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4.3. Host Bus Extender Card

Turn off the computer and unplug the power source before proceeding with the

Host Bus Extender (HBE) Card installation.

A PCI-e HBE Card supplied with your PRO RX. The HBE Card will require an

available PCI-e slot in your computer.

PCI-e and PCI-x are not compatible or interchangeable with each other. A PCI-e

card can only be installed in a PCI-e equipped computer. Some computers

support both PCI-e and PCI-x such as the HP xw series but not Apple Macs.

4.3.1. Switch Settings

Determine the correct switch settings. Set both the HBE and PRO RX to same

configuration.

The HBE Card and the PRO RX enclosure can operate at 1, 4 or 8 lane speed

configurations. The maximum speed will be determined by the capability and

selection of the computer’s PCI-e slot. The HBE Card and the PRO RX must be

configured to match the speed of the computer PCI-express slot.

Switch position

ON OFF

PRO RX

& HBE

same

settings

PCI-express Host Bus Extender (HBE)

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Switches 1 to 7 are preset at the

default configuration, they should be

left at the default settings.

Switch 8 and 9 needs to be set to match the slot

speed of the computer. If you are unsure, the 4

lane setting is a good place to start.

4.3.2. HBE Card Installation

The PCI-e HBE Card requires a x8 slot or larger. Computers with PCI-e slots

less than x8 will not physically accommodate the HBE. PCI-e slots x8 or larger

will work.

Apple Mac Pro (Intel) and newer versions of Power Mac G5 support PCI-e, as

well as the HP xw series workstations.

Default Setting

Switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

On Off On Off On On Off

PCI-express Lanes

8 9

Off Off 8 Lanes

On Off 4 Lanes

On On 1 Lane

Typical

Windows PC

Apple Mac Pro

and Power Mac

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ... 20 21

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