Overview

The ExaNIC range from Exablaze features world-leading latency, performance, precision timing, a simple and flexible programming interface, and true hardware extensibility through FPGA based reconfiguration.

This manual details the features and configuration options for the ExaNIC range. It is intended to be read by network administrators and developers working with ExaNICs. A working knowledge of networking and Linux operating systems is assumed.

Supported Devices and Features

Unless explicitly stated, this manual is applicable to the ExaNIC X2, X4, X10, X40, X100, GM (Grand Master) and HPT (High Precision Timing) models. For details on each device in the ExaNIC family and the supported feature sets, please see our website.

Warranty

While every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Exablaze does not make any warranty, either explicit, or implicit, about the accuracy and veracity of the information contained within. Please do not hesitate to contact Exablaze Support should you find an error. Every effort will be made to correct it.

Safety

Warning

This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning statement to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Note: Save these instructions. Note: This documentation is to be used in conjunction with the specific product installation guide that shipped with the product. Please refer to the Installation Guide, Configuration Guide, or other enclosed additional documentation for further details. Statement 1071

Warning

Read the installation instructions before using, installing or connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004

Note	Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Statement 1040

Warning

Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into beams or view directly with optical instruments. Statement 1051

Warning

Class 1M laser radiation when open. Do not view directly with optical instruments. Statement 1053

Warning

Class 1 (CDRH) and Class 1M (IEC) laser products. Statement 1055

Warning

Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the end of the unterminated fiber cable or connector. Do not view directly with optical instruments. Viewing the laser output with certain optical instruments (for example, eye loupes, magnifiers, and microscopes) within a distance of 100 mm may pose an eye hazard. Statement 1056

Warning

Pluggable optical modules comply with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3 and 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 with or without exception for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3 as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019. Statement 1255

Warning

To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of 40 degrees C.

FCC Compliance Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.