Magma EB7-X8G2 User manual

EB7-X8G2
User Manua l
PCIe to PCIe Expansion
MODEL: EB7-8XG2

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Table of Contents
Preface.................................................................................................................................................... 5
Advisories .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge..................................................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 7
General Specifications........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Pre-Installation Information................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Parts List ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Tools Required for Installation ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ......................................................................................................... 9
Before you Begin.................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Remove Top Cover ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Install Expansion interface card (EIF) .............................................................................................................................................. 10
SW1 and SW2................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Install Host Interface Cards............................................................................................................................................................... 11
Installation of low profile bracket............................................................................................................................................... 12
Install PCIe Cards ............................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Connect iPass Cable ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14
How to Disconnect iPass Cable ................................................................................................................................................. 15
Connect Power Cord / Cable......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Power ON the unit ............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Power on the Host Computer .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Shutting Down ............................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Hardware Check ............................................................................................................................................................................... 18
LINKUP 0 LED .................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
SLOT LEDS ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Expansion interfafe card LEDs .................................................................................................................................................... 19
Hot Plug LED (next to Hot Plug buttons) .................................................................................................................................... 19
MASTER RST LED & Power LED...................................................................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 3 Software Installation ............................................................................................................ 20
Software Driver Installation ............................................................................................................................................................... 20
Verify Magma Installation................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Windows 7, 8 and Windows 10 ................................................................................................................................................... 20
Mac OS X ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
RedHat Linux.................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Mapping Physical Slot locations to port locations using lspci ............................................................................................... 26
Example: lspci –vvv Output........................................................................................................................................................ 26
Linux Commands to Use to check on Magma device ......................................................................................................... 30

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Chapter 4 Install PCIe Cards ............................................................................................................... 31
Open PCIe Expansion Chassis ........................................................................................................................................................ 31
Install PCI Express (PCIe) Cards........................................................................................................................................................ 32
System Should Be Up and Running ................................................................................................................................................. 34
SNMP Features and Configuration.................................................................................................................................................. 34
SNMP Features............................................................................................................................................................................... 34
SNMP Configuration ..................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Configure Network Settings......................................................................................................................................................... 36
Configure SNMP Settings ............................................................................................................................................................. 37
Temperature settings.................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Change Credentials..................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Reset to Default Values .................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Configure your SNMP Agent ....................................................................................................................................................... 39
Accessing the various SNMP functions...................................................................................................................................... 40
I/O Switching ................................................................................................................................................................................. 41
Finishing Touches................................................................................................................................................................................ 42
“Hot-Swappable” PCIe Card Installations ..................................................................................................................................... 42
Hot-Plug/Swap Procedure for Windows.................................................................................................................................... 43
Hot-Plug/Swap Procedure for Linux........................................................................................................................................... 45
The Alternate Function DIP Switch .................................................................................................................................................. 46
EEPROM Loading ............................................................................................................................................................................... 46
EEPROM Write Protect (WP) ............................................................................................................................................................ 47
PCIe Switch I2C Address Setting...................................................................................................................................................... 47
PCIe Expansion Performance with the EB7-X8G2-RAS................................................................................................................. 48
High Performance Video Card expansion solutions ............................................................................................................... 48
Chapter 5 Chassis Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 49
General Chassis Cleaning................................................................................................................................................................ 49
Fan replacement............................................................................................................................................................................... 50
“Hot-Swappable” Power Supply ..................................................................................................................................................... 51
Cleaning the Air Filter........................................................................................................................................................................ 52
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 53
Status Indicators and configuration switches ............................................................................................................................... 53
Status Panel indicators................................................................................................................................................................. 53
Chassis Signal Detect Indicators ................................................................................................................................................ 53
Chassis Slot Power Indicators ...................................................................................................................................................... 54
Chassis Linkup and Activity Indicators:...................................................................................................................................... 54
SNMP Power-On Source Jumper..................................................................................................................................................... 55
Locating the Problem ....................................................................................................................................................................... 56
My Computer Can’t Find the PCIe Expansion System............................................................................................................ 57
When Nothing Works.................................................................................................................................................................... 58

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My PCIe Card Doesn’t Work ....................................................................................................................................................... 59
My system hangs beyond a certain number of add-in cards............................................................................................... 62
Rackmounting the Chassis ............................................................................................................................................................... 62
Add Screws to Rack Post............................................................................................................................................................. 63
Attach Slide Rail to Rack ............................................................................................................................................................. 63
Attach Chassis to Slide Rail ......................................................................................................................................................... 63
Chapter 7 How to Get More Help ........................................................................................................ 64
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ................................................................................................................................................. 64
Contacting Technical Support ........................................................................................................................................................ 64
PCIScope Software Utility ................................................................................................................................................................. 64
Returning Merchandise to MAGMA ............................................................................................................................................... 66
Appendix A Need More PCIe Slots?..................................................................................................... 67
Multiple PCIe Expansion System Configurations ........................................................................................................................... 67
The Fan-Out Configuration............................................................................................................................................................... 68
Daisy-Chaining ................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
PCI e Card Conflicts.......................................................................................................................................................................... 70
Power-On Sequence for Advanced Configurations ................................................................................................................... 70
Troubleshooting Advanced Configurations .................................................................................................................................. 70
APPENDIX B I/O Switching Via SNMP ................................................................................................ 73
APPENDIX C Compliance .................................................................................................................... 78
FCC ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 78
CE .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 78

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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.
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.
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.
Always use caution when handling/operating the computer. Only qualified, experienced,
authorized electronics personnel should access the interior of the computer and expansion chassis.
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
interfere with other electronic equipment in the area of your system.

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When Working Inside a Computer
1. Before taking covers off a computer, perform the following steps:
2. Turn off the computer and any peripheral devices.
3. 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:
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.
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
General Specifications
The Magma 7 Slot PCI Express® to PCI Express® Expansion System (Model EB7) 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 cable, a rack-mount
enclosure containing a 7 slot PCIe expansion backplane, a power supply, and cooling fans.
Item
Description
Host Card:
Low Profile PCI Express x8 host card
Backplane:
7 PCIe x8 Hot-Plug-capable slots
Enclosure:
4U Black Rack-mount (All Steel)
Dimensions:
19" W x 7" H x 17.7" D
Weight:
24 lb or 11.804 kg
PCI Express Bus Spec.
Revision 2.0
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:
One 85.2 CFM fan
One fan in power supply
Power Supply:
Model EB includes an auto-switching 400W supply
MTBF:
53,000 hours
Operating Environment:
Recommended operating temperature up to 50º C
0º to 50º C Operating Temperature
-20º to 60º C Storage Temperature
5% to 85% Relative Humidity, Non-condensing
Operating Systems:
Windows 7/Vista/XP/Server 2003
Mac OS X version 10.4.x + | Linux Kernel 2.6x+
Solaris
Warranty:
1 Year Return to Factory
Available Upgrade
Options:
3-meter cable (PN: SUBCBL3IPX4X8)
Disk Drive Cage for up to seven 3.5” internal disk drives (PN: RDRIVECAGE)
PCIe card hold down kit (PN: RCHD7)
Rack-mount slide kit (PN: RSLIDES-XX) Rack-mount slide (18”|26”|28”)
MPN#: RSLIDES-XX

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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
Item
Qty
Description
1
1
Half-height PCI Express host card
2
2
1-meter shielded iPass™ x8 cable
3
2
U.S. Standard 115V power cord
4
1
Quick Start Guide
Tools Required for Installation

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
The following steps will guide you through the installation of your Magma expansion system
CAUTION
Hardware installation shall be performed only by qualified service personnel per UL and IEC 60950-1.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Warning
All PCI cards are susceptible to electrostatic discharge. When moving PCI cards, it is best to carry the
cards in anti-static packaging. If you need to set a PCIe 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
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 the AC outlet before removing the enclosure cover.
Turning the system power off at the power on/off switch does not remove power to components. High
voltage is still present.
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.
Before you Begin
The system’s ATX power supply is auto-switching. This means that it will automatically switch to match whatever source
power you are using. Since all products ship with a US/Canadian Standard 115V power cord, you will need to use a
locally available power cord for non-US Standard power sources.
Remove Top Cover
Remove the four (4) screws from the back of the expansion chassis. Slide the enclosure cover backward to disengage it
from the guides at the front of the enclosure by firmly grasping the edges of the cover lip and pulling the cover
backward about 1” until it clears the front hold-down, and then lift the cover off.

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Check inside the unit, see if the Expansion interface card is installed. If the Expansion interface card is not plugged in,
go to the next step “Install Expansion Interface card”. The pictures below are showing an EB7-X8G2 with Expansion
Interface card installed.
No Expansion Interface card installed in the UPSTREAM SLOT as shown from the pictures below.
Install Expansion interface card (EIF)
” By default an EIF card should already be installed in the Magma expansion chassis.
Prior to installing the card, make sure the Dipswitch SW1 is set to ON position (ON=EXP) and Dipswitch SW2 is set to OFF
position (x8 setting), see pictures below. The expansion system will NOT function if SW1 is set to OFF=HOST.