Magma ROBEN Series User manual

Roben-3
UserManual
Thunderbolt™to PCIeExpansion &PCIeto PCIeExpansion
ROBEN-3

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Contents
Preface..................................................................................................................................4
Advisories............................................................................................................................4
Safety Instructions................................................................................................................5
Chapter1Introduction......................................................................................................7
InternalHardwareParts.........................................................................................................8
Expansion BoardandBackplane..............................................................................................9
PCIExpress Features.............................................................................................................9
ThunderboltFeatures.............................................................................................................9
24 LanesAvailable for3PCIEslots........................................................................................10
Roben 3–ThunderboltSpecifications.................................................................................10
Pre-Installation Information..................................................................................................11
ToolsRequiredforInstallation..............................................................................................11
Chapter2Hardware Installation......................................................................................11
3TX (3Slot Thunderbolt –Expansion Only)............................................................................12
Open Enclosure...................................................................................................................13
Install Thunderbolt Interfacecard.........................................................................................13
Install PCIeCards...............................................................................................................13
Extra Power........................................................................................................................14
High PowerPCIecardinstallation..........................................................................................15
Plug-in PowerCord..............................................................................................................16
ConnectThunderbolt Cable...................................................................................................17
PoweringOn andOfftheExpansion Unit ................................................................................17
Verify HardwareConnection.................................................................................................18
Thunderbolt™ 1InterfaceCard&LEDs..................................................................................18
Thunderbolt™ 2InterfaceCard&LEDs.................................................................................20
Link andActivity LEDs.........................................................................................................23
ThunderboltInterfaceCardInstallation..................................................................................26
InternalFrontFan(Control Settings).....................................................................................27
Daisy Chaining....................................................................................................................28
AttachingDisplays...............................................................................................................28
3TS (3Slot Thunderbolt–Storage).......................................................................................29
ControllerCardInstallation...................................................................................................31
Plug-in PowerCord..............................................................................................................32
ThunderboltCardInstallation................................................................................................33

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ThunderboltCable Installation..............................................................................................33
3TM (3Slot Thunderbolt–Mac mini).....................................................................................35
Lockable ILok.....................................................................................................................38
Installation of ILok Security Lock..........................................................................................38
Roben 3PCIExpress® Expansion.........................................................................................40
Roben 3–PCIExpress Specifications.................................................................................42
3PX2(3Slot iPass Expansion –Gen2)....................................................................................43
ExpansionInterfaceCardInstallation.....................................................................................44
3PS (3Slot iPass Storage –Gen2)........................................................................................49
Rack-EarsInstallation..........................................................................................................56
RackmountandStorage Kits.................................................................................................57
SecuringtheTopCover........................................................................................................59
ThermalPad(thermally conductivepadorthermalinterfacepad).............................................60
Chapter3VerifyInstallation............................................................................................63
Hardware...........................................................................................................................63
Verify Link Statuson Models: 3TX, 3TS,3TM..........................................................................63
Verify Link Statuson Models: 3PX &3PS2..............................................................................65
Software............................................................................................................................66
How to check Magmadevice-Mac OS X................................................................................66
How ToCheck PCIecards-Mac OSX....................................................................................68
ThunderboltAwareDriverisrequired forPCIecards.............................................................69
How to CheckMagma Device-Windows7and8.....................................................................71
How ToCheck PCIecards-Windows7and8..........................................................................72
How to ConfigureSAS/SATA Raid........................................................................................74
Disk Utility on Mac OSX.......................................................................................................81
Disk Managementon WindowsOS.........................................................................................84
WhatisDisk Management?...............................................................................................84
How ToAccess DiskManagement:.....................................................................................84
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................88
Chapter4How toGetMore Help......................................................................................92
ContactingTechnicalSupport ...............................................................................................92
ReturningMerchandiseto MAGMA.........................................................................................92

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Preface
Advisories
Fivetypesofadvisories are used throughout this manualtoprovide helpfulinformation,ortoalert youtothe
potentialforhardwaredamage orpersonalinjury.
NOTE
Used toamplify orexplaina comment related toproceduralsteps ortext.
IMPORTANT
Used toindicateanimportantpiece ofinformationorspecial“tip”tohelpyou
CAUTION
Used toindicateandprevent the following procedure orstepfromcausingdamage tothe
equipment.
WARNING
Used toindicateandprevent the following stepfromcausinginjury.
DANGERorSTOP
Used toindicateandprevent the following stepfromcausingserious injuryorsignificant data loss
Disclaimer: We have attempted toidentify mostsituationsthatmaypose adanger,warning,orcautionconditionin
this manual.However,Magmadoes notclaimtohavecovered allsituationsthatmight require theuse ofa Caution,
Warning,orDangerindicator.

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Safety Instructions
Always usecautionwhenservicing anyelectricalcomponent.Beforehandling the Magma Expansionchassis,readthe
following instructions andsafety guidelinestoprevent damage totheproductand toensure your ownpersonal
safety.Refertothe“Advisories”sectionforadvisory conventions used inthismanual,including thedistinction
betweenDanger,Warning,Caution,Important,andNote.
§Always usecautionwhenhandling/operating the computer.Only qualified,experienced,authorized
electronics personnelshouldaccess theinteriorofthecomputerand expansionchassis.
WARNING
Nevermodifyorremovethe radiofrequency interference shielding fromyour workstationor
expansionunit.To dosomaycause your installationtoproduce emissionsthatcouldinterfere with
otherelectronicequipment inthe area ofyour system.
When WorkingInsidea Computer
1. Before takingcovers off acomputer,perform thefollowingsteps:
2. Turn off the computerandanyperipheraldevices.
3. Disconnectthe computerand peripheralpowercords fromtheirAC outletsorinletsinordertoprevent
electricshock orsystemboarddamage.
In addition,take noteofthesesafetyguidelines whenappropriate:
§To helpavoidpossibledamage tosystemsboards,waitfiveseconds afterturningoff thecomputerbefore
removinga component,removing asystemboard,ordisconnecting aperipheraldevice fromthe computer.
§Whenyoudisconnecta cable,pull onits connectororonits strain-reliefloop,notonthecableitself.Some
cables have a connectorwith locking tabs.If youaredisconnecting this typeofcable,pressinonthe
locking tabsbefore disconnecting thecable.Asyoupullconnectors apart,keepthemevenly aligned toavoid
bending any connectorpins.Also, beforeconnecting acable,makesureboth connectorsare correctly
orientedandaligned.
CAUTION
Donotattempttoservice thesystemyourselfexceptasexplainedinthis manual.Follow installation
instructions closely.

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ProtectingAgainstElectrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic Discharge(ESD) Warning
ElectrostaticDischarge (ESD)is theenemy ofsemiconductordevices.Youshouldalways take
precautionstoeliminateanyelectrostaticcharge fromyour body and clothingbeforetouching any
semiconductordevice orcardby usinganelectrostaticwriststrapand/orrubbermat.
Staticelectricity canharm systemboards.Perform service atanESDworkstationandfollow properESDprocedures
toreduce the riskofdamage tocomponents.Magma strongly encouragesyoutofollow properESDprocedures,
whichcaninclude wriststraps andsmocks,whenservicingequipment.
Youcanalsotake the following steps topreventdamage fromelectrostatic discharge (ESD):
•Whenunpackinga static-sensitivecomponent fromitsshipping carton,donotremovethe component’s anti-
static packagingmaterialuntil youarereadytoinstallthecomponent ina computer.Justbefore
unwrappingtheanti-static packaging,besureyouare atanESDworkstationoraregrounded.
•Whentransportinga sensitive component,firstplaceitinananti-staticcontainerorpackaging.
•Handleall sensitive components atanESDworkstation.If possible,useanti-staticfloorpads and workbench
pads.
•Handle components andboards with care.Don’ttouchthe components orcontacts onaboard.Holda
boardbyitsedgesorby its metalmounting bracket.

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Chapter1Introduction
The ROBEN-3isavailableinFIVEmodelconfigurations thatinclude Thunderbolt™andnative PCI Expresshost
computerconnectionoptions.It has thepotentialtohousethree-full length,full-height PeripheralComponent
InterconnectExpress(PCIe)cards.There are threedifferentROBEN-3modelsofferingunique features forfull
customization.The ROBEN-3basicmodeloffersthepotentialof(2)5.25-inexpansionbays,while the ROBEN-3
storage modeloffers (8)2.5-inchhotswappablebays,and finally the ROBEN-3MacMiniversionallowsfora direct
integrationofanApple MacMini,makingitthe mostversatile Thunderbolt™producteveroffered byMagma.
The ROBEN-3hasa rack-mountablealuminum chassisdesigned forintegrated removable storageexpansion,with
roomforup to8hotpluggable2.5” SSD,SASorSATAharddrives.Thisadded powercanbe channeled through
lightning fastThunderbolttechnology at10Gbps,with the optionof20Gbpsbandwidth with the roll-out of
Thunderbolt2capabledevices like thenewMac Pro. With 3-SlotPCIeandinternalstorageexpansion,ROBEN-3
enablestheserious audioprofessionaltotransform theircomputerintoa powerfulworkstation-asidekickforthe
creative hero.
Add a Macmini
ROBEN-3will alsoallow youthe optiontohostaMacminiwithinthe chassis creatinganintegratedrackmount server
with directThunderboltconnectionto3-slotPCIeexpansionslots.Macminiexternalconnectivity isprovidedthrough
the front andrearpanels,includinga secure I-Lok housingallowing youtolock your valuableapplicationorplug-in
licenses right tothe chassis.
3VariantsofRoben3-Thunderbolt
ProductName Description
3TX 3 Slot Thunderbolt (ExpansionOnly)
3TS 3 Slot Thunderbolt (Storage)
3TM 3 Slot Thunderbolt (Mac mini)

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AdditionalChassis Features
Two (2)5.25” optionbays
Internal Hardware Parts

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ExpansionBoardand Backplane
PCI ExpressFeatures
•Supports threefull-length cards
•Physicalconnectors arex16
•Eachslotis x8Gen2
ThunderboltFeatures
•High-speed Thunderboltconnection– Thunderbolt™1: 10Gbps, Thunderbolt™210Gbps
•Dualchannel,with supportforPCIeandDisplayPort protocols
•Automaticpower-upcontrolbycomputer
•Daisy-chainorend-pointdevice

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24 Lanes Availablefor 3PCIEslots
Roben3–ThunderboltSpecifications
Item Description
Technology
PCI Express Bus Specification Revision 2.0
PCI LocalBus Specification Revision2.3
PCI BridgeArchitectureRevision 1.2
Backplane
(3)available full length/fullheightexpansion slots,X8PCIeGen 2.0
Electrical-x8PCIe
Physical–x16PCIe
Thunderbolt™1
,
InterconnectBandwidth
10Gbps (1.25GB/s)Bi
-
directional
Thunderbolt™2
,
InterconnectBandwidth
20Gb/s
(2
.25GB/s)Bi
-
directional
HostConnection
HostSide:Any Thunderbolt equipped computer with one or more
Thunderbolt ports
Expansion side:TwoThunderbolt connectors supporting one host
connection and one daisychain outport/displayport.
Cable
Thunderbolt cable sold separately
Enclosure
2U Aluminum Desktop
–
Black
14.25”Widex 3.48” Highx 17” Deep (363mm x 88.4mmx 432mm)
8.5lbsor 3.6Kg
Tool-less cover removal.Whitepower-on indicator frontpanel light
SystemCooling
One80mm 33.4CFMExpansion Cards/Backplane Fan
Variable speed thermistor control option (or full speed)
PowerSupplyOptions
540Watt
100-240VAC, 50-60HzPower Input
Four 4-pin Molex Connector
Two6-pin +PCIeconnector
Input Frequency:50-60HZ*Input Current:8.0AMax*DC Output:540Watts
Max*
+12V45.0Amaximum
-12V .5Amaximum
+5V24.0Amaximum
+3.3V24.0Amaximum
5Vsb 3.0Amaximum
Totalpower on +3.3V and 5V mustnot exceed 150Wmax
Environmental
Ambient Temperature0° to
50°C
**
StorageTemperature
-
55°to 125° C
Relative Humidity 5%to 85%non-condensing
MTBF
35khours
RegulatoryCompliance
FCC Class AVerified
CE
RoHS Compliant
Thunderbolt™1
,
SupportedOperatingSystems
Windows 7,
8,Server and Mac
10.6.8or higher
Thunderbolt™
2,
SupportedOperatingSystems
Windows 7,
8,Server and Mac
10.
9
.8or higher
(10.8belownot supported)
Warranty
30daymoney backguarantee. 1Year Returnto factory

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Pre-InstallationInformation
Before using the MagmaExpansionchassisyoushouldperform the followingsteps:
•Inventory theshipping cartoncontents foralloftherequiredparts
•Gatherall ofthe necessarytools required forinstallation
•Read this manual
ToolsRequiredforInstallation
To complete the installationofthe Magmaproductyouwill needaPhillips-headscrewdriverandESDwriststrap to
prevent electrostaticdischarge.
Chapter2HardwareInstallation
The following steps willguide youthroughtheinstallationofyour MagmaExpansionSystem.
CAUTION
Hardwareinstallationshallbeperformed onlybyqualifiedservicepersonnel.
Electrostatic Discharge(ESD) Warning
All add-incards aresusceptible toelectrostaticdischarge.Whenmovingcards,itisbesttocarry the
cards inanti-staticpackaging.If youneed tosetacircuitcard down,besure toplace itinside oron
top ofananti-static surface.Formore information,see“Protecting AgainstElectrostaticDischarge”
inthePreface.
WARNING
Highvoltages arepresentinside theexpansionchassiswhenthe unit’spowercord ispluggedinto
anelectricaloutlet.Disconnectthepowercord fromthe ACoutletbeforeremoving theenclosure
cover.Turning thesystempoweroff atthepoweron/off switchdoesnotremovepowerto
components.Highvoltageis still present.
CAUTION
Before touchinganythinginside theenclosure,move toanESDstationand follow properESD
procedures.Failure todosomay resultinelectrostaticdischarge,damagingthe computerorits
components.Formore information,see “ProtectingAgainstElectrostaticDischarge”inthePreface.

3TX(3Slot Thunderbolt–
ExpansionOnly)
Qty Item
1 PowerCord
1 ThunderboltInterface Card
(Installed)
1set Rackmount Kit(Optional). For
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Thunderboltcableisnotincluded
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Chapter2HardwareInstallation
ExpansionOnly)
(Installed)
Roben
-3Rackmount model,see page53
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OpenEnclosure
Loosenthethumbscrewthatretainsthetop coverofthechassis andslide the lid towards youas shownbelow:
Install ThunderboltInterface card
The thunderbolt Interfacecardis alreadyinstalled for this model. Noneed toinstalltheThunderbolt Interfacecard
If youneed toreplace orinstalla ThunderboltInterface card,goto ThunderboltInterface cardInstallation on
page26.If youboughtanexpansion3slotchassis with anIpass interface cardyouhavetoremoveitfirstpriorto
installing theThunderboltInterface card.
Install PCIe Cards
Some card manufacturersrecommend thatyouinstalltheirsoftware driverpriortoinstalling thecard.Ifthisisthe
case,be suretoinstallthe card driverbefore connecting Roben-3tothe computer.
•Slot3accepts all types ofPCIecardsx1,x2,x4,x8 orx16
•Slot2accepts all types ofPCIecardsx1,x2,x4,x8 orx16
•Slot1accepts all types ofPCIecardsx1,x2,x4,x8 orx16(next toThunderboltinterface card)

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Remove slotcovers and installPCIecards.
Make surethatallcards are fullyseatedintheirconnectors.Whencorrectly seated,there will beafirm resistance
whenyoupullupgently onthe card.To keepthecardsinplace,secure theminthe enclosure with theirretaining
screws.Aftersecuring thecards verify thattheydonottoucheachother.
ExtraPower
Some PCIecards require extrapower.There are four 4-pinMolexAUXpowerconnectors thatcanbe used for
providingextrapowertocards.And Two 6-pin+2PCIe connectors forGPUs.

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High Power PCIe cardinstallation
HighPowerPCIecardsalsoknownas HighEndPCIecardssuchas GPUsandothersimilartypeofcardrequires an
additionalpower(orAUXPower)tooperate.Mostofthese HighpowerPCIecards have anauxiliarypoweradapter
cables thatare included withitwhenyoubuy them.If itis notavailable,thereare6-pinPCIE connectors builtinto
the powersupplythatcanbeusedtoprovide powertoyourGPUs orHighPowerPCIecards.
OtherHighpowerPCIecards may usedifferent Aux poweradapterconnectors.Youcanconnectthemtoany ofthe
4-pinMolexconnectors available onthepowersupply.

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Plug-inPower Cord
NOTE
If atall possible,plug all powercords fromtheexpansionchassisandyour hostcomputerinto
a sharedpowerstrip,preferably one thathassurgeand noise suppressioncircuitry builtinto
it.
1. Plug inpowercordtoRoben-3.Make sure the PowerSwitchonthepowersupply is turnedOFF.
2. Turn powersupplyswitchtoONposition.
3. Two greenLED ontheInterface cardareilluminated.NoLEDs are illuminated onthe backplane.

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Connect ThunderboltCable
AttachThunderboltcable intoeithertop orbottomportonthe Roben-3.Plug inDisplay Monitor,DVI/HDMI,or
Display.Ifnodisplaywill be used,youcandaisy chainotherThunderboltdevices.Plug inthe otherendofthe
ThunderboltcabletotheThunderboltportonthe computer.
Connectthe Thunderboltcabletoone ofthe ports ontheback ofRoben3andconnecttheotherendofthecable to
the Thunderboltportonthe computer.Youcanusetheavailable Thunderboltport forattaching a Thunderbolt
device oranexternaldisplay monitor.
Powering On and Off the ExpansionUnit
Roben-3will automaticallyturns ON whenthe computeris turned ON.AWhitelight located onthe front panelwill
shine whentheexpansionchassis is ON.Roben-3willautomaticallyturn OFFwhenthecomputeris turnedOFF or
goesintoStandbymode.If eitherend oftheThunderboltcableisremovedwhile thesystemisON,theexpansion
chassiswill automatically powerdown.
The White light onthe front ofRoben-3is notanON (On-offpushbutton), itsimply indicates whetherthe chassisis
onoroff.If eitherend oftheThunderboltcableisdisconnected,Roben-3will automaticallyturn off.

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VerifyHardware Connection
Check thestatus oftheLEDs onthe Interface cardsandbackplanetoverifygood connectionorlinkbetweenyour
hostcomputerandexpansionunit
1. Thunderbolt™1interface card:5solidgreenLEDSare illuminatedandthreesolidgreenLEDsonthe
backplane.Formoredetailssee “Thunderbolt™1Interface Card”below.
2. Thunderbolt™2Interface Card:7solidgreenLEDs areilluminatedand3solidgreenLEDs onthe
backplane.Formoredetailsgoto“Thunderbolt™2Interface Cardon page20”.
Thunderbolt™1Interface Card&LEDs
Whenthe Thunderbolt™1Interface card is fully operationaland with anexternalDisplay device attached,5green
LEDsareilluminated(solidgreen), see FIGURE T1-A .
IMPORTANT
If youare onlyseeingTwo GreenLEDs thatareilluminated onthe ThunderboltInterface cardafter
the Magma Roben-3is turnedon,this indicatesthattherea hardwarefailure withinyour expansion
unit.Checkyour Thunderboltcable,makesure itisconnected firmlyand theThunderboltInterface
card is seatedinthe PCIEslotproperly.
FIGURE T1-A

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IMPORTANT
If thereisnoDisplayMonitorattachedto Thunderbolt™ 1 Interface card itwould onlyshow4
illuminatedsolid GREENLEDs,this is normal.
See picturebelow.
.
FIGURE T1-B
IMPORTANT
LEDs D700 andD701 onthe Thunderbolt™ 1 Interface card are illuminated whenpowercord is
attachedtoexpansionunit.This meanstheexpansionunitis onstandby-mode.
See picturebelow.
FIGURE T1-C

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Thunderbolt™2Interface Card&LEDs
There are 10LEDsontheThunderbolt™2Interface card.TheseLEDsare veryessentialinchecking the power
statusoftheboard.Italsoservesas failureindicatorsandhelps introubleshooting hardwareproblems.
Whenthe Thunderbolt™2Interface card is fully operationaland with anexternalDisplay device attached,7solid
GreenLEDs(D1,D3,D4,D5,D6,D7 and D9)areilluminated.See picture on FIGURE T2-A .
If youdon’thave anexternaldisplayattached,only5GreenLEDsare illuminated.See FIGURE T2-B.
FIGURE T2-A
If theaboveLEDsarenotcoming ON,itisanindicationthatyour boardisnotgettingpowerortheboardisfaulty
ordefective.Please checkthefollowing:
1. Standby-powercableis firmly connected to Thunderbolt™ 2Interface cardpowerconnector(J7). See page
25.
2. Thunderbolt™ 2Interface card is seatedalltheway inthePCIe slot.Tryreseating the card inthe PCIE
slot.
D1 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
D
9
Standby
-
PowerCable
J7