Technical Information C42-SATA • Low Profile Micro SATA SSD Mezzanine Module About this Manual This manual is a short form description of the technical aspects of the C42-SATA, required for installation and system integration. It is intended for the advanced user only.
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Up to 4 x SATA channels (SATA2 - SATA4 channels not in use on the < C42-SATA) Up to 4 x USB ports (not in use on the C42-SATA) < SATA Usage SATA1 (typically from the PCH southbridge on a CPU carrier board), <...
Technical Information C42-SATA • Low Profile Micro SATA SSD Mezzanine Module Short Description Available as a mezzanine add-on expansion The 1.8-inch Micro SATA SSD will be fastened board to EKF CPU carrier cards, the C42-SATA by means of a screw locked retainer, for accommodates a Solid State Drive (SSD), as a optimum reliability.
Technical Information C42-SATA • Low Profile Micro SATA SSD Mezzanine Module Component Assembly C42-SATA Mounting Shell 1.8-Inch SATA Solid State Drive LPC/USB/AUDIO C42-SATA PCI Express x 4 Mounting Shell C42-SATA Mezzanine Option 1.8-Inch SATA Solid State Drive Carrier Board SDVO-2 draft only - do not scale •...
Technical Information C42-SATA • Low Profile Micro SATA SSD Mezzanine Module 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.
Technical Information C42-SATA • Low Profile Micro SATA SSD Mezzanine Module 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.
Technical Information C42-SATA • Low Profile Micro SATA SSD Mezzanine Module 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.
Technical Information C42-SATA • Low Profile Micro SATA SSD Mezzanine Module EMC Recommendations In order to comply with the CE regulations for EMC, it is mandatory to observe the following rules: The chassis or rack including other boards in use must comply entirely with CE...
Technical Information C42-SATA • Low Profile Micro SATA SSD Mezzanine Module 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.
The Micro SATA connector in use is defined in Serial ATA Rev. 2.6. Devices with 8.0mm height (probably only hard disk) could be used on the C42-SATA, but require additional headroom (4HP envelope for the assembly not maintained in this case).
CCM-BOOGIE CPU carrier board and its successors. The inter-board connector is situated at the bottom of the C42-SATA and establishes the data path and power link to the carrier board CPU. Since the C42-SATA comes typically mounted as a unit together with the CCM-BOOGIE, there is normally no need for the user to get access to the inter-board connector.
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