One Stop Systems Max Express OSS-PCIe-HIB2-EC-x4 User manual

ExpressCard x4 Cable Adapter
User Manual
OSS-PCIe-HIB2-EC-x4
2235 Enterprise Street, Suite 110
Escondido, CA 92029
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.onestopsystems.com
One Stop Systems, Inc. ExpressCard x4 Cable Adapter Manual
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Description
The ExpressCard cable adapter (OSS-PCIe-HIB2-EC-x4) is a PCIe x1 ExpressCard/34 adapter that adds high-speed PCI Express
(PCIe) expansion capabilities to laptops. The PCIe cable port provides PCIe x1 connectivity to PCIe x4 and x1 external devices or
expansion chassis with standard add-in board capability.
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nitial Set-Up
tions
you receive it, request that the carrier's agent be present when you unpack and inspect the
2. ing, verify that all items listed in the packing list are present.
shipment of the equipment.
t One Stop Systems, Inc. to obtain a Return
stallation and Removal
1. Power down the host system.
your system documentation.
om the protective bag, observing proper ESD safety procedures.
I
Unpacking Instruc
1. If the carton is damaged when
equipment.
After unpack
3. Inspect the equipment for shipping damage.
4. Save all packing material for storage or return
5. For repairs or replacement of equipment damaged during shipment, contac
Materials Authorization (RMA) number and further shipping instructions.
In
2. Open the chassis according to
3. Let the power supply cool down, if necessary.
4. Remove the Express Card x4 Cable Adapter fr

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stalling your ExpressCard cable adapter:
1. Choose an empty ExpressCard slot. The card may be installed in any ExpressCard 34 (single wide) or ExpressCard
2. er plate (if installed) from the ExpressCard slot and guide the card into the desired slot following
3. Attach the cable by first pulling back on the retractor ring. With the keyed slot aligned with the key ridge on the e locks
. s on either end of the PCIe x4 cable are identical. Each connector is equipped with a retractor to allow
tor on Cable Connector
5. Attach the other end of the cable to the upstream port connector of the ELB in the expansion enclosure. To link to a
Removing your ExpressCard cable adapter:
g mechanism and remove the cable from the external cable connector
2.
In
54 (double wide) slot
Remove the plastic fill
the manufacturer’s instructions.
ExpressCard Cable Adapter, insert the cable connector into the cable port connector on the board until the cabl
in place.
The connector4
the connector to be locked into place.
Retrac
Retractor ring
Alignment grooves
second expansion enclosure, connect a second cable from the downstream port connector on the ELB of the first
expansion enclosure to the upstream port connector on the ELB of the second enclosure
1. Pull back on the retractor ring to release the lockin
on the ExpressCard cable adapter.
Remove the adapter from the slot.

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Specifications
Electrical/Mechanical Specifications
Form Factor: ExpressCard/34
Dimensions (H x L): x 127.3mm)1.34 x 5.01 inches (34
External Connectors: One PCIe x4 cable connector
Board Indicators: Power On / Cable Present LEDs
Power Consumption (designed to meet the following conditions
3W typical, 3.3V@1A
Operating Environment (designed to meet th ns)e following conditio
Temperature Range: 0° to 55°C (32° to 131°F)
Relative Humidity: 10 to 90% non-condensing
Shock: 30g acceleration peak (11ms pulse) no cable connected
Vibration: 5-17 Hz 0.5” double amplitude displacement; 7-2000Hz, 1.5g acceleration.
Redriver
Pericom PIEQX4401
Agency Compliance Designed to meet, but not tested
UL60950, FCC Class B, CE safety and emissions

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Block Diagram
1.339
0.197
(A)
0.50
(B)
5.013
LVPECL
Clock Buffer
PCIe Signal
Redriver
Clock Clock
CPRSNT#
x1 PCIex1 PCIe
+3.3v
Bi-color LED
Cable Present/ Pwr
PCIe Downstream
Cable Connector ExpressCard Connector
LEDs
The ExpressCard contains one bi-color LED to indicate power to the card and a cable connection to a remote chassis.
LED Color indication
LED Color Description
Amber Power
Green Power + Cable
The green LED indicates a complete connection to an active remote system i.e. power must be applied, and both ends connected.

Connectors
Communication from the x1 PCI Express lanes is done through a pair of connectors on each ExpressCard cable adapter, the
PCMCIA defined ExpressCard Connector on the laptop side, and the x4 PCI Express Connector defined by PCI-SIG on the cable
side
ExpressCard Connector
The ExpressCard connector is a 26 position ExpressCard Connector as defined in the PCMCIA ExpressCard specification 2.1,
Methode part number 411-126-40-2018G, or equivalent.
Pin 26 Pin 1
ExpressCard Connector (P1) Pin Assignments
Pin # Signal Name Direction
1 GND PWR
2 N/C
3 N/C
4 N/C
5 N/C
6 N/C
7 N/C
8 N/C
9 N/C
10 N/C
11 WAKE# Output
12 +3.3VAUX PWR
13 PERST# Input
14 +3.3V PWR
15 +3.3V PWR
16 CLKREQ# Output
17 GND PWR
18 REFCLK- Input
19 REFCLK+ Input
20 GND PWR
21 PER0- Input/Output
22 PER0+ Input/Output
23 GND PWR
24 PET0- Input/Output
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Pin # Signal Name Direction
25 PET0+ Input/Output
26 GND PWR
PCI Express x4 Cable Connector
The PCI Express x4 connector is a 38 position edge card connector with metallic shell as defined in the PCI Express External
Cabling Rev 1.0, Molex part number 75586-0010, or equivalent. On the x4 connector, the pins are recessed far back inside the EMI
Housing Guide (metallic shell) and are not easily accessed.
Row B, Pin 19
Row A, Pin 1
PCI Express x4 Connector Pin Assignment
Pin
#
Row A
Signal Name
Row B
Signal Name Pin
#
1 GND GND 1
2 PET0+ PER0+ 2
3 PET0- PER0- 3
4 GND GND 4
5 N/C N/C 5
6 N/C N/C 6
7 GND GND 7
8 N/C N/C 8
9 N/C N/C 9
10 GND GND 10
11 N/C N/C 11
12 N/C N/C 12
13 GND GND 13
14 CREFCLK+ 3.3V 14
15 CREFCLK- 3.3V 15
16 GND GND 16
17 GND GND 17
18 CPRSNT# CWAKE# 18
19 CPWRON CPERST# 19

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Limited Warranty
One Stop Systems warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for an initial period of two years from
date of delivery to the original purchaser from One Stop Systems.
During this period, One Stop Systems will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no additional charge to the purchaser,
except as set forth in this warranty agreement.
One Stop Systems will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no additional charge to the purchaser, if the defect is related to
the One Stop Systems manufactured product, such as a power supply, backplane, other chassis components or CPUs. One Stop
Systems is not liable for any defects in material or workmanship of any peripherals, products or parts, which One Stop Systems
does not design or manufacture. However, One Stop Systems will honor the original manufacturer’s warranty on these products.
One Stop Systems will analyze the defective component and the customer will be charged in the following instances:
•No problem found: $75 (U.S. dollars).
•Damage: Parts and labor at $75 per hour with a $100 minimum charge (U.S. dollars). Receipt of damaged goods voids the
One Stop Systems warranty.
Repair parts and replacement products will be furnished on an exchange basis and will be either new or reconditioned. All
replacement parts and products shall become the property of One Stop Systems, if such parts or products are provided under this
warranty agreement. In the event a defect is not related to the One Stop Systems manufactured product, One Stop Systems shall
repair or replace the defective parts at the purchaser’s cost and deliver the defective parts to the purchaser.
This limited warranty shall not apply if the product has been misused, carelessly handled, defaced, modified or altered, or if
unauthorized repairs have been attempted by others. The above warranty is the only warranty authorized by One Stop Systems and
is in lieu of any implied warranties, including implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event will
One Stop Systems be liable for any such damage as lost business, lost profits, lost savings, downtime or delay, labor, repair or
material cost, injury to person or property or any similar or dissimilar consequential loss or damage incurred by the purchaser, even
if One Stop Systems has been advised of the possibility of such losses or damages.
In order to obtain warranty service, the product must be delivered to the One Stop Systems facility, or to an authorized One Stop
Systems service representative, with all included parts and accessories as originally shipped, along with the proof of purchase and
a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
The RMA number is obtained, in advance, from One Stop Systems Customer Service Department and is valid for 30 days. The
RMA number must be clearly marked on the exterior of the original shipping container or equivalent. Purchaser will be responsible
and liable for any missing or damaged parts. Purchaser agrees to pay for shipping charges one way, and to either insure the
product or assume the liability for loss or damage during transit. Ship to:
One Stop Systems
ATTENTION: RMA REPAIR DEPARTMENT
RMA ####
2235 Enterprise Street, suite 110
Escondido, CA 92029
www.onestopsystems.com
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