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Chapter 9
Transparent Mode Operation
Introduction
When the PES12N3 is configured during a fundamental reset to operate in transparent mode or trans-
parent mode with serial EEPROM initialization, the device functionally operates as illustrated in Figure 9.1.
In this mode, the PES12N3 may logically viewed as consisting of three PCI-PCI transparent bridges, one
per port, and an internal virtual PCI bus.
Associated with each port is a 4 KB configuration space and a Type 1 configuration header. The organi-
zation of these configuration spaces is described in section Port Configuration Space Organization on page
9-6. The functional operation of the PES12N3 in transparent mode is fully consistent with that described in
the PCI Express® Base Specification, revision 1.0a for a three port switch.
Figure 9.1 PES12N3 Functional Block Diagram in Transparent Mode
As shown in Figure 9.1, port A is configured as the upstream port and ports B and C as the downstream
ports. Port B resides on the internal PCI Bus at Device 0, Function 0. Port C resides on the internal PCI Bus
at Device 1, Function 0.
Type 1
Configuration Header
PCI-PCI
Transparent
Bridge
Type 1
Configuration Header
PCI-PCI
Transparent Bridge
(Device 1)
Virtual PCI Bus
Port A
(Upstream Port)
Port B
(Downstream Port)
Port C
(Downstream Port)
Type 1
Configuration Header
PCI-PCI
Transparent Bridge
(Device 0)
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