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Safety Precautions
Instructions regarding safety precautions during installation, operation, or maintenance of the equipment
are given in the section entitled “Safety Instructions” on page iv.
WARNINGS and CAUTIONS
The definitions of WARNINGS and CAUTIONS as used in this document are given in the Preface in
the section entitled “Notes, Cautions, Warnings, and Sidebars”.
To maximize user safety and ensure correct device operation, all instructions contained in this section should be read carefully.
Caution: It is important that the user observe all warnings and instructions
that are on the device and contained in this manual.
•The device must be used in accordance with the instructions for use.
•Electrical installations in the room must correspond to the requirements of
respective regulations.
•Take care that there are no cables, particularly mains cables, in areas where
persons can trip over them.
•Do not use a mains connection in sockets shared by a number of other power
consumers. Do not use an extension cable.
•Only use the mains cable supplied.
•The unit is completely disconnected from the power source only when the
power cord is disconnected from the power source. Therefore the power cord
and its connectors must always remain easily accessible.
•Do not set up the device in the proximity of heat sources or in a damp location.
Make sure the device has adequate ventilation.
•All connection cables must be screwed or locked to the chassis housing.
•The device is no longer safe to operate when
— the device has visible damage or
— the device no longer functions.
•In these cases, the device must be shut down and secured against unintentional
operation.
•Repairs may only be carried out by a person authorized by Themis Computer.
•The device may only be opened for the installation and removal of extension
(PCI) cards, memory modules, storage drives, fan housings, power supplies,
and the lithium battery—all in accordance with the instructions given in this
and correlating manuals.
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•If extensions are made to the device, the legal stipulations and the device specifications must be observed.
•The device must be switched off when removing the top cover; for example,
before installing extension (PCI) cards.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
A sudden discharge of electrostatic electricity can destroy static-sensitive devices
or micro-circuitry. Proper packaging and grounding techniques are necessary precautions to prevent damage. Always take the following precautions:
1. Transport boards in static-safe containers such as boxes or bags.
2. Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-
free stations.
3. Always be properly grounded when touching a sensitive board, component, or
assembly.
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4. Store electrostatic-sensitive boards in protective packaging or on conductive
foam.
Grounding Methods
Guard against electrostatic damage at workstations by following these steps:
1. Cover workstations with approved anti-static material. Provide a wrist strap
connected to a work surface and properly grounded tools and equipment.
2. Use anti-static mats, heel straps, or air ionizers to give added protection.
3. Handle electrostatic-sensitive components, boards, and assemblies by the case
or the PCB edge.
4. Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.
5. Turn off power and input signals before inserting and removing connectors or
test equipment.
6. Keep the work area free of non-conductive materials such as ordinary plastic as-
sembly aids and Styrofoam.
7. Use field service tools, such as cutters, and screwdrivers that are conductive.
8. Always place drives and boards PCB-assembly-side down on the foam.
This document, entitled GbE XMC Ethernet Card Installation Manual, provides a
hardware overview of the Themis GbE XMC Ethernet Card (see Figure 1 below),
which is based on the Intel 82571 Gigabit Ethernet Controller.
GbE XMC Ethernet Card is supported by XMC based platforms such as:
• Themis XV2 6RU VME64 Platform single board computer
• Themis XV1 6RU VME64 Platform single board computer
• Themis LV1 6RU VME64 Platform single board computer
(Each product mentioned above can be found in the following figure:
XV1;XV2;LV1, Figure 2 on page xviii).
Figure 2. Three-Quarter Front View of the XV1,XV2,LV1
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The GbE XMC Ethernet Card has been designed to fit on to a standard XMC carrier
board and is provided with installation hardware (not shown). The GbE Card is rugged enough to meet the demands associated with such markets as the military, aerospace, and telecommunications industries.
Figure 3. Three-Quarter Front View of the GbE Card
The GbE Card is based upon the Intel 82571 Gigabit Ethernet Controller which utilizes PCI Express architecture v1.0a. The XMC connector also allows for a x4 PCIe
connection between the GbE Card and host board. The small form factor of the GbE
XMC Ethernet Card allows for tight space constraints yet powerfull enough for both
server and workstation network designs.
The GbE XMC Ethernet Card is based on the functionality and capability of the following Intel chip:
• Intel 82571EB Gigabit Ethernet Controller
An overview of GbE XMC Ethernet Card design and specifications is given in
Chapter 1, "GbE XMC Overview and Specifications", of this manual.
Connector pinout, LED, and solder bead descriptions are given in the Appendices of
this manual.
This manual is intended for an experienced system administrator with a knowledge
of networking, VME based platforms, high-speed single board computers, and current OS software.
Website Information
Themis Computer corporate and product information may be accessed on the World
Wide Web by browsing the website http://www.themis.com.
Your Comments are Welcome
We are interested in improving our documentation and welcome your comments and
suggestions. You can email your comments to us at [email protected].
Please include the document part number (118470-024) in the subject line of your
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Preface
Notes, Cautions, Warnings, and Sidebars
The following icons and formatted text are included in this document for the reasons
described:
Note: A note provides additional information concerning the procedure or action
being described.
Caution: A caution describes a procedure or action that may result in damage to
the equipment. This may involve—but is not restricted to—heavy equipment or
sharp objects. T o reduce the risk, follow the instructions accompanying this symbol.
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Warning: A warning describes a procedure or action that may cause injury or death
to the operator as a result of hazardous voltages. To reduce the risk, follow the instructions accompanying this symbol.
Sidebar: A “sidebar” adds detail to the section within which it is placed,
but is not absolutely vital to the description or procedure of the section.
The Themis GbE XMC Ethernet Card (see Figure 1-1) is a 10/100/1000 ethernet
solution that is installed and runs on XMC-based system platforms such as the Themis XV2 single-board computer. The GbE XMC utilizes PCIe v1.0a standard for
high speed and low latency.
The GbE XMC Ethernet Card has been tested and rated for operation within the temperature range of -5°C – 55°C.
For testing purposes, the GbE XMC Ethernet Card was qualified in the middle slot
on the Themis XV1 with 19 CFM of airflow per slot.
1.3Technical Support
For assistance and other information not found in this document concerning the GbE
XMC Ethernet Card or any other Themis product, please call Themis Customer Support in Fremont, CA, USA, at +1 (510) 252-0870, or E-mail: [email protected].
For all inquiries by phone, Themis operational hours are: 8:00am—5:00pm Pacific
Standard Time. Additional information can also be found by going to
www.themis.com.
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Installation
Section
Hardware Installation
2.1Hardware Installation
The GbE XMC Ethernet Card can be installed within any product that supports
XMC module-card protocol, such as Themis XV2 single-board VME-based computer system.
Chapter
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To install the GbE XMC Ethernet Card, follow these steps:
1. Remove the blank PMC/XMC faceplate or existing card from the XMC mod-
ule slot on the host system board (see Figure 2-1 on page 2-2).
2. Insert the GbE into the XMC-card opening with the proper orientation and
align the XMC connector with the mating connector on the host board.
3. Press the XMC connector into the mating host-PCB connector until the GbE
is firmly seated.
4. To secure the GbE to the host PCB, use two threaded standoffs on the GbE
(see Figure 2-2, page 2-2) and attach to the two mounting holes (see Figure2-1 on page 2-2) on the host PCB with two M2.5x5mm panhead screws.
Attach the two threaded standoffs to the host PCB with the two screws.
Important: If your GbE card is being installed into a system that has stand-
offs already attached to the host PCB, the GbE standoffs should be removed.
All necessary hardware will be provided with the order.
This appendix provides the I/O port specifications for the GbE XMC Ethernet Card.
A.1I/O Port Specifications
GbE external I/O ports, two RJ–45 Ethernet ports (see Figure A-1), are accessible
through the I/O connectors on the GbE bezel panel (faceplate).
Figure A-1. GbE XMC Ethernet Card I/O Ports
Both RJ–45 Ethernet ports are described in the following sections of this appendix,
along with LED behaviors. Drawings of the I/O ports are provided to display physical pin locations followed by a table describing signal definitions.
Connector Type: Single RJ–45 GbE Connector, 8–Pin
Manufacturer; Part Number: Tyco; 1116503-2
The GbE Card provides two Gigabit Ethernet ports on its front panel. The RJ45 (8pin) GBE connector supports 10/100/1000Base-T transmission (see Figure A-2 and
Table A-1 below).
•Manufacturer; Part: Dialight; 553-0744F
This section is to describe the Font-Panel LEDs on the GbE XMC Ethernet Card.
Callouts indicating front-panel LEDs are shown in Figure A-4. Description and
interpretation of front-panel LEDs are given in Table A-3. Both pairs of LEDs oper-
ate with the same colors and behaviors. As such, only one LED set is mentioned in
the below figure and table.
.
A-6
Figure A-4. GbE Front-Panel LEDs
Table A-3. GbE Front-Panel LED Behavior
LEDCalloutColorBehavior
a
Top
(on)
a
Bottom
(off/on)
a—Reference to “Top” and “Bottom” applies to the orientation of the Front Panel as seen in Figure A-4.
AGreen
BOff / Green / Amber
•This LED indicates ethernet link activity.
•This LED indicates ethernet link speed being 10
Mbit/s (off), 100 Mbit/s
(Green), or 1 Gbit/s (Amber).
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A.4.1PCB LEDs
D8
D9
D7
(Not Used)
Note: Cable connect ion (P16) to 2PX2
Carrier Board is not used in a t ypical
configuration. Preferred connectio n
method is through the XMC connector
Heat sink and accompaning holes
not currently used. Pl ease contact
Themis if a heat sink solution is
required.
Legend
Board LED
= Actual location
of solder beads
= Color of the LED
= Component ID
D1
D1
The GbE XMC Ethernet Card had three LEDs on the bottom side of the PCB. The
locations of the LEDs can be seen in Figure A-5 below. The LED color and descrip-
tion is located in Table A-4 on page A-8.
Table A-4. GbE Card PCB LED Descriptions (Bottom Side)
LED IDFunctionColorFrequency and/or Interpretation
This LED (on) indicates SATA activity
D7SATA ActivityGreen
D81.8V OKGreen
D91.1V OKGreen
Note: SAT A is not currently su pported on
the GbE XMC Ethernet Card
This LED (on) indicates 1.8V power is ok;
the board is generating 1.8V power within
spec.
This LED (on) indicates 1.1V power is ok;
the board is generating 1.1V power within
spec.
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B
Appendix
Solder Beads
This appendix provides solder-bead locations and configurations for the GbE XMC
Ethernet Card. Solder beads are considered “factory-configurable” and must not bealtered by the user. If a solder bead requires reconfiguration, contact Themis Customer
Service.
Warning: Solder beads are set by Themis at the factory. Attempting to alter a solder-bead configuration could seriously damage the GbE XMC Ethernet Card. If you
encounter a problem, contact Themis Customer Support.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ALTER SOLDER-BEAD CONFIGURATIONS.
B.1Factory-Configurable Solder Beads
B.1.1GbE XMC Ethernet Card Solder Beads
The Themis GbE XMC Ethernet Card has no solder-beads, jumper-pins, or configurable settings on the PCB.
Signal Descriptions A-3
XV1 xvii, xviii
XV2 xvii, xviii, 2-2
XV2 single-board computer 2-1
Safety Instructions iv
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) v
Grounding Methods v
Sidebars xxi
single board computer xvii
Solder Beads B-1
T
Themis contact information ii, 1-4
Themis Customer Support 1-4
Themis technical support 1-4
Themis XV2 single-board computer 1-1
V
Version Revision History iii
Version 1.0 iii
Vita 42.3 Compliant 1-3
VME64 Platform xvii
VME-based computer systems 2-1
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