Contents
1.1 : Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 9
1.2 : Feature list ................................................................................................................................... 10
1.3 : Related documents ...................................................................................................................... 10
1.4 : Features overview ....................................................................................................................... 12
1.4.1 : VPX Backplane Fabric ...........................................................................................................................12
1.4.2 : Two PMC Slots.......................................................................................................................................12
1.4.3 : Two XMC Slots.......................................................................................................................................12
1.4.4 : Two MiniPCIe Sockets ...........................................................................................................................13
1.4.5 : Integrated 5-Port GbE Switch ................................................................................................................13
1.4.6 : Management Microcontroller .................................................................................................................14
1.4.7 : Temperature Sensor...............................................................................................................................14
1.5.1 : Overview ................................................................................................................................................14
1.5.2 : IO Modules .............................................................................................................................................15
1.5.3 : MiniPCIe Rear IO Adapter .....................................................................................................................16
1.5.4 : Rear Transition Module ..........................................................................................................................16
Section 2 : Configuration and Installation
2.4.1 : Air-Cooled PMC Installation and Removal .............................................................................................21
2.4.2 : Conduction-Cooled PMC Installation and Removal ...............................................................................22
2.4.3 : Air-cooled XMC Installation and Removal ..............................................................................................23
2.4.4 : Conduction-Cooled XMC Installation and Removal ...............................................................................24
2.4.5 : MiniPCIe Installation and Removal ........................................................................................................24
2.4.6 : MiniPCIe Rear IO module Installation and Removal ..............................................................................25
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