VersaLogic VL-EPMs-M1 Reference Manual

Sumit-104 usb and sata module with optional pcie mini card or msata socket

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DOC. REV. 11/25/2016
VL-EPMs-M1
SUMIT-104 USB and SATA
Module with Optional PCIe Mini
Card or mSATA Socket

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  • Page 1 Reference Manual DOC. REV. 11/25/2016 VL-EPMs-M1 SUMIT-104 USB and SATA Module with Optional PCIe Mini Card or mSATA Socket...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2013-2016 VersaLogic Corp. All rights reserved. Notice: Although every effort has been made to ensure this document is error-free, VersaLogic makes no representations or warranties with respect to this product and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
  • Page 3  Photograph of the circuit board This is a private page for VL-EPMs-M1 users that can be accessed only by entering this URL address directly. It cannot be reached from the VersaLogic public website. The VersaTech KnowledgeBase is an invaluable resource for resolving technical issues with your VersaLogic product.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Dimensions and Mounting ....................5 Hardware Assembly ....................7 External Connectors ......................8 VL-EPMs-M1 Connectors ..................8 VL-EPMs-M1 Connector Functions and Interface Cables ........9 Operation ........................10 USB Ports ......................... 10 SATA Ports ........................11 Configuring a SATA RAID Set ................12 PC/104 (ISA) Connector ....................
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Features The VL-EPMs-M1 is an embedded SATA and USB interface module with an optional Mini PCIe or mSATA socket. Based on the SUMIT-ISM form factor, the VL-EPMs-M1 supports SUMIT and PC/104 (ISA) stackable expansion buses on a 90 mm x 96 mm (3.55” x 3.78”) footprint.
  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    VL-EPMs-M1A – 0.087 lb (0.039 kg) VL-EPMs-M1B – 0.157 lb (0.071 kg) VL-EPMs-M1C – 0.105 lb (0.047 kg) * Optional Data represents standard operation at +25°C with +5V supply unless otherwise noted. Specifications are subject to change without notification. VL-EPMs-M1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 7: Rohs-Compliance

    (PBDE) flame retardants, in certain electrical and electronic products sold in the European Union (EU) beginning July 1, 2006. VersaLogic Corp. is committed to supporting customers with high-quality products and services meeting the European Union’s RoHS directive.
  • Page 8: Technical Support

    Introduction Technical Support If you are unable to solve a problem after reading this manual, please visit the VL-EPMs-M1 product support web page (see below). The support page provides links to component datasheets and device drivers. VL-EPMs-M1 Support Page http://www.versalogic.com/private/epmsm1support.asp The VersaTech KnowledgeBase contains a wealth of technical information about VersaLogic products, along with product advisories.
  • Page 9: Physical Description

    Physical Description Dimensions and Mounting The VL-EPMs-M1 complies with the SUMIT-ISM (Legacy Type 1) form factor specification, which provides for specific mounting hole and stackable bus locations as shown in the diagram below. 3.575 3.375 0.125 DIA x4 Use 3 mm or #4 standoffs 0.000...
  • Page 10 0.44 0.36 0.06 0.38 0.43 PC/104 (ISA) SUMIT Connector Connectors Figure 2. VL-EPMs-M1B Height Dimensions (Not to scale. All dimensions in inches.) VL-EPMs-M1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 11: Hardware Assembly

    ARDWARE SSEMBLY The VL-EPMs-M1 comes in configurations that use SUMIT-A only, or SUMIT-AB and PC/104 (ISA) connectors. The VL-EPMs-M1B can be added to the middle or top of the stack, above any SUMIT boards and below any PC/104 boards. The VL-EPMs-M1A and C can be added only to the top of the stack.
  • Page 12: External Connectors

    J7 – PCIe Mini Card J5 – USB 2 Model B Models A & C mSATA Model C J6 – USB 0-1 J8 – SATA 0 J9 – PC/104 (ISA) Model B Figure 4. VL-EPMs-M1 Connectors – Top Side VL-EPMs-M1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 13: Vl-Epms-M1 Connector Functions And Interface Cables

    — — SUMIT-A Bottom Samtec ASP-129637-01 2.712 3.317 1. The PCB origin is the center of the mounting hole located in the lower left, as oriented in Figure 4. 2. VL-EPMs-M1B only. 3. VL-EPMs-M1A & C only. VL-EPMs-M1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 14: Operation

    Operation USB Ports The VL-EPMs-M1 includes four USB channels. There are two USB ports with standard USB Type A connectors, located on the baseboard at locations J4 and J5 (models A and C). The 10- pin header at location J6 provides two USB channels.
  • Page 15: Sata Ports

    Operation SATA Ports The VL-EPMs-M1 provides one or two serial ATA (SATA) ports, which communicate at a rate of up to 3.0 gigabits per second. The SATA connectors at location J3 and J8 are standard 7-pin SATA friction latching connectors (with cable VL-CBR-0701) or mechanical latching (VL-CBR- 0702).
  • Page 16: Configuring Asata Raid Set

    SATA RAID S ONFIGURING A To configure a SATA RAID set for two drives, perform the following steps. This procedure assumes that you have installed the VL-EPMs-M1 on a VersaLogic SBC and attached power and data cables to two SATA drives. Warning! Performing these steps will delete any existing data on the drives.
  • Page 17: Pcie Mini Card / Msata Socket

    The VL-F29 series of mSATA modules provide flash storage of 8 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB. To secure a Mini Card or mSATA module to the VL-EPMs-M1 use two screws (M2 x 5 mm, Philips, pan head, 4 mm, stainless) and two washers (M2, split lock, OD 4.4 mm, stainless).
  • Page 18 Not connected Not connected Not connected LED_WPAN# Wireless PAN LED Not connected Not connected Not connected 1.5V 1.5V power 1.5V power Not connected Not connected Ground Ground Not connected Not connected 3.3VAUX 3.3V auxiliary source 3.3V source VL-EPMs-M1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 19: Sumit-A Bottom Connector

    Operation SUMIT-A Bottom Connector The table below shows the SUMIT-A Bottom connections to the VL-EPMs-M1. Signals that are not connected are pass-through only. The +5V and ground signals on this connector are available to power the VL-EPMs-M1. This connector is present on all models.
  • Page 20: Sumit-A Top Connector

    Operation SUMIT-A Top Connector The table below shows the SUMIT-A Top connections to the VL-EPMs-M1. Signals that are not connected are pass-through only. The +5V signals on this connector are available to power the VL-EPMs-M1. This connector is present only on the VL-EPMs-M1B. (See the SUMIT "lane shifting"...
  • Page 21: Sumit-B Top Connector

    Operation SUMIT-B Top Connector The table below shows the SUMIT-B Top connections to the VL-EPMs-M1. Signals that are not connected are pass-through only. The +5V signals on this connector are available to power the VL-EPMs-M1. This connector is present only on the VL-EPMs-M1B. (See the SUMIT "lane shifting"...
  • Page 22: Sumit-B Bottom Connector

    Operation SUMIT-B Bottom Connector The table below shows the SUMIT-B Bottom connections to the VL-EPMs-M1. Signals that are not connected are pass-through only. The +5V and ground signals on this connector are available to power the VL-EPMs-M1. This connector is present only on the VL-EPMs-M1B. (See the SUMIT "lane shifting"...
  • Page 23: Appendix A - References

    Appendix A – References SUMIT Interface SUMIT Specification PC/104 Interface PC/104 Specification VL-EPMs-M1 Reference Manual...

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