How can I connect between Stratix 10 DX Development Kit and PCIe devices through SlimSAS cable

[YongInLee]

Hello,

I have a Stratix 10 DX FPGA Dev. Board.

I would like to connect between the board and PCIe device through SlimSAS connector.

I have seen that one SlimSAS connector for TX and another SlimSAS connector for RX.

This is not compatible SNIA cable for PCIe 4 lane or 8 lane connection.

As the SNIA spec., one SlimSAS cable use TX and RX channels.

If Intel can suggest how to use P-tile for PCIe device through SlimSAS, it will be helpful for me.

Thanks.

YongIn

[Wincent_Altera]

Hi,

For SlimSas connector you may refer to the user guide below under session A.8

https://www.mouser.com/datasheet/2/612/ug_s10_dx_fpga_dev_kit-1771948.pdf

Hope this answer your question.

Regards,

Wei Chuan

[YongInLee]

Thanks for your answer.
I had checked that information.
However the pin map tx, rx does not match trivial PCIe connection through SlimsSAS cable 8i.
Do I need to make daughter board for converting pin map?

Thanks,
YongIn

[Wincent_Altera]

Hi,

To be honest I not familiar with Slimsas.

My expert of support is only for FPGA board and its design example.

You may try the connection as what you suggested.

But detail, I do suggest you to reach out the Slimsas support.

Regards,

Wei Chuan

[Wincent_Altera]

Hi,

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Regards,

Wincent_Intel

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