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VPX6860
Intel®6th Generation Core
6U VPX CPU Module
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ACROMAG INCORPORATED
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Table of Contents
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................................................6
1.1 Intended Audience .......................................................................................................6
1.2 Preface.........................................................................................................................6
1.2.1 Trademark, Trade Name and Copyright Information ....................................................................... 6
1.2.2 Class A Product Warning ................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.3 Environmental Protection Statement ............................................................................................... 6
1.3 Product Summary.........................................................................................................7
1.4 Related Material...........................................................................................................8
1.5 Ordering Information ...................................................................................................8
1.6 Key Components and Features......................................................................................9
1.6.1 Intel® 6th Gen (Skylake) Xeon CPU ................................................................................................. 10
1.6.2 Intel CM236 PCH ............................................................................................................................. 10
1.6.3 Intel I350 Quad Gigabit Ethernet Controller ................................................................................... 11
1.6.4 Nuvoton NCT6106 Super-I/O .......................................................................................................... 11
1.6.5 Atmel AT97SC3204 TPM ................................................................................................................. 11
1.6.6 Broadcom PEX8750 PCIe Switch ..................................................................................................... 12
1.6.7 M.2 Expansion Site.......................................................................................................................... 12
1.6.8 XL710 Dual 40-Gigabit Ethernet Controller..................................................................................... 12
1.6.9 XMC Expansion Site ......................................................................................................................... 12
1.6.10 AcroPack Expansion Site ................................................................................................................ 12
2.0 PREPARATION FOR USE........................................................................................... 13
2.1 Unpacking and Inspecting...........................................................................................13
2.2 Installing into a VPX Backplane ...................................................................................14
3.0 HARDWARE INFORMATION AND CONFIGURATION....................................... 15
3.1 Module Hardware Switch Configuration .....................................................................21
3.1.1 Configuration Switch SW1 .............................................................................................................. 21
3.1.2 Configuration Switch SW2 .............................................................................................................. 22
3.1.3 Configuration Switch SW3 .............................................................................................................. 23
3.1.4 Configuration Switch SW4 .............................................................................................................. 24
3.1.5 Configuration Switch SW5 .............................................................................................................. 24

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3.2 Power Supply and Management .................................................................................25
3.2.1 Power Supply Requirements........................................................................................................... 25
3.2.2 Programmable CPU Power Limits ................................................................................................... 25
3.2.3 Power Management ....................................................................................................................... 26
3.3 CPU ............................................................................................................................26
3.3.1 Active Processor Core Selection...................................................................................................... 27
3.3.2 Turbo Boost Configuration.............................................................................................................. 27
3.4 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) ....................................................................................27
3.5 System Memory .........................................................................................................28
3.6 Video .........................................................................................................................28
3.6.1 Digital Display Interfaces................................................................................................................. 28
3.6.1.1 DisplayPort..................................................................................................................... 29
3.6.1.2 HDMI.............................................................................................................................. 29
3.6.1.3 Integrated Audio............................................................................................................ 30
3.6.2 Configuring the Primary Display ..................................................................................................... 30
3.6.3 Configuring the Video Memory....................................................................................................... 30
3.6.4 Video Display Options ..................................................................................................................... 30
3.6.5 Multi-Stream Transport .................................................................................................................. 30
3.7 Intel®High Definition Audio ........................................................................................31
3.8 Storage I/O.................................................................................................................31
3.8.1 SATA ................................................................................................................................................ 31
3.8.2 PCIe ................................................................................................................................................. 31
3.9 Flexible I/O.................................................................................................................31
3.10 General I/O ..............................................................................................................31
3.10.1 General Purpose I/O (GPIO) .......................................................................................................... 31
3.10.2 SMBus ........................................................................................................................................... 31
3.10.3 Low Pin Count (LPC) ...................................................................................................................... 32
3.10.4 Serial Ports .................................................................................................................................... 32
3.10.5 USB................................................................................................................................................ 33
3.11 Gigabit Ethernet .......................................................................................................34
3.11.1 Configuring PXE Boot .................................................................................................................... 34
3.12 Real Time Clock (RTC) ...............................................................................................34
3.13 Security ....................................................................................................................34
3.13.1 Trusted Platform Support ............................................................................................................. 34

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3.13.2 Password Control .......................................................................................................................... 35
3.14 System Management ................................................................................................35
3.14.1 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology............................................................................................... 35
3.14.2 Enhanced Intel®SpeedStep Technology (EIST).............................................................................. 35
3.14.3 Intel®Virtualization Technology (Intel VT-x and VT-d).................................................................. 35
3.14.4 Intel®Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) ................................................................................... 36
3.14.5 Intel®Turbo Boost Technology...................................................................................................... 36
3.14.6 Intel®Active Management Technology ......................................................................................... 37
3.14.7 Intel®Matrix Storage Technology.................................................................................................. 37
3.14.8 Intel®Configurable TDP Technology ............................................................................................. 37
3.15 Thermal Management ..............................................................................................37
3.15.1 Thermal Monitoring ...................................................................................................................... 38
3.15.2 Thermal Throttling ........................................................................................................................ 38
3.15.2.1 CPU Throttling (Hardware Controlled) ........................................................................ 38
3.15.2.2 Thermal Management (OSPM Controlled) .................................................................. 38
3.15.3 Memory Throttling........................................................................................................................ 38
3.16 VPX Profile ...............................................................................................................39
3.16.1 Data Plane ..................................................................................................................................... 40
3.16.2 Expansion Plane ............................................................................................................................ 40
3.16.3 Control Plane................................................................................................................................. 40
3.17 Expansion Sites.........................................................................................................40
3.17.1 XMC Expansion Site ....................................................................................................................... 40
3.17.2 AcroPack Expansion Site ................................................................................................................ 40
4.0 BIOS INFORMATION AND CONFIGURATION ..................................................... 41
4.1 VPX6860 Special BIOS Features...................................................................................41
4.2 Drivers and Utilities ....................................................................................................41
5.0 SERVICE AND REPAIR ............................................................................................... 42
5.1 Service and Repair Assistance .....................................................................................42
5.2 Preliminary Service Procedure ....................................................................................42
5.3 Where to Get Help .......................................................................................................42
6.0 SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................... 43
6.1 Physical ......................................................................................................................43

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6.2 Connector Information ...............................................................................................43
6.2.1 VPX Backplane Connectors ............................................................................................................. 43
6.2.1.1 P0 VPX Connector .......................................................................................................... 43
6.2.1.2 P1 VPX Connector .......................................................................................................... 43
6.2.1.3 P2 VPX Connector .......................................................................................................... 44
6.2.1.4 P3 VPX Connector .......................................................................................................... 44
6.2.1.5 P4 VPX Connector .......................................................................................................... 45
6.2.1.6 P5 VPX Connector .......................................................................................................... 45
6.2.1.7 P6 VPX Connector .......................................................................................................... 46
6.2.2 I/O Connectors ................................................................................................................................ 46
6.2.2.1 J6 USB 3.0 Connector (air-cooled only) ......................................................................... 46
6.2.2.2 J7 USB 3.0 Connector (air-cooled only) ......................................................................... 47
6.2.2.3 J8 Mini-DisplayPort Connector (air-cooled only)........................................................... 47
6.2.2.4 J10 RJ-45 1000BASE-T Ethernet Connector (air-cooled only)........................................ 48
6.2.2.5 J9 Isolated DC-DC Socket for AcroPack Modules (air-cooled only)................................ 48
6.2.2.6 J4 AcroPack Field I/O Connector (air-cooled only) ........................................................ 49
6.3 Power Requirements ..................................................................................................50
6.4 Environmental Considerations ....................................................................................50
6.4.1 Operating Temperature .................................................................................................................. 50
6.4.2 Relative Humidity............................................................................................................................ 51
6.4.3 Vibration and Shock Standards ....................................................................................................... 51
6.4.4 EMC Directives ................................................................................................................................ 51
6.5 Reliability Prediction ..................................................................................................52
6.6 Installation of M.2 Expansion Cards and Battery Replacement ....................................53
6.6.1 VPX6860-LF (Air-Cooled) M.2 Expansion Card Installation ............................................................. 53
6.6.2 VPX6860-LF (Air-Cooled) AcroPack Module Installation................................................................. 55
6.6.3 VPX6860-LF (Air-Cooled) XMC Module Installation ........................................................................ 57
6.6.4 VPX6860-CC-LF (Conduction-Cooled) M.2 Expansion Card Installation.......................................... 58
6.6.5 VPX6860-CC-LF (Conduction-Cooled) AcroPack Module Installation ............................................. 63
6.6.6 VPX6860-CC-LF (Conduction-Cooled) XMC Module Installation..................................................... 69
6.7 Certificate of Volatility................................................................................................71
7.0 VPX6860-RTM REAR-TRANSITION ACCESSORY MODULE ........................... 72
7.1 Ordering Information .................................................................................................72
7.2 Connector Information ...............................................................................................73
7.2.1 VPX Backplane Connectors ............................................................................................................. 73
7.2.1.1 RP0 VPX Connector ........................................................................................................ 73
7.2.1.2 RP3 VPX Connector........................................................................................................ 73

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7.2.1.3 RP4 VPX Connector ........................................................................................................ 74
7.2.1.4 RP5 VPX Connector ........................................................................................................ 74
7.2.1.5 RP6 VPX Connector ........................................................................................................ 75
7.2.2 I/O Connectors ................................................................................................................................ 76
7.2.2.1 J14 Mini-DisplayPort Connector .................................................................................... 76
7.2.2.2 J4 Mini-DisplayPort Connector ...................................................................................... 77
7.2.2.3 J5 USB 3.0 Connector..................................................................................................... 77
7.2.2.4 J6 USB 3.0 Connector..................................................................................................... 78
7.2.2.5 J9 SATA Connector ......................................................................................................... 78
7.2.2.6 J10 SATA Connector ....................................................................................................... 78
7.2.2.7 J11 USB 2.0 Connector................................................................................................... 79
7.2.2.8 J12 USB 2.0 Connector................................................................................................... 79
7.2.2.9 J7 Ethernet Connector ................................................................................................... 79
7.2.2.10 J13 Ethernet Connector ............................................................................................... 80
7.2.2.11 P1 Serial Port Connector.............................................................................................. 80
7.2.2.12 P2 Serial Port Connector.............................................................................................. 80
7.2.2.13 P5 Serial Port Connector.............................................................................................. 81
7.2.2.14 P6 Serial Port Connector.............................................................................................. 81
7.2.2.15 P3 GPIO Connector ...................................................................................................... 81
7.2.2.16 P4 Audio Connector ..................................................................................................... 82
7.2.2.17 J8 AcroPack Field I/O Connector.................................................................................. 82
7.2.2.18 P7 XMC Rear I/O Connector 1...................................................................................... 83
7.2.2.19 P8 XMC Rear I/O Connector 1...................................................................................... 84
7.3 Power Requirements ..................................................................................................84
7.4 Environmental Considerations ....................................................................................85
7.4.1 Operating Temperature .................................................................................................................. 85
7.4.2 Relative Humidity............................................................................................................................ 85
7.4.3 Vibration and Shock Standards ....................................................................................................... 85
7.4.4 EMC Directives ................................................................................................................................ 85
7.5 Reliability Prediction ..................................................................................................85
7.6 Certificate of Volatility................................................................................................86
REVISION HISTORY ............................................................................................................ 87

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1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Intended Audience
This users’ manual was written for technically qualified personnel who will be
working with I/O devices using the VPX6860 CPU. It is not intended for a
general, non-technical audience that is unfamiliar with computer-on-module
(COM) devices and their application.
1.2 Preface
The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice,
and Acromag, Inc. (Acromag) does not guarantee its accuracy. Acromag
makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not
limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose. Further, Acromag assumes no responsibility for any errors
that may appear in this manual and makes no commitment to update, or
keep current, the information contained in this manual. No part of this
manual may be copied or reproduced in any form, without the prior written
consent of Acromag.
1.2.1 Trademark, Trade Name and Copyright Information
© 2019 by Acromag Incorporated.
All rights reserved. Acromag and Xembedded are registered trademarks of
Acromag Incorporated. All other trademarks, registered trademarks, trade
names, and service marks are the property of their respective owners.
1.2.2 Class A Product Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference, in which case the user may find it necessary to take
adequate corrective measures.
1.2.3 Environmental Protection Statement
This product has been manufactured to satisfy environmental protection
requirements where possible. Many components used (structural parts,
circuit boards, connectors, batteries, etc.) are capable of being recycled. Final
disposition of this product after its service life must be conducted in
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1.3 Product Summary
The VPX6860 is a CPU module that uses an Intel 6th Generation Core
Processor (Skylake) with a 6U VPX form factor. It is available in both air and
conduction-cooled varieties.
The module can support either one or two DDR4 ECC SODIMMs, for a total
of up to 32GB. The SODIMMs are firmly attached to the module with screws
and surrounded by heat sink material to provide a mechanically and
thermally robust mechanism. Extended temperature models are available
for operating in a -40°C to +85°C range.
A large amount of I/O is available, as summarized in Section 6.2 below.
The data plane consists of 2x 40-Gigabit Ethernet ports.
The expansion plane can be configured as 2x8 (default), 1x16, or 4x4 Gen3
PCIe ports.
The VPX6860 contains two M.2 expansion card slots to provide on-board
storage capabilities. The M.2 slots support the use of SATA III and PCIe Gen.
3 storage drives.
The VPX6860 supports an XMC mezzanine module, with up to a x8 Gen3
PCIe interface. It also supports one AcroPack or mini-PCIe module.
A two digit LED display is available for Power ON Self-Test (POST) codes,
should a problem arise during the boot operation. This display is available
for application software user codes after POST to aid in software debugging.
The optional VPX6860-RTM Rear-Transition Module is available to provide
easy access to all of the P2 connector’s I/O signals.

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1.4 Related Material
The following manuals and part specifications provide the necessary
information for in-depth understanding of the VPX6860 module.
•The APTIO Skylake Core BIOS Manual For Acromag Products using
the Skylake Processor - Referred to hereafter as Aptio Skylake
Core BIOS Manual.
•Intel® “6th Generation Intel® Processor Datasheet for
H-Platforms –Volume 1 of 2”, August 2018.
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/processors/core/6th-
gen-core-family-mobile-h-processor-lines-datasheet-vol-1.html
1.5 Ordering Information
The VPX6860 ordering options are given in the following table.
Model Number
Description
Temp Range
VPX6860-42-20
Air-cooled 6U VPX CPU Module with
VITA 42 XMC Site
0°C to 70°C
VPX6861-42-20
Air-cooled 6U VPX CPU Module with
VITA 42 XMC Site (No Battery)
0°C to 70°C
VPX6860-61-20
Air-cooled 6U VPX CPU Module with
VITA 61 XMC Site
0°C to 70°C
VPX6861-61-20
Air-cooled 6U VPX CPU Module with
VITA 61 XMC Site (No Battery)
0°C to 70°C
VPX6860-42-50
Conduction-cooled 6U VPX CPU Module
with VITA 42 XMC Site
-40°C to 85°C
VPX6861-42-50
Conduction-cooled 6U VPX CPU Module
with VITA 42 XMC Site (No Battery)
-40°C to 85°C
VPX6860-61-50
Conduction-cooled 6U VPX CPU Module
with VITA 61 XMC Site
-40°C to 85°C
VPX6861-61-50
Conduction-cooled 6U VPX CPU Module
with VITA 61 XMC Site (No Battery)
-40°C to 85°C
VPX6860-RTM-LF
VPX6860 Rear Transition Module
-40°C to 85°C
Note: All VPX6860 CPU modules contain 32GB of DDR4 SDRAM memory.
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1.6 Key Components and Features
The VPX6860 block diagram shown in Fig. 1.6.1 illustrates the key components
and features that are summarized on the following pages.
Figure 1.6.1: VPX6860 Block Diagram
P0
P1
P2
M.2 Expansion Site
Intel
E3-1505M
Skylake-H
Xeon CPU Intel CM236
Skylake-H
PCH
Intel
i350
Quad GbE
x4 PCIe
Control Plane - 1000BASE-BX
Control Plane - 1000BASE-BX
UART/Transceivers
x4 PCIe/x1 SATA III
Audio Line-In/Line-Out
2x USB 3.0 + 2x USB 2.0
2x DisplayPort
2x SATA III
4x GPIN + 4x GPOUT
4x RS-232/422/485
LPC
Bus
Super
I/O
TPM
DMI Gen. 3
16GB
DDR4 ECC
SODIMM
16GB
DDR4 ECC
SODIMM
2x USB 3.0
(air-cooled only)
1x DisplayPort
(air-cooled only)
Mini-
DisplayPort
USB 3.0
USB 3.0
P3
P4
P5
P6
M.2 Expansion Site
x4 PCIe/x1 SATA III
PLX
PEX8750
PCIe
Switch
X16 PEG
x8 PCIe
Expansion Plane
x8 PCIe
Expansion Plane
Intel
XL710
Dual 40GbE
x8 PCIe
40GBASE-KR4/10GBASE-KX4
Data Plane
40GBASE-KR4/10GBASE-KX4
Data Plane
XMC P15 XMC P16
x8 PCIe
XMC X38s I/O
XMC X12d+X8d I/O
AcroPack Site Field I/O
(conduction only)
Field I/O (air-cooled only)
50-pin
CHAMP
CP: 10/100/1000BASE-T
Magnetics
CP: 10/100/1000BASE-T
Magnetics
MUX
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1.6.1 Intel® 6th Gen (Skylake) Xeon CPU
The VPX6860 uses the 2.8GHz (3.7GHz max Turbo) quad-core Intel 6th Gen
Xeon E3-1505Mv5 CPU. This is a 64-bit CPU using a 14-nanometer process
with integrated GT2 graphics and contains direct interfaces for DDR4, DDI,
and PCIe x16. In addition, the Direct Media Interface (DMI) is used to connect
to the CM236 Platform Control Hub (PCH).
•DDR4 SDRAM –Two SODIMM sockets support up to 32GB of DDR4
ECC at 2133MHz. Dual-channel mode is used with the two
SODIMMs. The SODIMMs are attached to the module firmly with
screws and surrounded by heat sink material to provide a robust
mechanism both mechanically and thermally.
•PCIe Gen3 x16 (1) –Traditionally used for external graphics, but
supports any PCIe device(s). On the VPX6860, this x16 PCIe
interface is connected to the PEX8750 Gen3 PCIe switch. This
switch then connects to the XL710 40GbE controller, the XMC site,
and the two Double-Fat Pipes on the Expansion Plane.
•DDI (3) –These Digital Display Interfaces can be configured to be
DisplayPort 1.2, DVI, or HDMI. On the VPX6860, two display
interfaces are routed to the P6 connector with the third available
on a front I/O Mini-DisplayPort connector (Air-cooled only).
•Programmable CPU power limits –By simply programming a lower
power limit in the BIOS setup, the CPU can be used in applications
where less power is available or heat removal is an issue. This is
accomplished by the CPU automatically underclocking its frequency
to maintain a power level at the set limit.
1.6.2 Intel CM236 PCH
The Intel C230 Series CM236 PCH provides extensive I/O support, as listed
below:
•PCIe Gen3 x4 (4) –There are four PCIe Gen3 ports of x4 width. The
first is connected to the AcroPack module site (x1 only). The second
is connected to the Intel I350 Quad Gigabit Ethernet Controller. The
third and fourth are connected to the M.2 expansion slots.
•SATA Gen3 (4) –There are four SATA III ports on the VPX6860. Two
are connected to the P6 backplane connector. Two are connected
to the M.2 expansion sites (these can also be PCIe if a PCIe x4 M.2
module is used).
•USB 3.0 (4) –There are four USB 3.0 ports on the VPX6860. Two
ports are connected to the P6 backplane connector. The other two
are available on front I/O USB connectors (Air-cooled only)
•USB 2.0 (2) –There are two additional ports that function at USB
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•GPIO (8) –There are four 3.3V general purpose inputs and four
3.3V general purpose outputs available on the P4 and P6 backplane
connectors.
•LPC –The Low Pin Count bus is connected to the NCT6106 Super
I/O for serial ports and debug port 80 connections, in addition to
the AT97SC3204 TPM device.
•Line-Level Audio In/Out –Stereo audio input and output from
onboard HDA audio codec are available on the P6 backplane
connector.
•SMBUS –This I2C-compatible System Management Bus has
connections to the memory DIMMs, the VPX backplane, the
Ethernet controller, the XMC site, and an on-board EEPROM that
can be used for module identification.
1.6.3 Intel I350 Quad Gigabit Ethernet Controller
The Intel I350 Ethernet Controller contains four ports that can be individually
configured to be either a fully-integrated gigabit Ethernet media access
control (MAC), physical layer (PHY) port or a SGMII/SerDes port.
Two ports are configured to be 1000BASE-BX connections for a board-to-
board control plane interface across the VPX backplane.
Two ports are configured to be 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet connections
available also on the control plane interface or thru the VPX P4 connector.
1.6.4 Nuvoton NCT6106 Super-I/O
The Nuvoton NCT6106D is an LPC device that provides temperature and
voltage monitoring, Port 80 debug via 2 digit 7-segment display, and four
RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 (software selectable) serial ports.
1.6.5 Atmel AT97SC3204 TPM
The Atmel AT97SC3204 is a fully integrated security module that implements
version 1.2 of the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) specification for Trusted
Platform Modules (TPM). The TPM includes a cryptographic accelerator
capable of computing a 2048-bit RSA signature in 200ms and a 1024-bit RSA
signature in 40ms. Performance of the SHA-1 accelerator is 20μs per 64-byte
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1.6.6 Broadcom PEX8750 PCIe Switch
The Broadcom PEX8750 is a 48-lane, 12-port PCI Express Gen 3 switch. The
VPX6860 switch connects the following ports:
•Port 0: x16 PEG interface of the Intel Gen6 CPU
•Port 4: x8 Expansion Plane Double Fat Pipe A Port*
•Port 5: x8 Expansion Plane Double Fat Pipe B Port*
•Port 8: x8 Intel XL710 Dual 40 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
•Port 9: x8 XMC site
The switch can also be used in NT mode which allows it to be used in multi-
processor systems that do not contain a dedicated PCIe switch card.
*Other Expansion plane port configurations are available. See Section 3.1.4.
1.6.7 M.2 Expansion Site
The VPX6860 contains two M.2 expansion sites that can be used as high-
speed, high-bandwidth storage interfaces. The M.2 sites use M-keyed
connectors which, according to the M.2 PCI-SIG specification, supports
storage devices that use either a SATA III interface or a PCIe x4 interface. M.2
storage modules that use the PCIe x4 interface can achieve throughput
speeds over 4x faster than traditional SATA III. Module lengths of 42, 60, and
80mm can be utilized on the VPX6860.
1.6.8 XL710 Dual 40-Gigabit Ethernet Controller
The Intel XL710 Ethernet Controller contains two ports that support
10GBASE-KX4 or 40GBASE-KR4 protocols. These ports are connected to Fat
Pipes A and B of the data plane on the VPX backplane.
1.6.9 XMC Expansion Site
The VPX6860 contains one XMC expansion site. It is connected to the
PEX8750 PCIe switch with a link width of x8. The I/O is available on the P3
and P4 connectors following the P3w3-X38s+P4w1-X12d+X8d pattern called
out in VITA 46.9.
1.6.10 AcroPack Expansion Site
The VPX6860 contains one AcroPack expansion site. The site can also take
advantage of an isolated DC-DC module plugged into the J9 socket. AcroPack
Field I/O connections can be made through the 50-pin CHAMP connector on
the front panel (air cooled only) or through the VPX P5 backplane connector
(conduction cooled only).

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2.0 PREPARATION FOR USE
IMPORTANT PERSONAL AND PRODUCT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
It is very important for the user to consider the possible safety implications of
power, wiring, component, sensor, or software failures in designing any type
of control or monitoring system. This is especially important where personal
injury or the loss of economic property or human life is possible. It is
important that the user employ satisfactory overall system design. It is
understood and agreed by the Buyer and Acromag that this is the Buyer's
responsibility.
WARNING: This board utilizes static sensitive components and should only
be handled at a static-safe workstation. This product is an electrostatic
sensitive device and is packaged accordingly. Do not open or handle this
product except at an electrostatic-free workstation. Additionally, do not ship
or store this product near strong electrostatic, electromagnetic, magnetic, or
radioactive fields unless the device is contained within its original
manufacturer’s packaging. Be aware that failure to comply with these
guidelines will void the Acromag Limited Warranty.
2.1 Unpacking and Inspecting
Upon receipt of this product, inspect the shipping carton for evidence of
mishandling during transit. If the shipping carton is badly damaged or water
stained, request that the carrier's agent be present when the carton is
opened. If the carrier's agent is absent when the carton is opened and the
contents of the carton are damaged, keep the carton and packing material for
the agent's inspection.
For repairs to a product damaged in shipment, refer to the Acromag Service
Policy to obtain return instructions. It is suggested that salvageable shipping
cartons and packing material be saved for future use in the event the product
must be shipped.
This board is physically protected with packing material and electrically
protected with an anti-static bag during shipment. However, it is
recommended that the board be visually inspected for evidence of
mishandling prior to applying power.

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2.2 Installing into a VPX Backplane
The VPX6860 is a 6U, single-slot VPX module. For proper cooling, the air-
cooled model must only be installed into an air-cooled VPX chassis and the
conduction-cooled model must only be plugged into a conduction-cooled VPX
chassis.
The VPX6860 module is designed to comply with all physical and electrical
specifications of the VITA 46 VPX Base Specification and the VITA 65 OpenVPX
Specification.
WARNING: Never install or remove any boards before turning off power to
the bus and all related external power supplies.
1. Disconnect all power supplies to the backplane and the VPX chassis.
Disconnect the power cable.
2. Verify that all DIP switch settings are correct.
3. Verify that the card cage slot is clear and accessible.
4. Install the VPX6860 in the card cage by centering the unit on the guides
in the slots (P0 connector facing up). Push the board slowly toward the
rear of the chassis until the VPX connectors engage. The board should
slide freely in the guides.
WARNING: Do not use excessive force or pressure to engage the connectors.
If the boards do not properly connect with the backplane, remove the
module and inspect all connectors and guide slots for damage or
obstructions.
1. Secure the module to the chassis by tightening the machine screws at
the top and bottom of the board.
Connect all remaining peripherals by attaching each interface cable into the
appropriate connector on the front of the VPX6860 board (air-cooled only),
or on the VPX6860-RTM Rear Transition Module.

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3.0 HARDWARE INFORMATION AND CONFIGURATION
Figure 3.0.1: VPX6860 (Air Cooled) Top View
Diagnostic
POST codes
AcroPack site
XMC site

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Figure 3.0.2: VPX6860 Front View
AcroPack I/O
LAN
XMC site I/O
USB
USB
Mini Display Port

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Figure 3.0.3: VPX6860 (Air cooled) Bottom View
Battery
Configuration
Switches
M.2 site (SATA or NVME)
M.2 site (SATA or NVME)

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Figure 3.0.4: VPX6860 (Conduction Cooled) Top View
XMC site