Artesyn SharpSwitch PCIE-9205 Quick start guide

SharpSwitch™ PCIE-9205
Installation and Use
P/N: 6806800U18B
October 2016

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Contents
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About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Safety Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Sicherheitshinweise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
1 SharpSwitch PCIE-9205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
1.1 Functional Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
1.1.1 Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
1.1.2 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
1.1.3 PCIe Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
1.1.4 Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
1.1.5 SATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
1.1.6 USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
1.1.7 UART (COM port) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
1.1.8 Real Time Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
1.1.9 Trusted Platform Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
1.1.10 Insertion and Extraction of the PCIE-9205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
1.1.11 Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
1.2 BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
1.2.1 Accessing the card using Serial Console Redirection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
1.2.1.1 Directly connected terminal requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
1.2.1.2 Default access parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
1.2.2 BIOS Startup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
1.2.3 BIOS Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
1.2.3.1 Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
1.2.3.2 Advanced menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
1.2.3.3 Security menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
1.2.3.4 Power menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
1.2.3.5 Boot menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
1.2.3.6 Exit menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
1.3 Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
1.3.1 Host OS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
1.3.2 PCIE-9205 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
1.3.2.1 Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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1.3.2.2 Switch Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
1.3.2.3 Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
1.3.2.4 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
1.3.2.5 Installation and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
A Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
A.1 Artesyn Embedded Technologies - Embedded Computing Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
A.2 Related Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

List of Tables
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Table 1-1 Dimensions and Weight of PCIE-9205 card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Table 1-2 mCPU Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Table 1-3 fmShell Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Table A-1 Artesyn Embedded Technologies - Embedded Computing Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Table A-2 Related Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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List of Tables

List of Figures
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Figure 1-1 PCIE-9205 Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Figure 1-2 Faceplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Figure 1-3 BIOS Console Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Figure 1-4 After Hardware Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Figure 1-5 BIOS Setup Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Figure 1-6 BIOS Setup Advanced menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Figure 1-7 Platform Information sub-menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Figure 1-8 Peripheral Configuration sub-menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Figure 1-9 PCH SATA Configuration sub-menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Figure 1-10 PCH sSATA Configuration sub-menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Figure 1-11 Video Configuration sub-menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Figure 1-12 USB Configuration sub-menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Figure 1-13 Console Redirection sub-menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Figure 1-14 Advanced menu - Expert View enabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Figure 1-15 Security menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Figure 1-16 Power menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Figure 1-17 Boot menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Figure 1-18 Boot EFI Sub menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Figure 1-19 Boot Legacy Sub menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Figure 1-20 Exit menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Figure 1-21 Switching Software Components Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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About this Manual
Overview of Contents
This manual is divided into the following chapters and appendices.
Safety Notes provides the safety information that should be observed while operating the
product.
Sicherheitshinweise provides a German translation of the chapter, “Safety Notes”.
SharpSwitch PCIE-9205 provides a brief overview about the PCIE-9205 card and information that
you need after you have successfully installed the hardware.
Related Documentation lists related documentation and specifications.
Abbreviations
This document uses the following abbreviations:
Abbreviation Definition
BMC Board Management Controller
CPLD Complex Programmable Logic Device
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DIMM Dual In-line Memory Module
DPDK Data Plane Development Kit
ECC Error Correcting Code
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
EMI Electromagnetic Interference
EMV Elektromagnetische Vertraeglichkeit
EN European Norm
ESD Electrostatic Discharge
ETSI European Telecommunication Standards Institute
FCC Federal Communications Commission
FCU Firmware Upgrade Utility
IES Intel Ethernet Switch

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Conventions
The following table describes the conventions used throughout this manual.
IPMI Intelligent Platform Management Interface
LOS Loss Of Signal
ME Management Engine
PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect
PCI-E or PCIe PCI Express
PCI-SIG PCI Special Interest Group
PSU Power Supply Unit
SATA Serial ATA
SOL Serial Over LAN
SSF System Services Framework
TPM Trusted Platform Module
VCCI Voluntary Control Council for Interference
Abbreviation Definition
Notation Description
0x00000000 Typical notation for hexadecimal numbers (digits are
0 through F), for example used for addresses and
offsets
0b0000 Same for binary numbers (digits are 0 and 1)
bold Used to emphasize a word
Screen Usedforon-screenoutput andcoderelated elements
or commands in body text
Courier + Bold Used to characterize user input and to separate it
from system output
Reference Used for references and for table and figure
descriptions
File > Exit Notation for selecting a submenu

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<text> Notation for variables and keys
[text] Notation for software buttons to click on the screen
and parameter description
... Repeated item for example node 1, node 2, ..., node
12
.
.
.
Omission of information from example/command
that is not necessary at the time being
.. Ranges, for example: 0..4 means one of the integers
0,1,2,3, and 4 (used in registers)
| Logical OR
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury
Indicates a property damage message
No danger encountered. Pay attention to important
information
Notation Description

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Summary of Changes
This manual has been revised and replaces all prior editions.
Part Number Date Description
6806800U18B October 2016 Updated the section Installation and Configuration on page 71.
6806800U18A June 2016 Initial version

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Safety Notes
This section provides warnings that precede potentially dangerous procedures throughout
this manual. Instructions contained in the warnings must be followed during all phases of
operation, service, and repair of this equipment. You should also employ all other safety
precautions necessary for the operation of the equipment in your operating environment.
Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual
could result in personal injury or damage to the equipment.
Artesyn intends to provide all necessary information to install and handle the product in this
manual. Because of the complexity of this product and its various uses, we do not guarantee
that the given information is complete. If you need additional information, ask your Artesyn
representative.
The product has been designed to meet the standard industrial safety requirements. It must
only be used in its specific area of office telecommunication industry, industrial control, and
development. It must not be used in safety critical components, life supporting devices or on
aircraft.
Only personnel trained by Artesyn or persons qualified in electronics or electrical engineering
are authorized to install, remove or maintain the product. The information given in this manual
is meant to complete the knowledge of a specialist and must not be used as replacement for
qualified personnel.
Keep away from live circuits inside the equipment. Operating personnel must not remove
equipment covers. Only factory authorized service personnel or other qualified service
personnel may remove equipment covers for internal subassembly or component replacement
or any internal adjustment.
Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification of the equipment or
the warranty may be voided. Contact your local Artesyn representative for service and repair
to make sure that all safety features are maintained.
EMC
The product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device in
this system, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules, EN 55022 Class A respectively. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product
is operated in a commercial, business or industrial environment.

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The product generates and uses radio frequency energy and, if not installed properly and used
in accordance with this user's documentation, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operating the product in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense. To ensure proper EMC shielding, operate the system only with free slots populated
with filler cards.
To ensure EMC protection use only shielded cables when connecting peripherals to assure that
appropriate radio frequency emissions compliance is maintained. Installed PCIe cards must
have the faceplates installed and all vacant slots in the shelf must be covered.
Grounding
If the product is not properly grounded, it may be damaged by electrostatic discharge.
Make sure that each of the system's parts contact the EMI gasket. The system contains gaskets
at the shelf and module level.
The shelf is also fitted with ESD snaps for the use with conductive wrist straps. Please take care
for proper ESD protection of the operator.
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for
Interference by Information Technology Interference (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a
domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may
be required to take corrective actions.
The equipment is suitable for installation in a Common Bonding Network (CBN) or Isolated
Bonding Network (IBN).
System Installation
System Damage
To avoid system damage verify that the system environment meets the environmental and
power requirements given in this manual before installing the system.
Before you begin to set up and cable your new system, consider these guidelines:
Install the system safely. Make sure that cables and cords are out of the way.
Make sure that the set-up is comfortable for users.

Safety Notes
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System Damage
Environmental contamination can impair system operation.
Locate the system in a stable area free of excess movement and jarring and free of dust, smoke,
and electrostatic discharge (ESD). Make sure that the temperature does not exceed the
operating temperature given in the environmental requirements in this manual and allow
room for proper air flow for cooling.
Card Installation
Damage of Circuits
Electrostatic discharge and incorrect installation and removal of the product can damage
circuits or shorten their life.
Before touching the product make sure that your are working in an ESD-safe environment or
wear an ESD wrist strap or ESD shoes. Hold the product by its edges and do not touch any
components or circuits.
Damage of System or Card
Installing a card in the wrong slot may cause card or system damage.
Only install PCIE cards in the designated slots.
Removing the card from the system while the system is powered up may damage the card.
Whenever removing the card from the system, power down system first. This does not apply
to hot-swap cards.
Data Loss
The product does not support hot swap. Before opening the system or before removing or
inserting any PCIE card, make sure the system is powered off.
Disconnect the system from any AC or DC power or at least turn the system board power (also
know as payload power) off.
Refer to the user documentation of your system for reference.
Card Malfunctioning
Incorrect card installation and removal can result in card malfunctioning.
Make sure the card is connected to the PCIe slot in the system.

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Operation
System Overheating
Cooling Vents
Improper cooling can lead to card and system damage and may void the manufacturer’s
warranty.
To ensure proper cooling and undisturbed airflow through the system always operate the
system in a horizontal position. Do not obstruct the ventilation openings at the front and rear
of the system. Keep the fresh air intake at the bottom-front side of the chassis completely clear.
Make sure that the fresh air supply is not mixed with hot exhaust from other devices. Make sure
that all slots are populated with PCIE cards or filler cards.
Product Damage
High humidity and condensation on card surfaces causes short circuits.
Do not operate the system outside the specified environmental limits. Make sure the system is
completely dry and there is no moisture on any surface before applying power. Do not start the
system below 0 0C.
Injuries or Short Circuits
To avoid damage or injuries, always check that there is no more voltage on the line that has
been disconnected before continuing your work.
System Expansion
System Overload
To avoid an overload of the system check the total power consumption of all components
installed (see the technical specification of the respective components). Ensure that any
individual output current of any source stays within its acceptable limits (see the technical
specification of the respective source).

Safety Notes
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Power Feed
Personal Injury
Touching the power feed with metallic objects on your hands, wrists, or hanging from your
neck may lead to severe injuries through electric shock and burning.
Do not wear any metallic attire or commodity on your hands, wrists, or hanging from your
neck when working at the power feed or power input cables. Be extremely careful when you
use electrically conductive tools near the PSUs.
Product Damage
Improper cabling damages your product.
Take extreme care not to connect the power cable in reverse polarity.
Cabling
Personal Injury
The cabling should follow existing cable paths using existing or similar cable fastenings.
Never change the system's cabling as delivered by Artesyn. Check proper function of the
system after cabling extensions. To avoid injuries always ensure that cables are securely
installed so that nobody can trip over them.
Personal Injury through Electric Shock
Touching contacts and cables during system operation can cause injuries through electric
shock.
To avoid electric shock make sure that contacts and cables of the system cannot be touched
while the system is operating. If in doubt concerning cabling, ask your local Artesyn
representative.
Cable Damage
Folding the fiber cable damages the cable and inhibits the data transmission. Therefore, make
sure you do not fold the cable.

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USB
The interfaces 'USB1', 'USB2' and 'Console' are considered as debug/maintenance ports.
During normal operation no cables must be connected to these ports.Cables attached to
these ports during maintenance must not exceed a length of 3m.
QSFP Modules
Personal Injury and Damage of the PCIE card and QSFP Modules
Installing and using QSFP modules which are not fully certified and which do not meet all
relevant safety standards may damage the PCIE card and the QSFP modules and may lead to
personal injury.
Only use and install QSFP modules which are fully certified and which meet all relevant safety
standards.
Personal Injury
Optical QSFP modules may be classified as laser products. When installing and using any of
these QSFP modules, the regulations which correspond to the respective laser class apply to
the whole PCIE card. Not complying to these regulations may lead to personal injury.
When installing and using optical QSFP modules which are classified as laser products, make
sure to comply to the respective regulations.
Eye Damage
Optical QSFP modules may emit laser radiation when no cable is connected. This laser radiation
is harmful to your eyes.
Do not look into the optical lens at any time.
QSFP Module Damage
The optical port plug protects the optical fibres against dirt and damage. Dirt and damage can
render the QSFP module inoperable.

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Environment
Environmental Damage
Improperly disposing of used products may harm the environment.
Always dispose of used products according to your country’s legislation and manufacturer’s
instructions.

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