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PC Tested Configurations with PXI/AXIe Chassis
M9018A PXIe Chassis
M9019A 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 provides the test system designer with a list of tested computers that are compatible with Keysight Technologies, Inc. PXI and AXIe chassis. The computers are compatible with both PXI and AXIe chassis, unless otherwise noted. The testing in this guide covers 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. M9048B and M9049A Gen 3 host adapters.
Keysight Technologies modular chassis tested:
– M9018A PXIe Chassis
– M9019A PXIe Chassis
– M9502A AXIe Chassis
– M9505A AXIe Chassis
– M9514A AXIe Chassis
Personal computing devices tested:
– Laptop PCs
– Desktop PCs
– Rack mount PCs
– PXI/AXIe embedded PC controllers
Figure 2. M9502A AXIe 2 slot chassis.
Figure 3. M9019A PXIe Gen 3 18-slot chassis.
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Testing Configurations
Desktop/rack-mount PCs utilized an appropriate system module:
– M9018A and M9019A PXIe chassis were tested utilizing a mixture of M9021A, M9022A and M9023A PXIe system modules except where noted 1 .
– M9502A and M9505A AXIe chassis were tested with the embedded system module
– M9514A AXIe 14-slot chassis 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 a mixture of M9048A, M9048B, and M9049A PCIe interfaces and Y1202A PCIe cable
Desktop testing was performed with only a graphics card in its standard slot 2
Both star and daisy-chain configurations were used for multi-chassis testing 3
Tested with Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits)
1. Only the M9018A testing utilized the M9021A PCIe cable interface. The M9019A does not support the M9021A.
2. Applies to desktop and rackmount computers only. In some cases, the graphics card must also be removed (see computer comments).
3. Keysight does not recommend a mixed configuration utilizing both star and daisy-chain
Figure 4. M9505A AXIe chassis with M9537A embedded controller
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Testing Configurations, continued
Laptop personal computers 1
Manufacturer Model
Dell
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Latitude E6540
ZBook 15
ZBook 17
BIOS
A12
01.07
01.04
PCIe Link x1 Gen 1 x1 Gen 1 x1 Gen 1
Number of chassis 2
1
1
1
Comments
Manually set chassis to Gen 1
Use M9022A set to Gen 1 or set AXIe chassis to Gen 1
Use M9022A set to Gen 1 or set AXIe chassis to Gen 1
Note: The following models are supported, but have been discontinued by the manufacturer (they may still be available though distribution channels).
Dell
Dell
Dell
Dell
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Hewlitt Packard
Hewlett Packard
Latitude E6430
Precision M4800
Precision M6800
Precision M6700
Elite Book 8540P
Elite Book 8560P
Elite Book 8560W
Elite Book 8570P
Elite Book 8570W
A13
A11
A11
A08
68CVD Ver F.0A
68SCF Ver F.08
68SVD Ver. F.26
68ICF Ver F.31
68IAV Ver F.31
x1 Gen 1 x1 Gen 1 x1 Gen 1 x1 Gen 1 x1 Gen 1 x1 Gen 1 x1 Gen 1 x1 Gen 1 x1 Gen 1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Manually set chassis to Gen 1
Manually set chassis to Gen 1
Manually set chassis to Gen 1
AXIe only in Gen 1 mode
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
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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Testing Configurations, continued
Desktop personal computers
Manufacturer
Acer
Dell
Model
Aspire ATC-605
Optiplex 3020
BIOS
P21-A4
A03
PCIe slots 1
One x16 (x4) Gen 2
One x16 Gen 2
Number of chassis 2
2
1
Comments
Use GPU slot (remove video card and use on board
VGA)
M9048A and M9048B only in small form factor models (M9049A will not mechanically fit)
2 Dell
Dell
Dell
Dell
Dell
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Optiplex 7020MT
Optiplex 9020
T5810
T7810
T7910
Z440
Z640
Z840
A02
A07
A12
A12
A12
2.1 Rev A
2.1 Rev A
2.1 Rev A
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
Two x16 and One x8
Gen 3
Two x16 and One x8
Gen 3
Two/three x16 Gen 3
One/two x8 Gen 3
1
4
4
4
4
4
4 x16 (x4) slot is not tested
May need to move GPU
Tested with two CPUs
May need to move GPU
May need to move GPU. Second CPU required.
For more than two PCIe slots. Tested with two CPUs
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). Tested with two CPUs
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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Testing Configurations, continued
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).
Acer Aspire M1 P01-A1 One x16 Gen 2 1
Acer
Dell
Dell
Dell
Aspire M3970
Optiplex 3010
Optiplex 9010
T3610
P03-A1
A11
A13
A.06
One x16 Gen 2
One x16 Gen 2
One x16 Gen 2
Two x16 Gen 3
One x16 (x8) Gen 3
1
1
1
2
Use GPU slot (remove video card and use onboard VGA)
Only M9048A tested. M9049A will not fit
Only M9048A tested. M9049A will not fit
May need to move GPU. For multiple chassis, set “Bus Number” field in BIOS to 256
Dell
Dell
T5610
T7610
A.03
A.03
Two x16 Gen 3
One x16 (x8) Gen 3
2
Two/four x16 Gen 3 2
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
Lenovo
Lenovo
EliteDesk 800 G1
Z420
Z620
Z820
ThinkStation D20
ThinkStation S20
L01 v02.33
3.65 Rev A
3.65 Rev A
3.65 Rev A
61KT48AUS
60KT44US
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 Gen 2
Two x16 Gen 2
2
2
2
3
1
1
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.
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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Testing Configurations, continued
Rackmount personal computers
Manufacturer
Advantech
Model
HPC-7442
BIOS
American Megatrends
5.6.5, 5/6/2015
PCIe Slots 1
Four x16 Gen 3
Two x16 (x8)
Gen 3
Two x8 Gen 3
Number of chassis 2
3
Comments
Customized PC with ASMB-923I
EATX server motherboard
Advantech
Advantech
Advantech
Dell
Kontron
National
Instruments
SuperLogic
SuperLogic
PN: C-AGI1-PCE7127-V1
PN: C-AGI1-PCE7127-V2
PN: C-AGI1-AIMB781-V1
R7910
KISS IPC 760
RMC-8354
SL-4U-Q67SW-WB
SL-4U-MCX-C602-WA
Custom BIOS supplied with computer
Custom BIOS supplied with computer
Custom BIOS supplied with computer
2.0.3
08.00.15
American Megatrends
1.0b, 9/2/2010
SWQ6710H.86A.0060.
2011.1220.1805
American Megatrends
3.2, 5/9/2015
Two x8 Gen 3
One x16 Gen 3
Up to seven
Gen 3 slots
One x16 Gen2
One x16 Gen 2
One x16 Gen2
Thee x16 Gen 3
Two x8 Gen 3
4
4
2
3/4
1
4
1
3
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
Max 3 chassis with cascade, 4 with star. May need to move GPU.
Number of slots depends on CPU/ riser option
Only M9048A tested.
M9048A and M9048B only
(M9049A will not mechanically fit)
Only M9048A tested.
Multi-chassis only supported with slots 1, 3, and 5
Note: The following models are supported, but have been discontinued by the manufacturer (they may still be available though distribution channels).
Dell
Dell
R5500
R7610
I01
A.03
Up to two x16
(x8) and three x16 graphics
Gen2
Up to three x16
Gen 3 and one x16 (x8) Gen 3
4
2
Check ftp://ftp.keysight.com/pub/ mpusup/BIOS for latest information including supported versions
Number of slots depends on CPU/ riser option. For multiple chassis, set “Bus Number” field in BIOS
256
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
AG20 or AG20-M 4x4 Gen 2 and
2x8 Gen 2
AG07
System Slot
PCIe Links
4.6.3
4x4 or 2x8 Gen 2 x8 Gen 2 (front panel)
4x1 Gen 1
Number of chassis
4
4
1
Comments
AG20-M required for more than 2 chassis
National
Instruments
National
Instruments
National
Instruments
PXIe-8108
PXIe-8135
PXIe-8880
1.0.0f4
1.1.1f0
4x4 or 2x8 Gen 2 x8, x16, Gen 3
1
1
1
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
National
Instruments
PXIe-8101
PXIe-8105
PXIe-8133
4.6.3
1.3.3
4.6.3
4x1 Gen 1
Four link: 1x1 and
3x4 Gen 1
4x4 Gen 1
1
1
1
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
Keysight M9537A
Figure 5. M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller
BIOS
AG10
SL04.0
System Slot PCIe Links
AXIe PCIe Link x4 Gen 2
AXIe PCIe Link up to x16 Gen 3
Comments
AXIe slot one only
AXIe slot one only
Figure 6. M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller.
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