Magma EXPRESSBOX 3400 User manual

EXPRESSBOX3400
UserManual
PCIe to PCIeExpansion
Model
EB3400

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Table of Contents
Preface..................................................................................................................................4
Advisories............................................................................................................................4
Safety Instructions................................................................................................................5
Chapter1ExpressBox3400 Expansion..............................................................................7
ExpressBox 3400 PCIExpress Specifications.........................................................................8
Pre-Installation Information....................................................................................................9
ExpressBox 3400 (7Slot Expansion –Gen3)............................................................................9
Componentsof ExpressBox 3400..........................................................................................10
ToolsRequiredforInstallation..............................................................................................12
Chapter2Hardware Installation.....................................................................................12
Installation-ProceduresOverview..........................................................................................13
Open Enclosure(STEP1)....................................................................................................13
Install ExpansionInterfacecard(STEP2)...............................................................................14
Install HostInterfacecard(STEP3).......................................................................................15
Install PCIeCards(STEP4)..................................................................................................16
Aux PowerConnectors......................................................................................................17
High PowerPCIecardinstallation.......................................................................................17
ConnectPCIeCable (STEP5)................................................................................................19
ToDisconnectCable.........................................................................................................19
Cable Configuration..........................................................................................................20
Attach PowerCord(STEP6).................................................................................................20
Connectto ElectricalOutlet (STEP 7)....................................................................................21
TurnON Expansion Unit (STEP8)..........................................................................................21
PowerON theComputer(STEP9)........................................................................................22
HardwareCheck (STEP10)...................................................................................................22
Check andverifyBackplaneLEDs.......................................................................................22
Check andverifyExpansion CardLEDs...............................................................................22
Check andverifyHostCardLEDs.......................................................................................23
Chapter3Software Installation......................................................................................24
SoftwareCheck-VerifyInstallation (STEP 11)........................................................................24
CheckMagma Device-Windows7and8............................................................................24
Tocheck theMagma DeviceID..........................................................................................24
CheckMagma device-MacOSX.......................................................................................25
CheckMagma device–Linux............................................................................................26
How ToCheck PCIecards-Mac OSX....................................................................................26

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How ToCheck PCIecards-Windows7and8.........................................................................27
Chapter4AdvancedTechnical Information.....................................................................28
InterfaceCardLEDs............................................................................................................28
LINKUP&SLOTLEDs...........................................................................................................30
Activity LEDs......................................................................................................................31
BackplaneLEDs.................................................................................................................31
InternalFrontFan(Control Settings).....................................................................................32
FrontFan Removal/Installation...........................................................................................33
Chapter5Troubleshooting................................................................................................34
Chapter6How toGetMore Help........................................................................................36
ContactingTechnicalSupport ...............................................................................................36
ReturningMerchandiseto MAGMA.........................................................................................36

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Preface
Advisories
Five typesofadvisoriesareusedthroughoutthismanualtoprovide helpfulinformation,ortoalertyouto
the potentialforhardwaredamage orpersonalinjury.
NOTE
Usedtoamplifyorexplain acommentrelatedtoproceduralsteps ortext.
IMPORTANT
Usedtoindicate animportantpiece ofinformation orspecial“tip”tohelp you
CAUTION
Usedtoindicate andpreventthe followingprocedureorstepfromcausingdamage tothe
equipment.
WARNING
Usedtoindicate andpreventthe followingstepfromcausinginjury.
DANGERor STOP
Usedtoindicate andpreventthe followingstepfromcausingseriousinjuryorsignificant
dataloss
Disclaimer: We have attemptedtoidentifymostsituationsthatmay pose adanger,warning,orcaution
conditioninthismanual.However,Magma doesnotclaimtohave coveredall situationsthatmightrequire
the use ofaCaution,Warning,orDangerindicator.

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Safety Instructions
Alwaysuse caution when servicinganyelectricalcomponent.Before handlingthe MagmaExpansion
chassis,read the followinginstructionsandsafetyguidelinestopreventdamage tothe productandto
ensureyour ownpersonalsafety.Refertothe “Advisories”sectionforadvisoryconventionsusedinthis
manual,includingthe distinction between Danger,Warning,Caution, Important,andNote.
§Alwaysuse caution when handling/operatingthe computer.Onlyqualified,experienced,
authorizedelectronicspersonnelshouldaccess the interiorofthe computerandexpansion
chassis.
WARNING
Nevermodifyorremove the radiofrequencyinterference shieldingfromyour workstation or
expansionunit.Todoso maycause yourinstallation toproduce emissionsthatcould
interfere with otherelectronicequipmentin the areaofyour system.
When WorkingInsideaComputer
1. Before takingcoversoffacomputer,performthe followingsteps:
2. Turn off the computerandanyperipheraldevices.
3. Disconnectthe computerandperipheralpowercordsfromtheirACoutletsorinletsinorderto
preventelectricshock orsystemboarddamage.
Inaddition,take note ofthese safetyguidelineswhen appropriate:
§Tohelp avoidpossible damage tosystemsboards,waitfive secondsafterturningoff the computer
beforeremovingacomponent,removingasystemboard,ordisconnectingaperipheraldevice
fromthe computer.
§When youdisconnectacable,pull on itsconnectororon itsstrain-reliefloop,noton the cable
itself.Some cableshave aconnectorwith lockingtabs.Ifyouaredisconnectingthistype ofcable,
press in on thelockingtabs before disconnectingthe cable.Asyoupull connectorsapart,keep
themevenlyalignedtoavoidbendinganyconnectorpins.Also,before connectingacable,
make sure bothconnectorsare correctlyorientedandaligned.
CAUTION
Donotattempttoservice the systemyourselfexceptasexplainedin thismanual.Follow
installationinstructionsclosely.

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ProtectingAgainstElectrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)Warning
ElectrostaticDischarge(ESD)isthe enemyofsemiconductordevices.Youshouldalways
take precautionstoeliminate anyelectrostaticcharge fromyour bodyandclothingbefore
touchinganysemiconductordevice orcardbyusingan electrostaticwriststrapand/or
rubbermat.
Staticelectricitycan harmsystemboards.Performservice atan ESD workstation andfollowproperESD
procedurestoreduce the risk ofdamage tocomponents.Magma stronglyencouragesyoutofollow
properESD procedures,which can include wriststraps andsmocks,when servicingequipment.
Youcan also take the followingsteps topreventdamage fromelectrostaticdischarge(ESD):
•When unpackingastatic-sensitive componentfromitsshippingcarton,donotremove the
component’santi-staticpackagingmaterialuntilyouare ready toinstall the componentin a
computer.Justbefore unwrappingthe anti-staticpackaging,be sure youare atan ESD
workstation orare grounded.
•When transportingasensitive component,firstplaceitin an anti-staticcontainerorpackaging.
•Handle all sensitive componentsatan ESD workstation. Ifpossible,use anti-staticfloorpadsand
workbenchpads.
•Handle componentsandboardswith care.Don’t touch the componentsorcontactson aboard.
Holdaboardbyitsedgesorbyitsmetalmountingbracket.

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Chapter1ExpressBox3400Expansion
Precision engineeredtoMagma’smissioncriticalstandardsforperformance andreliability,ExpressBox
3400featuresseven(7)full-length,full-heightPCIeslotsandPCIe Gen 3expansionboard.Designedwith
your work stationin mind,the EB3400 hasa540-watt powersupply,auxiliarypower, andfeaturesMagma’s
exclusive quietcoolingcontrol.
The ExpressBox 3400Expansion iscompatible with aseriesofoperatingsystemsincludingMacOS,Windows,
Linux,andSolaris.
•Seven (7)available full length/full heightPCIeexpansion slots
•Tool-less coverremoval
•White power-on indicatorfrontpanellight
•Two92 x92x25mmFans
•Adjustable fan control option(orfull speed)
•Speedsupto8GT/s(PCIe x8Gen 3)
•ConnectPCIExpress HosttoExpansion overcable
•Use same PCIeinterface cardforboth sidesofthe connection
•High SpeedIOcable
EXPRESSBOX 3400 PCI Express
Product Name Description
ExpressBox3400 7 Slot–ExpansionGen3
Use Magma’s PCI Express Expansion to create asuper-fastPCIe connection outside the computer
The ExpressBox 3400isthe perfectsolution forcreatingasuper-fastlocalPCIeconnection fromahost
computertoatargetPCIExpress device.The Magma01-08003-00interfacecardinstalls intoanyx8orx16
PCIe slotin thehostcomputermotherboardandthe otherMagma01-08003-00interface cardisinserted
intoadesignatedupstream PCIe slot.Ahigh-speedIOcable allowsdata transferstoandfromthe host
computerat64 Gbps (8Gb/sperlanemultiplyby8lanes).
Features:
•High-speedx8PCIExpress connection
•EasyPlugandPlay installation
•Lowprofile bracketprovidesforeasyinstallationinlowprofilecomputers
•Easilyvisible LEDsthatindicate correctinstallation andPCIe link width
•Lowpowerconsumption -less than 4Watts
•LEDsshowstatusofconnectionforquickdebug-resetindicator,clock indicator,link width
indicator
•SupportsSpread SpectrumClocking,LOS(Loss ofSignal), LOL(Loss ofLock Indicator)
•LowLatencyandLowJitter
•540WattPowerSupply
•AuxiliaryPowerCable

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Benefits:
•Attach PCIeCardstoanyComputers
•Transparentextension ofPCIExpress signals outside the computer
•Nosoftware required-connection isautomaticallyrecognizedandconfiguredbysystemBIOS
•Attach large powerhungryPCIExpress cardstocomputerwith limitedcardspace
•LowlatencyPCIeconnection between hostandtargetwithoutusingbridgesorswitches
•Same PCIecardusedforboth the hostandexpansiondevice
•Interface Cardcanbe usedwith anyPCIecompliantexpansionchassis-Magma
•Automatedx1,x4andx8link negotiation forPCIExpressGen1,Gen2andGen 3
•Abilitytooverride automaticPCIe linktrainingthroughdip-switchsettings
ExpressBox 3400 PCI Express Specifications
Item Description
Technology PCIExpressBusSpecificationRevision2.0
PCILocal BusSpecificationRevision2.3
PCIBridgeArchitectureRevision1.2
Backplane 7availablefull length/full heightexpansionslots,X8PCIe Gen3.0
Electrical -x8PCIe
Physical– x16 PCIe
PCIeLinkCards FormFactor:X8PCIE, lowProfile,halflength
LEDIndicators: PCIeLinkwidth,resetclock
Interconnect Bandwidth PCIe Gen3|8GT/stoallperipheralsandhost link
PhysicalCharacteristics Length 7inches
Width0.5inches
Height 2.75 inches
Cable 1meteror2meterMagma(Samtec)Cable
Enclosure 6U Steel& Aluminum|PowderCoat
14.25”Wide x3.48”Highx17”Deep(363mmx88.4mmx432mm)
Weight: 10.60 lbs
Tool-lesscoverremoval
White power-onindicatorfront panellight
System Cooling Two92 x92 x25mm|CFM:15.7-54.8
Speed: WidePWM fanspeedrangebetween800-2800 RPM
Noise:17-35 dBA
Adjustable Fancontrol
PowerSupplyOptions 540 W100-240V,50-60Hz PowerInput
Four4-pinMolexConnector
Two6-pin+PCIeconnector
InputFrequency:50-60Hz
DCOutput: 540 WattsMax
+12V45A
-12V .5A
+5V24A
+3.3V 24A
+5Vsb3.0A
CombinedO/Pof+3.3V and5Vis150W
Environmental Ambient Temperature0°to50°C
StorageTemperature-40°to125°C
RelativeHumidity5%to85%non-condensing
MTBF 35khours
RegulatoryCompliance FCC Class AVerified
CE
RoHSCompliant
SupportedOperating Systems MacOS 10.6.8orhigher,Windows7andWindows8,Linuxand Solaris
Warranty 30 daymoneyback guarantee.1YearReturntofactory

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Pre-Installation Information
Beforeusingthe MagmaExpansionchassisyoushouldperformthe followingsteps:
•Inventorytheshippingcarton contentsforall ofthe requiredparts
•Gatherall ofthe necessarytools requiredforinstallation
•Read thismanual
Part List
ITEM# DESCRIPTION QTY
1 HostInterfacecard 1
2 1meteror2meterIOcable 1
3 PowerCord 1
4 ExpansionInterfaceCard(Installed) 1
4 QSG (QuickStartGuide) 1
ExpressBox 3400 (7 Slot Expansion – Gen3)
Thismodelcannotbe connectedtoalaptop.Itusesahigh speedPCIe cable thatplugsintoaHost
Interface cardwhichisinstalledinaPCIeslotofamotherboardHostComputer(Desktop,PC,Workstation,
Sever,andsimilarformfactors).

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Components of ExpressBox 3400
Once you’ve completedyour inventory,your nextstepis togetfamiliarizedwithcomponentsofthe
MagmaExpressBox 3400 expansionunit.
The expansionunitiscomposedofthe followingintegralcomponents
1. Expansion Backplane
a. 7PCIe slots(x8electricalandx16 mechanical)
b. One designatedLink-Up slotforInterface card
c. SlotLEDs,Link andActivityLEDs
2. Interface card
a. Expansion andHostmode DIPswitch
b. SpeedToggle switches
c. One Cable port(x8)
3. Power Supply
a. Powercordsocket
b. On/Off Switch
c. PCIeAuxpowercable connectors
4. Fan
a. 92 x92 x25mm
b. 15.7min to54.8maxCFM
c. LockingThumbscrew
d. AirFlow:outside toinside
Frontpanel:
1. FrontPanelStatusLED
2. FrontAirVentilation cover
3. TwofrontHandles
Rear Panel,
1. PCIExpress cardslotopening
2. Interface cardcable ports
3. PowerSupply(PowerCord& On/OffSwitch)
4. Top coverThumbScrews
5. IOCable Port
6. Serialnumber