Extreme Engineering Solutions XChange1004 carrier card

Product Description

Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) XChange1004 – 6U CompactPCI Dual PrPMC Carrier Card with PICMG 2.16 Switched Ethernet

This used Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) XChange1004 is a high-performance 6U CompactPCI (cPCI) dual Processor PMC (PrPMC) carrier card designed for rugged embedded computing environments. Its primary function is to serve as a carrier for smaller PMC modules, allowing them to interface with a larger cPCI backplane system. This module is now considered End of Life (EOL) and is no longer in production .

The XChange1004 is notable for its support of PICMG 2.16 (Packet Switching Backplane) , which enables high-speed switched Gigabit Ethernet communication between boards directly across the cPCI backplane . It also features PICMG 2.1 Hot Swap support, allowing the card to be installed or removed from a live system without disrupting the cPCI bus .

The card has clearly passed rigorous quality control, as indicated by the “X-RAY DONE” and “AOI CS DONE” stickers, confirming it has undergone X-ray inspection and Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) during manufacturing.

Quality Control Markers:

• X-RAY DONE: Passed X-ray inspection (solder joint integrity).

• AOI CS DONE: Passed Automated Optical Inspection (component placement).

Key Features & Specifications

Operational Modes

The XChange1004 intelligently detects its slot position and configures itself accordingly :

• System Controller Mode (System Slot): Operates in transparent mode. Requires a PrPMC installed on the carrier since there are no onboard intelligent devices.

• Peripheral Mode (Non-System Slot): Operates in non-transparent mode, providing address and electrical isolation between the carrier and the host system.

Notable Capabilities

PICMG 2.16 Switched Ethernet:
The board’s compliance with the PICMG 2.16 specification allows for the creation of a high-speed, packet-switched fabric network over the cPCI backplane. This is essential for high-availability and high-bandwidth applications like telecommunications and data processing.

PICMG 2.9 IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface):
The system management bus allows the card to be powered down and reset remotely. Crucially, it also enables the monitoring of voltage and temperature levels on the mezzanine cards attached to the two PrPMC slots .

Hot Swap Capability (PICMG 2.1):
This feature enables the XChange1004 to be inserted or removed from a live backplane without powering down the entire system, minimizing downtime for maintenance or upgrades .

Condition

SOLD AS IS
USED – SHOWS NORMAL HANDLING
MODEL: XChange1004 (Extreme Engineering Solutions)
FORM FACTOR: 6U cPCI
FUNCTIONALITY NOT TESTED
NO PMC MODULES, CABLES, OR DOCUMENTATION INCLUDED (unless specified)
PICTURE MAY NOT MATCH PRODUCT