H3 Falcon PCIe User manual

Version 1.0
February 20th , 2022
Falcon PCIe Expansion Solution
User Manual
◼Falcon 4109
◼Falcon 4118

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Expansion Solutions, please read the user manual and operate according to
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ..............................................................................................................................................2
1.1 Key Features............................................................................................................................................ 2
1.2 System Modes ........................................................................................................................................ 2
2. Technical Specification...........................................................................................................................3
2.1 Chassis ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Falcon 4109 ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Falcon 4118 ............................................................................................................................................ 3
2.2 Accessories.............................................................................................................................................. 4
External Cable ........................................................................................................................................ 4
PSU........................................................................................................................................................... 4
Host Adapter........................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Compatible Devices................................................................................................................................ 6
3. Requirements...........................................................................................................................................7
3.1 CPU............................................................................................................................................................ 7
3.2 Host OS..................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.3 BIOS........................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.4 Web Browsers ......................................................................................................................................... 7
4. Graphical User Interface.........................................................................................................................8
4.1 Log-In ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
4.2 Functions.................................................................................................................................................. 8
4.2.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 9
4.2.2 Resource Management............................................................................................................13
4.2.3 Port Configuration .....................................................................................................................17
4.2.4 Monitor.........................................................................................................................................20
4.2.5 System Health............................................................................................................................22
4.2.6 Chassis ........................................................................................................................................25
4.2.7 Maintenance...............................................................................................................................25
4.2.8 Event Logs...................................................................................................................................27
4.2.9 Setting..........................................................................................................................................28
5. LCD ......................................................................................................................................................... 36
5.1 Operation................................................................................................................................................36
5.2 Menu .......................................................................................................................................................37
5.2.1 Power control .............................................................................................................................38
5.2.2 Power reset.................................................................................................................................38

5.2.3 System.........................................................................................................................................38
5.2.4 Slot................................................................................................................................................39
5.2.5 Devices.........................................................................................................................................39
5.2.6 Hosts............................................................................................................................................40
5.2.7 Health...........................................................................................................................................40
5.2.8 Temperature ...............................................................................................................................41
5.2.9 Network .......................................................................................................................................42
5.2.10 Reset to default .......................................................................................................................42
6. Part Replacement................................................................................................................................. 43
6.1 Fans.........................................................................................................................................................43
6.2 Power Supply Unit ................................................................................................................................43
7. Operational Safety ................................................................................................................................ 44
8. Trouble Shooting................................................................................................................................... 45
PCIe out of resource ...................................................................................................................................45
GPU P2P underperforming........................................................................................................................46
PCIe link health error...................................................................................................................................46
Failure to assign/remove a device ...........................................................................................................47
Information does not display properly on GUI.......................................................................................48
Failure to access GUI..................................................................................................................................48
Device Link Down ........................................................................................................................................48
Host Link Down............................................................................................................................................49

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1. Introduction
1.1 Key Features
▪PCIe device composability
▪Device surprise-add and remove
▪PCIe port configuration
▪Real-time cluster topology
▪System performance monitoring
▪Role-based authentication and access control
1.2 System Modes
There are two system modes for Falcon PCIe Expansion solutions. The Standard mode is limited to single
host connection and does not support device dynamic allocation or host port bifurcation. The Advanced
mode supports multiple host connection and could allocated devices to hosts dynamically. You could
activate the Advanced mode with Premium License.
Please contact [e-mail] for license purchase.
Standard mode
Advanced mode
▪System monitor
▪Power control from GUI
▪Download system performance data from GUI
▪Firmware update
▪User management
▪Limited to single host
▪System monitor
▪Power control from GUI
▪Download system performance data from GUI
▪Firmware update
▪User management
▪Multiple host
▪Device hot plug (OS has to support)
▪Port configuration (bifurcation)
▪Device dynamic allocation
▪Mode switch
Advanced mode requires following host BIOS setting:
Host BIOS → Advanced → PCIe/PCI/PnP configuration
▪Enable 4G decode
▪Set MMIOHBase to 56T (if possible)
▪Set MMIO High Size to 512G or higher (if possible)

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2. Technical Specification
2.1 Chassis
Falcon 4109
Model
Falcon 4109
BMC/mCPU
Aspeed AST2500
PCIe Switch
PEX 88096; PCIe 4.0
PCIe Slots
8x PCIe4.0 x8 FHFL and 1x PCIe 4.0x16 FHFL
Slot Power
75 W, slot 1,2,7 and 8 supports +225W PCIe 8 pin power
Host Interface
SFF-8644 connectors
Fan
4x 120x120x38mm; 6700 RPM; hot swap
Operating Temp.
0°C ~ 35°C (32°F ~ 95°F)
Dimension
174(H) x 320(W) x 466(D) mm
Weight
12.75 Kg
Falcon 4118
Model
Falcon 4118
BMC/mCPU
Aspeed AST2500
PCIe Switch
PEX 88096; PCIe 4.0
PCIe Slots
16x PCIe4.0 x8 FHFL and 2x PCIe 4.0x16 low-profile
Slot Power
75 W, slot 1,2,7 and 8 (both drawers) supports +225W PCIe 8 pin power.
Host Interface
SFF-8644 connectors
Fan
6x 120x120x38mm; 6700 RPM; hot swap
Operating Temp.
0°C ~ 35°C (32°F ~ 95°F)
Dimension
5U; 219(H) x 435(W) x 450(D) mm
Weight
21.7 Kg

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2.2 Accessories
External Cable
Interface
Mini-SAS HD
Connector
SFF-8644 to SFF-8644
Bandwidth
PCIe Gen4 x4 (per cable)
Type
Copper
Length
2m
PSU
PSU
1200 W
AC Input
100-127V
200-240V
100-240V
DC Output
+12V
+12Vsb
82A
98A
2.1A
Efficiency
94% at full load
Lifespan
250,000+ hrs.
Operating Env.
0°C ~ 56°C
85% relative humidity (non-condensing)
80 PLUS Certified
Platinum
Host Adapter
Form factor
PCIe Low-profile; MD2; PCIe 4.0 x16
Connector
Quad SFF-8644
PCIe switch
PEX 88032; PCIe 4.0
Dimension
160(L) x 68(H) mm

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Host Adapter Guide:
Image 1 Image 2
⚫LED Signals
LED No.
Component
Signal indication
1
SFF-8644 connector 0
Good
Incorrect
No connection
2
PCIe link speed
PCIe Gen 4
PCIe Gen 3
3,4,5
Port configuration
3
4
5
Config.
1 x16 lanes
2 x8 lanes
4 x4 lanes
6
SFF-8644 connector 1
See LED 1 signal indication.
7
PCIe Switch Status
Good
Error
8
SFF-8644 connector 2
See LED 1 signal indication.
9
SFF-8644 connector 3
See LED 1 signal indication.
1. SFF-8644 connectors
2. Connection LED
3. PCIe link LED
4. Heartbeat LED
5. Jumpers
Each jumper has 3 pins. Please pay attention to the labels on PCB,
▽
sign indicates pin 1.
Image 1 illustrates pin number. Image 2 illustrates the setting for [Pin 1, 2]