Amulet Hotkey DXM Quick Start Manuals

Brand: Amulet Hotkey

Model: DXM

Type: Quick Start Manuals

Amulet Hotkey DXM is a range of KVM extender graphics host cards in a mezzanine slot form factor for Dell M-series blade servers. The DXM product is designed to provide high-performance remote workstation graphics capabilities, enabling users to access and control graphical applications and desktops from anywhere with a network connection.

With its single-slot or dual-slot form factor options, the DXM can be easily integrated into Dell M-series blade servers, providing flexibility and scalability for various deployment scenarios. The single-slot version is ideal for space-constrained installations, while the dual-slot version supports higher power GPUs and is suitable for demanding graphical applications.

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DXM Quick Start Guide (Single-slot form factor) v1.1 March 2018

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HOTKEY

Quick Start Guide

single-slot mezzanine form factor

Remote Workstation Graphics Card for Dell 14G M-series blade servers

DXM

The DXM product is a range of KVM extender graphics host cards in a mezzanine

slot form factor (‘mezz cards’) for Dell M-series blade servers.

Dual and single-slot form factor versions of the DXM are available:

■ single-slot: only occupy a single mezzanine slot. You can install them in pairs

or in tandem with a different card. Ideal for space constrained installations.

■ dual-slot: for higher power GPUs. Occupy both mezzanine slots in an M640

blade, the blade can only accommodate one of these cards.

This guide tells you how to install and configure a single-slot DXM mezz card on

a Dell M640 blade. See Figure 1 for an overview.

All kits include a custom mounting bracket with auxiliary power cables. An

interconnect PCB is only shipped with octal configurations.

Prepare the blade

Important! Alwaysuseanti-statichandlingprocedurestohandleaDXMcard

ortoworkontheinsideofablade.Keepliquidsawayfromthearea.

1. If the blade is not in a chassis then go to Step 4. If it is in a chassis, stop all

VM activity on the blade. Shut down or migrate all VMs hosted by the blade.

2. In the VMware vSphere client, locate the ESXi server in the Inventory and

put it in to Maintenance Mode.

3. Shut down the host M640 blade and remove it from the chassis.

4. Open the blade and remove any installed mezzanine cards.

Remove the Dell mounting bracket

1. Remove the screw on the Dell mezzanine card mounting bracket and retain.

2. Remove the two screws from the Network Daughter Card (NDC) and retain.

3. Remove together the mounting bracket and NDC from the enclosure.

4. Discard this mounting bracket and install again the NDC with the two screws.

Install the mezzanine support bracket (part A)

Important!Thebracketonlyfitsonewayintheblade.

1. Move the support bracket (part A) into the blade so that the locating pins on

the bracket align with the two blade pin recesses. See Figure 2

Figure 1:Installationoverview

Install the mezzanine support bracket extension (part B)

1. Push the ends of the two arms of the mezzanine support bracket extension

(part B) into the holes on part A so that it clicks into place. See Figure 4.

Figure 2: Alignpinswiththebladepinrecesses

2. Move the bracket (part A) downwards. As the pins engage with the recesses,

make sure that the sprung leg engages under the NDC. See Figure 3.

DXM single-slot

mezzanine host card

M640 blade

Figure 3: Movethesupportbracket(partA)intoposition

3. Install the retaining screw into the bracket.

Figure 4: Installthemezzaninesupportbracketextension(partB)

Connect the power cable

Important!TheDXMcardcaninstallinoneoftwopositionsandrequires

eitherashortpowercableformezzanineslotA,orlongformezzanineslotB.

1. Select the correct power cable, long for mezzanine slot B, short for

mezzanine slot C or a dual cable if installing two DXMs .

2. Push the connector on the power cable through the square hole in the

bracket (part A) and into the socket on the motherboard. See Figure 5.

Important!Makesurethealignmentfeaturealignswiththesocket.

Figure 5: Connectthecorrectcabletothemotherboard

3. Record the MAC address from the label on the DXM.

4. Hold the DXM by the PCB or connector and push the free flat connector of

the power cable into the socket on the DXM.

1Single-slotDXMmezzcard.2CustommountingbracketpartAandpartB.

3B/CMezzanineslotBandC.Note: Cardappearancemayvary.

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DXM Quick Start Guide (Single-slot form factor) v1.1 March 2018

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AMULET

HOTKEY

Quick Start Guide

single-slot mezzanine form factor

Remote Workstation Graphics Card for Dell 14G M-series blade servers

DXM

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Install the DXM into the mezzanine support bracket

Important!IfyouwillinstallasecondDXMforOctalconfiguration,seethe

sectionOctalconfiguration(optional)first.

1. Align the DXM for mezzanine slot B or C on the mezzanine support bracket.

2. Carefully install the DXM.

Important!Donotpushdownontheheatsinkorthepowerconnectors.

Thiswilldamagethecircuitryortheconnectors.SeeFigure 7.

Figure 8:Installthemezzanineboardsupportclip

Install a second single-slot DXM card (optional)

1. If installing dual PCoIP mezzanine host cards, repeat steps in Connect the

power cable, Install the DXM into the mezzanine support bracket and Install

the mezzanine board support clip to install the second DXM.

Octal configuration (optional)

1. Firmly attach both mezzanine cards to the interconnect PCB as you install.

2. Make sure you align the connectors on the underside of each mezz card to

the corresponding connectors at each end of the interconnect PCB.

Tip: Use a small-bladed screwdriver or similar to press upwards on the

underside of the interconnect PCB.

Important! This connection creates an intentional network loop between the

interfaces on the host cards. You must use Spanning Tree (STP) to put one

interface into blocking mode. Contact Technical Support for guidance.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock:

- do not disassemble the unit;

- make sure the unit is powered off before you remove

or install components;

- do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture;

- do not expose the appliance to dripping or splashing;

- do not place objects filled with liquids on or near the

appliance.

CAUTION

- Apart from those mentioned in this guide, there are no

user serviceable parts inside.

- Install in accordance with these instructions.

- Do not install near significant sources of heat.

- Ensure the product is properly earthed.

- Only use attachments and accessories approved by

Amulet Hotkey.

- Clean the product only with a dry cloth.

Technical Support

Europe: [email protected]

N America: [email protected]

S America: [email protected]

Asia Pacific: [email protected]

More DXM product documentation and downloads including the dual-slot

Quick Start Guide available here

http://resources.amulethotkey.com/resources

Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

For further information on this product, for other contact details, or for

If you need to remove the DXM

Be careful to avoid contact between the chip located at the edge of the DXM

and the wall of the blade chassis if removing or replacing the card as this can

cause damage to the chip.

You must take care if removing the DXM card from the blade chassis.

1. Hold the card by the sides. Disconnect the flat power cable.

2. Keep the card level and lift out slowly and carefully.

Power up the blade

1. Close the blade.

2. Push the blade into the chassis and power up.

Set up the DXM

1. See our TechNote for details of the latest approved driver and software

versions.

2. Contact Technical Support for details on how to configure the DXM after

installation.

Auxiliary Power Connectors

Figure 7:PositionofthepowerconnectorsontheMXM

3. Make sure the card sits level on the mezzanine support bracket.

4. Make sure the cable is routed through the cable management feature.

Install the mezzanine board support clip

1. Install the mezzanine board support clip on the edge of the blade chassis.

See Figure 8.

Note:InstallthecliponthenearsidetotheslotwheretheDXMisinstalled.

Amulet Hotkey DXM Quick Start Manuals

Amulet Hotkey DXM Quick Start Manuals

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