Expanding and assigning parameters to the device
6.4 Expansion modules (M.2)
SIMATIC IPC BX-39A
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Operating Instructions, 07/2022, A5E50715883-AA
6.4
Expansion modules (M.2)
6.4.1
Usable expansion modules (M.2)
The expansion modules (M.2) are referred to as
M.2 modules
below.
One or two M.2 modules compliant with the following specifications are supported:
M.2 module 1 (X100)
M.2 module 2 (X101)
Dimensions
2230, 2242, 2260, 3030, 3042 2230, 2242, 2260, 3030, 3042
Interface
Key B
Protocols
1 × PCIe 3.0 x2 lane
1 × USB 2.0
Buffer memory NVRAM
x
x
WLAN module
1
, e.g. WiFi
x
x
WWAN module, e.g. LTE/ 5G
x
-
Field Bus
x
x
M.2 NVMe SSD
-
-
Artificial Intelligence
x
x
Special (Digital IO)
x
x
1
Key E/Key A+E is also possible via M.2 Key E-Key B adapter
Conditions of use of M.2 modules
•
The dimensions of the M.2 modules must not exceed the specified dimensions. If the
dimensions are exceeded, you may experience contact problems, malfunctions and
difficulties with the assembly.
•
The connecting cable between M.2 modules and conditioner card should be at least 150
mm long.
See also
Position of the interfaces on the motherboard (Page 94)
Dimension drawing of expansion modules (M.2) (Page 87)
