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4.2.
Optional RTC Lithium Battery (internally-accessible)
Your KBox C-103-CFL can be optionally equipped with an internally-accessible lithium battery (CMOS) (see Figure 55).
The battery and the battery holder can be accessed after removing the topside access cover (see chapter 6.2.
“Opening and Closing the KBox C-103-CFL”).
For replacing the lithium battery, please follow the corresponding instructions in the section 10.1 “Replacing the
Lithium Battery”.
4.3.
System Expansion Capabilities
4.3.1.
M.2 Interfaces
The KBox C-103-CFL is equipped with three M.2 interfaces on the KBox C-103-CFL baseboard. The M.2 interface
connectors are located on the top side of the baseboard and are accessible after removing the side access cover.
There are two B type interfaces, one for 2280, 2260 and 2242 modules and one for 2242/3042 and 2230/3030
modules. The M type M.2 interface supports 2280, 2260 and 2242 modules. Refer also to the subsection 6.3.7
“Installing/Removing an M.2 Module”.
Refer to section 8.1 “Specifications of the internal M.2 Connectors” and the descriptions in this manual.
4.3.2.
Mini PCI Express
®
Interface
The KBox C-103-CFL is equipped with a Mini PCIe interface on the KBox C-103-CFL baseboard. The Mini PCIe interface
connector is located on the lower side of the baseboard and is not accessible in the field. This interface connector is
intended to be used for Fieldbus or WiFi expansion. If a customer requires this system expansion, it must be selected
when ordering, as this expansion has to be carried-out at factory.
Refer also to the subsections 6.3.3.
Refer to section 12/ “Technical Specifications” and the descriptions in this manual.
4.3.3.
Standard PCI Express
®
Interfaces
The baseboard of KBox C-103-CFL provides 1x PCIe x8 interface.
Via riser cards there are available PCI/PCIe expansion possibilities as shown in the chapter 4.4 (area marked “C”).
Please observe the different configuration options regarding the PCI/PCIe cards installation,
for each system variant of the KBox C-103-CFL family.
Refer to chapter 12/ “Technical Specifications” and the descriptions in this manual.
4.3.4.
SATA Interfaces
The baseboard of KBox C-103-CFL provides 4 SATA interfaces. These allow the installation of up to two internal
2.5" SATA HDDs/SSDs or optional front accessible drive bays for 2.5" SATA HDDs/SSDs (refer to the subsection 4.5.11
“Internal or Removable 2.5" SATA HDDs/SSDs”).
Please observe the different configuration options, regarding the installation of 2.5" SATA
HDD/SSD devices, for each system of the KBox C-103-CFL family (refer to the area marked
“D” in the section 4.4).
Refer to chapter 12/ “Technical Specifications” and the descriptions in this manual.
