One Stop Systems OSS-PCIe-HIB2-EC-x1 User Manual

ExpressCard x1 Cable Adapter

User Manual

OSS-PCIe-HIB2-EC-x1

2235 Enterprise Street, Sui te 110
Escondido, CA 92029
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.onestopsystems.com

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Description

The ExpressCard cable adapter (OSS-PCIe-HIB2-EC-x1) 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.

Express Card Connector

PCIe x1 Cable Connector

ExpressCard 34 for m

factor

Welded case design with

connector ext ension st iff ening

Initial Set-Up

Unpacking Instructions

1. If the carton is damaged when you receive it, request that the carrier's agent be present when you unpa ck and inspect the
equipment.

2. After unpacking, verify that all items listed in the packing list are present.

3. Inspect the equipment for shipping damage.

4. Save all packing material for storage or return shipment of the equipment.

5. For repairs or replacement of equipment damaged during shipment, contact One Stop Systems, Inc. to obtain a Return
Materials Authorization (RMA) number and further shipping instructions.

Installation and Removal

1. Power down the host system.

2. Open the chassis according to your system documentation.

3. Let the power supply cool down, if necessary.

4. Remove the Express Card x1 Cable Adapter from the protective bag, observing proper ESD safety proc edures.

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Installing your ExpressCard Cable Adapter:

1. Choose an empty ExpressCard slot. The card may be installed in any Expr essCard 34 (single wide) or ExpressCard 54

(double wide) slot

2. Remove the plastic filler plate (if installed) from the ExpressCard slot and guide the card into the desired slot following the

manufacturer’s instructions.

3. Attach the cable and tighten the two jackscrews.

PCI Express x1 Cable

4. Attach the other end of the cable to the upstream port connector of the ELB in the expansion enclosure. To link to a

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.

Removing your ExpressCard cable adapter:

1. Loosen the jackscrews and remove the cable.

2. Remove the ExpressCard Cable Adapter from the slot.

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Specifications

Electrical/Mechanical Specifications

Form Factor: ExpressCard/34

Dimensions (H x L): 1.34 x 4.36 inches (34 x 110.8mm)

External Connectors: One PCIe x1 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 the following conditions)

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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(A)

4.363

1.339

0.59
(B)

0.197

Block Diagram

PCIe Downstream

Cable Connector

Clock Clock

PCIe x1 PCIe x1

CPRSNT#

Bi-color LED

Cable Present/ Pwr

LVPECL

Clock Buffer

PCIe Signal

Redriver

+3.3v

ExpressCard

Connector

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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 x1 PCI Express Connector defined by PCI-SIG on the cable
side.

ExpressCard Connector

The ExpressCard connector is a 26 position ExpressCard Connector as defined i n the PC MCIA ExpressCard sp ecification 2.1,
Methode part number 411-126-40-2018G, or equivalent.

Pin 26

ExpressCard Connector (P1) Pin Assignments

Pin 1

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
25 PET0+ Input/Output

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Pin # Signal Name Direction

26 GND PWR

PCE Express x1 Connector

The PCI Express x1 connector is an 18 position pin and socket D connector with metallic shell as defined in the PCI Express
External Cabling Rev 1.0 Molex part number 74150-0001, or equivalent.

Row B, Pin 9

Row A, Pin 1

PCIe x1 Connector Pin Assignments

Pin

#

Row A

Signal Name

-

­+

Signal Name

Row B

­+

Pin

#

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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 warrant y on thes e products.
One Stop Systems will analyze the defective component and the customer will be charged in the foll owing 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 originall y 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, an d 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

2235 Enterprise Street, Suite 110 y Escondido, CA 92029 y Tel [phone] y Fax [phone]

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