EKF C20-SATA Manual

Technical Information
C20-SATA
SATA Dual-Drive
Mezzanine Module
Document No. 5421 • Ed. 3 • 22 January 2013

Technical Information C20-SATA • SATA Dual-Drive Mezzanine Module
Contents
AboutthisManual ........................................................... 3
EditionHistory......................................................... 3
RelatedDocuments ..................................................... 4
Nomenclature ......................................................... 4
TradeMarks .......................................................... 4
Legal Disclaimer - Liability Exclusion ......................................... 4
Standards ............................................................ 4
FeatureSummary............................................................ 5
ShortDescription....................................................... 6
BlockDiagram......................................................... 7
TopViewComponentAssembly ........................................... 8
Mounting Alternates .................................................... 9
InstallingandReplacingComponents............................................ 11
BeforeYouBegin...................................................... 11
Warnings ...................................................... 11
Caution ....................................................... 11
InstallingtheBoardAssembly ............................................ 12
RemovingtheBoardAssembly............................................ 13
EMCRecommendations................................................. 14
Technical Reference - Connectors ............................................... 15
Caution............................................................. 15
PleaseNote .......................................................... 15
I/O Connectors ....................................................... 16
J2/J3SATADockingHeader(s)....................................... 17
P1SATACableHeader ............................................ 19
P2ExternalPower................................................ 20
Inter-Board Connector .................................................. 21
Schematics................................................................ 23
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About this Manual
This manual is a short form description of the technical aspects of the C20-SATA, required for
installation and system integration. It is intended for the advanced user only.
Edition History
EKF
Document
Ed. Contents/Changes Author Date
Text # 5421
c20_tie.wpd
1 Technical Information C20-SATA
English, Preliminary Edition
jj 24 February
2009
2 Added more photos jj 16 November
2009
3 Added photo PC1-PCS-C20 jj 22 January 2013
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Related Documents
The C20-SATA is a passive module, intended for use on a suitable active carrier card. For a description
of the related carrier board, please consult the associated technical document(s), e.g.
CCI-RAP: www.ekf.com/c/ccpu/cci/ccie_tie.pdf
CCK-MARIMBA: www.ekf.com/c/ccpu/cck/cck_tie.pdf
CCL-CAPELLA: www.ekf.com/c/ccpu/ccl/ccl_tie.pdf
CCO-CONCERT: www.ekf.com/c/ccpu/cco/cco_tie.pdf
CE4-PIANO: www.ekf.com/c/cide/ce4/ce4_tie.pdf
PCS-BALLET: www.ekf.com/p/pcs/pcs.html
Change path accordingly for other possible carrier boards.
Nomenclature
Signal names used herein with an attached '#' designate active low lines.
Trade Marks
Some terms used herein are property of their respective owners, e.g.
<Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Core: ® Intel
<CompactPCI ®: ® PICMG
<Windows XP, WEPOS, POSReady, Windows 7: ® Microsoft
<EKF, ekf system: ® EKF
EKF does not claim this list to be complete.
Legal Disclaimer - Liability Exclusion
This document has been edited as carefully as possible. We apologize for any potential mistake.
Information provided herein is designated exclusively to the proficient user (system integrator,
engineer). EKF can accept no responsibility for any damage caused by the use of this manual.
Standards
Specifications/Standards
SATA Serial ATA 2.5/2.6 Specification (www.sata-io.org)
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Feature Summary
Feature Summary
Form Factor Proprietary size mezzanine module, basically fits into the 4HP (20.32mm) envelope of the
carrier board, typically delivered as a ready to use assembly unit comprising of carrier board,
CPU base board, drive(s), mounting position right (on top of carrier board)
Host I/F Connector
(Bottom Mount, to
Carrier)
<J1 High speed female mezzanine connector, corresponds to carrier board male
connector
<Two independent SATA channels, RAID or non-RAID configurable
<Nominal headroom 6mm between carrier board and C20-SATA (suitable for single
top-mount drive), resulting from 4mm height J1 + 2mm height carrier board
connector
SATA Usage <J2: Horizontal mount docking connector, suitable for top mount 2.5-inch SATA
SSD/HDD
<Option J3: Horizontal mount docking connector, suitable for bottom mount 2.5-
inch SATA SSD/HDD
<Option P1: Vertical SATA connector suitable for latching SATA cable assembly
<Options J3 and P1 provided exclusive to each other
On-Board Storage <2.5-Inch SATA on-board drive option
<Single drive (top mount) for low profile
<Dual drive (top & bottom mount) option
<Solid State Drive (SSD) or Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
<Intel X-25E Single Level Cell (SLC) SSD recommended for ultra high speed
<Intel X-25M Multi Level Cell (MLC) SSD recommended for more storage capacity
<Hard disk recommended for low cost applications and maximum storage capacity
Thermal 1
Conditions
Environmental 1
Conditions
<Operating temperature: 0°C ... +70°C
<Storage temperature: -40°C ... +85°C, max. gradient 5°C/min
<Humidity 5% ... 95% RH non condensing
<Altitude -300m ... +3000m
<Shock 15g 0.33ms, 6g 6ms
<Vibration 1g 5-2000Hz
EC Regulations <EN55022, EN55024, EN60950-1 (UL60950-1/IEC60950-1)
<2002/95/EC (RoHS)
MTBF tbd
1Observe degradation of temperature limits and other conditions when hard disk drive is in use
- consult manufacturers data sheet - SSD recommended for rugged environment
Not all of the connectors may be present or functional on your actual C20-SATA board; assembly is
highly custom specific. Options may be exclusive, i.e. not necessarily concurrently present. Discuss
your needs with EKF before ordering.
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Short Description
Available as a mezzanine add-on storage
module to several CPCI side boards, the
purpose of the C20-SATA is to accommodate
one or two 2.5-inch SATA drive(s), either SSD
(Solid State Drive) or HDD (Hard Disk Drive).
With respect to the dual drive solution, either
RAID or non-RAID drivers are available. Since
only a few components are required on the
C20-SATA PCB, it is a moderate cost system
storage solution.
The C20-SATA mounts on top of the carrier
board. Provided with a single (top mount) drive,
the 4HP profile of the associated carrier board
would be maintained, resulting in a 8HP total
assembly, comprised of the CompactPCI®base
board, the expansion carrier card (aka side
board), and the C20-SATA storage module.
As an option, the C20-SATA can be populated
with another (bottom mount) drive, resulting in
a 10HP or 12HP assembly stack.
The two SATA channels are derived from a
carrier board SATA controller (JMB362 as of
current), for RAID 0/1/10 operation, or normal
usage.
Solid state drives (SSD aka Flash Drive) are
recommended for fast and rugged operation.
Single level cell (SLC) drives offer the highest
transfer speed and superior reliability. A hard
drive should be considered as an economic
solution, with decreased operating temperature
and performance compared to a SSD, but
maximum storage capacity as of current.
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Block Diagram
SATA
Docking Header
Option
SATA
Docking Header
SATA1J2
J3 P1
Top Mount
2.5-Inch
SATA
SSD HDD
Solid State Drive
Hard Disk Drive
Bottom Mount
2.5-Inch
SATA
SSD HDD
Solid State Drive
Hard Disk Drive
High Speed
Mezzanine
Connector
J1
Simplified Block Diagram
C20-SATA
Option
SATA
Cable Header
SATA
+5V
+3.3V +12V
P2
Option
External
Power
Options
C20-SATA on Top of an Assembly Stack
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Top/Bottom View Component Assembly
C20-SATA Top View
C20-SATA Bottom View
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Mounting Alternates
The C20-SATA will be mounted with a headroom of either 6mm - 10mm - 14mm or 18mm above the
carrier board, depending on the number of drives engaged (one or two), the drive height (7.0mm
typically for solid state drives, 9.5mm assumed for hard disk drives), and components on the carrier
board e.g. PCIe Mini Card sockets.
The 6mm headroom assembly fits into the 4HP envelope of the carrier board, which results in a total
assembly height of 8HP including the CPU base board. This version is limited to a single drive.
The 10mm headroom version is suitable for a second drive, bottom mount (SSD 7mm). No
components >2.8mm height would be allowed on the carrier board below the C20-SATA. This
assembly exceeds the 4HP envelope of the carrier board slightly, if also on top is a SSD populated.
The 14mm headroom assembly exceeds the 4HP envelope definitely. With a bottom mount 9.5mm
hard drive, components on the carrier board situated below the C20-SATA must not be higher than
4.3mm (6.8mm with a 7.0mm SSD).
The nominal 18mm headroom version is suitable for a dual drive C20-SATA, while not imposing too
much restrictions on components on the carrier board. With the real 18.6mm stand-off bolts in use,
components on the carrier board may be as high as 8.9mm (9.5mm bottom mount HDD), or 11.4mm
(7.0mm bottom mount SSD). A common front panel of 12HP is recommended for the entire assembly
comprised of CPU base board, carrier side card, and the C20-SATA dual drive module. EKF offers also
custom specific front panel design.
The different assembly versions are achieved by choosing mezzanine connectors with a suitable
height, on both the C20-SATA and on the carrier board as well. Be sure to specify your individual
needs when ordering.
Custom Specific 12HP Front Panel
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SSD/HDD Bottom Mount 7.0mm
C20-SATA Assembly
Sectional Drawing (South View)
C20-SATA
Side Board 4HP Pitch
Carrier Board PCB (Side Board) 6.0mm
18.72mm nominal
18.6mm hex nut
CPU Board PCB (Base Board)
4mm fem
2mm male
J1
J2
SSD/HDD Top Mount 7.0/9.5mm
C20-SATA
Side Board 4HP Pitch
Carrier Board PCB (Side Board)
10.0mm
18.72mm nominal
18.6mm hex nut
CPU Board PCB (Base Board)
8mm fem
2mm male
J1
J2
SSD/HDD Top Mount 7.0/9.5mm
J3
SSD/HDD Bottom Mount 7.0/9.5mm
C20-SATA
Side Board 4HP Pitch
Carrier Board PCB (Side Board)
14.0mm
18.72mm nominal
18.6mm hex nut
CPU Board PCB (Base Board)
10mm male
J2
SSD/HDD Top Mount 7.0/9.5mm
J3 4mm fem
J1
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SSD/HDD Bottom Mount 7.0/9.5mm
C20-SATA
Side Board 4HP Pitch
Carrier Board PCB (Side Board)
18.72/
18.6mm
18.72mm nominal
18.6mm hex nut
CPU Board PCB (Base Board)
10mm male
J2
SSD/HDD Top Mount 7.0/9.5mm
J3
8mm fem
J1
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C20-SATA Dual Drive Profile View
Assembly Stack with C20-SATA
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Installing and Replacing Components
Before You Begin
Warnings
The procedures in this chapter assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with
industrial electronics and with safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and
modifying electronic equipment. Disconnect the system from its power source and from
any telecommunication links, networks or modems before performing any of the
procedures described in this chapter. Failure to disconnect power, or telecommunication
links before you open the system or perform any procedures can result in personal injury
or equipment damage. Some parts of the system can continue to operate even though
the power switch is in its off state.
Caution
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components. Perform the procedures described in this
chapter only at an ESD workstation. If such a station is not available, you can provide
some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a
metal part of the system chassis or board front panel. Store the board only in its
original ESD protected packaging. Retain the original packaging (antistatic bag and
antistatic box) in case of returning the board to EKF for repair.
Typical 4HP Assembly Stack with C20-SATA
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Installing the Board Assembly
Warning
This procedure should be done only by qualified technical personnel. Disconnect the system from its
power source before doing the procedures described here. Failure to disconnect power, or
telecommunication links before you open the system or perform any procedures can result in personal
injury or equipment damage.
Typically you will perform the following steps:
CSwitch off the system, remove the AC power cord
CAttach your antistatic wrist strap to a metallic part of the system
CRemove the board packaging, be sure to touch the board only at the front panel
CIdentify the related CompactPCI slot (peripheral slot for I/O boards, system slot for CPU boards,
with the system slot typically most right or most left to the backplane)
CInsert card carefully (be sure not to damage components mounted on the bottom side of the
board by scratching neighboured front panels)
CA card with onboard connectors requires attachment of associated cabling now
CLock the ejector lever, fix screws at the front panel (top/bottom)
CRetain original packaging in case of return
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Removing the Board Assembly
Warning
This procedure should be done only by qualified technical personnel. Disconnect the system from its
power source before doing the procedures described here. Failure to disconnect power, or
telecommunication links before you open the system or perform any procedures can result in personal
injury or equipment damage.
Typically you will perform the following steps:
CSwitch off the system, remove the AC power cord
CAttach your antistatic wrist strap to a metallic part of the system
CIdentify the board, be sure to touch the board only at the front panel
Cunfasten both front panel screws (top/bottom), unlock the ejector lever
CRemove any onboard cabling assembly
CActivate the ejector lever
CRemove the card carefully (be sure not to damage components mounted on the bottom side
of the board by scratching neighboured front panels)
CStore board in the original packaging, do not touch any components, hold the board at the
front panel only
Warning
Do not expose the card to fire. Battery cells and other components could explode
and cause personal injury.
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EMC Recommendations
In order to comply with the CE regulations for EMC, it is mandatory to observe the following rules:
CThe chassis or rack including other boards in use must comply entirely with CE
CClose all board slots not in use with a blind front panel
CFront panels must be fastened by built-in screws
CCover any unused front panel mounted connector with a shielding cap
CExternal communications cable assemblies must be shielded (shield connected only at one end
of the cable)
CUse ferrite beads for cabling wherever appropriate
CSome connectors may require additional isolating parts
Reccomended Accessories
Blind CPCI Front
Panels
EKF Elektronik Widths currently available
(1HP=5.08mm):
with handle 4HP/8HP
without handle
2HP/4HP/8HP/10HP/12HP
Ferrit Bead Filters ARP Datacom,
63115 Dietzenbach
Ordering No.
102 820 (cable diameter 6.5mm)
102 821 (cable diameter 10.0mm)
102 822 (cable diameter 13.0mm)
Metal Shielding
Caps
Conec-Polytronic,
59557 Lippstadt
Ordering No.
CDFA 09 165 X 13129 X (DB9)
CDSFA 15 165 X 12979 X (DB15)
CDSFA 25 165 X 12989 X (DB25)
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Technical Reference - Connectors
Caution
Some of the connectors may provide operating voltage (e.g. +12V, +5V and +3.3V) to devices inside
the system chassis, such as internal peripherals. Not all of these connectors are overcurrent protected.
Do not use these connectors for powering devices external to the computer chassis. A fault in the load
presented by the external devices could cause damage to the board, the interconnecting cable and
the external devices themselves.
Please Note
The C20-SATA mezzanine module may be equipped with several connectors for system internal usage.
Not all of these connectors may be present on a particular board. Be sure to specify your individual
needs when ordering the C20-SATA board. Characteristic features and the pin assignments of each
connector are described on the following pages.
Typical 8HP Assembly Stack with C20-SATA
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I/O Connectors
The C20-SATA is typically provided with several on-board connectors, prominently the SATA docking
header(s).
I/O Connectors
J2 Docking header for 2.5-inch SATA drive, top mount
J3 Docking header for 2.5-inch SATA drive, bottom mount, option
P1 Latching SATA connector (cable assembly), top mount, exclusive to J3, option
P2 External drive power, top mount, option
C20-SATA
To p V i e w
SATA SSD/HDD 2.5-Inch
J2J3
P1
P2
J1
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J2/J3 SATA Docking Header(s)
The C20-SATA can be equipped with one or two 2.5-inch SATA drive(s), either hard disk (HDD), or
silicon state (SSD). The 22-position SATA docking header(s) J2 and J3 allow for direct attachment of
the drive(s), without cable assembly.
J2 is the top mount drive connector, and J3 is provided as a bottom mount option only, for a dual
drive solution.
The dual drive array requires additional headroom between the carrier board and the C20-SATA PCB.
Hence, the 4mm height mezzanine connector J1 (which is suitable for a single top mount drive) must
be replaced by an extended height 8mm connector (which results in 8mm+2mm=10mm total,
together with the mating carrier board mezzanine connector). Other mounting alternates (14mm,
18mm headroom) can be achieved by changing also the mating mezzanine connector on the carrier
board (10mm version).
SATA software drivers must be installed on the associated carrier card before using any SATA
connector on the C20-SATA.
Solid State Drive 2.5-Inch
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J2/J3 • SATA Docking Connector(s) 15+7 • 256.022.10.01
S1 GND
S2 TX+ SATA01 (02)
S3 TX- SATA01 (02)
S4 GND
S5 RX- SATA01 (02)
S6 RX+ SATA01 (02)
S7 GND
P1 +3.3V
P2 +3.3V
P3 +3.3V
P4 GND
P5 GND
P6 GND
P7 +5V
P8 +5V
P9 +5V
P10 GND
P11 RSVD
P12 GND
P13 +12V
P14 +12V
P15 +12V
Signal designations RX/TX shown here with respect to the SATA host controller (JMB362 on the carrier
board).
Despite the SATA docking connectors are also provided with reserved pins assigned to +12V and
+3.3V, only +5V is required for typical 2.5-inch SATA drives. As a C20-SATA stuffing option, +5V
can be derived either from the carrier board, or the connector P2 (for external power supply).
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P1 SATA Cable Header
The C20-SATA can be optionally equipped with a vertical SATA signal header, suitable for latching
cable assemblies. P1 is exclusive to J3. Please note, that P1 would definitely violate the 4HP envelope
of the carrier board, with the attached cable in mind. P1 is provided as an option, e.g. for attachment
of a system internal drive such as an optical disk.
P1 • SATA • 256.007.21.01 Latched SATA Header
1GND
2 SATA_TX+
3 SATA_TX-
4GND
5 SATA_RX-
6 SATA_RX+
7GND
TX/RX designation of signals are shown with respect to the SATA controller JMB362 on the carrier
board. A latching SATA cable assembly is highly recommended for reliable industrial usage.
SATA software drivers must be installed on the associated carrier card before using any SATA
connector on the C20-SATA.
Since P1 is exclusive to J3 (bottom mount drive), P1 is available only in the single drive configuration
of the C20-SATA. A right angled cable connector may be used for a minimum height assembly.
Latched SATA Header
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C20-SATA
Side Board 4HP Pitch
Carrier Board PCB (Side Board)
SATA Latching Cable Assembly to System Internal Drive
6.0mm
18.72mm nominal
18.6mm hex nut
CPU Board PCB (Base Board)
4mm fem
2mm male
J1
J2
SSD/HDD Top Mount 7.0/9.5mm
P1
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