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PC Tested Configurations with PXI/AXIe Chassis
M9018A PXIe Chassis
M9502A AXIe Chassis
M9505A AXIe Chassis
M9514A AXIe Chassis
Technical Overview
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Overview
This personal computer and controller technical note has been prepared to provide the system designer with a list of tested computers that are compatible with Keysight Technologies, Inc. PXI and
AXIe chassis. Both AXIe and PXIe chassis are compatible with each computer unless otherwise noted. The testing in this guide covers both the PCIe link and enumeration of the chassis. Compatibility can be impacted by many factors including computer BIOS and signal path within the computer and cable.
Figure 1. M9045B PCIe ExpressCard Adapter and Y1200B PCIe Cable.
Keysight Technologies modular chassis tested:
– Keysight M9018A PXIe Chassis
– Keysight M9502A AXIe Chassis
– Keysight M9505A AXIe Chassis
– Keysight M9514A AXIe Chassis
Personal computing devices tested:
– Laptop PC
– Desktop PC
– Tested rack mount PCs
– Tested PXIe embedded PCs
Figure 2. M9502A AXIe 2 slot chassis.
Figure 3. M9018A PXIe 18 slot chassis.
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Testing Configurations
Desktop/rack-mount PCs utilized an appropriate system module or PCIe interface:
– M9018A was tested with the M9021A PCIe ® cable interface
– M9502A and M9505A were tested with the Embedded System Module
– M9514A was tested with the M9521A AXIe System Module
Testing utilized Keysight-recommended PCIe host cable card installed:
– Laptop testing utilized the M9045B ExpressCard and Y1200B PCIe cable
– Desktop/rack-mounted PC testing utilized the M9048A PCIe interface and Y1202A PCIe cable
Desktop testing was performed with only a graphics card in its standard slot¹
Tested with Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits)
1. Applies to desktop and rackmount computers only. In some cases, the graphics card must also be removed (see computer comments).
Figure 4. M9505A AXIe chassis with M9536A embedded controller
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Laptop personal computers 1
Manufacturer Model
Dell
Dell
Dell
Dell
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Latitude E6430
Latitude E6540
Precision M4800
Precision M6800
ZBook 15
ZBook 17
BIOS
A13
A12
A11
A11
01.07
01.04
PCIe Link x1 Gen 1 x1 Gen 1 x1 Gen 1 x1 Gen 1 x1 Gen 1 x1 Gen 1
1
1
1
1
Number of chassis 2
1
1
Comments
Manually set chassis to Gen 1
Manually set chassis to Gen 1
Manually set chassis to Gen 1
Manually set chassis to Gen 1
Select Gen 1 setting for ExpressCard
Select Gen 1 setting for ExpressCard
Note: The following models are supported, but have been discontinued by the manufacturer (they may still be available though distribution channels).
Dell
Dell
Dell
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Precision M4600
Precision M6600
Precision M6700
Elite Book 8460P
Elite Book 8470P
A.08
A.07
A08
68SCF Ver F.22
68ICF Ver F.31
x1 Gen 1 x1 Gen 1 x1 Gen 1 x1 Gen 1 x1 Gen 1
1
1
1
1
1
AXIe only in Gen 1 mode
Select Gen 1 BIOS setting for ExpressCard
Select Gen 1 BIOS setting for ExpressCard
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Elite Book 8540P
Elite Book 8560P
68CVD Ver F.0A
68SCF Ver F.08
x1 Gen 1 x1 Gen 1
1
1
Hewlett Packard
Hewlitt Packard
Hewlett Packard
Lenovo
Lenovo
Elite Book 8560W
Elite Book 8570P
Elite Book 8570W
ThinkPad X220
ThinkPad T420
68SVD Ver. F.26
68ICF Ver F.31
68IAV Ver F.31
8DET58WW (1.28)
83ET63WW (1.33) x1 Gen 1 x1 Gen 1 x1 Gen 1 x1 Gen 1 x1 Gen 1
1
1
1
1
1
Select Gen 1 BIOS setting for
ExpressCard
Early models had an ExpressCard mechanical compatbility issue
Select Gen 1 BIOS setting for
ExpressCard
Select Gen 1 BIOS setting for ExpressCard
Select Gen 1 BIOS setting for
ExpressCard
Select Gen 1 BIOS setting for
ExpressCard
1. Laptops require the use of ExpressCard x1 interface cards and therefore will exhibit lower performance than desktop links; however, the advantage is a thinner cable and added portability.
2. Number of chassis which are supported when connected to the computer.
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Desktop personal computers
Manufacturer
Acer
Acer
Acer
Model
Aspire ATC-605
Aspire M1
Aspire M3970
BIOS
P21-A4
P01-A1
P03-A1
PCIe slots 1
One x16 (x4) Gen 2
One x16 Gen 2
One x16 Gen 2
1
2
Number of chassis 2
2
Comments
Use GPU slot (remove video card and use on board
VGA)
1
1 Use GPU slot (remove video card and use onboard
VGA)
Dell
Dell
Dell
Dell
Dell
Dell
Optiplex 3020
Optiplex 7020MT
Optiplex 9020
T3610
T5610
T7610
A03
A02
A07
A.06
A.03
A.03
One x16 Gen 2
One x16 Gen 3
One x16 (x4) Gen 2
One x16 Gen 2
Two x16 Gen 3
One x16 (x8) Gen 3
Two x16 Gen 3
One x16 (x8) Gen 3
Two/four x16 Gen 3
1
2
2
2 x16 (x4) slot is not tested
May need to move GPU. For multiple chassis, set “Bus
Number” field in BIOS to 256
May need to move GPU. For multiple chassis, set “Bus
Number” field in BIOS to 256
May need to move GPU. For multiple chassis, set “Bus
Number” field in BIOS to 256. Second CPU required for fourth PCIe slot
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
EliteDesk 800 G1
Z420
Z620
Z820
Z440
Z640
Z840
L01 v02.33
3.65 Rev A
3.65 Rev A
3.65 Rev A
1.25 Rev A
1.25 Rev A
1.25 Rev A
One x16 Gen3
One x16 (x4) Gen2
Two x16 and One x8
Gen 3
Two x16 and One x8
Gen 3
Two/three x16 Gen 3
One x16 (x8) Gen 3
Two x16 and One x8
Gen 3
Two x16 and One x8
Gen 3
Two/three x16 Gen 3
One/two x8 Gen 3
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
Only two slots supported the third can be used for graphics
Only two slots supported the third can be used for graphics
Second CPU required for third x16 and x16 (x8) slots.
M9018A SN>TW55090100 (shipped after 3/4/15)
Win 7-64 only
M9018A SN>TW55090100 (shipped after 3/4/15)
Win 7-64 only
Second CPU required for third x16 and second x8,
Win 7-64 only. M9018A SN>TW55090100 (shipped after 3/4/15)
1. Tested PCIe slots in the PC. There may be additional slots in the PC which are not tested/supported. First number is mechanical connection, number in parenthesis is electrical connection. For example, x8 (x4) is a x8 slot wired as a x4. PCIe slots without a second number are the same mechanical/electrical
2. Number of chassis which are supported when connected to the computer. Available slots may depend on graphics used. More than two chassis requires a 64-bit OS. For more information see: www.keysight.com/find/pxie-multichassis.
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Desktop personal computers (cont’d)
Manufacturer Model BIOS PCIe slots 1 Number of chassis 2
Comments
The following models are supported, but have been discontinued by the manufacturer (may be available though distribution channels).
Dell
Dell
Dell
Optiplex 3010
Optiplex 9010
T3600
A11
A13
A09
One x16 Gen 2
One x16 Gen 2
Two x 16 Gen 3
1
1
4
Dell
Dell
Dell Precision
T5600
T7600
Optiplex 390
A09
A07
A08
Two x 16 Gen3
Two/Four x16
Gen 3
One x16 Gen 2
2
4
1
Only one slot (M9048A) supported. Move
PERC RAID card to Gen 3 x16 (x4) to install
M9048A. For multiple chassis, set "Bus
Number" field in the BIOS to 256.
Move PERC RAID card to Gen 3 x16 (x4) to install M9048A. Move GPU to Gen 2 x16
(x4) slot if second M9048A is required. For multiple chassis, set "Bus Number" field in
BIOS to 256.
More than two PCIe ® slots requires second
CPU. May have to move RAID and GPU cards to other slots. For multiple chassis, set "Bus
Number" field in BIOS to 256.
Use GPU slot (remove video card and use onboard VGA)
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Elite 8300
ProLiant M11067
Compaq 8200
ML150G6
Server
K01 V.02.83
J01
01 v.02.09
O21
One x16 Gen 2
One x16 (x4) Gen 2
One x16 Gen 2
One x16 Gen 2
One x16 Gen 2
2
1
1
1
Hewlett Packard
Lenovo
Lenovo
Z400
ThinkStation D20
ThinkStation S20
3.54 Rev A
61KT48AUS
60KT44US
Two x16 Gen 2
Two x16 Gen 2
Two x16 Gen 2
1
1
1
Only one slot supported. The second can be used for graphics
Only one slot supported. The second can be used for graphics
Only one slot supported. The second can be used for graphics
1. Tested PCIe slots in the PC. There may be additional slots in the PC which are not tested/supported. First number is mechanical connection, number in parenthesis is electrical connection. For example, x8 (x4) is a x8 slot wired as a x4. PCIe slots without a second number are the same mechanical/electrical.
2. Number of chassis which are supported when connected to the computer. Available slots may depend on graphics used. More than two chassis requires a 64-bit OS. For more information see: www.Keysight.com/find/pxie-multichassis.
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Rackmount personal computers
Manufacturer Model BIOS PCIe Slots 1
Custom BIOS supplied with computer
Two x8 Gen 3
Custom BIOS supplied with computer
Two x8 Gen 3
Custom BIOS supplied with computer
One x16 Gen 3
Number of chassis 2
4
Comments
Advantech
Advantech
Advantech
Dell
PN: C-AGI1-PCE7127-V1
PN: C-AGI1-PCE7127-V2
PN: C-AGI1-AIMB781-V1
R7610 A.03
Up to three x16
Gen 3 and one x16 (x8) Gen 3
4
2
2
1U Chassis, Win7 64Bit 3.5GHz
Xeon quad core, 16GB, RAM,
256GB SSD
4U Chassis, Win7 64Bit 3.5 GHz
Xeon quad core, 16GB, RAM,
256GB SSD
4U Chassis, Win7 64Bit 3.4GHz i7 quad core, 16GB, RAM,
256GB SSD
Number of slots depends on
CPU/riser option. For multiple chassis, set “Bus Number” field in BIOS 256
SuperLogic SL-4U-Q67SW-WB SWQ6710H.86A.0060.
2011.1220.1805
One x16 Gen2 1
Kontron KISS IPC 760 08.00.15
One x16 Gen2 1
Note: The following models are supported, but have been discontinued by the manufacturer (they may still be available though distribution channels).
Dell R5500 I01 Up to two x16
(x8) and three x16 graphics
Gen2
4 Check ftp://ftp.keysight.com/ pub/mpusup/BIOS for latest information including supported versions
1. Tested PCIe slots in the PC. There may be additional slots in the PC which are not tested/supported. First number is mechanical connection, number in paren
thesis is electrical connection. For example, x8 (x4) is a x8 slot wired as a x4. PCIe slots without a second number are the same mechanical/electrical.
2. Number of chassis which are supported when connected to the computer. Available slots may depend on graphics used. More than two chassis requires a 64-
bit OS. For more information see: www.keysight.com/find/pxie-multichassis.
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PXIe embedded personal computers
Manufacturer
Keysight
Keysight
Model
M9036A
M9037A
BIOS System Slot
PCIe Links
AG20 or AG20-M 4x4 Gen 2 and
2x8 Gen 2
AG07 4x4 or 2x8 Gen 2 x8 Gen 2 (front panel)
4.6.3
4x1 Gen 1
Number of chassis
4
4
1
Comments
AG20-M required for more than 2 chassis
No restrictions
National
Instruments
National
Instruments
PXIe-8108
PXIe-8133 4.6.3
4x4 Gen 1
1
1
No restrictions
No restrictions
National Instruments
PXIe-8135 1.0.0f4
4x4 or 2x8 Gen 2 1 No restrictions
Note: The following models are supported, but have been discontinued by the manufacturer (they may still be available though distribution channels).
National
Instruments
National
Instruments
PXIe-8101
PXIe-8105
4.6.3
1.3.3
4x1 Gen 1
Four link: 1x1 and
3x4 Gen 1
1
1
No restrictions
No restrictions
1. Number of chassis which are supported when connected to the computer. More than two chassis requires a 64-bit OS. For more information see: www.keysight.com/find/pxie-multichassis.
AXIe embedded personal computers
Manufacturer Model
Keysight M9536A
Figure 5. Keysight M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller
BIOS
AG10
System Slot PCIe Links
AXIe PCIe Link x4 Gen 2
Comments
AXIe slot one only
Figure 6. Keysight M9536A AXIe Embedded Controller.
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