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1. Ww Er Et T Areca Technology Corporation open all close all Quick Create Raid Volume Set Tre IR m ho F ie Total Number Of Disks lt 9 Quick Function Quick Create Select Raid Level Maximum Capacity Allowed 0 Volume S i Select Capacity GB Q Physical D Fr gt 0 System Co Greater Two TB Volume Support No 3 3 Information Volume Initialization Mode Foreground Initialization fol e Write Protection Disabled Max 128 Volumes Confirm The Operation Submit Reset Check Confirm The Operation box ARCHTTP Configuration A Fu L wx hd i T Areca Technology Corporation lopen alliclose all n ENDS Create Set otal Number Of JR t Quick Function Quick Create CJ RAID Set Functions C Volume Set Functions Q Physical Drives 0 System Controls Greater Two 1 ort C Information olume Initialization Mode Foreground Initialization olume Write Protection Disabled or ax 128 Volumes Confirm The Operation Submit Reset Volume Set Created Successfully screen comes up Raid Storage Manager 4 7 10 203 0 170 82 CO EF Apple iCloud Facebook Twitter Wikipedia Yahoo News Popular a Fu gt ARCHTTP Configuration Raid Storage Manager T Areca Technology Corporation H t open alljclose all gj Ra tien d Controller Response 33 Quick Function Quick Create C RAID Set Functions Volume Set2. Caution Installation Procedures Overview Below is the concise version on how to set up the EB3T DB Open Enclosure Install PCle cards see notes below Install storage controller card Install Drives Attach Power Cord Connect Thunderbolt cable Start Host computer Hardware Check Verify Installation via Operating System D SE a When installing 3rd Party PCle card start with one card first just to see if there are any software and hardware issues or incompatibility problems that may occur This way you can troubleshoot the problem more easily and efficiently If everything works well and there are no configuration issues you can proceed with the installation of the remaining 3rd party PCle cards Always refer to or read 3 9 party manufacturer installation guide for further instructions Open Enclosure Loosen the thumbscrew that retains the top cover of the chassis and slide the lid towards you as shown below ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 2 Hardware Installation a BEEN Install PCIe Cards Some card manufacturers recommend that you install their software driver prior to installing the card If this is the case be sure to install the card driver before connecting ExpressBox 3T to the computer e Slot 1 accepts x1 or x4 PCle cards or the provided Fan Blower e Slot 2 accepts x1 x4 or x8 PCle cards e Slot 3 accepts all types of PCle cards x1 x4 x8 or x16 next to Thunderbolt interface card x4 PCle
3. Place Jumper on Pin F Fanfeed i IS HIOW set tom cm M de i 10 List ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 4 Technical Information BEEN New EB3T DB unit Fan Controller j id 4 n T MATTA T ela ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 4 Technical Information 360 0 Magma Setting the Fan to fast speed mode ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 4 Technical Information m BEEN How to Install PCie cards Installation of three PCIe cards Two x8 cards and one x4 card X8 PCIe card Install 1st PCIe card InstallXBiPCre xa Le SL Lae uer 4 w i gt 9 BIPCI 4 P ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 4 Technical Information EM BEEN Install Zrd PCIe card Install 3r PCIe card gr nmt nea PLIe ME ea Ari Use the X4 P n ve ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 4 Technical Information EM Magma Use the 2 PCle slot when installing a x16 card The 2 PCIe slot has an open notch on the far end of the connector For demo only we are using a Magma PCIe Host as an example of X16 card ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 4 Technical Information LN EV Pro Tools HDx cards Installation Prior to installing the Hdx cards you need a PCle AUX power adapter cable Avid supplies the required auxiliary power adapter cable If you don t have the AUX power adapter cable you need to contact AVID to avail one There are two types of HDx auxiliary power adapter cables provided by AVI
4. um localhost 81 ARCHTTP Configuration es ARCHTTP Configuration localhost 81 ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 4 Technical Information E eoo ARCHTTP Configuration 3 gt localhost 81 Ss M SS Apple iCloud Facebook Twitter Wikipedia Yahoo News Popular es y wie aes ais il it ArcHTTP Configurations open all close all i ArcHTTP v2 General Configurations 1 3 System Functions Binding IP EX SAS RAID Controllers HTTP Ports RESA TA RAID Controllers SMTP Port Display HTTP Connection In Scanning PCI Device Scanning RS 232 Device Scanning Inband Device Event Log File Name Confirm The Operation Submit Reset If you are unable to start or launch the Areca Web Management do these steps Clear Internet History Reset Internet to default setting Shutdown computer Unplug power from Magma EB3T DB Disconnect Thunderbolt Cable Remove and reseat Areca controller card Reconnect power and Thunderbolt cable Si RI cu qw oq Turn on the computer Start Internet browser and type Localhost 81 Check Confirm The Operation box ARCHTTP Configuration Ai 3 localhost 81 Apple iCloud Facebook Twitter Wikipedia Yahoo News Popular FF 1 4 ArcHTTP Configurations open all close all BZ Ci 277 D UT i ArcHTTP v2 3 4 a General Configurations gt System Functions Binding IP 0 0 0 0 MIELE 5 5 RAID Controllers HTTP Port SEES ATA RAID Controller SMTP Port
5. MAGMA ExpressBox 31 DB User Manual Thunderbolt to PCle Expansion Model EB3T DB BEEN Table of Contents Preface 4 Advisories 4 Safety Instructions 5 Chapter 1 Introduction 7 PCI Express Features 7 Thunderbolt Features 7 Specifications 8 Pre Installation Information 8 Parts List 9 Tools Required for Installation 9 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 10 Installation Procedures Overview 10 Open Enclosure 10 Install PCle Cards 11 Extra Power 12 Add in System Blower 13 Install Storage Controller Card 13 Controller Card Installation 14 Storage Drive s Installation 15 Attach Power Cord 17 Connect Thunderbolt Cables 17 Start Host Computer 18 Chapter 3 Verify Installation 19 Hardware 19 Thunderbolt 1 Interface Card amp LEDs 19 Thunderbolt 2 Interface Card amp LEDs 21 Backplane amp LEDs 24 Software 25 How to check Magma device Mac OS X 25 How to Check Magma Device Windows 7 and 8 27 How To Check PCle cards Mac OS X 28 Install PCle Device Driver 29 ExpressBox 3T DB Preface ca pragma Thunderbolt Aware Driver is required for PCle cards 29 How to Check PCle cards Windows 7 and 8 31 Chapter 4 Technical Information 33 Fan Speed and Noise Adjustment 33 Older EB3T DB unit Fan Controller 34 Setting the Fan to slowest speed mode 35 Setting the Fan to fastest soeed mode 35 New EB3T DB unit Fan Controller 36 Setting the Fan to fast speed mode 37 Setting the Fan to slowest speed mode 3
6. Ethernet Cards Fibre Channel FireWire Graphics Displays Hardware RAID Memory PCI Cards Parallel SCSI Power Printers pcila00 1 SAS Serial ATA Type Other Multimedia Thunderbolt Driver Installed No USB Tunnel Compatible No MSI No Y Network Bus PCI Firewall Slot Thunderbolt 2105 0 0 Locations Vendor ID 0x1a00 Modems send Vendor ID Re Volumes Subsystem ID 0x0002 WWAN Revision ID 0x0000 Wi Fi Link Width xl Y Solware Link Speed 2 5 GT s Applications Components Developer Extensions Fonts Frameworks Logs Managed Client Preference Panes Printer Software ini Julia s MacBook Air Hardware PCI Cards pcila00 1 Q My PCIe card is not getting detected when installed in 1st PCIE slot what should I do A You have to configure the DIP Switch SW1 on the backplane setting it to proper configuration to match the PCIE card specs This troubleshooting is only applicable to Rev A5 1 backplane The main function of this DIP Switch is as follows To set the 1st PCle slot to train to either GEN1 or GEN2 To allow a x8 or x16 PCIE card to run under x4 slot als RIQ X J T ceat ts ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 6 Troubleshooting LN pragma 1 If you are installing an X8 Gen1 PCIE card set SW1 to ON and SW2 to ON 2 If you are installing an x8 Gen2 PCIE card set SW1 to OFF and SW2 to ON 3 If you are installing an X4 Gen1 PCIE card set SW1 to ON and SW2 to OFF 4 If you are installing an x4
7. 0GB 5T120HM000 1G5142 lots 3 A Raid Set 000 120 0G8 ST120HM000 1G5142 Slots 4 9 Raid Set 000 120 0GB ST120HM000 1G5142 When initialization is done this warning box comes up 9 10 203 0 170 82 yst The disk you inserted was not readable by 3 3 Quick Function i this computer Volume State Quick Create Raid Set 001 Normal C RAID Set Functions Volume Set Functions J u initialize ignore Jea u _ Physical Drives gt System Controls 3 Information 1 ARECA SAS RAID Adapterv1 0 Capacity GB JGB GB GA ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 4 Technical Information 10 203 0 170 82 n Apple iCloud Facebook Twitter Wikipedia Yahoo N ARCHTTP Configuration T T Areca Technology Corporation Le de r open all close all i s RaidSet Hierarch M Raid System Console The disk you inserted was not readable by Quick Function RAID Set this computer E Volume State Quick Create Raid Set 000 C RAID Set Functions Volume Set Functions C Physical Drives L Initialize L 1j System Controls amp L3 Information s Enclosure s1 AdapterV1 0 Device Capacity Model Slot 1 C 120 068 ST120HM000 1G5142 Siot 2 8 000 120 0GB ST120HM000 1G5142 Slot 3 A 120 0GB ST120HM000 1G5142 Stot 4 9 id Se 120 0GB ST120HM000 1G5142 After completing the Raid setup you must activate the drive and create partition Different Operating Systems have their own utility
8. Display HTTP Connection Information To Console Scanning PCI Device Scanning RS 232 Device Scanning Inband Device Event Log File Name f Confirm The Operation Submit Reset ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 4 Technical Information LEN Click Submit eoo ARCHTTP Configuration 4 gt f 93 localhost 81 t m i ES Apple iCloud Facebook Twitter Wikipedia Yahoo News 7 Popular v a A wy Abs de fa it ArcHTTP Con figurations open all close all 4 ArcHTTI Hi System Functions ey SAS RAID Controllers Scanning Inban Event Log File Name M Confirm The Operation Submit Reset General Configurations Has Been Set up screen comes up eoo ARCHTTP Configuration db pel localhost 81 a M SS Apple iCloud Facebook Twitter Wikipedia Yahoo News Popular BAR we LE ArcHTTP Configurations NECS adhi open all close all 27 SELLE ais 2 UU ARCHTTP Response y r HTTP System Functions wer z General Configuration Has Been Set UK SAS RAID Controllers Expand sign SAS RAID Controllers eoo ARCHTTP Configuration localhost 81 eo I 5 Apple iCloud Facebook Twitter Wikipedia Yahoo News Popular amp aii i ArcHTTP Configurations _ ARCHTTP Response System Functions y z General Configuration Has Been Set SCH SAS RAID Controllers ARC 1223 Web Management SEN ATA RAID Controller ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 4 Technical Information PM Clic
9. Gen2 PCIE card set SW1 to OFF and SW2 to OFF NOTE Default setting 1 OFF 2 OFF Q Can I daisy chain ExpressBox 3T with more ExpressBox 3T A Yes but realize that aggregate bandwidth is limited to 10Gbps through the Thunderbolt port and PCI address and IO space can be limited so the type of cards installed in the chassis may limit the number that can be daisy chained successfully If a daisy chain device doesn t work check to see if a RED led on the Magma Thunderbolt Card in the first slot of ExpressBox 3T is on If so the daisy chained device is drawing too much power and the current limiting has kicked in and has turned off the power to the downstream device Q Will ExpressBox 3T show up in Apple System Profiler or Windows Device Manager without any PCle cards installed Yes In Apple System Profiler gt Thunderbolt gt Status Connected gt ExpressBox 3T nn o in LSB Y Network Vendor Namt Apple ine Firewall Desire Nama Mac mini Ui Si LAFERBSALC Firmware Verom cl POT YOE i SI atus Connected VA ALS Link Stratus 2 Wai hi Port Micra Finale wersinn 2 0 7 Cable Miro Firmate Veidi 0 1 14 la a PL A scar pros T Software Aznlicatiec ExpressBos JT Compare nis Develo pes vendir Name Magma Eriemuuns Deve Mame Capita sb 11 Vendor ID 0s15 Fonti Deere ID Dura Frames Des Revitin ul Logs LEI Dabo 19000000001097 Managed lent Firmware Version 26 1 fart Statu Connected Link 5334 i5 Ps Profiles Cable Micro emanate Vers
10. M m min RAR a nie Q If ExpressBox 3T does not power up how do I determine whether have a bad power supply a bad interface card or defective cable A A working system should illuminate Five Green LEDs D519 D7000 D701 D24 AND D21 on the interface card which are located on the top left corner e When you have a Bad Power Supply you won t see any Green LEDs lit at all on the Interface card e When you have a bad cable you don t see LEDs D701 D24 AND D21 coming on Swap or replaced the Thunderbolt Cable e If you already swapped the Thunderbolt cable and still LEDs D701 D24 AND D21 are not coming on this indicates you have a bad interface card ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 6 Troubleshooting LN EV Q How can I determine if the driver for my PCle card is Thunderbolt Compatible A Thunderbolt Tunneling is required for Mac OS In Apple System Profile click on the specific PCle card in question to see if it s Thunderbolt Tunnel Compatible If it shows Yes then Thunderbolt tunneling has been enabled If it shows No then the driver does not work through Thunderbolt and the PCle card will not be visible in ExpressBox 3T e ono MacBook Air Hardware Cad Type Driver Installed Slot ATA pcila00 1 Other Multimedia No Thunderbolt 105 0 0 Audio Built In pcillaf ef7 Other Multimedia Yes Thunderbolt 106 0 0 Bluetooth pcillaf ef7 Other Multimedia Yes Thunderbolt 107 0 0 Card Reader Diagnostics Disc Burning
11. PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge I amp PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge Me PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge amp PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge Screenshot of Windows Device Manager showing Magma Thunderbolt Expansion device is being recognized detected Wo PICe cards installed ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter3 Verify Installation Dm Magma How To Check PCIe cards Mac OS X IMPORTANT Important Technology For Mac OS a driver modification is required from the PCle card provider AMac OS driver that is Thunderbolt Aware is required so the PCle hardware will be recognized by Mac OS through Thunderbolt 1 Your first step will vary depending on which version of Mac OS X you are using Mac OS X 10 6 8 Snow Leopard or earlier e Open Apple System Profiler by choosing About this Mac from the Apple Bl menu Tbn click More Info OS X Lion 10 7 or later e Open System Information by choosing About this Mac from the Apple Bl menu Then click System Report 2 Click PCI cards This applies to Thunderbolt 2 and Thunderbolt 1 7 Hardware ATA Audio Built In Bluetooth Card Reader Diagnostics Disc Burning Ethernet Cards Fibre Channel FireWire Graphics Displays Hardware RAID Memory PCI Cards Parallel SCSI Power Printers GAS Serial ATA Thunderbolt USB Y Network Firewall Locations Modems Volumes WWAN Wi Fi Software Applications Components Developer ExpressBox 3T D
12. Slot x8 PCle Slot x8 PCle Slot or Fan Blower accepts x16 card Note If your PCle card runs hot or requires more than 20 Watts of power we recommend use of the provided Fan Blower in the x4 PCle slot Use caution if using all three PCle slots Check for heat with only two cards first Make sure that all cards are fully seated in their connectors When correctly seated there will be 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 After securing the cards verify that they do not touch each other ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 2 Hardware Installation a Magma Extra Power Some PCle cards require extra power There are two 4 pin AUX power connectors that can be used for providing extra power to cards Older generation of EB3T DB comes with white 4pin Molex connectors If you need to add another 4 pin AUX tab you can connect an AUX Y splitter IMPORTANT Y cable is only shipped included with First generation pre production of EB3T DB expansion units that have one Auxiliary Power cable This is applicable to EB3T DB Units with Date Code MG211A111XXXX Important Second batch of EB3T DB expansion units with Date Code MG211A1202 and above have already 2 Auxiliary power cables built in These are two 4pin Male Molex connectors NOTE The Y Splitter is no longer included with these units ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter
13. for creating partitions On Mac OS you have to use the Disk Utility On Windows you have to use Disk Management IMPORTANT The Disk Utility on Mac OSx and Disk Management on Windows OS are applicable to all disk controller cards vendors Important How to check amp Verify Magma Device in Apple System Profiler Software Update App Store System Preferences Click Eos Recent Items Aboui This Mac Force Quit Sleep Restart Shut Down Log Out Julia Elbert OQ ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 4 Technical Information Ea Mac OS Version 10 7 4 Software Update Processor 2 3 Ghz Intel Core 17 Memory 4C8 1333 MHz DOR Startup Disk Macintosh HD TM and 1983 2012 AU Rights Neserved Ucen MacBook Pro 17 inch Early 2011 Processor 2 3 CHz Intel Core 17 Memory 4 CB 1333 MHz DDR3 Graphics AMD Radeon HD 6750M 1024 MB Serial Number C02C40800F93 Software Mac OS X Lion 10 7 4 11 53 System Report Check for Updates Memory PCI Cards Parallel SCS Power Printers SAS Serial ATA Select Thundeno MacBook Pro Firewall Locations Modems Volumes WWAN Wi Fi Y Software Applications Components Developer Vendor Name Device Name UID Apple Inc MacBook Pro 0x0001000A1D4480E0 Firmware Version 22 1 Port Status Link Status Connected 2 Port Micro Firmware Version 2 0 7 Cable Firmware Version 0 1 18 ExpressBox 3T Vendor Name Magma ExpressBox 3T DB Cha
14. interfere with other electronic Warning equipment in the area of your system When Working Inside a Computer Before taking covers off a computer perform the following steps Turn off the computer and any peripheral devices 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 Tohelp 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 ExpressBox 3T DB Preface Magma Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic Discharge ESD Warning Electrostatic Discharge ESD is the enemy of semiconductor devices You should always tak
15. of the mounting bracket 2 Disconnect the 3 pin wire power cable from the Interface card as shown from pictures below 3 Gently pull the Thunderbolt Interface card out in the PCle slot 4 Prepare the new Thunderbolt 2 Interface card See picture below Thunderbolt 2 ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter5 Thunderbolt Interface Card Upgrade LN Magma 1 Align the Interface card on top of the PCIE slot 2 Gently push the card until it is firmly seated in the PCle slot 3 Reconnect the 3 pin wire power cable to Thunderbolt 2 Interface card see pictures below 4 Secure the interface card ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 5 Thunderbolt Interface Card Upgrade PM NOTE The new Thunderbolt 2 Interface card is shorter that the old Thunderbolt 1 Interface card Thunderbolt 1 oo O Thudebot 1 Thunderbot 2 UID 0X0019003 0X0019008 o A A ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 5 Thunderbolt Interface Card Upgrade LN 0 Magma Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Q If the Thunderbolt card fails to power up what should I check A Check the power stand by cable make sure it is firmly connected to the power receptacle of the Thunderbolt Interface card Q How do I know if ExpressBox 3T power supply is working A If the Thunderbolt card is properly seated and connected there should be two green LEDs shown when black power cable is plugged in as shown below hae
16. requires no driver in Apple Mac Operating System Important To verify a successful installation of Magma Roben 3 on Mac select About This Mac under the Apple Icon Help Viewer File Edit View Go Library Window Help Software Update Mac OS X Software System Preferences Dock Location 1 Your first step will vary depending on which version of Mac OS X you are using Mac OS X 10 6 8 Snow Leopard or earlier e Open Apple System Profiler by choosing About this Mac from the Apple Pl menu Then click More Info OS X Lion 10 7 or later e Open System Information by choosing About this Mac from the Apple Bl menu Then click System Report 2 Click Thunderbolt This picture below applies to Thunderbolt 1 device Y MacBook Air Audio Bullt In Roben Series Bluetooth Card Reader Diagnostics Disc Burning Ethernet Cards Fibre Channel FireWire Graphics Displays Hardware RAID Memory PCI Cards Parallel SCSI Power Printers SAS Serial ATA D T MacBook Air Vendor Name Apple Inc Device Name MacBook Air UID 0x0001000C10C4F760 Firmware Version 8 1 Port Status Link Status Port Micro Firmware Version 2 1 0 Cable Firmware Version 1 0 16 Connected 2 Roben Series Magma Roben Series 0x19 0x4 Vendor Name Device Name Vendor ID Device ID Device Revision 0x4 UID 0x001900040000E550 Route String 1 Firmware Version 26 4 Port Status Link Status Network Firewall L
17. serious injury or significant data loss 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 3T DB Preface WETANE 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 A 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 emissions that could
18. 2 Hardware Installation LN pragma Add in System Blower If the PCle cards run hot or are over 20 watts of power Magma recommends installing the blower in the x4 Slot of ExpressBox 3T Use caution if loading three cards at once Check for heat with two cards first CAUTION Before touching anything inside the enclosure be sure unit has been off and is cool Beware of touching anything in chassis if unit has been on Caution Install Storage Controller Card NOTE A Storage controller card is not included with EB3T DB Magma does not sell a PCle controller card There are several companies such as ATTO Areca Adaptec and Startec and etc that manufacture these type of cards A controller card can be a RAID or Non RAID PCle card If you are planning on setting up a RAID configuration you need a RAID controller card Otherwise a simple HBA PCie controller will work ATTO and ARECA are the two most common controller cards that are compatible with EB3T DB expansion unit ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 2 Hardware Installation LN BEEN Controller Card Installation Use a disk controller card that can support 4 drives We recommend using Areca Controller card or a PCle controller card that is supported by Windows Operating system and Apple Mac OS X for Mac OS make sure it has an Apple Thunderbolt compatible driver Below are pictures of two Arecas PCle Controller cards 1 8 port Controller card support 8 drives 2 4 port Cont
19. 5 0 0 Bluetooth Card Reader Diagnostics Disc Burning Ethernet Cards Fibre Channel FireWire Graphics Dispiays Hardware RAID Memory Parallel SCSI pci117c 64 Power Type Printers Driver Installed SAS Tunnel Compatible Serial ATA uw Thunderbolt Siot Thunderbolt 107 0 0 uss Vendor ID 0x117 Y Network Device ID 0x0064 firewall Subsystem Vendor ID 0x117c Locat Subsystem ID 0x0063 uti Revision ID 0x0010 Modems Link Width Denise unk Spes System Profiler showing two PCIE cards with One PCIe card with a non thunderbolt driver installed Fibre Channel sang NE iI Hardware Thus computer doesn t contain any PCI cards If you installed PCI cards make sure they re properly inscaled ATA Audio Sulit In Bluetooth Card Reader Diagnostics Disc Burning Ethernet Cards Fibre Channel FireWire Craphics Displays Hardware RAID Parallet SCSI Power Printers SAS Seriai ATA Thunderbolt Firewall Locations Modems Volumes WWAN Wi Fi Y Software Applications Components BELL System Profiler showing no PCIe cards being detected or recognized ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter3 Verify Installation 30 BEEN Two PCle cards with driver installed T Hardware ard a Type ss Driver instalied Slot ATA polao Other Multimedia No Thunderbolte105 0 0 Audio Built In pcillaf et70 Other Multimedia Ya Thunderbolt9106 0 0 Bluetooth peillaf ef76 Other Multimedia Yes Thunderb
20. 7 Setting the Fan to medium speed mode 37 How to Install PCie cards 38 Installation of three PCle cards 38 How to Install x16 PCle card 40 Pro Tools HDx cards Installation 41 Auxiliary Power Cables 43 Attaching Displays 44 N DRIVE CAGE STORAGE KIT 44 Storage Drive Installation 45 Controller Card Installation 51 How to Configure SAS SATA Raid 52 How to check amp Verify Magma Device in Apple System Profiler 59 How to check amp Verify PCle Device 62 Chapter 5 Thunderbolt Interface Card Upgrade 63 Interface Card Installation 63 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 66 Chapter 7 Fan Upgrade 70 How to replace the fan 70 Chapter 8 How to Get More Help 73 Contacting Technical Support 73 Returning Merchandise to MAGMA 73 Appendix A Compliance 74 ExpressBox 3T DB Preface IE EV 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 you Important 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
21. B Chapter3 Verify Installation LN RED Rocket Type Driver Installed Tunnel Compatible MSI Bus Slot Vendor ID Device ID Subsystem Vendor ID Subsystem ID Revision ID Link Width Link Speed MacBook Air Video Yes No PCI Thunderbolt 105 0 0 xla55 Ox0070 Oxla55 0x0070 00000 x8 2 5 GT s pragma Install PCIe Device Driver NOTE Magma does not provide nor supply any third party PCle drivers If you need driver you must contact the vendor or manufacturer of the PCIE card If you would like to determine whether the 3 party PCIE card has a Thunderbolt Compatible driver or not you must also contact the vendor or manufacturer of the PCle card A PCIe device is required to have a Thunderbolt compatible driver For specific Windows OS driver visit the vendor s website download and install the latest chipset and card driver A PCIe device driver is software to make a piece of hardware function with the OS Thunderbolt Aware Driver is required for PCIe cards For Mac OS a Thunderbolt Aware Compatible driver is required because it allows PCle cards to be detected in Roben 3 Ensure you have a Thunderbolt Aware or Thunderbolt Compatible driver from the PCle card manufacturer otherwise the PCle card will not be functional If the driver is installed make sure it supports Thunderbolt If the driver does not support Thunderbolt you will see a message Driver Installed No Click on
22. D and both of these cables are included with ProTools HDx cards e Oneisfor Mac installation e andthe other is for PC installation You need the AUX power adapter cable for PC installation as shown from the picture on the right Pull out the Aux power cable inside the EB3T DB Connect the HDx power cable to the EB3T DB Aux power cable ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 4 Technical Information a EV Prepare HDx cards or PCle cards Align the HDX card above the card guide slot and push it down slowly until firmly seated into the slot Install the next HDX card use the 2nd slot Secure both HDx cards ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 4 Technical Information LN EV Attached the power adapter cable to HDX card Auxiliary Power Cables EB3T DB unit comes with an auxiliary power 4pin Molex connector EB3T Units with Date Code MG211A1202xxxx EX ables we LL 200 oct ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 4 Technical Information aa BEEN Attaching Displays You can use an appropriate Display Port connector to add a Display Port HDMI DVI or VGA Display The Display Port connector can plug into the other Thunderbolt port on ExpressBox 3T Make sure your display is plugged in and the appropriate adapter is connected N DRIVE CAGE STORAGE KIT The EB3T DB model comes with a drive bay installed which provides users with the ability to add 4 2 5 hard drives to an ExpressBox 3T e Should
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24. Functions Physical Drives System Controls 5 Information Volume Set Created Successfully ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 4 Technical Information LN Magma Reload or refresh the page to view initializtion progress ot 10 203 0 170 82 olf n I Ef Apple Cloud Facebook Twitter Wikipedia Yahoo News Popular ARCHTTP Configuration E Reload the current page T AE T v by Areca Technology Corporation ie lopen all close L2 Raid System Controller Response Quick Function Quick Create C RAID Set Functions 2 Volume Set Functions Volume Set Created Successfully gt Physical Drives gt System Controls 4 Information Initialization in progress ANAA Raid Storage Manager 4 gt 10 203 0 170 82 tr mM SH Apple iCloud Facebook Twitter Wikipedia Yahoo News Popular 7 ARCHTTP Configuration pu Raid Storage Manager Da be r UNE N Areca Technology Corporation jopen all close all Raid Systen RE Stop Auto Refresh Quick Function s RaidSet Hierarchy Quick Create RAID Set i Volume COME Lm Volume State 5 RAID Set Functions Raid Set 000 1Slot 1 ARC 1223 VOL 000 0 0 0 Initializing 59 2 3 Volume Set Functions C Physical Drives 8 3 System Controls 5 3 Information s Enclosure 41 ARECA SAS RAID Adapterv1 0 Device Usage Capacity Model Siot 1 C Raid Set 000 120 0GB ST120HM000 1G5142 Slot 2 B Raid Set 000 120
25. I bndge PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge I PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge Screenshot of Windows Device Manager showing Magma EB3T Expansion device is being recognized detected and with PICe card installed ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter3 Verify Installation PEN EV 4 Wu PCI bus amp High Definition Audio Controller amp Intel R 4th Gen Core processor PCI Express x16 Controller 0401 4 Intel R 4th Gen Core processor PCI Express x8 Controller 0d05 4 amp PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge 4 amp PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge amp Thunderbolt 4 PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge 4 Wu PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge 4 IN PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge 4 PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge u 4 amp PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge amp Intel R PRO 1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter 5 A Intel R PRO 1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter 6 xm 4 Sk PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge fh Universal Serial Bus USB Controller RE 4 PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge A SCSI Controller I amp PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge amp PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge 4 PCle slot _ E Thunderbolt Interface card Slot NPSSLA Rev A5 1 i pm oat rawa 12 233 sec a i i SLOT4 Upetreaom PClerss 3 PCIe slot dt mn nn ath et M SLOT Si PCcies8 E l E Malta amp sL T2 24 31 1j DE aa LIT wr i a RIST D i SLOTI PCI ead ETT ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter3 Ve
26. OT accept COD packages so be sure to return the product freight and duties paid Ship the well packaged product to the address below Attention RMA MAGMA 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 same condition you shipped it in Please call for an RMA number first ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 8 How to Get More Help DES pragma 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 ope
27. RZEBZEZEZEN ZEN ASS ZZZZZIZI III ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 3 Verify Installation ES Magma LEDs D6 and D8 are illuminated when power cord is attached to expansion unit This means the expansion unit is on standby mode See picture below FIGURE T2 C Ifthe above LEDs are not coming ON please check the powerstandby cable make sure it is firmly connected to Thunderbolt Interface card powerconnector 7 See page 25 Thunderbolt 2 Interface Card LEDs Standby Mode NOTE If the above LEDs are not coming ON please check the power standby cable make sure it is firmly connected to Thunderbolt Interface card power connector J7 See page 25 ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter3 Verify Installation EN EV Backplane amp LEDs A functional operational backplane will illuminate three solid RED LEDs See picture below EB3T Backplane LEDs OPERATIONAL MODE One solid green LED on the backplane signifies standby mode The magma device is switched off on the electronic interface but it draws some power on standby mode It is waiting to be activated by a remote power or remote controller See picture below EB3T Backplane LEDs STANDBY MODE IMPORTANT If the above three RED LEDs are not coming ON you may be having a faulty power supply unit or defective backplane Important ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter3 Verify Installation PEN BEEN Software How to check Magma device Mac OS X IMPORTANT Magma
28. al Tab in SLOT 10 Secure Drive Cage Housing ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 4 Technical Information LN Magma 11 Place drive inside the tray as shown from the pictures below NOTE Drives are not included with the storage KIT 12 Turn the tray over and secure the drive ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 4 Technical Information LN Magma 13 Drives are now ready 14 Install Drive Tray Next step is to install the controller card A controller card can be a RAID or Non RAID PCle card If you are planning on setting up a RAID configuration you need a RAID controller card Otherwise a simple HBA PCie controller will work Magma does not sell a PCle controller card There are several companies such as ATTO Areca Adaptec and Startec and etc that manufacture these type of cards ATTO and ARECA are the two most common controller cards that are compatible with EB3T DB expansion unit ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 4 Technical Information so EE Controller Card Installation Use a disk controller card that can support 4 drives We recommend using Areca Controller card or a PCle controller card that is supported by Windows Operating system and Apple Mac OS X for Mac OS make sure it has an Apple Thunderbolt compatible driver Below are pictures of two Arecas PCle Controller cards 3 8 port Controller card support 8 drives 4 4 port Controller card support 4 drives 8 Port Controller Card 4 port Control
29. db02 D evice Information Fibre Channel Subsystem Vendor ID Oxf1d0 FireWire Subsystem ID Revision ID be iottorig eae Link Width Selec Furinere RADO Link Speed Memory Parallel SCSI Power Printers SAS Serial ATA Thunderbolt usa Y Network m ype Audio Built In Driver Installed Bluetooth Tunnel Compatible Card Reader MSI Diagnostics Bus Slot Thunderbolt 108 0 0 Disc Burning Vendor ID Oxf1dO P C e Device Ethernet Cards Device 10 Oxdb02 Fibre Channel Subsystem Vendor ID Oxf1d0 Link Width x4 Link Speed 5 0 GT s Driver is mso MEME ME Hardware RAID Memory Parallel SCS Power Printers SAS Serial ATA Thunderboit 2a ano Y Hardware pcif1d0 db02 ATA Audio Bullt In Type Bluetooth dk N Card Reader MSI No Diagnostics Bus PCI Tu nnel Compatible Ty Disc Burning St Thunderbol 108 0 0 Ethernet Ca Device ID Oxdb02 if means Thunderbolt Fibre Ch Subsystem Vendor ID Oxf1d0 j thi FireWire Subsystem ID Oxdb02 Driver Compatibe Craphics Displays Revision ID 0x0000 Link Width x4 Hardware RAID Link Speed 5 0 CT s Memory Parallel SCSI Power Printers SAS Serial ATA Thunderbolt ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 4 Technical Information LN pragma Chapter 5 Thunderbolt Interface Card Upgrade Interface Card Installation Uninstall the existing Thunderbolt Interface card in the chassis prior to installing the new Thunderbolt 2 Interface card 1 Remove the screw on top
30. e Version 0 14 0 WWAN Port Wi Fi Status No device connected Link Status 0x7 Y Software Current Link Width 0x1 Accessibility Link Controller Firmware Version 0 14 0 Applications Components Developer ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 3 Verify Installation E Magma How to Check Magma Device Windows 7 and 8 Open ACPI BIOS 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 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 IMPORTANT Magma requires no driver in Windows Operating System Unix OS Linux and other flavor of Operating Important Systems This applies to Thunderbolt 2 and Thunderbolt 1 4 amp PCI bus gt IR High Definition Audio Controller gt 4K Intel R 4th Gen Core processor PCI Express x16 Controller 0d01 4 Intel R 4th Gen Core processor PCI Express x8 Controller 0d05 4 amp PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge 4 amp PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge I amp Thunderbolt 4 Wu PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge 4 Ws PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge 4 amp PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge 4 amp PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge u PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge
31. e precautions to eliminate any electrostatic charge from your body and clothing before touching any semiconductor device or Warning card by using an electrostatic wrist strap and or rubber mat 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 3T DB Preface i BEEN Chapter 1 Introduction ExpressBox 3T provides an outside the box solution for using PCle cards with Thunderbolt equipped computers High performance work flows are possible by co
32. ee Slot PCle Expansion Chassis Fan Blower U S Standard 115V Power Cord 3 Thunderbolt ports z 4 Power cord socket E TEE si SESE Sots n BOO EB3T Front and Rear View VEMM o 1 Power Indicator RIINA A 2 PCle card slot openings BEST ena n a Hardware Included 5 Blower if needed for cooling SOINP 6 Carry Bag EEE 7 U S Power Cord ps B llt 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 Electrostatic 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 more information see Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the Preface Warning ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 1 Introduction WETANE Chapter 2 Hardware Installation The following steps will guide you through the installation of your Magma Expansion System 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
33. g information 1 Exact and correct Magma Serial 2 Service Ticket or Case if you already submitted an online request 3 Computer Type amp Model Operating System 4 Make amp Model of PCI PCle cards Application 5 Problem description When submitting an online technical support request always provide a valid working e mail address phone number shipping address and proper contact name Check your e mail for an automated response containing the case and updates 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 Shipping or Transporting of Expansion Unit with PCI PCle cards Any PCle cards in should be removed or not to be installed prior to shipment to avoid or prevent possible damage Note Expansion board and PCle PCI cards that arrive damaged in shipment will not be covered under warranty 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 N
34. ge nn Li m sn A PCI standard PClto PCI bridge Property Value PCI VEN_111D amp DEV_S06E amp SUBSYS_000000008REV_02 PCI VEN_111D8DEV_806E8SUBSYS_00000000 PCI VEN_111D amp DEV_806E8REV_02 PCI VEN_111D amp DEV_806E PCI VEN_111D amp DEV_806E amp CC_060400 T1iDEDEV B GERCC 0604 ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 6 Troubleshooting E Magma Chapter 7 Fan Upgrade How to replace the fan Remove Fan Housing Remove Screws to dismount Fan the housing Remove Circuit Board from fan Separate old Fan from Housing Prepare new fan Connect Circuit Board to fan cable ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 7 Fan Upgrade Prepare Fan Housing Place Fan inside the Housing and then flip the fan make sure the logo is facing down ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 7 Fan Upgrade m pragma Align fan to mounting holes Secure the Fan Mount the Circuit Board Secure the Circuit Board Place the jumper to proper setting Remove Jumper from PIN 2 Install Jumper on PIN F ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 7 Fan Upgrade LN pragma Chapter 8 Howto Get More Help You can visit the Magma Technical Support FAQ pages on the Internet at www magma com support Contacting Technical Support 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 make sure to include the followin
35. ion 6 1 18 Startuo Herm Super Por Micro l irmeare Versioni 0 25 Syne Services Part Linivet Lal Acii Stali Na dest cimherbed Link 55atut Sup Port Micro Fame Wer sit 0 2 Preferonce Panes Primati Softwaie In Windows Control Panel gt Device Manager gt View by connection You should see these three PCI to PCI bridges Right click on it and select Properties select Hardware Ids from dropdown list you should see PCINVen 111D ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 6 Troubleshooting LN 4 4 MagmaMini 4 jV ACPI x64 based PC 4 1X Microsoft ACPI Compliant System JM ACPI Fixed Feature Button ME ACPI Power Button JJ Intel R Core TM i5 2520M CPU 2 50GHz J Intel R Core TM i5 2520M CPU 2 50GHz TM Intel R Core TM i5 2520M CPU 2 50GHz D Intel R Core TM i5 2520M CPU 2 50GHz 47 PCI bus gt gli High Definition Audio Controller 4 7 PCI Express standard Root Port I High Definition Audio Controller 0 Standard VGA Graphics Adapter 4 PCI Express standard Root Port 4 V PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge 4 N PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge IS Base System Device JM PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge 4 7 PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge 4 1 PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge a PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge ME PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge 1W PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge b gi PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge MR PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge ME PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge gl PCI standard PCI to PCI brid
36. k ARC 1223 Web Management Ae gt wie A w it i ArcHTTP Configurations open all close all ArcHTTP v2 3 4 a General Configurations 313 System Functions Binding IP SEX SAS RAID Controllers HTTP Port ARC 1223 Web Management SMTP Port DUO f Go To Controller Web Management on Information To Console Scanning PCI Device Scanning RS 232 Device Scanning Inband Device Event Log File Name Confirm The Operation Submit Reset Name amp Password screen comes up Untitled 10 203 0 170 82 le iCloud Facebook Twitter Wikipedia Yahoo News Popular 7 _ ARCHTTP Configuration To view this page you must log in to this area on 10 203 0 170 82 Raid Console Your login information will be sent securely Name Password Remember this password in my keychain Cancel Log in Name is Admin Password is 0000 Untitled 10 203 0 170 82 pie iCloud Facebook Twitter Wikipedia Yahoo News Popular ARCHTT TP Configuration gt To view this page you must log in to this area on 10 203 0 170 82 Raid Console Your login information will be sent securely Name Password Remember this password in my keychain Cancel LogIn ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 4 Technical Information 5 To view this page you must log in to this area on 10 203 0 170 82 Raid Console Your login information will be sent securely Name Admin Password eee Remember this password i
37. ler Card 1 Connect the SAS SATA Cable from the N Drive cage to controller card ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 4 Technical Information PN Magma 2 Plug in Controller Card and secure it Make sure the card is firmly seated into the PCle slot How to Configure SAS SATA Raid IMPORTANT This chapter describes how to configure the disk controller card This software configuration is specific only to vendor Areca Different vendors i e ATTO Intel LSI and etc of disk controller cards have their own software utility for RAID configuration and management If you are using a non Areca card make sure to check with the vendor or manufacturer of the card for further instructions Important Areca has its own Graphical User Interface for RAID configuration and management You need to install Archttp first follow the instructions below Go to http www areca com tw Click Support amp Downloads Go to Driver Utility select Windows Under Windows ArcHTTP click Version V2 3 4 to download Save File winhttp_V2 3 4_130325 zip Extract the File Click Install exe to install Archttp After Installation shutdown computer Connect Thunderbolt cable to Magma EB3T DB and computer Turn on the computer Rege N T RE NOTE These steps are applicable to Windows 7 Windows 8 and Mac OSx Use Firefox Mozilla as your Browser to launch the ARCHTTP localhost 81 Start your internet browser and type then press Enter e
38. n my keychain Cancel Login Raid Hierarchy screen comes up anna Raid Storage Manager 7 9 10 203 0 170 82 13 55 Apple iGoud Farsbaol Twitter Wikipedia Yahoo News Popular ARCHTTP Configuration N yS ti tite amp 32 k Areca Technology Corporation lopen all ciose all s RaidSet Hierarchy y Raid System Co RAID Set Volume Set Ch Id Lun Volume State gt Quick Function RAID Set Functions Volume Set Functions Physical Drives a System Controls s Enciosure 1 ARECA SAS RAID AdapterV1 0 information Usage Capacity Model Free 120 0GB ST120HM000 1G5142 Free 120 0GB 5T120HM000 1G5142 rec 120 0GB 51120HM000 16G5142 Free 120 0GB ST120HMO000 1C Expand sign Quick Function vu amp Raid Storage Manage aka RR s RaidSet Hierarchy RAID Set Devices Volume Set Ch Id Lun Volume stem Console 3 Quick Function Quick Create D RAID Set Functions O Volume Set Functions Q Physical Drives s Enclosure 1 ARECA SAS RAID AdapterV1 0 System Contro Device Usage Capacity Model g Information Slot 1 C Free 120 0GB ST120HM000 1G5142 Siot 2 B Free 120 0GB ST120HM000 1G5142 Slot 3 A Free 120 0GB ST120HM000 1G5142 Slot 4 9 Free 120 0GB ST120HM000 1G5142 ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 4 Technical Information E Click Quick Create G 4 7 3 10 203 0 170 82 t O BE Apple iCloud Facebook Twitter Wikipedia Yahoo News Popular ARCHTTP Configuration i l Raid Storage Manager T
39. ndicators and helps in troubleshooting hardware problems When the Thunderbolt 2 Interface card is fully operational and with an external Display device attached 7 solid Green LEDs D1 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 and D9 are illuminated See picture on FIGURE T2 A FIGURE T2 A 6 X vo va we n E 6 vn P UM uc ro E j UT El s a 1 m E E 5 bd ra B re Ld n si i a e 04 ne CB Thunderbolt 2 Interface Card LEDs Functional Mode with external display device attached If the above LEDs are not coming ON it is an indication that your board is not getting power or the board is faulty or defective Please check the Standby power cable is firmly connected to Thunderbolt 2 Interface card power connector J7 Make sure the Thunderbolt 2 Interface card is seated all the way in the PCle slot Try reseating the card in the PCIE slot If you reconnected an external Display device LEDs D1 and D5 should come on immediately Otherwise the Thunderbolt 2 Interface card is not properly working or the monitor Display port cable is faulty ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter3 Verify Installation a pragma If there is no Display Monitor attached to Thunderbolt 2 Interface card it would only show 5 illuminated solid GREEN LEDs D3 D4 D6 D7 and D9 this is normal See FIGURE T2 B below FIGURE T2 B b DN tuu aii hunderbolt w2 PCI Express Me ES gt BEBBE
40. nnecting a Thunderbolt equipped computer to a Magma ExpressBox 3T containing PCle cards such as video capture media transcoding audio processing and fast data storage And because Thunderbolt is also based on DisplayPort technology you can daisy chain a high resolution display with your Magma ExpressBox 3T Thunderbolt cable is sold separately ener oc ne ee ee eee Ls ER iacu Thunderbolt gt Di EEE oai Mt dd Ports WE SESE nic s se eee Power ate O Mel Indicator e ee PowerCord PRIA Socket de Power Supply Cooling Fan ExpressBox 3T requires a Thunderbolt cable sold separately PCI Express Features e Supports three full length cards e This chassis includes a PCI Express Gen 2 switch Any two x4 ports can merge to form an 8 lane port Therefore the x8 connector is used twice which allows slot 3 to be 8 lanes or slot 3 to be 4 lanes and slot 4 to be 4 lanes e The total PCle lanes for all 3 slots are 16 lanes Combinations can be n X8 x8 X8 x16 note the x16 will run at x8 speed X8 x4 x4 X8 x8 x4 note the second x8 will only run at x4 speed X8 x16 x4 note the x16 will only run at x4 speed Thunderbolt Features e High speed Thunderbolt connection 10Gbps for Thunderbolt 1 20Gbps for Thunderbolt 2 e Dual channel with support for PCle and DisplayPort protocols e Automatic power up control by computer e Daisy chain or end point de
41. nsion chassis is ON ExpressBox 3T will automatically turn OFF when the computer is turned OFF or goes into SLEEP mode If either end of the Thunderbolt cable is removed while the system is ON the expansion chassis will automatically power down The Blue light on the front of ExpressBox 3T is not an on off push button it simply indicates whether the chassis is on or off If either end of the Thunderbolt cable is disconnected ExpressBox 3T will automatically turn off ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 2 Hardware Installation LN BEEN Chapter3 Verify Installation Hardware Check the status of the LEDs on the Interface cards and backplane to verify good connection or link between your host computer and expansion unit 1 Thunderbolt 1 interface card 5 solid green LEDS are illuminated and three solid green LEDs on the backplane For more details see Thunderbolt 1 Interface Card LEDs below 2 Thunderbolt 2 Interface Card 7 solid green LEDs are illuminated and 3 solid green LEDs on the backplane For more details go to Thunderbolt 2 Interface Card LEDs on page 20 Thunderbolt 1 Interface Card amp LEDs When the Thunderbolt 1 Interface card is fully operational and with an external Display device attached 5 green LEDs are illuminated solid green see FIGURE T1 A IMPORTANT If you are only seeing Two Green LEDs that are illuminated on the Thunderbolt Interface card after the Magma Roben 3 is turned on this indicate
42. ocations Modems Volumes WWAN Wi Fi Software Connected 2 Applications Components Developer Extensions Fonts ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter3 Verify Installation EN Port Micro Firmware Version 0 2 5 Cable Firmware Version 1 0 16 Port Status No devices connected Link Status 7 Port Micro Firmware Version 0 2 5 BEEN The picture below applies for Thunderbolt 2 Tbolt2 Series is the new device name for Thunderbolt 2 IMPORTANT Thunderbolt 2 requires Mac OS 10 9 and above It is highly recommend to update your Mac to the latest Important Operating system before using the Thunderbolt 2 hardware e098 Y Hardware Thunderbolt Device Tree o ATA Y Thunderbolt Bus Audio Tbolt2 Series Bluetooth Camera Card Reader Diagnostics Disc Burning Ethernet Cards Fibre Channel MacBook Pro einem ie ae _ _ __ S FireWire Graphics Displays Hardware RAID Memory PCI Cards Tbolt2 Series Parallel SCSI lst Y endor Name agma FOWEJ Device Name Tbolt2 Series Printers Vendor ID 0x19 SAS Device ID 0x1 SATA SATA Express Device Revision 0x1 UID 0x0019000800001310 SPI S Route String 1 torage Firmware Version 22 1 Thunderbolt Port Upstream USB Status Device connected Y Network Link Status 0x2 Firewall Current Link Width 0x2 Cable Firmware Version 1 0 16 Locations Cable Serial Number C4M32240026F798A9 Volumes Link Controller Firmwar
43. olt2107 0 0 Card Reader Diagnostics Disc Burning Ethernet Cards Fibre Channel FireWire Graphics Displays Hardware RAID Memory PO Card Parallel SCSI Power How to Check PCIe cards Windows 7 and 8 Open ACPI BIOS 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 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 This applies to Thunderbolt 2 and Thunderbolt 1 expansion units 4 PCI bus A High Definition Audio Controller i Intel R 4th Gen Core processor PCI Express x16 Controller 0801 4 amp Intel R 4th Gen Core processor PCi Express x8 C ntr ll r tdos 4 I PCI standard PEI to PCI bridge 4 IR PCI standard PCT to PCI bridge i Thunderbolt 4 I PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge 4 PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge 4 PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge 4 Mk PCI standard PCI to PC bridge 4 amp PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge S Intel R PRO 1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter 5 Intel R PRO 1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter 6 4 i PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge A Universal Serial Bus USB Controller 4 Wu PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge SCSI Controller 1 standard PCI To PC
44. pter 4 Technical Information e Within Thunderkon Device Tree Select __ pxpressPo 31 Within Thunderbolt Device Tree Select _ pxpressPo 31 EXpressBox T Device Informa Y MacBook Pro Audio Built In ExpressBox Bluetooth Card Reader Diagnostics Disc Burning Ethernet Cards Fibre Channel FireWire Graphics Displays Hardware RAID Memory PCI Cards Parallel SCSI Power Printers SAS Serial ATA ATA Audio Built In Bluetooth Card Reader Diagnostics Disc Burning Ethernet Cards Fibre Channel FireWire Graphics Displays Hardware RAID Memory PCI Cards Parallel SCSI Power Printers SAS Serial ATA SAS Serial ATA ExpressBox 3T Vendor Name Magma Device Name ExpressBox 3T Vendor ID 0x19 Device ID 0x2 Device Revision 0x2 UID 0x0019000000002100 Route String 1 Firmware Version 26 1 Port Status Connected Link Status 2 Port Micro Firmware Version 0 2 5 Cable Firmware Version 0 1 18 Status No devices connected Link Status 7 Port Micro Firmware Version 0 2 5 Managed Client Preference Panes Printer Software Profiles Startup Items ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 4 Technical Information e BEEN How to check amp Verify PCIe Device F Hardware pcif1d0 db02 ATA 1 ype Audio Built In Driver installed Biuetooth Tunnel Compatible Card Reader MSI son sia Thunderbolt 108 0 0 lot unde Ar Or PGle DIE Gurong Vendor 1D Oxf1d0 Ethernet Cards Device ID Ox
45. rated 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 standards for its intended use Industry Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cetappareilnum riqu 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 3T
46. rify Installation PN BEEN Chapter 4 Technical Information Fan Speed and Noise Adjustment For low power or self cooled cards you can reduce the fan noise by moving the jumper found under the removable cooling fan at the front of the chassis to the slowest speed setting If the chassis gets hot during use you should increase the fan speed to provide more cooling You will need a pair of needle nose pliers or a similar tool used for grabbing small jumpers Remove the fan cage at the front of the chassis and you will see a small board as shown below The Factory Default is setting 2 medium The slowest speed is setting 4 and the fastest speed is setting F 2 medium default e The factory Default setting is 2 medium e The slowest speed setting is 4 and the fastest speed setting is F FAN JUMPER CONTROL gt rf A 29aV 6 TOP VIEW F1234 Jumper Pin header ll 2 F1234 SIDE VIEW 10 Long Steel Long Nose Forceps Pliers ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 4 Technical Information ae al The jumper is located inside under the front fan assembly Locate the Jumper JP a FP 4 i H if p 4 N JP2 Jumper ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 4 Technical Information FEN BEEN Setting the Fan to slowest speed mode DM Jumper L ini en A Place Juniper on Pi n4 Farfa IS Bw A toll auislowestampde Setting the Fan to fastest speed mode N M
47. roller card support 4 drives 8 Port Controller Card 4 port Controller Card Connect the SAS SATA Cable to controller the card Plug in Controller Card and secure it Make sure the card is firmly seated into the PCle slot ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 2 Hardware Installation PEN Storage Drive s Installation Storage drives i e SSD or SATA Drives are not included with EB3T DB You have to purchase it separately from a 3 party vendor The following are steps on how to install drives in the Magma EB3T drive bay Remove drive tray s as shown from the pictures below a S AAA un war ann ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 2 Hardware Installation a5 Magma Place drive inside the tray as shown from the pictures below Install Drive Tray ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 2 Hardware Installation EN pragma Secure all drive trays won 2 EL EP to toT Too ur m Attach Thunderbolt cable into either top or bottom port on the ExpressBox 3T Plug in Display Monitor DVI HDMI or Display If no display will be used you can daisy chain other Thunderbolt devices Plug in the other end of the Thunderbolt cable to the Thunderbolt port on the computer 3 s e S dii ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 2 Hardware Installation m BEEN Start Host Computer ExpressBox 3T will automatically turn ON when the computer is turned ON A BLUE light will shine when the expa
48. s that there a hardware failure within your expansion unit Check your Thunderbolt cable make sure it is connected firmly and the Thunderbolt Interface card is seated in the PCIE slot properly Important FIGURE T1 A Standby 3 3v Standby 4 5v 1 0v boia Display Port Display Port Over Current Connectivity ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 3 Verify Installation E BEEN omes on when there is a power problemon the Display Port Over Current nterface card are illuminated whenthe power cord is attached to 5v Standby amp 3 3v standby Jexpansion unit 3 3v and 1 0v are illuminated when the expansion chassis turns on omes on when an external display is attached to Display Port Connectivi underboit port of the expansion unit IMPORTANT If there is no Display Monitor attached to Thunderbolt 1 Interface card it would only show 4 illuminated solid GREEN LEDs this is normal Important See picture below IMPORTANT LEDs D700 and D701 on the Thunderbolt 1 Interface card are illuminated when power cord is attached to expansion unit This means the expansion unit is on standby mode See picture below ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter3 Verify Installation 20 FIGURE T1 B Important FIGURE T1 C BEEN Thunderbolt 2 Interface Card amp LEDs There are 10 LEDs on the Thunderbolt 2 Interface card These LEDs are essential in checking the power status of the board It also serves as functional and failure i
49. the specific PCle card in question to see if it s Thunderbolt Compatible If it Shows Yes then it s compatible if it shows No the PCle card will not be visible in Roben 3 eno MacBook Air Y Hardware CU 2 Type Driver Installed Slot ATA MadiXtreme Audio Yes Thunderbolt 106 0 0 Audio Built In RED Rocket Video Yes Thunderbolt 105 0 0 Bluetooth Card Reader Diagnostics Disc Burning Ethernet Cards fibre Channel FireWire Craphics Displays Hardware RAID Memory PCI Cards Parallel SCSI Power Type Audio Printers Driver Installed Yes SAS Tunnel Compatible Yes Serial ATA mi M Thunderboit Slot Thunderbolt 106 0 0 USS Vendor ID 0x1556 Y Network Device ID 0x1101 firewall Subsystem Vendor ID 0x1556 Tees Subsystem ID 0x1101 avons Revision ID 0x0070 Modems Link Width x1 Volumes Link Speed 2 5 CT s WWAN Wi Fi System Profiler showing two PCIE cards with thunderbolt T Softy compatible drivers installed ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 3 Verify Installation MadiXtreme NOTE Magma does not provide nor supply any third party PCle drivers If you need driver you must contact the vendor or manufacturer of the PCIE card If you would like to determine whether the 3s party PCIE card has a Thunderbolt Compatible driver or not you must also contact the vendor or manufacturer of the PCle card u MacBook Air Hardware Driver installed Slot ATA Fibre Channel No Thunderboit 107 0 0 Audio Built In Video Yes Thunderbolt 10
50. vice ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 1 Introduction I 0 Magma Specifications Technology PCI Express Bus Specification Revision 2 0 PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2 3 PCI Bridge Architecture Revision 1 2 Backplane 3 Full length PCI Express Slots two x8 PCle 2 0 one x4 PCle 2 0 Thunderbolt 1 Interconnect Bandwidth 10Gbps 1 25 GB s Bi directional Thunderbolt 2 Interconnect Bandwidth 20Gbps 2 50 GB s Bi directional Enclosure Aluminum Chassis 14 6 W x 4 3 H x 7 9 H 371mm x 110mm x 200mm System Cooling 1 Hot Swappable Fan 1 Removable Blower Fan Power Supply Options 250 Watt 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Power Input Two 4 pin auxiliary power tabs Environmental Ambient Temperature 0 to 50 C Storage Temperature 20 to 60 C Relative Humidity 5 to 85 non condensing Regulatory Compliance FCC Class A Verified CE RoHS Compliant Thunderbolt 1 Supported Operating Systems MacOS 10 6 8 or higher Thunderbolt 2 Supported Operating Systems MacOS 10 9 or higher not supported 10 8 below Warranty 30 day money back guarantee 1 year return to factory 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 Readthis manual ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 1 Introduction a BEEN Parts List ExpressBox 3T Thr
51. you need to replace your entire drive bay housing you need to purchase the N Drive Cage EB3T DB The Storage Kit is composed of the following items 1 3mm Centering Screws 3mm Panhead Screws PCB Interface 4pin molex to 4pin Mimi power cable SAS SATA Cable Drive Bay with 4 drive trays 2 3 4 5 6 NOTE PCle Controller Card and Drives are not included with the storage KIT ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 4 Technical Information CC Magma 3MM Centering Screws Pa RS e d f B LS r j v JS s r a a gt B m dafs ted 7 s n i F NH N PCB Interface PCB Molex Power Cable SAS SATA CABLE Storage Drive Installation 1 Connect Power Cable to Drive Interface Board ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 4 Technical Information LN Magma 2 Connect SAS SATA Cable to Interface Board 3 Connect EB3T DB Aux Cable to Interface Board Power Cable 4 Mount Interface Board ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 4 Technical Information LN Magma 5 4pin Connector is closer to the front fan as shown from the picture below Secure the Interface board 6 Remove all 4 Drive Trays as shown from the pictures below 7 Install Drive Cage as shown from the pictures below ExpressBox 3T DB Chapter 4 Technical Information Em Magma 8 The Label orientation should be far away from the Front fan 9 Align and latch Met
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