Magma EB4-1U User manual

PCIe Expansion System
User's Manual
ExpressBox4
PCI Express® to PCI Express® Expansion
Model: EB4-1U

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Table of Contents i
Table of Contents
PREFACE.............................................................................................III
Advisories ..............................................................................................iii
Safety Instructions..................................................................................iv
When Working Inside a Computer ......................................................... v
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge ............................................vi
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..........................................................1
General Specifications ...........................................................................1
Pre-Installation Information ....................................................................2
Parts List................................................................................................2
Tools Required for Installation................................................................ 2
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION .....................................3
Before you Begin....................................................................................4
Install PCI Express Host Card................................................................ 4
Install Chassis in Rack...........................................................................6
Add Screws to Rack Post ............................................................................. 6
Attach Slide Rail to Rack .............................................................................. 7
Attach Chassis to Slide Rail.......................................................................... 7
Attach Power and Expansion Cables..................................................... 8
Recheck the Installation.........................................................................9
Applying Power Correctly.......................................................................9
Starting Up:................................................................................................... 9
Shutting Down:............................................................................................ 10
CHAPTER 3 VERIFY INSTALLATION............................................ 11
Windows ..............................................................................................11
Mac OS X.............................................................................................12
CHAPTER 4 INSTALL CARDS AND DRIVES................................ 14
Open PCIe Expansion Chassis...........................................................14
Install 3rd Party PCIe Cards..................................................................15
Installing 3rd Party PCIe Cards.................................................................... 15
System Should Be Up and Running.....................................................16
Configuring SNMP ............................................................................... 17
Configure Network Settings........................................................................ 18
Configure SNMP Settings........................................................................... 20
Change User Name and Password ............................................................ 22
Reset to Default Values.............................................................................. 23
Configure your SNMP Agent....................................................................... 23
Finishing Touches................................................................................23
CHAPTER 5 CHASSIS MAINTENANCE ........................................ 24
General Chassis Cleaning ...................................................................24
“Hot-Swappable” PCIe Cards...............................................................26
Procedure for hot-un-plugging a PCI-Express plug in card: ....................... 26

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“Hot-Swappable” Power Supply ...........................................................29
“Hot-Swappable” Fans .........................................................................30
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING................................................31
Locate the Problem ..............................................................................31
My Computer Can’t Find the PCIe Expansion System............................... 32
When Nothing Works.................................................................................. 33
My Computer Hangs During Power Up............................................... 33
Power Problems.................................................................................. 34
PCI Express Expansion Halted On Boot.............................................35
PCI Express Expansion not seen in Device Manager ........................35
My PCIe Card Doesn’t Work....................................................................... 36
Support for 3rd Party PCIe Cards........................................................37
SNMP Monitoring .................................................................................40
Audible Alarms............................................................................................40
CHAPTER 7 HOW TO GET MORE HELP.......................................41
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)......................................................41
Contacting Technical Support ..............................................................41
PCIScope Software Utility...........................................................................42
Returning Merchandise to MAGMA......................................................44
APPENDIX A NEED MORE SLOTS?................................................45
Multiple PCIe Expansion System Configurations .................................45
Daisy-Chaining............................................................................................47
Verify your configuration ..................................................................... 47
PCIe Card Conflicts..................................................................................... 48
Power-On Sequence for Advanced Configurations..............................48
Troubleshooting Advanced Configurations...........................................48
Finding the Problem Card...................................................................50
APPENDIX B COMPLIANCE ..........................................................51
FCC......................................................................................................51
Industry Canada...................................................................................51
CE ........................................................................................................51

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Preface iii
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. They are Note, Important, Caution, Warning, and
Danger. The following is an example of each type of advisory.
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
CAUTION
Used to indicate and prevent the following procedure or step from
causing damage to the equipment.
WARNING
Used to indicate and prevent the following step from causing
injury.
DANGER or STOP
Used to indicate and prevent the following step from causing
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, Inc. does not claim to have covered all situations that might
require the use of a Caution, Warning, or Danger indicator.

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SafetyInstructions
Always use caution when servicing any electrical component. Before
handling the MAGMA PCI-Express Expansion chassis, read the
following instructions and safety guidelines to prevent damage to the
product and to ensure your own personal safety. Refer to the
“Advisories” section for advisory conventions used in this manual,
including the distinction between Danger, Warning, Caution, Important,
and Note.
♦Always use caution when handling/operating the computer.
Only qualified, experienced, authorized electronics personnel
should access the interior of the computer. 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 instructionsin this manual for
precautions and procedures. If you have any questions, please
contact Magma Technical Support.
WARNING
High voltages are present inside the expansion chassis when the
unit’s power cord is plugged into an electrical outlet. Disconnect the
power cord from its source before removing the system cover.
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 interfere with other electronic
equipment in the area of your system.

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Preface v
WhenWorkingInside aComputer
Before taking covers off a computer, perform the following steps:
1. Turn off the computer and any peripheral devices.
2. Disconnect the computer and peripherals from their power
sources to prevent electric shock or system board damage.
3. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunications lines from
the computer.
In addition, take note of these safety guidelines when appropriate:
♦To help avoid possible damage to systems boards, wait five
seconds after turning off the computer before removing a
component, removing a system board, or disconnecting a
peripheral device from the computer.
♦When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its
strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. Some cables have a
connector with locking tabs. If you are disconnecting this type
of cable, press in on the locking tabs before disconnecting the
cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned
to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before connecting a
cable, make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and
aligned.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to service the system yourself except as explained in
this manual. Follow installation instructions closely.

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vi Preface
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Warning
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the enemy of semiconductor
devices. You should always take precautions to eliminate any
electrostatic charge from your body and clothing before touching any
semiconductor device or 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):
♦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.
♦When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an
anti-static container or packaging.
♦Handle all sensitive components at an ESD workstation. If
possible, use anti-static floor pads and workbench pads.
♦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.

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Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Chapter 1 Introduction
GeneralSpecifications
The MAGMA 4-Slot PCI Express to PCI Express Expansion System is a
general-purpose bus expansion chassis for the Peripheral Component
Interconnect Express (PCIe) local bus. The expansion chassis is fully
compliant with the PCI Express Local Bus Specification. This system
consists of a PCI Express host card, a 1–meter iPass cables, a rack-
mount enclosure containing a 4 slot PCIe backplane, a redundant power
supply, and cooling fans.
Item Description
Host Card: Low Profile PCI Express x8 (8 lane)
Backplane: 4 PCIe slots, expandable to (8) or (12)
Enclosure: 1U Rack-mount (All Steel)
Dimensions: 19" W x 1.75" H x 28" D
Weight: 27 lb
Standard Cable Length: 1-meter iPass
PCI Express Bus Specification Revision 1.1
PCI Local Bus Specification: Revision 2.3
PCI Bridge Architecture Spec: Revision 1.2
Interconnect Bandwidth: 2000 MB/sec or 2 GB/sec or 20 Gbps
Cooling: Three 15.8 CFM fans
One fan in each power supply module
Power Supply: 250W, 90-264VAC/5 A, 47-63HZ,
250W Redundant, Hot Swap power supply
MTBF: 30,000 hours
Monitoring SNMP via Ethernet
Audible Alarm
Operating Environment: 0ºto 70ºC Operating Temperature
-55ºto 125ºC Storage Temperature
0% to 90% Relative Humidity, Non-condensing
Operating Systems: Windows XP/2000/Server 2003
Mac OS X version 10.4.x +
Red Hat Linux 9
Warranty: 30 day money back
1 Year Return to Factory
Available Options: 3-meter or 7-meter cable

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Pre-Installation Information
Before using the MAGMA expansion chassis you should perform the
following steps:
•Inventory the shipping carton contents for all of the required parts
•Gather all of the necessary tools required for installation
•Read this manual
Parts List
The following parts are provided:
Item Qty Item
1 1U 4-slot rack-mount PCIe to PCIe expansion chassis
1 Half-height PCI Express host card
1 1-meter shielded cable
2 U.S. Standard 115V power cord
Tools Required for Installation
In order to complete the installation of the MAGMA
expansion system you will need a Phillips-head
screwdriver.