VersaLogic 10 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Module (VL-EPM-E9E) Reference guide

Brand: VersaLogic

Model: 10 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Module (VL-EPM-E9E)

Type: Reference guide

Reference

Manual

REV. July 2023

VL-EPM-E9E

Dual 10GBASE-T Ethernet Module

(PCIe/104)

VL-EPM-E9E Hardware Reference Manual ii

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Technical Support

The VL-EPM-E9E product page at www.VersaLogic.com

(https://www.versalogic.com/product/10-Gigabit-Ethernet-Expansion-Module/) includes

information and resources for this product such as software drivers.

If you have further questions, contact VersaLogic Technical Support at

(503) 747-2261. VersaLogic support engineers are also available via e-mail at

Support@VersaLogic.com.

Repair Service

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(RMA) number by calling (503) 747-2261.

NOTE: Please mark the RMA number clearly on the outside of the box before returning.

Please supply the following information:

 Your name, the name of your company, your phone number, and your e-mail

address.

 The name of a technician or engineer in your company who VersaLogic Technical

Support may contact if any questions arise.

 Quantity of items being returned

 The model and serial number (barcode) of each item

 A detailed description of the problem

 Steps you have taken to resolve or recreate the problem

 The return shipping address

Repair Categories

Warranty Repair

All parts and labor charges are covered, including return shipping

charges for UPS Ground delivery to United States addresses.

Non-Warranty

Repair

All approved non-warranty repairs are subject to diagnosis and

labor charges, parts charges, and return shipping fees. Please

specify the shipping method you prefer and supply a purchase

order number for invoicing the repair.

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Contents

Technical Support ........................................................................................................ iii

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1

Description .......................................................................................................... 1

Features and Construction ....................................................................... 1

Technical Specifications ...................................................................................... 2

RoHS Compliance ............................................................................................... 2

About RoHS ............................................................................................. 3

Warnings ............................................................................................................. 3

Electrostatic Discharge ............................................................................ 3

Handling Care .......................................................................................... 3

Earth Ground Requirement ...................................................................... 4

Power Delivery .................................................................................................... 4

Power Source Selection ........................................................................... 4

Architecture Overview .............................................................................. 5

PCIe Considerations ................................................................................ 7

Configuration and Setup .............................................................................................. 8

Initial Configuration .............................................................................................. 8

Basic Setup ......................................................................................................... 8

The VL-EPM-E9E with VL-EPMe-51xx Sabertooth .............................................. 9

1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 slot width options ...................................................... 9

BIOS Setup ....................................................................................................... 10

VL-EPM-E9E Drivers ............................................................................. 10

Physical Details ........................................................................................................... 11

Dimensions and Mounting ................................................................................. 11

VL-EPM-E9E Mounting .......................................................................... 11

External Connectors .......................................................................................... 13

VL-EPM-E9E Connector Locations ........................................................ 13

Contents

VL-EPM-E9E Connector Functions and Interface Cables .................................. 13

Cable Type and Length ..................................................................................... 14

Jumper Blocks ................................................................................................... 15

Jumpers As-Shipped Configuration ........................................................ 15

System Features ......................................................................................................... 16

Power Supply .................................................................................................... 16

Ethernet Controller ............................................................................................ 16

Supported Power States .................................................................................... 16

Interfaces and Connectors ......................................................................................... 17

Ethernet ............................................................................................................. 17

Ethernet Connectors .............................................................................. 17

Ethernet Connectors (J9, J10) ............................................................... 17

IEEE 1588/802.1AS Precision Time Protocol (J5, J6) ........................................ 18

Ethernet LEDs ................................................................................................... 18

Thermal Characterization ........................................................................................... 19

Thermal Design Considerations......................................................................... 19

Thermal Characterization .................................................................................. 20

Test Results ........................................................................................... 21

Alternate Thermal Solutions ................................................................... 22

Thermal Specifications, Restrictions, and Conditions ............................. 22

VL-EPM-E9E Hardware Reference Manual 1

Introduction

Description

Features and Construction

The VL-EPM-E9E is a rugged dual 10GbE PCle/104™ “3-Bank” expansion module for

connecting Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) cables. This industry standard Mini PCIe module supplies an

easy and economical way to add an Ethernet interface to embedded computer systems. The

board’s features include:

 Dual, independent 10Gigabit

Ethernet ports

 10GBASE-T, 5GBASE-T,

2.5GBASE-T, 1000BASE-Ts

 Extremely Rugged

 Shock and Vibration Designed

and tested to MIL-STD-202

 Industrial temperature operation

 Operational Temperature Range: -

40° to +85 °C, with 1 Linear Meter

per second airflow at or below

+85°C

 PCIe/104 compliant: 3.775” x

3.550”

 RoHS-compliant

 Customization available

 Supported by industry-standard

operating systems including

Windows and Linux

 Network Boot Capability

 PCIe/104 format

 “3-Bank” Type 1 “stack down”

PCIe/104 connector

 IEEE 1588/802.1AS Precision

Time Protocol support.

 On-board magnetically coupled

isolation

 No need for off-board magnetics

in custom cables

This module supports dual bi-directional Ethernet channels. It is engineered and tested for field

reliability, designed with no moving parts, and rigorously tested to avoid field failures in severe

environments. It is rugged and robust for use in industrial and military applications.

The VL-EPM-E9E features a wide operating temperature range (-40° to +85°C).

VL-EPM-E9E boards are subjected to 100% functional testing and are backed by a limited two-

year warranty. Careful parts sourcing and US-based technical support ensure the highest

possible quality, reliability, service, and product longevity for this exceptional board.

Introduction

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Technical Specifications

See the VL-EPM-E9E Data Sheet for complete specifications.

https://www.versalogic.com/download-ds.php?file=assets/pdf/DS-EPM-E9.pdf

Specifications are subject to change without notification.

Board Size:

90 x 96 x 23mm (3.54 x 3.78 x 0.91”)

PC/104 compatible

Storage Temperature:

-40° to +85°C

Operating Temperature:

-40° to +85°C

Derate -1.1°C per 305m (1,000 ft.)

above 2,300m (7,500 ft.).

The ambient air surrounding the

VL-EPM-E9E must be at or below

+85°C.

Airflow Requirements

1 linear meter per second, at or

below 85°C

Power Requirements:

at +25°C running Windows 7

5V @ 6.7W

12V@ 7.1W

(Supplied via the 3-Bank interface)

Ethernet:

Two auto-negotiation

1G/2.5G/5G/10GBASE-T ports.

Magnetically isolated RJ45

connectors.

Copper wire interface.

Network Boot

PXE

Efficiency Support

Energy Efficient Ethernet, IEEE

802.3-az

Synchronization

IEEE 1588/802.1AS Precision Time

Protocol

PCIe Signal Type:

PCI Express Gen 3

Weight:

5.22 oz. (148grams)

RoHS Compliance

The VL-EPM-E9E is RoHS-compliant.

Introduction

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About RoHS

In 2003, the European Union (EU) issued Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of (the

use of certain) Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in electrical and electronic equipment.

The RoHS directive requires producers of electrical and electronic equipment to reduce

to acceptable levels the presence of six environmentally sensitive substances: lead,

mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and

polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) flame retardants, in certain electrical and

electronic products sold in the EU beginning July 1, 2006.

VersaLogic Corp. is committed to supporting customers with high-quality products and

services meeting the EU’s RoHS directive.

Warnings

Electrostatic Discharge

Warning! Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage circuit boards, disk drives, and other

components. The circuit board must only be handled at an ESD workstation. If an

approved station is not available, some measure of protection can be provided by

wearing a grounded antistatic wrist strap. Keep all plastic away from the board,

and do not slide the board over any surface.

After removing the board from its protective wrapper, place the board on a

grounded, static-free surface, component side up. Use an antistatic foam pad if

available.

The board should be protected inside a closed metallic antistatic envelope during

shipment or storage.

NOTE: The exterior coating on some metallic antistatic bags is sufficiently conductive to cause

excessive battery drain if the bag comes in contact with the bottom side of the board.

Handling Care

Warning! Care must be taken when handling the board not to touch the exposed circuitry

with your fingers.

Introduction

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Earth Ground Requirement

Warning! All mounting holes should be connected to earth ground (chassis ground). This

supplies proper grounding for ESD and EMI purposes. In portable applications,

the mounting holes should be connected to the ground reference of the system

power supply.

Power Delivery

Power Source Selection

VL-EPM-E9E can use +12V or +5V power inputs from the 3-Bank connector and is

selectable via the V1 jumper.

Power

Input

V1 Jumper

setting

Visual

12V

1-3 + 2-4

3-5 + 4-6

+5 standby is automatically enabled if available and when +5V is not available. This

allows the E9 to operate with Sabertooth in a +5V or +12V, single-supply system.

Introduction

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Architecture Overview

Figure 1 Architecture Overview System Block Diagram

NOTE: X710-AT2 uses four PCIe lanes.

Introduction

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Figure 2 Architecture Overview B – 3-Bank Interface

Introduction

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Figure 3 PCIe Architecture Overview

PCIe Considerations

At 10G bits per second, per port is the maximum theoretical bandwidth. Typical best

performance occurs one-way, at about 9300Mbps. Bidirectional performance drops to

9300 Mbps one-way, and about 4650 Mbps the other way. Achieving this level of

performance requires all use of all four PCIe lanes of Link 2 and Gen 3 PCIe speed. Gen

2 PCIe and/or x2/x1 bifurcation will limit performance.

PCIex1(0-3)

PEG 0-3 x4

PEx16_x8_x4_CLK

PEx1_CLK0-3

PC104E_PEGCLKRQA#

PC104E_WAKE#

PCIex1(0-3)

PEx16_x8_x4_CLK

PEx1_CLK0-3

DIR

PEG 4-7

PEG 8-11

PEG 12.15

PEG 0-3

PEG 4-7

PEG 8-11

PEG 12-15

X710-AT2

Always Powered

Clock Buff

PEG x8 lane shift

PC104E_WAKE#

PC104E_PEGCLKRQA#

SMB

PCIe x1 lanes pass through

SMB

DIR

PC104E_PEGCLKRQA#

PC104E_WAKE#

SMB

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Configuration and Setup

Initial Configuration

The following components are recommended for a typical development system:

 VL-EPM-E9E

 Host computer (recommend EPMe-51 Sabertooth)

o PCIe-104, 3-Bank stack-down interface

o x4 or greater PCIe lane width (PEG lanes)

o 3-Bank powered by +5V or +12V DC

o +5V standby power is optional and will be used if available

 10G Base-T RJ45 Ethernet cables

 Operating System with Intel X710-AT2 drivers

Basic Setup

This section outlines the procedure for setting up a typical development system.

1. Handle the board at an ESD workstation or while wearing a grounded antistatic

wrist strap.

2. Unpack the product and accessories.

a. Verify that you received all the items you ordered.

b. Inspect the system visually for any damage that may have occurred in

shipping. Contact Support@VersaLogic.com at once if any items are

damaged or missing.

c. Gather all the peripheral devices you plan to attach to the board and their

interface and power cables.

3. Review the power supply options and make sure you have chosen the correct

setup for your stack application (See Appendix A in the EPMe-51 Hardware

reference Manual).

4. We recommend attaching standoffs to the boards to stabilize them and make

them easier to work with.

5. Attach Cables and Peripherals.

Configuration and Setup

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6. Attach Power.

7. Review Configuration.

8. Before you power up the system, double-check all the connections.

NOTE: Make sure all cables are oriented correctly and that adequate power will be supplied to

the board and peripheral devices.

9. Turn on the 3-Bank power supply (if using and separate), and the display

monitor.

10. Turn on the CPU power supply. If the system is correctly configured, as the

computer boots a video signal should soon be present.

NOTE: THIS ORDER MAY BE DIFFERENT ON NON-VERSALOGIC CPU BOARDS.

NOTE: For Power Off, reverse the sequence.

11. Select a Boot Drive

12. During startup, press <CTRL> <B> to display the boot menu. Select the boot

device.

13. Install Operating System

a. Install the operating system according to the instructions provided by the

Operating System manufacturer.

The VL-EPM-E9E with VL-EPMe-51xx Sabertooth

Sabertooth has 16 PCIe lanes in its PCIe/PEG interface. These lanes can be allocated

to PCIe Slots according to BIOS setting:

1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 slot width options

The VL-EPM-E9E occupies 1, x8 slot, due to 3-Bank bifurcation limitations

If used in a 12V only configuration, set options to monitor 3.3V and 5V to “Not Required”

Configuration and Setup

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BIOS Setup

If using the VL-EPM-E9E with VL-EPMe-51, the host computer BIOS Setup Menu

contains settings related to PCIe bifurcation and power configuration.

Please contact Support@VersaLogic.com for BIOS related information.

VL-EPM-E9E Drivers

https://www.versalogic.com/E9E

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Physical Details

Dimensions and Mounting

The VL-EPM-E9E complies with all PC/104 standards which specify specific mounting

hole and stack locations as shown in the diagram below.

VL-EPM-E9E Mounting

The VL-EPM-E9E is a full-size PC/104 card. On VersaLogic CPU boards, the module is

secured using four standoffs. VersaLogic supplies 15.24 mm standoffs and nuts (VL-

HDW-105) with the unit.

NOTE: Avoid overtightening the mounting hardware. Optimum tightness is 4 lbf-in

(0.45 N-m).

Figure 4. VL-EPM-E9E Dimensions and Mounting Holes

(Not to scale)

Physical Details

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Figure 5

(Not to scale)

Figure 6

(Not to scale)

Physical Details

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External Connectors

VL-EPM-E9E Connector Locations

Figure 7. VL-EPM-E9E Connector Locations

(Not to scale)

VL-EPM-E9E Connector Functions and Interface Cables

Error! Reference source not found. notes the function of each user connector and its

part number or the standard name it goes by, as well as mating cables and adapters

offered to support them. For more information about individual connectors, reference the

Interfaces and Connectors section of this document.

Physical Details

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Table 1. Connector Functions and Interface Cables

Connector

Reference

Designator

(Board)

Function

Connector Part

Number or

Standard Name

Transition Cable

Options

Cable Descriptions

PCIe Top Side

Connector

SAMTEC ASP-

129637-03

PCIe Bottom Side

Connector

SAMTEC 129646-03

PPS IN/IEEE1588

SAMTEC RSP-

122811-01

CBR-0201/CBR-

0202

Antenna Interface Cable

(u.FL to SMA)

PPS

OUT/IEEE1588

SAMTEC RSP-

122811-01

CBR-0201/CBR-

0202

Antenna Interface Cable

(u.FL to SMA)

10G Base-T

Ethernet

Bel Fuse G10-1GHN-

012E

J10

10G Base-T

Ethernet

Bel Fuse G10-1GHN-

012E

Cable Type and Length

Table 2. Cable Specifications

Link Speed

Max

Length

Cable Type

1 GBase-T

100m

Cat5e

2.5 GBase-T

100m

Cat5e

5 GBase-T

100m

Cat6

10 GBase-T

30m

Cat6a or Cat7

Physical Details

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Jumper Blocks

Jumpers As-Shipped Configuration

V1 Jumpers in as shipped positions 1-3 and 2-4, selecting +12V input power.

Figure 8. Jumper Block Location

Power

Input

V1 Jumper

setting

Visual

12V

1-3 + 2-4

3-5 + 4-6

(Not to scale)

Jumper block V1 allows the user to select which 3-Bank power source will be used by

the VL-EPM-E9E. 3-Bank +5V Standby will be selected when +V5_and +12V are not

available. Other 3-Bank power sources are not connected on VL-EPM-E9E.

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