Curtiss-Wright FibreXtreme SL100 User manual

Document No. F-T-MU-S2PCIENF-A-0-A3
SL100/SL240 Multi-Channel
PCIe
User Guide
FibreXtreme

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 FOREWORD
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1.1 EMI Statement
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2 INTRODUCTION
.................................................................................................................................................2-3
2.1 How to Use This Manual
.................................................................................................................................................2-4
2.2 Related Information
.................................................................................................................................................2-5
2.3 Quality Assurance
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3 TECHNICAL SUPPORT
.................................................................................................................................................3-3
3.1 Ordering Process
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4 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
.................................................................................................................................................4-3
4.1 Overview
.................................................................................................................................................4-4
4.2 SL240 PCIe Features
.....................................................................................................................................4-5
4.2.1 SFP Media
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4.3 Applications
.....................................................................................................................................4-5
4.3.1 Typical Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Imaging System
.....................................................................................................................................4-7
4.3.2 Extending FPDP
.................................................................................................................................................4-7
4.4 Topologies
.....................................................................................................................................4-7
4.4.1 Typical Topologies
.....................................................................................................................................4-8
4.4.2 Point-to-point
.....................................................................................................................................4-8
4.4.3 Chained
.....................................................................................................................................4-9
4.4.4 Single Master Ring
.....................................................................................................................................4-10
4.4.5 Multiple Master Ring
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4.5 Status Link Up LED
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5 INSTALLATION
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5.1 Overview
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5.2 Unpack the Cards
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5.3 Inspect the Cards
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5.4 Install the SL240 PCIe Card
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5.5 Connect the Cables
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5.5.1 Transmission Media
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5.5.2 Fiber-Optic Cables
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5.6 Troubleshooting

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6 OPERATION
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6.1 Overview
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6.2 Theory of Operation
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6.2.1 Receive Operation
.....................................................................................................................................6-4
6.2.2 Transmit Operation
.....................................................................................................................................6-4
6.2.3 Loop Operation
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6.3 Data Synchronization
.................................................................................................................................................6-5
6.4 Configuration Options
.....................................................................................................................................6-5
6.4.1 Flow Control
.....................................................................................................................................6-6
6.4.2 Loop Enable
.....................................................................................................................................6-6
6.4.3 Receiver/Transmitter Enable
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6.4.4 CRC Generation/Checking
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6.4.5 Stop on Link Error of/SYNC
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7 APPENDIX A
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7.1 Specifications
.....................................................................................................................................7-3
7.1.1 SL240 PCIe Specifications
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7.2 Media Interface Specifications
.....................................................................................................................................7-4
7.2.1 SL100 PCIe Fibre-Optic Media Interface Specifications
.....................................................................................................................................7-4
7.2.2 SL240 PCIe Fibre-Optic Media Interface Specifications
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8 APPENDIX B
.................................................................................................................................................8-3
8.1 Overview
.................................................................................................................................................8-3
8.2 Ordered Sets Used
.................................................................................................................................................8-5
8.3 Frames
.....................................................................................................................................8-6
8.3.1 Link Bandwidth
.....................................................................................................................................8-6
8.3.2 FPDP Sinnal Sample Rate
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8.4 Data Transmission and Flow Control
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9 APPENDIX C
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9.1 Ordering Information
.....................................................................................................................................9-3
9.1.1 SL100/SL240 PCIe Multi-channel Board
.....................................................................................................................................9-4
9.1.2 Short Wavelength Multimode Fibre-Optic Cables
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10 APPENDIX D
.................................................................................................................................................10-3
10.1 FPDP Information
.................................................................................................................................................10-5
10.2 Terminology
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10.3 Parallel FPDP Theory of Operation

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10.3.1 Clock Signals
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10.3.2 Data Framing
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10.4 Serial FPDP Theory of Operation
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10.5 Parallel FPDP Signal Timing

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1 FOREWORD

FOREWORD
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The information in this document has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate;
however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Curtiss-Wright reserves the right to make
changes without notice.
Curtiss-Wright makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this printed material, including, but
not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
©Copyright 2017 Curtiss-Wright, All rights reserved.
SL100/SL240 Dual-Port Memory FIFO U.S. Patent #6,259,648.
®is a registered trademark of Curtiss-Wright.
®is a registered trademark of Curtiss-Wright.
®is a registered trademark of Curtiss-Wright.
This product and all Curtiss-Wright LinkXchange products referred to in this document are
protected by one or both of the following U.S. patents 6,751,699 and 5,982,634.
CompactFlash®is a registered trademark of the Compact Flash Association (CFA).
All Curtiss-Wright, LinkXchange®products referred to in this document are protected by one or
both of the following U.S. patents 6,751,699 and 5,982,634.
Curtiss-Wright, is an Associate Level member of PICMG and as such may use the PICMG and
CompactPCI logos.
Any reference made within this document to equipment from other vendors does not constitute
an endorsement of their product(s).
Published: April 11, 2017
Date
Change Summery
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Rev. Number
4/11/17
Changed references to PCIe lane scaling. PCN 1195
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1.1 EMI Statement
EMI Statement
This product is intended for use in industrial, laboratory or military environments.
This product uses and emits electromagnetic radiation, which may interfere with
other radio and communication devices. The user may be in violation of FCC
regulations if this device is used in other than the intended market environments.
CE
This information technology product is not compliant with applicable European
Union directives for Information Technology equipment.

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2 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION
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2.1 How to Use This Manual
Purpose
This manual introduces the FibreXtreme SL240 PCI-Express (PCIe) card. It provides guidance
through the process of unpacking, setting up, and programming the cards.
NOTE: Both the FibreXtreme SL100 and SL240 hardware are referred to throughout this
manual as SL240. The software that supports both the SL100 and SL240 hardware is
referred to as SL240, including the driver and API. Anything that is exclusive to the SL100 or
the SL240 is described as such.
Scope
This manual contains the following information:
·An introduction to FibreXtreme SL240 PCIe.
·Applications and topologies for SL240 PCIe cards.
·Instructions for installing and configuring the card.
·An operational overview of the product.
·General card specifications.
·Register set information.
·Programming information.
·Summary of the protocol used by the SL240 PCIe cards.
·Ordering information for all products mentioned in this manual.
·A brief introduction to the Front Panel Data Port (FPDP) interface.
·Definitions of words, phrases, and terms used in this manual.
·List of key words referenced in this manual.
The information in this manual is intended for information systems personnel, system
coordinators, or highly skilled network users with at least a systems-level understanding of general
computer processing, memory, and hardware operation.
Style Conventions
·Called functions are italicized. For example, OpenConnect().
·Data types are italicized. For example, int.
·Function parameters are bolded. For example, Action.
·Path names are italicized. For example, utility/sw/cfg.
·File names are bolded. For example, config.c.
·Path file names are italicized and bolded. For example, utility/sw/cfg/config.c.
·Hexadecimal values are written with a "0x" prefix. For example, 0x7e.
·For signals on hardware products, an 'Active Low' is represented by prefixing the
signal name with a slash (/). For example, /SYNC.
·Code and monitor screen displays of input and output are boxed and indented on a
separate line. Text that represents user input is bolded. Text that the computer displays
on the screen is not bolded. For example:
C:\>ls
file1 file2 file3
·Large samples of code are Courier font, at least one size less than context, and are
usually on a separate page or in an appendix.

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2.2 Related Information
·ANSI Z136.2-1988 American National Standard for the Safe Use of Optical Fiber
Communication Systems Using Laser Diode and LED Sources.
·Draft Standard for a Common Mezzanine Card Family: CMC; IEEE P1386, Draft
2.0, April 4, 1995.
·Draft Standard Physical and Environmental Layers for PCI Mezzanine Cards: PMC,
IEEE P1386.1, Draft 2.0, April 4, 1995.
·Fibre Channel Association Product Information Bulletin Revision, December 9,
1994.
·Fibre Channel Physical and Signaling Interface (FC-PH), Revision 4.3, June 1,
1994; Produced by the ANSI X3T9.3 standards group.
·Fibre Channel Physical and Signaling Interface-2 (FC-PH-2), Revision 7.3, January
5, 1996; Produced by the ANSI X3T11 standards group.
·Fibre Channel Physical and Signaling Interface-3 (FC-PH-3), Revision 8.6, April,
1996; Produced by the ANSI X3T11 standards group.
·Front Panel Data Port Specifications, ANSI/VITA 17-1998, Revision 1.0; February
11, 1999. Produced by the VITA Standards Organization.
·IEC 825-1984 Radiation Safety of Laser Products, Equipment Classification,
Requirements, and User’s Guide, 2 parts, 1993.
·FibreXtreme SL100/SL240 Serial FPDP PCIe NSL Software and API Guide (Doc.
No. F-T-ML-S2APINSL-A-0).
·LinkXchange GLX4000 Physical Layer Switch Hardware Reference Manual
(Doc. No. F-T-MR-L5XL144#-A-0), Curtiss-Wright.
·LinkXchange LX2500 Physical Layer Switch Hardware Reference Manual
(Doc. No. F-T-MR-LX2500), Curtiss-Wright.
·PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.1, June 1, 1995; PCI Special Interest Group.
·CompactPCI Specification, Revision 3.0, October 1, 1999; PICMG 2.0; CompactPCI
Power Interface Specification, Revision 1.0, October 1, 1999; PICMG 2.11; Keying of
CompactPCI Boards and Backplanes, Revision 1.0, October 1, 1999; PICMG 2.10.
·American National Standard for XMC PCI Express Protocol Layer Standard, ANSI/
VITA 42.3-2006, http://www.vita.com
·Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) MultiSource Agreement (MSA), September 14,
2000, FO Transceiver Industry
·Curtiss-Wright – http://www.cwcdefense.com/.
·VITA – http://www.vita.com/.

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2.3 Quality Assurance
Curtiss-Wright's policy is to provide our customers with the highest quality products and services.
In addition to the physical product, the company provides documentation, sales and marketing
support, hardware and software technical support, and timely product delivery. Our quality
commitment begins with product concept, and continues after receipt of the purchased product.
Curtiss-Wright's Quality System conforms to the ISO 9001 international standard for quality
systems. ISO 9001 is the model for quality assurance in design, development, production,
installation and servicing. The ISO 9001 standard addresses all 20 clauses of the ISO quality
system, and is the most comprehensive of the conformance standards.
Our Quality System addresses the following basic objectives:
·Achieve, maintain, and continually improve the quality of our products through
established design, test, and production procedures.
·Improve the quality of our operations to meet the needs of our customers, suppliers,
and other stakeholders.
·Provide our employees with the tools and overall work environment to fulfill,
maintain, and improve product and service quality.
·Ensure our customer and other stakeholders that only the highest quality product or
service will be delivered.
The British Standards Institution (BSI), the world's largest and most respected standardization
authority, assessed Curtiss-Wright's Quality System. BSI's Quality Assurance division certified
we meet or exceed all applicable international standards, and issued Certificate of Registration,
number FM 31468, on May 16, 1995. The scope of Curtiss-Wright's registration is: "Design,
manufacture and service of high technology hardware and software computer communications
products." The registration is maintained under BSI QA's biannual quality audit program.
Customer feedback is integral to our quality and reliability program. We encourage customers to
contact us with questions, suggestions, or comments regarding any of our products or services.
We guarantee professional and quick responses to your questions, comments, or problems.

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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Technical documentation is provided with all of our products. This documentation describes the
technology, its performance characteristics, and includes some typical applications. It also
includes comprehensive support information, designed to answer any technical questions that
might arise concerning the use of this product. We also publish and distribute technical briefs and
application notes that cover a wide assortment of topics. Although we try to tailor the applications
to real scenarios, not all possible circumstances are covered.
While we have attempted to make this document comprehensive, you may have specific
problems or issues this document does not satisfactorily cover. Our goal is to offer a combination
of products and services that provide complete, easy-to-use solutions for your application.
If you have any technical or non-technical questions or comments, contact us. Hours of operation
are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard/Daylight Time.
·Phone: [phone] or [phone]
·E-mail: [e-mail]
·Fax: [phone]
·World Wide Web address: www.cwcdefense.com
3.1 Ordering Process
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To learn more about Curtiss-Wright's products or to place an order, please use the contact
information above or E-mail: [e-mail]. Hours of operation are from 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard/Daylight Time.
·Phone: [phone] or [phone]
·E-mail: [e-mail]
·World Wide Web address: www.cwdefense.com