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M9537A A XIe Embedded Controller

2.8 GHz Quad-Core

Introduction

The Keysight Technologies M9537A is a second-generation AXIe embedded controller which enables new capabilities such AXIe wide PCIe® support, multiple 4K video outputs, and optional high-speed disk cache. It is designed for high performance, compact AXIe systems.

The embedded controller is a powerful, one-slot module that easily integrates into hybrid test systems using the GP-IB, USB, and LAN front panel interfaces. Built upon a high-performance Intel Core i7 quad-core processor with Hyper-Threading Technology, it is perfect for high-performance applications and multi-tasking environments.

Key Features

  • Intel i7-6820EQ 2.8 GHz quad-core processor with Hyper-Threading Technology
  • Single-slot AXIe controller module
  • Front removable 240 GB solid state drive
  • 8 GB DDR4 RAM memory standard with an option for 16 GB
  • Gen 3 x16 PCIe link to the AXIe backplane providing up to 16 GB/s max data bandwidth from CPU to AXIe backplane (actual data bandwidth depends on chassis capability)
  • Front panel connection connections: four USB 3.0, two USB 2.0, two LAN (10/100/1000), three 4K-capable DisplayPort 1.2, and GP-IB.
  • x8 Gen 3 PCIe IPASS connector on the front for controlling a second AXIe chassis or connection to RAID storage
  • Available with either a Windows 7 or Window 10 operating system (both are 64-bit)

High Performance Hardware Platform

Based on the high-performance Intel i7 processor with Hyper-Threading Technology, the M9537A embedded controller is ideal for multi-threading environments and multi-chassis systems.

Quad-Core Processor

The 6th-generation Intel i7-6820EQ quad-core processor offers superior CPU, graphics, enhanced security and media performance. Built into the M9537A embedded controller, 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) 3.0 with 8 GT/s data bandwidth in each direction
  • Improved GPU acceleration, with up to 40% better graphics performance with 4K video playback capability.
  • Greater security, including Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) and Intel Memory Protection Extensions (Intel MPX).

The provided Microsoft Windows 7 or 10 operating system takes full advantage of the processor’s capabilities.

Memory

The M9537A embedded controller has two 260-pin SODIMM memory sockets which support DDR4-2133 RAM. Each socket can support 8 GB or 16 GB memory modules for a total memory capacity of 32 GB. The standard configuration utilizes a single 8 GB memory module.

Solid-State Drives

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.

The optional NVM disk cache provides higher-speed data storage for measurement data. The NVMe™ drive utilizes a x4 PCIe Gen 3 interface resulting in a maximum sequential read/write speed of 2200 MBps/900 MBps. This is approximately 4x the performance of the SATA SSD.

Video

Built-in Intel HD graphics provides exceptional performance and supports up to three 4K monitors. For highest (4K) performance, use the optional Y1262A DisplayPort cable. For configuration flexibility, the optional Y1261A DisplayPort to DVI adapter is available. However, this adapter does not support 4K graphics.

AXIe Compliance

The M9537A embedded controller is built to support the latest AXIe wide PCIe standard while providing backward compatibility with a chassis that is compliant to the original AXIe-1 standard. This means it can support an AXIe chassis with PCIe fabrics ranging from x4 Gen 2 to x16 Gen 3. In addition to the PCIe fabric, the embedded controller also provides an Ethernet channel for access to the AXIe Ethernet fabric.

The M9537A embedded controller does not provide the chassis management functions of an AXIe system module found in the embedded system module in the M9502A and M9505A or the M9521A used with the M9514A chassis. But once installed in the AXIe chassis, it has direct access to the AXIe backplane and can be used in place of an external host PC.

Multi-Chassis Configuration

The M9537A PXIe controller can control up to 4 AXIe and PXIe chassis using a cascade configuration. The x8 PCIe connector on the front panel can be used for cascading to a second AXIe chassis or to a PXIe chassis with an M902xA PXIe system module installed (Gen 3). Other configurations are possible. For additional information regarding multi-chassis configuration, go to www.keysight.com/find/pxie-multichassis

Easy Maintenance and Support

The M9537A embedded controller can easily be updated. The SSD can be installed or removed via the front panel without the need for tools. The SSD includes a recovery partition that can be used to restore the drive to factory default conditions. A spare SSD and carrier with all standard software components is also available (Y1266A or Y1266B). With the controller uninstalled from a chassis, SODIMM memory and the NVMe drive are easily accessed.

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