M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller 2.4 GHz Quad Core

M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller

2.4 GHz Quad Core

Introduction

The Keysight Technologies, Inc. M9037A is a four-slot PXIe embedded PC controller with Windows 7 and 10 operating systems designed for high-performance and complex, multi-chassis systems. It is also well-suited for secure environments due to its front-panel, removable solid-state drive (SSD).

The embedded controller is built upon a high-performance, low power Intel i7-4700EQ 2.4 GHz processor with 8-threads supported through 4 cores and hyper-threading. It is ideal for product validation and manufacturing test.

Key Features

• Intel i7-4700EQ 2.4 GHz processor

• 4-slot PXI controller module

• Front removable 240 GB solid state drive

• Up to 16 GB RAM Memory

• Gen 3 PCIe®, 4- or 2-link (up to x24) configuration providing up to 16 GB/s max data bandwidth from CPU to PXIe backplane

• Front panel connection connections: four USB 2.0, two USB 3.0, two LAN (10/100/1000), two DisplayPort, one GPIB, one SMB trigger

• x8 Gen 3 PCIe IPASS connector on the front for controlling a second PXIe or AXIe chassis or connection to RAID storage

Key Benefits

• High performance, extended life CPU

• Controller supports connections to multi-chassis and RAID storage directly from controller without using high value instrument slots

• Intel i7 Hyper Threading and multi-core technology provides performance required for multi-threaded applications

• Preloaded with operating system, drivers and Keysight IO libraries for reduced startup time

• The removable solid-state drive (SSD) offers faster boot time and mechanical reliability

• SSD can be easily removed from the front panel and secured when not in use

High Performance Hardware Platform

Based on the high-performance Intel i7 processor with hyper-threading technology, the M9037A is ideal for multi-threading environments found on multi-chassis systems.

Quad-Core Processor

The Intel i7-4700EQ quad-core processor offers superior CPU, graphics, enhanced security and media performance. Built into the M9037A, it provides:

• Lower power consumption, higher performance per watt, faster loading times for demanding applications, with best multitasking performance

• Intel Hyper-Threading Technology offers a total of 8 simultaneous threads – Direct media interface (DMI) with 5 GT/s data bandwidth in each direction

• GPU acceleration, accessible for integration with your applications, offers the benefit of significantly faster application run times.

• Security and management functions are supported by Intel’s vPro Technology

The provided Microsoft Windows 7 and 10 operating systems take full advantage of the processor’s capabilities.

Memory

The M9037A has two 204-pin SODIMM memory sockets which support DDR3L-1333/1600 RAM. Each socket can support 4 GB or 8 GB memory modules for a total memory capacity of 16 GB. The standard configuration utilizes a single 4 GB memory module.

Solid-State Drive

Secure environments benefit from the easily accessible, front removable 240 GB solid state drive (SSD) that is secured with front panel thumb screws. The SSD provides a faster boot time and is immune to vibration damage that mechanical drives may experience.

Video

The two DisplayPort++ front panel connectors offer high band-width, built-in cable retention and multiple monitor support. Each Dual Mode DisplayPort++ connector can support either a DisplayPort or DVI-D monitor. Optional DisplayPort cables include Y1261A DisplayPort to DVI adapter, Y1262A DisplayPort cable, and Y1263A Display Port to VGA adapter. Customer supplied DVI, VGA, and HDMI adapters may also be used.

Peripheral I/O

The M9037A front panel connections include four USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0 connections, two Gigabit Ethernet ports, and GPIB. A Gen 3 x8 PCIe connector is also available for external RAID drives and multi-chassis operation. This allows PXI system expansion without requiring an additional expansion card in the host PXI chassis. Gen 3 operation is available on M9307As with a Serial Number of TW57240011 and greater. It is Gen 2 on earlier controllers.

PXI Trigger

The front panel includes a bi-directional trigger connector for routing an external trigger signal to/from the PXI backplane.

PXIe Backplane Configuration

Experience large backplane data bandwidth utilizing the x16 Gen 3 PCIe connection from the CPU to the PXIe chassis backplane. The embedded controller PCIe backplane switch provides a flexible backplane connection that can operate in a 2- or 4-link configuration.

• The PCIe x16 Gen 3 link between CPU and backplane provides up to 16 GB/s theoretical, 14.2 GB/s practical.