply switches at the rear then power on the chassis using the green power switch on the front Check your installation before powering up the Magma Expansion chassis for the first time Although the power supply has an over voltage protection device built into it it may not trip in time to fully protect a device that has been improperly connected or whose power cable has been damaged ExpressBox 16 Chapter 2_ Hardware Installation pe You must apply power to the expansion chassis BEFORE you power up your computer This will allow the higher numbered buses in the bus hierarchy to be at a stable state when the host computer issues its master power on bus reset Each power supply has an individual power switch at the rear as well as LEDs to indicate its power status Ensure that the power switch next to the power cord is flipped ON the symbol This enables the device to turn ON once it is activated through the main POWER SWITCH The LE
39. he following list of error codes for guidance PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge Properties General Driver Details Resources PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge Y Device type System devices Manufacturer Standard system devices Location PCI Slot 6 PCI bus 5 device 0 function 0 Device status This device is not working properly because Windows cannot load the divers required for this device Code 31 Chick Troubleshoot ta start the traubleshooter tor this device Troubleshoot Device usage Use this device enable v This code indicates that there is a problem with the 3rd Party card driver If necessary contact the card s manufacturer for updated software drivers If all else fails contact Magma Technical Support for further assistance On the Bridge If you receive error code 12 on the first PCI to PCI Bridge call Magma Technical Support On the Card This usually means the memory I O or prefetch is more than has been allocated Call Magma Technical Support The driver for the card is not installed on your system Reinstall the card driver following the manufacturer s instructions If that fails to fix the problem call the card manufacturer for new drivers The host interface card or expansion chassis are not working correctly Reinstall the host interface card into ExpressBox 16 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting the computer s slot and recheck all cables connections If
40. he module The power load will again be shared between these two modules _o Power Supply switch 4 L OFF Position A AC power cord gt _ gv IMPORTANT In order to ensure the safety and efficiency of your expansion chassis it is recommended that you keep a spare power supply module on hand just in case Protect yourself keep a spare Order Important your spare power supply module from Magma PN 40 00031 00 ExpressBox 16 Chapter5 Chassis Maintenance a I ME Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Locate the Problem If you are having trouble with the Magma Expansion chassis first verify that all cards and cables are seated properly Be sure you followed the instructions in earlier sections of this manual Always remember to power On and Off correctly when rechecking your installation If you are still having problems try these troubleshooting steps The Magma expansion chassis is correctly displayed as a PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge in Windows Device Manager and as a pci bridge in the MAC Apple System Profiler and in Linux When connected and functioning correctly the expansion chassis will be displayed as follows Windows 5 P Intel R E7520 PCI Express Root Port CO 3599 PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge ES Intel R PRO 1000 MT Server Adapter 2 PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge MacOS pci bridge pci PC SLOT 2 pci bridge pci PCI SLOT 2 pci8086 1107 Ethernet Controlle
41. hours 1700W dual standard power supply 106 600 hours 850W redundant power supply 720 000 hours Monitoring Express I O Manager with built in web server ExpressBox 16 Smart only LED Indicator on front panel SNMP Regulatory Compliance FCC Class A Verified CE RoHS Compliant Supported Operating Systems Windows MacOS Linux Warranty 30 day money back guarantee 1 year return to factor Pre Installation Information Before using the Magma Expansion chassis you should perform the following steps e Inventory the shipping carton contents for all of the required parts e Gather all of the necessary tools required for installation e Read this manual Parts List Quick Start Guide 16 Slot Expansion Chassis 3 meter shielded iPass x8 or x16 PCIe interface cards x8 or x16 PCIe U S Standard 115V Power Cord Accessory Bag with rubber feet and card hold down extender Quick Start Guide r gt oe 6 ExpressBox 16 Chapter 1 Introduction Oo Tools Required for Installation To complete the installation of the Magma product you will need a Phillips head screwdriver and ESD wrist strap to prevent electrostatic discharge ExpressBox 16 cme Chapter 2_ Hardware Installation The following steps will guide you through the installation of your Magma Expansion System CAUTION Hardware installation shall be performed only by qualified service personnel per UL and IEC 60950 1 Caution Electrosta
42. kplane and an expansion interface card a standard or redundant power supply and high volume cooling fans There are two versions available ExpressBox 16 Basic and ExpressBox 16 Smart ExpressBox 16 Basic ExpressBox 16 Smart A choice of two backplane configurations Backplane provides 2 x16 PCIe Gen 2 slots and 14 x8 PCIe Gen 2 slots e EB16 BX4 provides 16 x4 PCIe Gen 2 slots LED Status Panel EB16 BX8 provides 2 x16 PCIe Gen 2 Magma s Express I O Manager Slots and 14 x8 PCIe Gen 2 slots management tool for SNMP monitoring and partitioning of the slots among multiple computers EB16 Top View 1 Sixteen PCI Express slots 2 Card Retainers 3 Cooling fans Hot Swappable 4 Power Supply EB16 Rear View 5 PCI Express card slot opening 6 iPass connector to Host Computer 7 Power cord socket s 8 Power Switch Hardware Included 1 9 3m iPass cable rs a 10 PCI Express Host Card x8 or x16 ExpressBox 16 Chapter 1 Introduction eo cc ME Basic Features e Easy Plug and Play installation e PCI Express Gen 2 x16 or x8 interconnection e All slots support full length cards e Status LEDs on backplane indicate active link speed Gen 1 or Gen 2 partial or complete lane training e Automatic power up control by computer e Four hot swappable cooling fans e Multiple power supply options with auxiliary power connectors to support cards requiring more than 75 Watts e In
43. nectors When correctly seated in its connector you will notice a firm resistance when you pull up gently on the card To keep the cards in place secure them in the enclosure with their retaining screws supplied with the Magma Expansion chassis After securing the cards verify that they do not touch each other Depending on card size and thickness you may require mechanical card guides to ensure isolation such as the case with 2 single full length PCIe cards Card guides for this system can be purchased separately from Magma Re install card holder assembly and position guides The plastic guides can be removed and reversed for short cards Tighten plastic guides with a screw driver Rotate the plastic pieces until their grooves are aligned with the cards Reinsert the card holder into the chassis and tighten the screw ExpressBox 16 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation a Oo LU Install Host Card and Connect Cables Host Interface Card Begin installation by powering down your host computer Use the procedures for shutting down your operating system and shutting off power to your system provided in your owner s manual or system documentation The host interface card is mounted to a full height bracket as shown below For low profile case applications you may need to change the mounting bracket to the low profile bracket that shipped with your system Remove the screws that hold the card to the bracket Be sure you are using prop
44. onic equipment in the area of your system When Working Inside a Computer 1 Before taking covers off a computer perform the following steps 2 Turn off the computer and any peripheral devices 3 Disconnect the computer and peripheral power cords from their AC outlets or inlets in order to prevent electric shock or system board damage In addition take note of these safety guidelines when appropriate To help avoid possible damage to systems boards wait five seconds after turning off the computer before removing a component removing a system board or disconnecting a peripheral device from the computer When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector or on its strain relief loop not on the cable itself Some cables have a connector with locking tabs If you are disconnecting this type of cable press in on the locking tabs before disconnecting the cable As you pull connectors apart keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Also before connecting a cable make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned CAUTION Do not attempt to service the system yourself except as explained in this manual Follow installation instructions closely Caution Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge ExpressBox 16 Preface Electrostatic Discharge ESD Warning Electrostatic Discharge ESD is the enemy of semiconductor devices You should always take precautions to eliminate any electros
45. ort Our support department can be reached by fax at 858 530 2733 or by phone at 858 530 2511 Support is available Monday through Friday 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM PT When contacting Magma Technical Support please be sure to include the following information Name Company Name Phone Number Fax Number Email Address Model Number Serial Number Computer Make Computer Model 10 Operating System and Version 11 Make Model of cards in the Magma Expansion chassis 12 Detailed description of problem SS oe ee ne You can also visit our web site at www magma com support For a quick response use the Technical Support and RMA Request Form available in the Support Section of the website Simply complete the form with all required information Please make sure that your problem description is sufficiently detailed to help us understand your problem For example Don t say Won t boot up Do say Tried all the steps in the Troubleshooting Section and it still won t boot up For faster diagnosis of your problem please run the two utility programs described in the following sections and include the diagnostic files they generate with your email ExpressBox 16 Chapter 7 How to Get More Help 5200 S eoe PCIScope Software Utility for Windows XP and 2003 Server PCIScope is a powerful diagnostic tool for Windows designed by APSoft This software utility is a valuable resource to explore examine and debug the PCI subsystem of
46. ost interface i e installed in the host computer the RED switch should remain OFF Move the dip switch to the ON position only if the same card is used as an Expansion Interface in the Magma expansion backplane see the following section for more details The x8 and x16 PCIe interface cards have the DIP switch to change between different modes Magma x8 host card P N 01 04978 03 sHOST S r mA nery di iS lOlwse 76 3 ER Soig gsw ofa AL cag res O LE narte LIZ R89 __ ZIIIIII r ON EXP OFF HOST ee a i N Note The expansion chassis will NOT function if SW2 on the Interface card 01 04978 03 or 01 5018 00 is set to ON and the Interface card is inserted into the host computer ExpressBox 16 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 16 tt ME Expansion Interface card The Magma host interface is the same card as the expansion interface only that its SW1 switch is set to ON EXP By default the expansion interface card should already be installed in the Magma Expansion chassis Magma Expansion Interface is Pre Installed Depending on the interface cards a x16 PCIe or x8 PCIe 3 meter iPass cable is included x8 iPass Cable x16 iPass Cable ExpressBox 16 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation a Carefully position the expansion chassis so that the expansion cable will conveniently reach from the host computer to the Magma Expansion chassis Cables attached to the expansion c
47. ovide the status of the clock the power distribution and the active data lanes To verify that your expansion device is properly linked to your computer ensure that these LEDS on the HIF and EIF cards are ON REF CLK PWR GOOD GOOD mn N TECHNOLOGY GROUP NEE ge isn 16 HOST EXP 01 05018 001 ne x16 x8 x4 x2 xi LOS ExpressBox 16 Chapter 3 Advanced Technical Information 28 If the card is not transferring or receiving any type of data through its transceiver iPass connector then the LOS Loss of Signal LED would be turn ON LEDs x16 x8 x4 x2 x1 LEDs IHN x16 x8 x4 x2 x1 LEDs 10000 x16 x8 x4 x2 x1 oo 030000 09 LOI The width of the active data lanes may vary based on the PCIe slot that you are using for your Magma host interface card Be sure to check the PCIe slot in your computer to determine how many data lanes it can support It should be labeled near the slot The default value that the card is operating in is X16 In order to change the bandwidth of the card refer to the DIP switch labeled SW100 ExpressBox 16 Chapter 3 Advanced Technical Information oo x8 Host Interface Card The card that is x8 capable uses x8 iPass cable contains status indicators that tell users the condition it is currently operating in There are LED indicators for the lanes that are being used for data transfer and whether the board is powered correctly A switch is also available to chang
48. r PCI 9x9 If this is not what you see when you verify your installation the following troubleshooting steps may help you locate and resolve your installation issues without having to call Technical Support Computer Hangs During Power Up If your computer hangs while being turned on and you can t even start follow the following steps to try to fix this problem 1 Shut off the computer and then the expansion chassis and verify that all cards and cables are connected and seated correctly 2 If it still hangs and you have added one or more hard drives in addition to several cards ensure that you have not exceeded the power capabilities of the expansion chassis power supply You can verify the capacity of your power supply by checking the label on the power supply If you are not certain about the power consumption of your peripherals it is best to remove them one by one starting with those you suspect of being most power hungry until the system powers up 3 If you have removed all 3 Party cards from the Magma Expansion chassis and it still hangs try the following ExpressBox 16 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting a tc ME a Remove the Magma host interface card from the computer and try booting up without the expansion chassis attached i If it boots up OK without the expansion chassis attached call Magma Technical Support ii If it still hangs the problem is in the computer and not with the expansion chassis or the 3rd
49. red This product can be divided into multiple individual groups of I O supporting 4 independent host computers through partitioning and purchasing additional host expansion link cards and cables WEB Server and SNMP Features ExpressBox 16 Smart supports the Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP for remote monitoring and administration by offering the following features e Internal Temperature monitoring e Clear Alarm button monitoring e Swappable fan status for fans 1 2 3 and 4 in the front e Power supply 1 status e Power supply 2 status e Traps are defined to alert the SNMP server in case of overheat or failure in any of the Subsystems mentioned above e Remote chassis turn on e Input Output switching e Partitioning of PCIe slots for additional users WEB access and SNMP Configuration SNMP Port To ensure that you can successfully monitor your new system you will need to connect it to a local or private hub using a standard RJ 45 Ethernet Cable Connect one end of the cable to the RJ 45 port located to the right of the power supply modules back of the chassis and the other end to your local area network connector or any computer In case you connect the chassis to a local computer laptop be sure to use a Hub with regular network cable or a crossover cable without a Hub Before applying power to the chassis make Sure all the cards are inserted into the slots This is in regards to any 3 Party PCIe cards that you m
50. rs that is attached to your chassis along with the number of users that has access to the device Express I O Manager 1 9 2 Home Admin SNMP Alarms Network Slot Config Manage PCI E Info Fan Control Type of Chassis EB16 4U 1xPSU Number of Fans 4 Number of PSU s 1 Number of Temp Sensors 1 IP Address 192 168 1 10 Number of Active User Accounts 1 PSU s Good Details Fans Good Details Temps Good Details Log Refresh Auto Refresh Log Creating global object with initialized network settings Initializing back end web GET POST functions Initializing POST GET HTTP handlers SNMP engine is set to be enabled turning it on Initializing SNMP engine to run at v2 0c v3 0 Initializing the hardware in the chassis Successfully switched to configuration 3 Finished initializing hardware going into main loop ExpressBox 16 Chapter 4 Express I O Manager 3600 _ ti a a AWR EE ADMINISTRATOR The device is capable of allowing separate users have access to the PCIe system Based on the MODE that the device is operating in a maximum of 4 users could share the same Expansion set To add users click on the check box and then enter their name under Enable Disable Users You would then configure their setting based on login information and remote monitoring The configuration is displayed on the Administration tab or Admin Home Admin SNMP Alarms Network Slot Config Manage PCI E Info Fan Control Enable
51. slot For trouble shooting purposes it is recommended to install a small number of cards and verify installation before installing the maximum number of cards The diagrams below represent the speed of PCIe slots that a specific EB16 can support If you are unsure of which model you have refer to the label on the side panel of the chassis In model EB16 BX4 all sixteen slots are x4 PCIe Gen 2 as shown this diagram Expansion Slot PCIe GEN2 X4 PCIe GEN2 X4 PCIe GEN2 X4 PCIe GEN2 X4 PCIe GEN2 X4 PCIe GEN2 X4 PCIe GEN2 X4 PCIe GEN2 X4 PCIe GEN2 X4 PCIe GEN2 X4 PCIe GEN2 X4 PCIe GEN2 X4 PCIe GEN2 X4 PCIe GEN2 X4 PCIe GEN2 X4 PCIe GEN2 X4 PCIe x16 For Model EB16 BX8 and EB16 SX8 a mixture of x8 and x16 PCIe Gen 2 slots are available as shown in this diagram PCIe GEN2 X8 PCIe GEN2 X8 PCIe GEN2 X16 PCIe GEN2 X8 PCIe GEN2 X8 PCIe GEN2 X16 PCIe GEN2 X8 PCIe GEN2 X8 PCIe GEN2 X8 PCIe GEN2 X8 PCIe GEN2 X8 PCIe GEN2 X8 PCIe GEN2 X8 PCIe GEN2 X8 PCIe GEN2 X8 PCIe GEN2 X8 O V c O m n x C Sr x ft ExpressBox 16 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Install the cards following the card manufacturer s recommendations Some card manufacturers recommend that you install their software driver s prior to installing the hardware If this is the case be sure to install the PCIe device driver before installation of the expansion chassis Make sure that all cards are fully seated in their con
52. t state preset by Magma for best compatibility However should a problem occur with the chassis or a special mode of operation be solicited by the client we included below explanations as to what all these items are and how they should be treated Status Panel indicators Locating LED Locating ON OFF Switch Temp Sensor Alarm green cool orange overheated Alarm Reset Button Power Supply Indicator green good orange PS fault All LED s should be green at all times An orange LED means a fault of the corresponding item listed in the picture above If the chassis is functioning improperly you have the option of resetting the entire system by pressing and holding the Alarm Reset button shown in the above diagram until the LEDs blink The color of the LEDs will turn orange This will enable the entire device to reboot to its default settings You can only do this once the chassis is turned off but still operates on standby power So ensure the power cable is connected between the chassis and the AC outlet ExpressBox 16 Chapter 3 Advanced Technical Information a ll lll Chapter 4 Express I O Manager ExpressBox 16 Smart contains extra features that could be utilized to monitor the status of the components on the backplane and the items in the chassis such as the state of the power supplies fan status and temperature It is obServed on a remote computer that would indicate when an equipment malfunction has occur
53. tatic charge from your body and clothing before touching any semiconductor device or card by using an electrostatic wrist strap and or rubber mat Warning Static electricity can harm system boards Perform service at an ESD workstation and follow proper ESD procedures to reduce the risk of damage to components Magma strongly encourages you to follow proper ESD procedures which can include wrist straps and smocks when servicing equipment You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge ESD e When unpacking a static sensitive component from its shipping carton do not remove the component s anti static packaging material until you are ready to install the component in a computer Just before unwrapping the anti static packaging be sure you are at an ESD workstation or are grounded e When transporting a sensitive component first place it in an anti static container or packaging e Handle all sensitive components at an ESD workstation If possible use anti static floor pads and workbench pads e Handle components and boards with care Don t touch the components or contacts on a board Hold a board by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket ExpressBox 16 Preface io o Chapter 1 Introduction Magma ExpressBox 16 is a 16 Slot PCI Express Expansion System The expansion system consists of a PCIe host interface card an iPass cable a 4U rack mount chassis containing a 16 Slot bac
54. the error code remains try another slot If the error 1 persists call Magma Technical Support For all other error codes call Other Codes On the PCI to PCI Bridge Magma Technical Support On the Card Card Manufacturer s Technical Support after first verifying that the Magma Expansion chassis is installed properly If you are still having problems contact Magma Technical Support for more help Computer Hangs after Many Cards Installed Any expansion chassis configuration requires the cooperation of the computer system s BIOS in order to operate properly regardless of the platform PC Laptop Server or operating system MS Windows MACOS LINUX etc The BIOS hosts the first and the most fundamental code firmware that a computer executes upon boot up It is then that each and every PCI PCle add in card be it located on the host system or on Magma s expansions chassis is allocated Input Output memory space for proper operation The BIOS hosts the first and the most fundamental code firmware that a computer executes upon boot up It is then that each and every PCI PCIe add in card be it located on the host system or on Magma s expansions chassis is allocated Input Output memory space for proper operation By installing multiple add in cards in one chassis or chaining multiple Magma chasses as discussed in Appendix A we re requesting more and more resources from the BIOS and thus must make sure we pre allocate them suf
55. tic Discharge ESD Warning All add in cards are susceptible to electrostatic discharge When moving cards it is best to carry the cards in anti static packaging If you need to set a circuit card down be sure to place it inside or on top of an anti static surface For Warning more information see Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the Preface WARNING High voltages are present inside the expansion chassis when the unit s power cord is plugged into an electrical outlet Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet before removing the enclosure cover Turning the system power off at the power on off switch does not remove power to components High voltage is still present Warning CAUTION Before touching anything inside the enclosure move to an ESD station and follow proper ESD procedures Failure to do so may result in electrostatic discharge damaging the computer or its components For more information see Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the Preface Caution Open Enclosure Loosen the 2 thumbscrews that retain the top cover of the chassis and slide the lid towards you as shown below ExpressBox 16 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation N son Remove Card Holder Assembly Remove the screw on the side of the card holder assembly and lift upwards peT I gt Install PCI Express PCIe Cards Warning Warning Caution Caution Electrostatic Disc
56. uld automatically recognize the Magma expansion chassis To verify a successful installation on Windows find the My Computer icon and right click on it Then select Manage from the pop up menu Next click on Device Manager in the leftmost Computer Management window Finally click on the View Menu and select View Devices by Connection EEE mj File Action view Window Help alaj x feo Devices by type Devices by connection Computer Mane MA TECHWRTR aif Resources by type oe en Resources by connection le Bil Event y i Disk drives H A Shared Show hidden devices Display adapters x Local L DYD CD ROM drives H Perfgrn USstomize Floppy disk controllers 2 g Device Manager Hg IDE ATAJATAPI controllers Spe Storage e Keyboards H E Removable Storage Fal gt Mice and other pointing devices on GE Disk Defragmenter H Monitors a Disk Management H E Network adapters mE Services and Applications if Ports COM amp LPT ae Processors ER Sound video and game controllers H Storage volumes fl We System devices ib Universal Serial Bus controllers 5 Displays devices by connection Open ACPI BIOS gt Open PCI Bus gt Click the sign several times until your reach a PCI Express Root Port with a PCI Standard PCI to PCI Bridge beneath it ExpressBox 16 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Coe File Action View Help gt Af Be EB Computer Management Lo
57. utside of the chassis to remove any remaining dust or dirt If you have dust or dirt remaining in any hard to reach area such as corners of a fan blade you can use the cotton swabs dipped in the isopropyl alcohol to gently rub the area clean Lastly if the chassis was extremely dirty you can remove any installed 3rd Party cards and wipe the slots with a soft bristle brush like a toothbrush dipped in the isopropyl alcohol to gently clean each slot When finished blow the slots with compressed air from about six inches away until dry IMPORTANT If your chassis is extremely dirty and you would like professional help with getting it clean you can contact Magma Support for instructions and costs on shipping the chassis back for cleaning Important Finally clean the air filter following the instructions later in this chapter When finished replace the cover and turn on power to the system ExpressBox 16 Chapter 5 Chassis Maintenance a A O on Fan replacement ExpressBox 16 is designed to allow hot swappable fan replacement while the chassis is powered on First you will need to remove the chassis lid Then locate the fan that has failed unlock its thumbscrew lift up its metal tab and pull it out Pull out bad fan 4 Insert new fan secure thumbscrew NOTE The Magma part number for a replacement fan is 26 00031 00 In spite of regular performance of routine maintenance tasks some computer s
58. your computer It was made to fit the requirements of service personnel especially engineers programmers and system administrators and to integrate all advanced functions and tools into one product Please visit www tssc de for more information about the capabilities of PCIScope and other utilities offered by APSoft An evaluation version of PCIScope is available for download at www tssc de You can purchase an inexpensive license from APSoft for use beyond the evaluation period PCIScope has proven to be extremely useful when verifying and debugging configurations involving the Magma Expansion chassis under any Windows platform PCIScope can provide information to you and our Technical Support Group such as PCI Bus Numbering Resource Allocation and other information that may prove useful when debugging expansion chassis or card problems If you are experiencing problems setting up your system you should run PCIScope before contacting the Magma Technical Support Group amp PCIScope C WINDOWS DESKTOP SAMPLE BPD Se File Edit View Descriptions Tools window Help 18 x EVAR Busch l Information PCI Registers PCI Registers form Eii Multifunctional device Cc Per zso Pc cara Cardbus Conerolier 9 00 00 Compaq DRA CardBus Bridge 32 00 01 Compaq DRA Bus 00h Device OCh Function 00h dal Cardbus bridge Texas In endor l04Ch Texas Instruments TI E9 FOC 00 Socket 0 i ACl5h PCI1Z50 PC card Cardbus Contro
59. ystems can experience hardware failures Fortunately your investment in a Magma Expansion chassis with a redundant power supply provides you with the ability to easily replace a power module in the event of a failure Simply loosen the screw on the top right of the power supply and pull the latch outwards Then pull out the power supply to replace it with a functioning one The redundant power supply includes two replaceable modules that share the power load requirements during normal operations Should one module fail for any reason the power load will be shifted to the other module ExpressBox 16 Chapter 5 Chassis Maintenance a An indicator for the failure would be the LEDs on the back panel of the power supply behind the chassis For non functioning equipment these indicators would not show If you have an EB16 SXS then the audible alarm would be initiated to alert you on this condition If this is the case press the black button on the status panel on the front of the unit to stop the audible alert To replace a failed power supply toggle the power button on the back of the expansion unit into OFF position see pictures below unplug the AC power cord directly from the power supply module and then unscrew the thumbscrew s located on the back simply grab the handle and pull the power supply module out gently Replace the failed module with a new one and turn on the power to the module using the power switch at the bottom of t

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