Dolphin DXS410 Switch Quick Start Guide Revision Information: Revision 1.0 Dolphin Interconnect Solutions, 225 Cedar Hill Street, www.dolphinics.
April 2008 Dolphin Interconnect Solutions believes the information in this publication is correct; however, the information is subject to change without notice. Dolphin Interconnect Solutions does not claim that the use of its products in the manner described in this publication will not infringe on any existing or future patent rights, nor do the descriptions contained in this publication imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or software in accordance with the description.
Preface This manual describes how to configure and install the DXS410 Switch. If additional information is required, send email to Dolphin at pci-support@dolphinics.com. Refer to the DXS410 Switch Release Notes for any release specific updates.The release notes can be downloaded from our customer support section of www.dolphinics.com. Comments about (and corrections to) this manual can also be sent to pci-support@dolphinics.com.
1 Installation This chapter describes how to initially setup the DXS410 Switch. 1.1 Kit Contents • DXS410 Switch • One US Standard 3-Prong AC Power Cord • Handling Instruction Document 1.2 Minimum Hardware Requirements • Two DXH510 PCI Express Host Adapter • High speed data cables 1.2.1 Cable Requirements A high speed data cable is required to connect the DXS410. Dolphin provides the following cables to support the DX products (See Table 1–1).
1.3 Software Required The DXS410 DX Switch can be used in a number of applications. Dolphin provides specific application software to support these various applications. This software is necessary to use the DXS410. Application software can be downloaded from the Dolphin website at http://www.dolphinics.com/support/. Software installation instruction can be found on the Dolphin website. 1.4 Hardware Installation Procedure 1. Remove the chassis from the box 2.
Figure 1–2 Front Panel connectors Note: Connecting cables For x4 operation connect a cable to one or more of the ten DXS410 front ports. Connect the other end of the cable to each targeted device, such as a DXH510 host adapter board. A single cable is required to connect to each device you intend to connect at x4 speeds. For examples, you can connect port 1 on the switch box to port 0 on a DXH510 HBA board. For x8 operation two cables are necessary to form a x8 connection.
for the associated link. For a x8 connection, only one LED will be lit over the lower port. Figure 1–3 Switch LEDs Note: Ports 3 and 4 illustrate a x8 connection with a single LED lit while Ports 5 and 6 illus- trate two independent x4 connections with a LED lit for each port. 10.
