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User's Guide
CA.DT.A87-5e - October 2012
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Preface
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Revision History
Publication Title: VX3030 User's Guide
Doc. ID: CA.DT.A87-5e
Rev. Brief Description of Changes Date of Issue
5e Update of section 2.7.1 - Flash Memory Module Installation 10-2012
4e New section 8.7 -
Update of P0 Signal Definition
01-2012
3e New Chapter 8 - VX3030-RC Characteristics
Add of a new order code (VX3030-SA12-01000)
Description of the SATA NAND Flash Mezzanine Option
11-2011
2e Update of section 2.3.2 & 2.3.3 - Microswitches,
section 4.3.3 - P2 Connector, and RTM reference
New Chapter 7 - RTM Characteristics
09-2011
1e Update of Chapter 3 - Features and minor changes 05-2011
0e Preliminary Version 02-2011
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for legal purposes. Information has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no
responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Kontron and the Kontron logo and all other trademarks or registered
trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are recognized. Specifications are subject to change
without notice.

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Proprietary Note
This document contains information proprietary to Kontron. It may not be copied or transmitted by any means,
disclosed to others, or stored in any retrieval system or media without the prior written consent of Kontron or one
of its authorized agents.
The information contained in this document is, to the best of our knowledge, entirely correct. However, Kontron
cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or the consequences thereof, or for any liability arising from the use
or application of any circuit, product, or example shown in this document.
Kontron reserves the right to change, modify, or improve this document or the product described herein, as seen
fit by Kontron without further notice.
Trademarks
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therefore, proprietary to their respective owners.
Environmental Protection Statement
This product has been manufactured to satisfy environmental protection requirements where possible. Many
of the components used (structural parts, printed circuit boards, connectors, batteries, etc.) are capable of being
recycled.
Final disposition of this product after its service life must be accomplished in accordance with applicable country,
state, or local laws or regulations.
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive aims to:
>reduce waste arising from electrical and electronic equipment (EEE)
>make producers of EEE responsible for the environmental impact of their products, especially when they
become waste
>encourage separate collection and subsequent treatment, reuse, recovery, recycling and sound
environmental disposal of EEE
>improve the environmental performance of all those involved during the lifecycle of EEE

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Conventions
This guide uses several types of notice: Note, Caution, ESD.
Note: this notice calls attention to important features or instructions.
Caution: this notice alert you to system damage, loss of data, or risk of personal injury.
ESD: This banner indicates an Electrostatic Sensitive Device.
All numbers are expressed in decimal, except addresses and memory or register data, which are expressed in
hexadecimal. The prefix `0x' shows a hexadecimal number, following the `C' programming language convention.
The multipliers `k', `M' and `G' have their conventional scientific and engineering meanings of *103, *106and *109
respectively. The only exception to this is in the description of the size of memory areas, when `K', `M' and `G'
mean *210, *220 and *230 respectively.
When describing transfer rates, `k' `M' and `G' mean *103, *106and *109not *210 *220 and *230.
In PowerPC terminology, multiple bit fields are numbered from 0 to n, where 0 is the MSB and n is the LSB. PCI
and CompactPCI terminology follows the more familiar convention that bit 0 is the LSB and n is the MSB.
Signal names ending with an asterisk (*) or a hash (#) denote active low signals; all other signals are active high.
Signal names follow the PICMG 2.0 R3.0 CompactPCI Specification and the PCI Local Bus 2.3 Specification.
For Your Safety
Your new Kontron product was developed and tested carefully to provide all features necessary to ensure its
compliance with electrical safety requirements. It was also designed for a long fault-free life. However, the life
expectancy of your product can be drastically reduced by improper treatment during unpacking and installation.
Therefore, in the interest of your own safety and of the correct operation of your new Kontron product, you are
requested to conform with the following guidelines.
High Voltage Safety Instructions
Warning!
All operations on this device must be carried out by sufficiently skilled personnel only.
Caution, Electric Shock!
Before installing a not hot-swappable Kontron product into a system always ensure that your mains power
is switched off. This applies also to the installation of piggybacks. Serious electrical shock hazards can
exist during all installation, repair and maintenance operations with this product. Therefore, always unplug
the power cable and any other cables which provide external voltages before performing work.

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Special Handling and Unpacking Instructions
ESD Sensitive Device!
Electronic boards and their components are sensitive to static electricity. Therefore, care must be taken
during all handling operations and inspections of this product, in order to ensure product integrity at all
times
Do not handle this product out of its protective enclosure while it is not used for operational purposes unless it
is otherwise protected.
Whenever possible, unpack or pack this product only at EOS/ESD safe work stations. Where a safe work station
is not guaranteed, it is important for the user to be electrically discharged before touching the product with his/her
hands or tools. This is most easily done by touching a metal part of your system housing.
It is particularly important to observe standard anti-static precautions when changing piggybacks, ROM devices,
jumper settings etc. If the product contains batteries for RTC or memory backup, ensure that the board is not
placed on conductive surfaces, including anti-static plastics or sponges. They can cause short circuits and
damage the batteries or conductive circuits on the board.
General Instructions on Usage
In order to maintain Kontron’s product warranty, this product must not be altered or modified in any way. Changes
or modifications to the device, which are not explicitly approved by Kontron and described in this manual or
received from Kontron’s Technical Support as a special handling instruction, will void your warranty.
This device should only be installed in or connected to systems that fulfill all necessary technical and specific
environmental requirements. This applies also to the operational temperature range of the specific board
version, which must not be exceeded. If batteries are present, their temperature restrictions must be taken into
account.
In performing all necessary installation and application operations, please follow only the instructions supplied
by the present manual.
Keep all the original packaging material for future storage or warranty shipments. If it is necessary to store or
ship the board, please re-pack it as nearly as possible in the manner in which it was delivered.
Special care is necessary when handling or unpacking the product. Please consult the special handling and
unpacking instruction on the previous page of this manual.

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Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1..........................................................
1.1 Manual Overview 2................................................................
1.1.1 Objective 2....................................................................
1.1.2 Audience 2.....................................................................
1.1.3 Scope 2.......................................................................
1.1.4 Structure 2.....................................................................
1.1.5 Terminology, Definitions and Abbreviations 3.......................................
1.2 VPX Overview 3...................................................................
1.3 Board Overview 4..................................................................
1.3.1 Main Features 4................................................................
1.3.2 Block Diagram 6................................................................
1.3.3 Ordering Information 8...........................................................
1.3.4 I/O Interfaces 9.................................................................
1.3.5 Components Layout 12...........................................................
1.3.6 Technical Specification 13........................................................
1.4 Environmental Specifications 14.......................................................
1.5 Technical Specifications 15...........................................................
1.6 MTBF Data 15......................................................................
1.7 Related Publications 16..............................................................
Chapter 2 - Installation 17...........................................................
2.1 Safety Requirements 17..............................................................
2.2 Board Identification 18...............................................................
2.3 Board Configuration 19...............................................................
2.3.1 Microswitch SW1 Description 21...................................................
2.3.2 Microswitch SW2 Description 21...................................................
2.3.3 Microswitch SW3 Description 21...................................................
2.4 Package Content 22.................................................................
2.5 Initial Installation Procedures 23.......................................................
2.6 Standard Removal Procedure 24......................................................
2.7 Installation of Peripheral Devices 24...................................................
2.7.1 USB or SATA NAND drive Flash Device Installation 25...............................
2.7.2 Optional Battery Replacement 27..................................................
2.8 Software Installation 28..............................................................
Chapter 3 - Additional Board Features 29.............................................
3.1 RTC, Watchdog, Timers 29...........................................................
3.1.1 Real-Time Clock (RTC) 29........................................................

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3.1.2 Watchdog Timer 29..............................................................
3.1.3 CPLD Watchdog 29..............................................................
3.2 I2C Structure 30....................................................................
3.3 CPLD Features 31..................................................................
3.4 Serial Lines EIA-422/485 Additional Modes 34..........................................
Chapter 4 - Physical I/O 35.........................................................
4.1 Front Panel Connectors 35...........................................................
4.1.1 Serial Connector - COM 36........................................................
4.1.2 Gigabit Ethernet Connectors 38....................................................
4.1.3 USB Connector 39...............................................................
4.1.4 VGA Connector 39...............................................................
4.2 Onboard Connectors 40..............................................................
4.3 Rear Connectors 42.................................................................
4.3.1 P0 Connector 43.................................................................
4.3.2 P1 Connector 45.................................................................
4.3.3 P2 Connector 47.................................................................
4.3.4 XDP 48.........................................................................
4.4 LEDs 49...........................................................................
Chapter 5 - Power and Thermal Specifications 50......................................
5.1 Power Specifications 50..............................................................
5.2 Board Thermal Monitoring 50.........................................................
5.3 CPU Thermal Monitoring 52..........................................................
Chapter 6 - Backplane Suggestions 54...............................................
Chapter 7 - VX3030-RTM Characteristics 57..........................................
7.1 Overview 57........................................................................
7.2 Technical Specifications 58...........................................................
7.3 RTM Configuration 59...............................................................
7.4 Connectors 60......................................................................
7.4.1 RTM Connectors Identification 60..................................................
7.4.2 Front Panel Connectors 61........................................................
7.4.3 Onboard Connectors 62..........................................................
7.5 Modules Interfaces 64...............................................................
7.5.1 COM Interfaces 64..............................................................
7.5.2 USB Interfaces 65...............................................................
7.5.3 Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces 68.....................................................
7.5.4 Serial ATA Interfaces 69..........................................................
7.5.5 GPIO Connector 70..............................................................
7.5.6 JTAG Connector 71..............................................................

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7.5.7 I2C System Management Connector 72.............................................
7.6 Reset 73...........................................................................
7.7 Power Consideration 73..............................................................
7.8 Rear I/O Interfaces 74...............................................................
7.8.1 RP2 Connector 75...............................................................
7.8.2 RP1 Connector 76...............................................................
7.8.3 RP0 Connector 78...............................................................
7.9 PCI 64 PIM Connector 79............................................................
7.9.1 J14 Connector 79................................................................
7.9.2 J10 Connector 81................................................................
Chapter 8 - VX3030-RC Characteristics 82............................................
8.1 VX3030-RC Specificities 83...........................................................
8.2 Board Identification 84...............................................................
8.3 Environmental Specifications 85.......................................................
8.4 MTBF Data 85......................................................................
8.5 Peripheral Connectivity 86............................................................
8.6 Mezzanine Installation 87.............................................................
8.7 Thermal Performance 88.............................................................

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List Of Figures
Figure 1: VX3030-SA 3U VPX Overview 1....................................................
Figure 2: VX3030 Block Diagram 6...........................................................
Figure 3: VX3030 Functional Block Diagram 7.................................................
Figure 4: VX3030 Front Panel I/O Interfaces 9.................................................
Figure 5: VX3030 Rear I/O Distribution 10......................................................
Figure 6: VX3030 Components Layout (Top view) 12............................................
Figure 7: VX3030 Components Layout (Bottom view) 12.........................................
Figure 8: VX3030 Identification (Top Side) 18..................................................
Figure 9: VX3030 Board Configuration (Top view) 19............................................
Figure 10: VX3030 Board Configuration (Bottom view) 20........................................
Figure 11: USB or SATA Mezzanine Slots Location 25...........................................
Figure 12: Flash Memory Module Installation 26.................................................
Figure 13: NAND Flash Disk Overview 26......................................................
Figure 14: Battery Life 27....................................................................
Figure 15: Battery Mezzanine Slots 28.........................................................
Figure 16: I2C Diagram 30...................................................................
Figure 17: Location of the Front Panel Connectors 35............................................
Figure 18: Serial Connector 36................................................................
Figure 19: Ethernet Connector 38.............................................................
Figure 20: USB Connector 39.................................................................
Figure 21: VGA Connector 39.................................................................
Figure 22: Onboard Connectors 40............................................................
Figure 23: VPX Connectors 42................................................................
Figure 24: LEDs Front panel 49...............................................................
Figure 25: Board Temperature Sensors Location 51.............................................
Figure 26: VX3030 Thermal Performance 52....................................................
Figure 27: Single Star x4 Topology 54.........................................................
Figure 28: Dual Star x4 Topology 55...........................................................
Figure 29: Single Star x2 Topology 56.........................................................
Figure 30: VX3030-RTM Overview 57..........................................................
Figure 31: VX3030-RTM MicroSwitch Location 59...............................................
Figure 32: Connector Identification for 3U RTM 60...............................................
Figure 33: VX3030-RTM Front Panel Connectors 61.............................................
Figure 34: VX3030-RTM Onboard Connectors 62...............................................
Figure 35: Serial Port Connector 64...........................................................
Figure 36: Serial Port Connector 65...........................................................
Figure 37: Front Panel USB Connector 65......................................................

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Figure 38: Onboard USB Connector 66........................................................
Figure 39: USB Flash Disk Overview 66........................................................
Figure 40: USB Flash Disk Layout 67..........................................................
Figure 41: Gigabit Ethernet Connector 68......................................................
Figure 42: Onboard SATA Connectors 69......................................................
Figure 43: Onboard GPIO Connector 70.......................................................
Figure 44: Onboard JTAG Connector 71.......................................................
Figure 45: Onboard JTAG Connector 72.......................................................
Figure 46: VX3030-RTM Reset Push Button 73.................................................
Figure 47: Rear I/O VPX Connectors 74........................................................
Figure 48: VX3030-RC Overview 82...........................................................
Figure 49: VX3030-RC Identification (Top Side) 84..............................................
Figure 50: Mezzanine Slots Location 87........................................................
Figure 51: VX3030 RC Thermal Performance 88................................................