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1. r Vi 5 Modems mi e version Volumes Sritis Conneceil WARN Link Srar s Fi Wi Fi Port Micra Firmiaare Version 7 0 7 Sofware Cable Mitre Firmware Version D 1 18 Applicamng ExpressBox 3T Components Developer vendor Name Magma Extensions Device Name ExpressBns 3T Fonts Yendor ID x18 ane Device ID 0x2 Frameworks Device Revision y Logs LAD OXDOTSOOOUOODOO 1g8 50 Managed Client Firmware Version 26 1 Preference Panes Pri Soft Status Confecred si etal dein Link Stans 2 Profiles Cable Micro Firmware Version 0 1 18 Startup Items Super Port Micro Firmware Version 0 2 5 Syne Services Part imivertal Access patur No devices connected m FRE Link Status Super For Micro Firmware Version 0 2 5 ExpressBox 3T Chapter 3 Verify Installation IN o G Thunderbolt Compatible Driver is Required For MacOS a Thunderbolt Compatible driver is required because it allows PCle cards to be detected in ExpressBox 3T Ensure you have a Thunderbolt Compatible driver from the PCle card manufacturer otherwise the PCle card will not be visible to the system If the driver is installed make sure it supports Thunderbolt If the driver does not support Thudnerbolt you will see a message Driver Installed No Click on the specific PCle card in question to see if its Thunderbolt Compatible If it shows Yes then its compatible if it shows No the PCie card will not be visible in ExpressBox 3T eon2. Super Port Micro Firmware Version 0 2 5 Part Status Link Status Super Port Micro Firmware Version 0 2 5 No devices connected 7 z Thunderbolt Mac mini In Windows gt Control Panel gt Device Manager gt View by connection You should see these three PCl to PCI bridges Right click on it and select Properties select Hardware Ids from dropdown list you should see PCI Ven_111D 4 43 MagmaMini a JE ACPIX64 based PC 4 Microsoft ACPI Compliant System JM ACPI Fixed Feature Button ME ACPI Power Button D Intel R Core TM i5 2520M CPU 2 50GHz D Intel R Core TM i5 2520M CPU 2 50GHz D Intel R Core TM i5 2520M CPU 2 50GHz I Intel R Core TM i5 2520M CPU 2 50GHz aM PCI bus gt AM High Definition Audio Controller 4 PCI Express standard Root Port pW High Definition Audio Controller 0 Standard VGA Graphics Adapter 4 M PCI Express standard Root Port a E PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge 4 PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge Mi Base System Device JM PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge 4 VK PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge 4 amp PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge os M u un 4 PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge AB PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge A PCI standard PCI to PCI bridg b PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge gif PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge a PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge 1 PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge mu nr LI nm m M E de a o CI b
3. of it as shown below go to Troubleshooting Mj Intel R E7520 PCI Express Root Port CO 3599 PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge i PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge Troubleshooting Q If the Thunderbolt card fails to power up what should I check A Check the power stand by cable make sure it is firmly connected to the power receptacle of the Thunderbolt Interface card M e O y Q How do I know if ExpressBox 3T power supply is working A If the Thunderbolt card is properly seated and connected there should be two green LEDs shown when black power cable is plugged in as shown below ExpressBox 3T Chapter 3 Verify Installation 20 Q If ExpressBox 3T does not power up how do I determine whether I have a bad power supply a bad interface card or defective cable A A working system should illuminate Five Green LEDs D519 D7000 D701 D24 AND D21 on the interface card which are located on the top left corner e When you have a Bad Power Supply you won t see any Green LEDs lit at all on the Interface card e When you have a bad cable you don t see LEDs D701 D24 AND D21 coming on Swap or replaced the Thunderbolt Cable e lf you already swapped the Thunderbolt cable and still LEDs D701 D24 AND D21 are not coming on this indicates you have a bad interface card Q How can I determine if the driver for my PCle card is Thunderbolt Compatible A Thunderbolt Tunneling is required for MacOS In Apple S
4. packaged product to the address below MAGMA RETURNS DEPT RMA 9918 Via Pasar san Diego CA 92126 USA It is not required though highly recommended that you keep the packaging from the original shipment of your Magma product However if you return a product to Magma for warranty repair replacement or take advantage of the 10 day money back guarantee you will need to package the product in a manner similar to the manner in which it was received from our plant Magma cannot be responsible for any physical damage to the product or component pieces of the product such as the host or ExpressBox 3T Chapter 4 How to Get More Help 4 ssi ti G expansion interfaces for the expansion chassis that are damaged due to inadequate packing Physical damage sustained in such a situation will be repaired at the owner s expense in accordance with Out of Warranty Procedures Please protect your investment a bit more padding in a good box will go a long way to insuring the device is returned to use in the same condition you shipped it in Please call for an RMA number first ExpressBox 3T Chapter 4 How to Get More Help 235 G AppendixA Compliance FCC NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ
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6. 4AMAGMA ExpressBox 3T User Manual Thunderbolt to PCIe Expansion Model EB3T EN Table of Contents Preface 3 Advisories 3 oafety Instructions 4 Chapter 1 Introduction 6 PCI Express Features 6 Thunderbolt Features 7 Specifications 7 Pre Installation Information 8 Parts List 8 Tools Required for Installation 9 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 10 Open Enclosure 10 Install PCle Cards 11 Extra Power 12 Blower 13 Connet Cables and Turn On 13 Control Fan Speed 15 Daisy Chaining 16 Attaching Displays 17 Chapter 3 Verify Installation 18 MacOS X 18 Thunderbolt Compatible Driver is Required 19 Windows 19 Troubleshooting 20 Chapter 4 Howto Get More Help 24 Frequently Asked Questions FAQ 24 Contacting Technical Support 24 Returning Merchandise to MAGMA 24 Appendix A Compliance 26 ExpressBox 3T Preface a MEN 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 Important Cautlon Warning Danger NOTE Used to amplify or explain a comment related to procedural steps or text IMPORTANT Used to indicate an important piece of information or special tip to help you CAUTION Used to indicate and prevent the following procedure or step from causing damage to the equipment WARNING Used to indicate and prevent the following step from ca
7. ON 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 Caution Open Enclosure Loosen the thumbscrew that retains the top cover of the chassis and slide the lid towards you as shown below GTP nth 7 ExpressBox 3T Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 10 MEN Install PCle Cards All slots support some combination of x1 x4 x8 and x16 PCle cards From a mechanical standpoint a x4 PCle slot is optimally compatible with x4 devices but is also downwards compatible with x1 PCle add in cards In that case the slot will be set to operate at x1 speeds as if it were physically a x1 slot Following the same principle a x16 slot is downwards compatible with x8 x4 and x1 cards But a x16 card does not physically fit into a x1 x4 or x8 PCle slot connector Thunderbolt Interface PCle Card Do not remove or disconnect any cables from Thunderbolt interface card inserted in the ExpressBox 3T chassis Doing so WILL disable functionality Warning Do not remove Thunderbolt Interface card from slot Moving it to another PCIE slot can cause damage x4 PCle Slot x8 PCle Slot x8 PCle Slot or Fan Blower accepts x16 card If your PCle card runs hot or requires more than 20 Watts of po
8. Y Hardware MacBook Air Card Driver Installed Slot Type ATA pcila00 1 Other Multimedia No Thunderbolt 105 0 0 Audio Built In pcillaf ef70 Other Multimedia Yes Thunderbolt 106 0 0 Bluetooth pcillaf ef70 Other Multimedia Yes Thunderbolt 107 0 0 Card Reader Diagnostics Disc Burning Ethernet Cards Fibre Channel FireWire Graphics Displays Hardware RAID Memory Parallel SCSI Power Printers pci1a00 1 SAS Serial ATA Type Other Multimedia Thunderbolt Driver Installed No USB Tunnel Compatible No MSI No Network Bus PCI Firewall Slot Thunderbolt 2105 0 0 Locations Vendor ID 0x1a00 Modems en Vendor ID lad Volumes Subsystem ID 0x0002 WWAN Revision ID 0x0000 Wi Fi Link Width xl v Software Link Speed 2 5 GT s Applications Components Developer Extensions Fonts Frameworks Logs Managed Client Preference Panes Printer Software m Julia s MacBook Air Hardware PCI Cards pcila00 1 Windows Open ACPI BIOS gt Open PCI Bus Click the sign several times until your reach a PCI Express Root Port with a PCI Standard PCI to PCI Bridge beneath it If the verification is successful you can install 3rd Party cards as well as auxiliary peripherals such as hard drives into the chassis ExpressBox 3T Chapter 3 Verify Installation IM EN If however the installation was unsuccessful you may not see the PCI to PCI Bridge or it will have a small yellow symbol in front
9. and PCI address and IO space can be limited so the type of cards installed in the chassis may limit the number that can be daisy chained successfully If a daisy chain device doesn t work check to see if a RED led on the Magma Thunderbolt Card in the first slot of ExpressBox 3T is on If so the daisy chained device is drawing too much power and the current limiting has kicked in and has turned off the power to the down stream device Q Will ExpressBox 3T show up in Apple System Profiler or Windows Device Manager without any PCle cards installed Yes In Apple System Profiler gt Thunderbolt gt Status Connected gt ExpressBox 3T ExpressBox 3T Chapter 3 Verify Installation a ATA Audio Built Ini Bluetooth Card Reader Diagnostics Disc Burning Ethernet Cards Fibre Channel FireWire Graphics Displays Hardware RAID Memory PCI Cards Parallel SCS Tower Printers 545 Serial ATA ExpressBox IT USB Network Firewall Locations Modems Vendor Name Apple ine Device Name Mac mini uD OxDOO1000CIAEBSS4D Firmware Version 22 2 Port Status Link Status Port Micro Firmware Version 2 Cable Micro Firmware Version 0 Connected 2 0 7 118 So ExpressBox 3T Vendor Name Magma sions Device Name ExpressBox 3T Vendor ID x18 Device ID 0x2 Device Revision Ox2 UID 0x0019000000001080 Firmware Version 26 1 Port eE hi Status Connected Link Status 2 Cable Micro Firmware Version 0 1 18
10. ar View 1 Power Indicator 2 PCle card slot openings 3 Thunderbolt ports 4 Power cord socket Hardware Included 5 Blower if needed for cooling 6 Carry Bag 7 U S Power Cord ExpressBox 3T Chapter 1 Introduction G Tools Required for Installation To complete the installation of the Magma product you will need a Phillips head screwdriver and ESD wrist strap to prevent electrostatic discharge ExpressBox 3T Chapter 1 Introduction re 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 Caution Electrostatic Discharge ESD Warning All add in cards are susceptible to electrostatic discharge When moving cards it is best to carry the cards in anti static packaging If you need to set a circuit card down be sure to place it inside or on top of an anti static surface For more information see Protecting Warning 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 aan does not remove power to components High voltage is still present CAUTI
11. derbolt connection 10Gbps e Dual channel with support for PCle and DisplayPort protocols e Automatic power up control by computer e Daisy chain or end point device Specifications Description Technology PCI Express Bus Specification Revision 2 0 PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2 3 PCI Bridge Architecture Revision 1 2 Backplane 3 Full length PCI Express Slots two x8 PCle 2 0 one x4 PCle 2 0 Enclosure Aluminum Chassis 14 6 W x 4 3 H x 7 9 H 371mm x 110mm x 200mm System Cooling 1 Hot Swappable Fan 1 Removable Blower Fan Power Supply Options 250 Watt 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Power Input Two 4 pin auxiliary power tabs Environmental Ambient Temperature 0 to 50 C Storage Temperature 20 to 60 C Relative Humidity 5 to 85 non condensing MTBF 50 0000 Regulatory Compliance FCC Class A Verified CE ROHS Compliant Supported Operating Systems Windows MacOS 10 6 8 Warranty 10 day money back guarantee 1 year return to factory ExpressBox 3T Chapter 1 Introduction FEE EN Pre Installation Information Before using the Magma Expansion chassis you should perform the following steps e Inventory the shipping carton contents for all of the required parts e Gather all of the necessary tools required for installation e Read this manual Parts List Qty Item 1 Three Slot Expansion Chassis with Thunderbolt ports 1 Fan Blower 1 Carry Bag 1 U S Standard 115V Power Cord EB3T Front and Re
12. e cards with Thunderbolt equipped computers High performance work flows are possible by connecting a Thunderbolt equipped computer to a Magma ExpressBox 3T containing PCle cards such as video capture media transcoding audio processing and fast data storage And because Thunderbolt is also based on DisplayPort technology you can daisy chain a high resolution display with your Magma ExpressBox 3T Thunderbolt cable is sold separately E Thunderbolt SARS AARC Ports SM LI nt ULIS IE 6 ata HE Cons Power z 2 re z MAGMA mM Indicator u x oe z s etal oe Power Cord Power Supply LESEN Socket Cooling Fan ExpressBox 3T requires a Thunderbolt cable sold separately PCI Express Features e Supports three full length cards up to 75 watts each e This chassis includes a PCI Express Gen 2 switch Any two x4 ports can merge to form an 8 lane port Therefore the x8 connector is used twice which allows slot 3 to be 8 lanes or slot 3 to be 4 lanes and slot 4 to be 4 lanes e The total PCle lanes for all 3 slots is 16 lanes Combinations can be X8 x8 X8 x16 note the x16 will run at x8 speed X8 x4 x4 ExpressBox 3T Chapter 1 Introduction 6 G X8 X8 x4 note the second x8 will only run at x4 speed which may be fine for a some applications X8 x16 x4 note the x16 will only run at x4 speed which may be fine for a some applications Thunderbolt Features e High speed Thun
13. evice in the Thunderbolt Daisy chain ExpressBox 3T Chapter 2 Hardware Installation IN Attaching Displays You can use an appropriate Display Port connector to add a Display Port HDMI DVI or VGA Display The Display Port connector can plug into the other Thunderbolt port on ExpressBox 3T Make sure your display is plugged in and the a ppropriate adapter is connected HDMI Mini Display Port VGA DVI ExpressBox 3T E MEN Chapter3 Verify Installation MacOS X To verify a successful installation on Mac Select About This Mac under the Apple Icon Software Update Mac 05 X Software System Preferences Dock Location Then click the More Info button click on the More Info System Information button gt you should see a pci bridge device listed under PCI as shown below PCle cards installed in the expansion chassis will typically appear behind the pci bridge device Some storage will not it will appear under Parallel SCSI Consult the manual for the PCle card for more ane Mac mimi Hardware Thunderbalt D ATA Tam Audio Bult In ExprassBox IT Bluetooth Card Reader Diagnostics Disc Burning T Ethernet Cards Fibre Channel FireWire Graphics Displays Hardware RAI Memory PCI Cards Parallel SCH Power Printers AS Serial ATA E wen Mac mink LSE T Network Vendor Name Apple ine Firewall Device Mame Mac mini docations oa NE ODDCIAERRSAD
14. ment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his her own expense This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE The assembler of a personal computer system may be required to test the system and or make necessary modifications if a system is found to cause harmful interferences or to be noncompliant with the appropriate standards for its intended use Industry Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cetappareilnum riqu de la classe A estconform la norme NMB 003 du Canada CE The product s described in this manual complies with all applicable European Union CE directives Magma will not retest or recertify systems or components that have been reconfigured by customers ExpressBox 3T Appendix A Compliance
15. n or expansion unit To do so may cause your installation to produce emissions that could Warning interfere with other electronic equipment in the area of your system 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 o 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 ExpressBox 3T Preface LN CAUTION Do not attempt to service the system yourself except as explained in this manual Follow installation instructions closely Cautlon Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic Discharge ESD Warning Elec
16. ric je v Pr A PCI standard PCl4o PCI bridge PCINVEN_111D amp DEV_806E amp SUBSYS_000000008REV_02 PCI VEN_111D amp DEV_S0GESSUBSYS_00000000 PCINVEN_111D8DEV_806E amp REV_02 PCI VEN_111D8DEV_806E PCI VEN_111D8DEV_806E8CC_060400 ExpressBox 3T Chapter3 Verify Installation 8 MN Chapter 4 How to Get More Help Frequently Asked Questions FAQ You can visit the Magma Technical Support FAQ pages on the Internet at www magma com support Contacting Technical Support Our support department can be reached by fax at 858 530 2733 or by phone at 858 530 2511 Support is available Monday through Friday 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM PT You can also visit our web site at www magma com support For a quick response use the Technical Support and RMA Request Form available in the Support Section of the website Simply complete the form with all required information Please make sure that your problem description is sufficiently detailed to help us understand your problem Returning Merchandise to MAGMA If factory service is required a Service Representative will give you a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number Put this number and your return address on the shipping label when you return the item s for service Magma will return any product that is not accompanied by an RMA number Please note that Magma WILL NOT accept COD packages so be sure to return the product freight and duties paid Ship the well
17. trostatic 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 Warning 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 e 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 e When transporting a sensitive component first place it in an anti static container or packaging e Handle all sensitive components at an ESD workstation If possible use anti Static floor pads and workbench pads e 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 ExpressBox 3T Preface ao MEN Chapter 1 Introduction ExpressBox 3T provides an outside the box solution for using PCl
18. underbolt equipped computer ExpressBox 3T Chapter 2 Hardware Installation m MEN The Blue light on the front of ExpressBox 3T is not an on off push button it simply indicates whether the chassis is on or off If either end of the Thunderbolt cable is disconnected ExpressBox 3T will automatically turn off Control Fan Speed For low power or self cooled cards you can change the speed of the fan This will cause the fan noise to be lower but be sure the cards are properly cooled or there could be damage due to overheating You will need a pair of needle nose pliers or a similar tool used for grabbing small jumpers Remove the fan cage at the front of the chassis and you will see a small board as shown below ExpressBox 3T Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ssi ti G TOP VIEW F 1 7 3 4 J2 F1234 SIDE VIEW Adju Nos un at kan Sneed ang tn ran ced and tment TOP VIEW es For low power or self cooled cards you can adjust the fan speed noise by moving the w F 17234 jumper found under the removable cooling 2 fan at the front of the unit Factory Default is setting 2 medium The slowest speed is JP F1234 setting 4 and the fastest speed is setting F EEE F Fastest 1 Fast 2 medium Default 3 slow 4 slowest Daisy Chaining IR IMPORTANT For best PCle performance it is recommended that ExpressBox 3T be the Important first d
19. using injury DANGER or STOP Used to indicate and prevent the following step from causing serious injury or significant data loss 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 ExpressBox 3T Preface o G 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 per UL and IEC 60950 1 he power supplies produce high voltages and energy hazards which can cause bodily harm Use extreme caution when installing or removing components Refer to the installation instructions in this manual for precautions and procedures If you have any questions please contact Magma Technical Support WARNING Never modify or remove the radio frequency interference shielding from your workstatio
20. ution if loading three cards at once Check for heat with two cards first CAUTION Before touching anything inside the enclosure be sure unit has been off and is cool Beware of touching anything in chassis if unit has been on Cautlon Connet Cables and Turn On Plug in power cord to ExpressBox 3T Attach Thunderbolt cable into either top or bottom port on the ExpressBox 3T Plug in Display Monitor DVI HDMI or Display If no display will be used you can daisy chain other Thunderbolt devices Plug in the other end of the Thunderbolt cable to the Thunderbolt port on the computer ExpressBox 3T Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ssi ti G Connect a Thunderbolt cable to one of the ports on the back of Magma product to the Thunderbolt port on your computer You can use the second Thunderbolt port to connect to another Thunderbolt device or a mini DisplayPort device Turn on computer ExpressBox 3T will power up automatically with the computer The LED should turn on a blue light ExpressBox 3T will automatically turn ON and OFF when the computer is turned ON and OFF A BLUE light will shine when the expansion chassis is ON If either end of the Thunderbolt cable is removed while the system is ON the expansion chassis will automatically power down Note ExpressBox 3T does not have ON OFF switch The BLUE LED on the front is an INDICATOR not a power SWITCH To turn ON the expansion chassis connect to a Th
21. wer we recommend use of the provided Fan Blower in the x4 PCle slot Use caution if using all three PCle slots Check for heat with only two cards first Install the cards following the card manufacturer s recommendations Some card manufacturers recommend that you install their software driver s prior to installing the hardware If this is the case be sure to install the PCle driver before connecting ExpressBox 3T to the computer Make sure that all cards are fully seated in their connectors When correctly seated there will be a firm resistance when you pull up gently on the card To keep the cards in place secure them in the enclosure with their retaining screws After securing the cards verify that they do not touch each other ExpressBox 3T Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Fm NOTE If at all possible plug all power cords from the expansion chassis and your host computer into a shared power strip preferably one that has surge and noise suppression circuitry built into it Extra Power Some PCle cards require extra power There are two 4 pin AUX power connectors that can be used for providing extra power to cards lf you need to add another 4 pin AUX tab you can connect an AUX Y splitter see picture below ExpressBox 3T Chapter 2 Hardware Installation He Magma Blower lf the PCle cards run hot or are over 20 watts of power Magma recommends installing the blower in the 3 slot of ExpressBox 3T Use ca
22. ystem Profile click on the specific PCle card in question to see if its Tunnel Compatible If it shows Yes then Thunderbolt tunneling has been enabled It it shows No then the driver does not work through Thudnerbolt and the PCle card will not be visible in ExpressBox 3T ExpressBox 3T Chapter 3 Verify Installation C G eono0 MacBook Air Y Hardware Cad M wo Type Driver Installed Slot ATA pcila00 1 Other Multimedia No Thunderbolt 105 0 0 Audio Built In pcillaf ef70 i Yes Thunderbolt 106 0 0 Bluetooth pcillaf ef70 Card Reader Diagnostics Disc Burning Ethernet Cards Fibre Channel FireWire Graphics Displays Hardware RAID Yes Thunderbolt 107 0 0 Memory PCI Cards Parallel SCSI Power Printers pcila00 1 SAS Serial ATA Type Other Multimedia Thunderbolt Driver Installed No USB Tunnel Compatible No MSI No Y Network Bus PCI Firewall Slot Thunderbolt 2105 0 0 Locations Vendor ID Ox la00 Device ID 0x0001 Modems Subsystem Vendor ID Ox1a00 Volumes Subsystem ID 0x0002 WWAN Revision ID 0x0000 Wi Fi Link Width xl Software Link Speed 2 5 GT s Applications Components Developer Extensions Fonts Frameworks Logs Managed Client Preference Panes Printer Software wu Julia s MacBook Air Hardware PCI Cards pcila00 1 Q Can I daisy chain ExpressBox 3T with more ExpressBox 3T A Yes but realize that aggragate bandwidth is limited to 10Gbps through the Thunderbolt port
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