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  • Page 1 User Guide Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis...

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Warranty © Keysight Technologies, 2019 No part of this manual may be repro- To contact Keysight for sales and techni- THE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS duced in any form or by any means cal support, refer to the support links on DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED “AS IS,”...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Cleaning Clean the outside of the Keysight mod- ule/chassis with a soft, lint-free, slightly dampened cloth. Do not use detergent or chemical solvents.
  • Page 5 Interference-Causing Equipment Stan- Earth Ground. To return unwanted products, contact dard (ICES-001); Cet appareil ISM est your local Keysight office for more conforme a la norme NMB du Canada. information. Chassis Ground. Alternating Current (AC). This symbol represents the time period Standby Power.
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    AXIe Instrument Modules ......... 16 M9506A AXIe System Block Diagram ....... . 17 M9506A AXIe System Block Diagram (Graphic) .
  • Page 8 A Note on M9506A Drivers ........
  • Page 9 Chassis Inhibit and Voltage Monitoring ......100 Using the M9506A AXIe Zone 3 Area ....... 101 Removing the Zone 3 Filler Panels .
  • Page 10 M9506A Monitor Self-Test Error Codes ......150 M9506A Trigger Self-Test Error Codes ......155...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    This chapter provides a brief introduction to the AXIe chassis. M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis Description M9506A at a Glance The M9506A is shipped with bumpers and two carry handles installed for benchtop use (these remove for rack mounting). The front panel is shown below:...

  • Page 12: M9506A 5-Slot Axie Chassis Description

    Other than a power button/status light (on the ESM), all monitoring, control and communication with the chassis requires a host PC. This can be an embedded PC specifically designed for use in an AXIe chassis (such as the Keysight M9537A Embedded Controller) or remote (a rackmount, desktop, or laptop) PC.

  • Page 13: M9506A At A Glance

    M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis Description Introduction M9506A at a Glance The M9506A is shipped with bumpers and two carry handles installed for benchtop use (these remove for rack mounting). The front panel is shown below: Slots Left Fan The Embedded System Module (ESM) is in the bottom slot;...
  • Page 14 (right port) Blue Target Mode Right port is Upstream facing The M9506A chassis is not compatible with the M9502A/M9505A AXIe chassis ESM module. Nor is the M9506A ESM compatible with the M9502A/M9505A AXIe Chassis. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 15: What Is Thunderbolt 3

    <0.5 M or active Thunderbolt 3 cables for highest speed. Charging devices such as laptop computers over Thunderbolt 3 is supported on the M9506A. † The original Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 interfaces use mini DisplayPort-shaped connectors that are not compatible with Thunderbolt 3. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 16: Axie Instrument Modules

    The drawing below illustrates the AXIe module’s general layout, backplane connections and chassis fasteners, viewed from the top. Zone 3 Module Rear connectors “Using the M9506A AXIe Zone 3 Area” (see on page 101) to chassis backplane Typical AXIe Instrument Module...

  • Page 17: M9506A Axie System Block Diagram

    “M9506A AXIe System Block Diagram (Graphic)” on page 19 shows a block diagram of a M9506A 5-slot AXIe chassis system, showing the chassis and the host PC. The key points regarding this diagram are: - The diagram shows the host PC interfaces to the chassis: (1) The PCIe Cable ports, (2) Thunderbolt 3 interface, and (3) the LAN interface.
  • Page 18 PCIe slots in the AXIe chassis; many computers are not capable of enumerating a sufficient number of PCIe slots to ensure that slots in an external chassis are enumerated. Keysight maintains a document listing the integrated, rack mount, desktop...

  • Page 19: M9506A Axie System Block Diagram (Graphic)

    M9506A AXIe System Block Diagram Introduction M9506A AXIe System Block Diagram (Graphic) Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 20: Esd Precautions

    Introduction ESD Precautions ESD Precautions Keysight’s AXIe chassis and instrument modules are shipped in materials which prevent static electricity damage. These instruments should only be removed from the packaging in an anti-static area ensuring that correct anti-static precautions are taken. Store all modules in anti-static envelopes when not installed.

  • Page 21: Power-Up And Power-Down

    ESM’s  switch cycles as STATUS ON/STANDBY described on the next page. It is possible that the chassis is OFF but the status light blinks red. See the table on the next page. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 22: To Power Up The Chassis

    The remote host PC should be turned on only after all installed modules have performed their initialization—see your module documentation for initialization information. An embedded controller such as the M9537A handles this sequence automatically. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 23 Keysight M9537A Embedded Controller) to enumerate the chassis before all of the individual modules are ready and therefore not enumerate them. If you have a situation where Keysight Connection Expert and/or the Windows Device Manager consistently do not find specific instrument modules when the chassis powers up, increase the module initialization time.

  • Page 24: To Power Down The Chassis

    (PSU) fans gradually return to idle speed as the PSU cools. This is normal. If you are using an embedded AXIe controller such as the Keysight M9537A, pressing he ESM power switch initiates a Windows OS shutdown.

  • Page 25: The Chassis Inhibit Switch

    30 m in length. Straight CAT5 or better cables recommended. Refer to “Multi-Chassis Power Sync” on page 114 for information on these connectors. The RJ45 connectors are for multiple chassis power-up synchronization. Do not connect LAN cables from your corporate LAN to these connectors. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 26: Related Documentation

    – Connecting to a host PC – Loading chassis software – Verifying basic chassis operation - M9506A AXIe Chassis User Guide. This printable PDF document. A complete guide for configuring, operating, and troubleshooting the chassis. - M9506A AXIe Chassis Specification Guide. Contains technical specifications for all manufacturing versions of the M9506A AXIe Chassis.

  • Page 27: Miscellaneous Information

    The documentation contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain the product in a safe condition. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 28 Introduction Product Warranty Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 29 The instrument has auto-ranging line voltage input, be sure the supply voltage is within the specified range and voltage fluctuation do not exceed 10 percent of the nominal supply voltage. Use Keysight supplied power cord or one with same or better electrical rating.”...

  • Page 30: Chassis Installation

    (in which all means for protection are intact) only.” To prevent electrical shock, d isconnect the Keysight Technologies Model M9506A from mains before cleaning. Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean the external case parts. Do not attempt to clean internally.

  • Page 31: Installing And Removing Axie Modules

    Except for troubleshooting purposes, do not remove the ESM. Hot Swap—AXIe does not explicitly support hot swap for instrument modules. Keysight recommends fully powering down the chassis before installing or removing modules Embedded Controller Module—Manually initiate a graceful shutdown of the controller operating system and power off the chassis before removing the module.

  • Page 32: Installing Axie Modules

    24). Plan slot usage. If you are using an embedded AXIe controller module such as the Keysight M9537A, it must be in Slot 1. If there are modules that will be removed often, insert them into the topmost slots.
  • Page 33 The left handle is shown below, from the top view, correctly extended. If either handle is misaligned, you will not be able to properly install the module. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 34: Removing A Module

    For all other modules, locate the insertion/extraction handles at each side of the module’s front panel. Extend the plastic ends of both handles by sliding them outward on their metal handle shafts, inwards towards each other. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 35 The module should now be unseated the module from the chassis backplane and its faceplate from the chassis front panel. Grasp the levers to slide the module out of the chassis. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 36: Setting Up A Host Pc

    PC at this time. For Keysight instrument modules, refer to the instrument page at Keysight.com. For others, consult the module provider for software requirements and instructions.

  • Page 37: External Pc, Pcie X8 Connection To Single M9506A

    Figure 3 below illustrates a simple single-chassis system. It consists of an external PC with a PCIe Host Adapter card (such as the Keysight M9048B or M9049A) connected to one M9506A AXIe chassis. IMPORTANT: The default PCIe Cable Port Configuration is x16. To change the configuration to two x8 ports, you must set a switch on the ESM.

  • Page 38: External Pc, Thunderbolt Connection To Single M9506A

    To use the Thunderbolt port, you must set a switch on the ESM. Refer to “SW56 Switch Positions” on page 143. Thunderbolt 3 Cable Figure 4 Connecting an External Laptop PC to the M9506A with Thunderbolt 3 Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 39: Verifying Operation With Modules Installed

    Chassis Installation Verifying Operation with Modules Installed In the M9506A AXIe Chassis Startup Guide, you should have verified basic power-on operation of the AXIe chassis and communication with the host PC. Then you have reconnected the host PC, and loaded chassis and module software drivers.

  • Page 40: Using The M9537A Embedded Controller Lan Ports

    Using the M9537A Embedded Controller LAN Ports Using the M9537A Embedded Controller LAN Ports If you installed a Keysight M9537A Embedded Controller in the Keysight AXIe chassis, there are a total of three LAN ports accessible on the front panels -- two on the M9537A controller and one on the Embedded System Module (ESM).

  • Page 41: General Recommendations

    Chassis Installation Power up the AXIe chassis using the chassis power button. Run Keysight Connection Expert and verify that the LAN interfaces are operating correctly and that Connection Expert finds the AXIe chassis. Keysight Connection Expert should automatically identify the AXIe chassis and installed modules.
  • Page 42 The above figure shows the recommended LAN connections to the AXIe chassis/ESM and the M9537A Controller. Two other possible LAN connections are shown in the following figure. Note that you may need to manually add instrument IPO addresses to Keysight Connection Expert. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 43 M9506A chassis with M9537A Embedded Controller Connect external LXI instruments to the corporate LAN Figure 7 Possible Alternate LAN Connections. You may need to manually add instrument IP addresses to Keysight Connection Expert (see text) Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 44: Using An External Controller

    Changes to the ESM PCIe or LAN connection are only detected as the ESM powers up. Perform the following steps when you change either of these two connections: Within Keysight Connection Expert, delete the LAN interfaces (right click on the interface then select Delete). This causes Connection Expert to forget all instrument history.

  • Page 45: Mounting The Chassis

    Weight The M9506A chassis weighs 23.5 kg (51.8 lbs) with ESM but no other installed modules. It weighs significantly more fully loaded with AXIe modules. It is typically used rackmounted, but can also be used on the bench, with proper support and ventilation.
  • Page 46 Keysight recommends forced air convection whenever an instrument(s) are * Limit total slot dissipation to 940 W when using 100/120 VAC ( a maximum of three slots dissipating 300 W each are supported).

  • Page 47: Rackmounting The Chassis

    Rackmounting the Chassis Keysight’s Y1227A Rack Mount Kit, is required to rack mount the M9506A chassis. The kit includes mounting instructions and parts. General Rack Mounting Guidelines To rack mount the chassis, follow these guidelines: –...

  • Page 48: Remove / Install Carry Handles And Bumpers

    Chassis Installation Mounting the Chassis Remove / Install Carry Handles and Bumpers The M9506A AXIe chassis has two carry handles which must be removed before removing the plastic bumpers. Remove the two #2 Phillips screws securing the carry handles.See Figure 9 below.
  • Page 49 Mounting the Chassis Chassis Installation Remove the three #1 Phillips flat head screws from the top of each bumper. Figure 10 Removing the Chassis Bumpers Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 50 Loosen each screw just enough to disengage it from the chassis. The foot, screw and washer will remain intact. See Figure Figure 11 Removing the Chassis Bumpers Slide the bumpers off the chassis. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 51 Figure 12 below. With a flat-blade screwdriver, loosen the four fan tray retaining screws and remove both the right and left fan trays from the chassis. Figure 12 Remove the Chassis Fan Trays Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 52: Replace Chassis Flanges From Both Sides Of Chassis

    Use the screws removed from the original chassis flanges to install the new rack flanges. New Rack Flange Figure 14 Install New Rack Flanges Reinstall both fan trays into the chassis. Hand tighten the four retaining screws. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 53: Install Rails Onto Rack

    See Figure 15, ”Install Four Channel Nuts” below. Rear Rack Install 2 Channel Columns Nuts on left Rear Front Rack Rack Column. Columns Install 2 Channel Nuts on right Rear Rack Column. Figure 15 Install Four Channel Nuts Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 54 On rear rack columns, install 10-32 Pan Head T25 Torx Screws to secure rail to rack frame Figure 17 Rail Locking Tabs (Front and Rear) Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 55 Channel Nuts Figure 18 Install Upper Channel Nuts on Front Rack Rails Slide the M9506A chassis onto the installed Rack Rails. See Figure Figure 19 Install the Chassis onto the Rack Rails To prevent injury d uring rack mounting, the chassis should be empty.

  • Page 56: Reinstalling The Bumpers And Carry Handles

    Install two Channel Nuts on the rack behind the top of the Rack Flange. Slide the M9506A chassis into the rack until the rack mount front handle flanges are against the rack’s vertical columns. Secure the chassis to the rack using four Adapter Dress Screws –...

  • Page 57: Navigating The Web Interface

    User Guide Navigating the Web Interface This chapter provides a complete overview of the M9506A AXIe chassis Web Interface, which allows for chassis monitoring and configuration. The Web Interface is stored in the chassis firmware, and may evolve in look and functionality as newer versions of the firmware are developed.

  • Page 58: Launching The Web Interface

    Keysight Connection Expert. – From the Windows Start menu, select: All Programs > Keysight IO Libraries Suite > Keysight Connection Expert – From a Command Prompt window, type: <c>:\Program Files\Keysight\IO Libraries Suite\KeysightConnectionExpert.exe The Keysight Connection Expert window displays:...
  • Page 59 PXI0 interface. If connected through LAN, both the chassis and ESM appear under the LAN interface. To launch the Web Interface, select the M9506A chassis in Connection Expert. Then, click the Web UI button as shown above. The Web Interface displays in a...

  • Page 60: Web Interface Home Page

    Clicking Turn On Front Panel Identification Ind icator causes the ESM front panel STATUS light (in the power switch) to flash steadily; use this to quickly identify the chassis you are communicating with. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 61: Web Page Menu

    It also shows voltage rails and temperature sensors on AXIe modules if they are so equipped. The Help button ( ) provides general help for the current page. Help Button Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 62: Module Configuration Page

    Embedded System Module, power supply and fan tray information. The above example shows an M9506A chassis with three installed modules (slots 2, 3 and 4). Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 63: Fan Control Page

    The Fan Control page screen shows the fan and cooling status for the fan trays in the chassis and allows you to set the fan operating level. For detailed information on understanding and controlling Dynamic Minimum Fan Level, see “Configure Fan Control” on page 77. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 64: E-Keying Page

    Also note that both modules are enabled to use the AXIe Timing STRIG link and the PCI Express fabric. More information on AXIe E-Keying is available on the AXIe Consortium website: www.axiestandard.org. See also, “Electronic Keying (E-Keying)” on page 97 of this manual. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 65 E-Keying Page Navigating the Web Interface Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 66: Configure Lan Page

    If you are having difficulty ‘finding’ a specific AXIe chassis on a network, you can search by the mDns Instrument Name, which includes the unique chassis serial number. This number is located at the rear of the chassis. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 67: Health Page

    The Sensors section of the Chassis Health page lists sensor measurements for each module slot. The sensors are vendor-specific, and the type of readings will vary by module. Below is a portion of the Sensors section from a chassis with two modules installed. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 68: Monitoring Chassis Backplane Temperature

    These temperatures are listed in the Sensors section of the Chassis Health page. They are provided as an indication of ambient chassis temperature only; the individual slot temperatures reported by installed modules control the chassis fans. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 69 If any one fan is running considerably lower than the rest or has stopped, it may mean that the fan tray should be replaced. Refer to Chapter 8, Troubleshooting and Service on page 131 for troubleshooting information. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 70 Navigating the Web Interface Health Page Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 71: Using The Soft Front Panels

    User Guide Using the Soft Front Panels This chapter provides a brief overview of the two M9506A AXIe chassis Soft Front Panel (SFP) drivers–Monitor SFP and Trigger SFP. While the Web Interface runs in a browser window and accesses the web server built into the chassis, the SFPs are executables which run on a PC and communicates to the chassis using the IVI drivers.

  • Page 72: Starting The Soft Front Panels

    However, if you connected the chassis to the host PC via PCIe cable, you must manually add the chassis to the LAN device tree. This is true, even if Keysight Connection Expert has found the chassis and listed it under the PXI device tree. To add the chassis as a LAN device, select the LAN tree, then select Add Instrument.

  • Page 73: Monitor Soft Front Panel Screens

    Utilities include chassis Reset, Sel f-Test, Firmware Update and the Hard ware Service Wizard. Tools allows for monitoring IVI driver calls from the SFP. The following graphic shows an M9506A 5-slot chassis Monitor SFP showing the Fan tab. For detailed information on understanding Dynamic Minimum Fan Level, see “Configure Fan Control”...

  • Page 74: Trigger Soft Front Panel Screens

    Refer to the Trigger Soft Front Panel help file for detailed use information. Note that you must check the “Allow Control” checkbox to actually control the M9506A chassis. This check box is provided to prevent changes from being inadvertently made to the trigger routing.

  • Page 75: Features And Functions

    Connecting an Input to an Output in the Crosspoint Switch PCIe and LAN Switching (Data Transfer) Data Channels Explained Maximizing Data Upload Speeds Thunderbolt, PCIe, or LAN? Electronic Keying (E-Keying) Chassis Inhibit and Voltage Monitoring Using the M9506A AXIe Zone 3 Area Removing the Zone 3 Filler Panels...

  • Page 76: Chassis Block Diagram

    Embedded System Module (ESM) front panel, and chassis backplane slots. Figure 21 Simplified M9506A ESM Block Diagram A block diagram of a complete M9506A 5-slot AXIe chassis system with a host PC is presented on the next page. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 77 Chassis Block Diagram Features and Functions Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 78: A Note On M9506A Drivers

    A Note on M9506A Drivers A Note on M9506A Drivers A total of six (6) drivers and Soft Front Panels (SFPs) are provided for the M9506A chassis with ESM. The SFPs are as follows: – Two IVI Monitor Drivers (IVI-C and IVI .NET KtMAXIeMon) for monitoring the chassis temperature sensors, setting fan speed, and utility functions.

  • Page 79: Configure Fan Control

    Refer to the Chassis Health page for detailed information about individual modules, temperature alarms, etc. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 80: Example Of Chassis Fan Speed

    The following graph illustrates how the chassis fan speed operates. For simplicity, only one temperature event is shown; in reality, temperature events may happen frequently causing the fan Current Speed Level to change and the Dynamic Minimum Fan Speed to gradually change. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 81 As additional temperature events occur, and the Current Fan Level changes, the Dynamic Minimum Fan Level algorithm recalculates the minimum fan speed required to ensure optimal cooling in the chassis. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 82: Controlling Fan Speed

    For more detailed information on controlling the fans using the Web Interface, refer to “Configure Fan Control” on page 77. The power supply (PSU) fans are controlled automatically, you cannot manually override them. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 83: Self-Test

    (user-initiated) unread messages before running the tests. You can use the Soft Front Panel or the IVI Self-TestErrorQuery call to view the errors. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 84 If you then click the Run Sel f-Test button, the new self-test results are displayed below any previous results. Refer to Chapter 8, Troubleshooting and Service on page 131 and Appendix A, Self-Test Error Codes on page 149 for detailed information. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 85: Gps Synchronization

    There is one preferred way to connect and synchronize multiple M9506A GPS receivers: 10 MHz Out 10 MHz In PCIe To GPS Antenna Figure 22 Multiple M9506A Chassis with 1 GPS Master and 1 Slave GPS Receivers Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 86: Clocks And Triggering

    M9506A ESM. Each subsection is described in detail on the following pages. An Output cannot be assigned to itself as an Input; this is indicated by the “...
  • Page 87 Clocks and Triggering Features and Functions Figure 24 Trigger Bus Subsystem Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 88: Available Clocks

    The local 100 MHz clock oscillator within the ESM A 10 MHz external reference clock ( ) applied at the ESM’s front panel CLOCK IN SMB connector Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 89: Selecting A Clock Bus Source

    The 10 MHz output is synchronous with the internal CLK100 signal. Connect the external instrument’s clock input to the ESM’s front panel SMB 10 MHz OUT connector. The 10 MHz Output must be enabled. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 90: Triggering

    – Any of the five STRIG signals. As these lines are bidirectional, any AXIe module can source a trigger via the backplane using them. – Software Trigger. A trigger signal generated on the ESM by driver software can be sourced to any of the trigger lines. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 91: External Trigger Signal Conditioning

    TRIG2 ESM SMB connectors. They are identical. Red lines and text in the table below, indicate the Open Drain mode for Trigger Output and 50  to Ground for Trigger Input. The following specifications apply to both TRIG1 and TRIG2: Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 92 316 pulled up to 3.3 V Input Mode 50  to GND Input Impedance 3k to 3.3 Vdc or Input coupling ± Input Level 5 V programmable threshold Programmable Threshold ~3 mV step size Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 93: The Crosspoint Switch

    (trigger/timing resources). You can also source a logical 0 or 1 to force any destination low or high. The M9506A Soft Front Panels are a good way to start learning about the Crosspoint Switch. This utility offers basic switch control and other basic M9506A operations, such as running Self-Test.

  • Page 94: Connecting An Input To An Output In The Crosspoint Switch

    Connecting an Input to an Output in the Crosspoint Switch This section describes how to programmatically connect one or more Crosspoint Switch inputs to an output. In the M9506A Soft Front Panel, this is shown symbolically as a “dot” connecting the desired input to the output. In the example diagram below, the dot shows the input signal.

  • Page 95: Monitoring Crosspoint Switch Outputs

    Crosspoint Switch is still performing an OR function internally. That is, when all inputs are logic “1”, the output will be logic “1”. The truth table for a two-input AND gate is shown below. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 96 Features and Functions The Crosspoint Switch The table below shows how inverting the inputs and outputs of an OR gate produces the truth table of an AND gate. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 97: Pcie And Lan Switching (Data Transfer)

    – If an embedded controller is installed in the chassis, the ESM front panel PCIe x8 connections become downstream facing and can connect to other chassis. The embedded controller uses its backplane PCIe x16 link to link the ESM PCIe switch. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 98: Thunderbolt, Pcie, Or Lan

    PCIe. The ESM front panel PCIe ports are disabled when using the Thunderbolt port. * Thunderbolt 3 also provides eight lanes of DisplayPort 1.2 and native USB 3.1. However, these features are not supported on the M9506A ESM. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 99: Electronic Keying (E-Keying)

    Intelligent Platform Management Bus (IPMB). IPMB is basically a side channel protocol built on top of I2C that connects all modules in a chassis together. See the graphic below. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 100: E-Keying Process

    * A field replaceable unit is a part that may be removed from a system and exchanged with another part or returned to a factory for service. Examples of FRUs may be a module card in a chassis slot, a fan tray, a power supply, and the chassis frame. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 101 As a final note, the shelf manager is truly agnostic about specific details of a link protocol. This permits new protocols to be added without modification to the chassis. For additional information on E-Keying, refer to the AdvancedTCA specification (http://www.picmg.org) and the AXIe specification (http://www.axiestandard.org). Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 102: Chassis Inhibit And Voltage Monitoring

    Inhibit input signal, the chassis will power up as soon as AC power is applied. Power Sync and the two connectors are described in “Multi-Chassis Power Sync” on page 114. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 103: Using The M9506A Axie Zone 3 Area

    Zone 3 Filler Panels (remove from rear of chassis) Figure 28 M9506A AXIe Zone 3 from the chassis front Removing the Zone 3 Filler Panels To access the Zone 3 Filler Panels, first remove the rear panel Zone 3 Access Cover.
  • Page 104 Zone 3 Filler Panels. To remove a panel, remove the three Torx T10 screws securing the panel. Zone 3 Cooling Fan Figure 30 M9506A AXIe Zone 3 Filler Panels viewed from the rear of the chassis Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 105 Using the M9506A AXIe Zone 3 Area Features and Functions Loosen nine screws to remove the power supply Figure 31 Loosen nine screws to remove Power Supply Tray for access to Slot 1 Zone 3 access cover Figure 32 Pull Out the Power Supply Tray to Access Slot 1 Zone 3 Filler Panel...
  • Page 106 Features and Functions Using the M9506A AXIe Zone 3 Area Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 107: Multiple Chassis Operation

    M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide Multiple Chassis Operation How does a Multi-Chassis System Differ from a MultiFrame System? Connect Multiple AXIe or PXIe Chassis to a Single Controller General Multi-Chassis Configurations Multi-Chassis Power Sync Power Sync Cabling Chassis Inhibit...
  • Page 108 Multiple Chassis Operation There are several possible ways to configure multiple M9506A 5-Slot AXIe chassis systems. You can also combine AXIe and PXIe chassis (such as the M9019A PXIe chassis) into multiple chassis configurations. You can use multiple chassis configurations to increase the number of chassis and measurement or switching modules;...
  • Page 109 Keysight's Multiple PXIe and AXIe Chassis Configuration tool. This tool is available on line at: www.keysight.com/find/pxie-multichassis. - MultiFrame is a Keysight feature by which multiple instruments in two or more chassis are interconnected to appear as one integral instrument to the user. In a MultiFrame system, special cabling connects the time base and triggering of the master chassis to all daisy-chained slave chassis.
  • Page 110 - The host PC’s BIOS must support enumeration of PCIe slots in the AXIe chassis; many computers are not capable of enumerating a sufficient number of PCIe slots to ensure that slots in all chassis are enumerated. Keysight maintains a document listing the integrated, rack mount, desktop and laptop computers that have been verified to properly enumerate PCIe devices in the AXIe chassis.

  • Page 111: Connect Multiple Axie Or Pxie Chassis To A Single Controller

    Controller is not supported for multiple chassis configurations. All example configurations show multiple M9506A chassis. Other combinations are possible such as one M9506A Master chassis to a Keysight M9505A 5-slot or M9502A 2-slot AXIe Subordinate chassis. The M9502A and M9505A chassis do not support daisy-chaining the PCIe connections.

  • Page 112: External Pc To Two M9506A Chassis

    Connect Multiple AXIe or PXIe Chassis to a Single Controller External PC to Two M9506A Chassis The following two diagrams illustrate connecting two M9506A chassis to an external controller. Both connections provide x8 speed from the PC to the either chassis.

  • Page 113: External Pc To Two Chassis Configuration

    The most simple multi-chassis system consists of an external PC with a PCIe Host Adapter card (such as the Keysight M9049A) connected to two PXIe or AXIe chassis. A PXIe chassis requires a System Module such as the Keysight M9022A.

  • Page 114: Multiple Chassis With An M9537A Embedded Axie Controller

    M9537A and a second chassis. This connection provides x16 downstream links to the second chassis. x16 Downstream link speed to 2nd chassis Figure 36 Two M9506A chassis using an M9537A Embedded Controller. Figure 37 below illustrates three M9506A AXIe chassis with one M9537A Embedded Controller.
  • Page 115 Multiple Chassis Operation Figure 38 below shows one method of controlling four M9506A chassis from the M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller. In this configuration, one chassis connects to the M9537A Controller's PCIe port, the other two connect to the ESM’s PCIe ports.

  • Page 116: Multi-Chassis Power Sync

    Multiple chassis may be connected together for power sync purposes. All of the chassis listed in Table 1 above have Power Sync connectors on their rear panels. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 117 LAN to these connectors. In a multi-chassis system, the time base and triggering for each chassis operates independent of the other chassis. For more information, refer to Keysight's Multiple PXIe and AXIe Chassis Configuration Tool. This tool is available on-line at: www.keysight.com/find/pxie-multichassis.

  • Page 118: Power Sync Cabling

    Each cable used for multiple chassis power-up synchronization purposes should not exceed 2 meters in length. Straight CAT5 or better cables are required. CAT5 or better cables Figure 40 Connection Sequence for Multiple Chassis Power Synchronization Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 119: Chassis Inhibit

    DB9 connector Figure 41 Chassis Power Inhibit Switch, DB9 Connector, Power Sync Connectors Keysight recommends leaving the INHIBIT switch in the DEF position when connecting the AC power cord to the chassis. After inserting the power AC power cord, then move the INHIBIT switch to the MAN position.
  • Page 120 Multiple Chassis Operation Multi-Chassis Power Sync Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 121: For Module Developers

    M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide For Module Developers This chapter provides a detailed look at the AXIe chassis backplane and connectors, provided as a quick reference for AXIe module developers. Module Types ATCA and AXIe Requirements ATCA Requirements and Exceptions for AXIe 1.0 ®...
  • Page 122 1. That hub may use AXIe trigger bus features, communicate between adjacent modules using the local bus, and provide the hub for a secondary x4 backplane data fabric to slots 2 through 5. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 123 ATCA and AXIe Requirements The Keysight AXIe (ATCA eXtensions for Instrumentation) chassis backplanes used in the M9506A comply with the AXIe 1.0 Base Architecture Specification. AXIe 1.0 is based on AdvancedTCA® (ATCA) architecture, expanded with several eXtensions, all of which will remain electrically compatible with standard ATCA blades.
  • Page 124 Direct connection for triggering between the system slot and instrument slots, Less than 20 pS skew is allowed. Exceptions: – AXIe architecture expands the use of the ATCA Synchronization Clock Interface. The signals and connector pin assignments for AXIe modules differ from ATCA. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 125: Axie Extensions To Advancedtca

    AXIe-defined backplane fabrics and resources. In the AXIe chassis, the ESM acts as logical slot 1 for base fabric signaling (LAN) and channel 1 data fabric signaling (PCIe) signaling in addition to shelf management. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 126: Chassis Backplane Connections

    Chassis Backplane Connections Chassis Backplane Connections M9506A Backplane The photo below reveals the M9506A backplane, with modules removed from all slots. The backplane provides connectors P20 through P24 and J10. Connector designations are shown for instrument slot 1. A typical module connector layout is illustrated below the backplane photo, with the mating connectors J20 through J24 and P10.

  • Page 127: Chassis Backplane Connections

    –53V to –45V. Your module must provide mating connector P10. The photo below shows slot 1 from the M9506A, normal chassis orientation. The pin layout for J10 (all slots) is illustrated below the photo. Zone 1 Backplane Connector J10...

  • Page 128: Zone 1 Pin Assignments

    Hardware address bit 5 Hardware address bit 6 HA7/P Hardware address bit 7 (odd parity bit) SCL_A IPMB clock, Port A SDA_A IPMB data, Port A SCL_B IPMB clock, Port B SDA_B IPMB data, Port B Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 129: Zone 2 Connector Layout

    These plugs use male contacts; the mating module connectors J20 through J24 use female contacts. Note the areas shown with red boxes; these are for alignment/keying. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 130: Zone 2 Connector Usage

    Fabric Channel 3 (PCIe x16) Fabric Channel 4 (PCIe x16) Fabric Channel 5 Fabric Channel 6 Fabric Channel 7 Base Channel Fabric Channel 1 from ESM star hub (PCIe x4) Fabric Channel 2 (PCIe x8) Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 131: Zone 2 Pin Assignments

    Local Bus LBL[54]+ LBL[54]– LBL[55]+ LBL[55]– LBR[54]+ LBR[54]– LBR[55]+ LBR[55]– LBL[56]+ LBL[56]– LBL[57]+ LBL[57]– LBR[56]+ LBR[56]– LBR[57]+ LBR[57]– LBL[58]+ LBL[58]– LBL[59]+ LBL[59]– LBR[58]+ LBR[58]– LBR[59]+ LBR[59]– LBL[60]+ LBL[60]– LBL[61]+ LBL[61]– LBR[60]+ LBR[60]– LBR[61]+ LBR[61]– Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 132 Local Bus LBL[30]+ LBL[30]– LBL[31]+ LBL[31]– LBR[30]+ LBR[30]– LBR[31]+ LBR[31]– LBL[32]+ LBL[32]– LBL[33]+ LBL[33]– LBR[32]+ LBR[32]– LBR[33]+ LBR[33]– LBL[34]+ LBL[34]– LBL[35]+ LBL[35]– LBR[34]+ LBR[34]– LBR[35]+ LBR[35]– LBL[36]+ LBL[36]– LBL[37]+ LBL[37]– LBR[36]+ LBR[36]– LBR[37]+ LBR[37]– Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 133: Troubleshooting And Service

    To Replace the Power Supply Unit To Remove the PSU from the M9506A To Replace the Fan Trays To Replace the Embedded System Module To contact Keysight for sales and technical support, refer to support links on the following Keysight websites: http://www.keysight.com/find/M9506A http://www.keysight.com/find/assist (worldwide contact information for repair and service)."...
  • Page 134 Troubleshooting and Service To prevent electrical shock, d isconnect the Keysight Technologies Model M9506A from mains before cleaning. Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean the external case parts. Do not attempt to clean internally.
  • Page 135 This example shows a chassis with firmware revision 1.0.09. The backplane revision is 0007 and component A is at revision 009, component B is at revision 0609 and component C is at revision 05. Refer to the M9506A AXIe Chassis Firmware Update Guide for specific details regarding updating the chassis firmware.

  • Page 136: Esm And Chassis Self-Test

    (user-initiated) unread messages before running the tests. You can use the Soft Front Panel or the IVI Self-TestErrorQuery call to view the errors. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 137: Self-Test Ivi-C Driver Calls

    149 for a list of Error Codes. Self-Test IVI-C Driver Calls KtMAXIeTRIG.Utility.Sel fTest or KtMAXIeMON.Utility.Sel fTest performs an instrument self test, waits for it to complete, and queries the instrument for any results. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 138: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting and Service Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The Keysight M9506A AXIe Chassis is typically used as part of a complex test system, where system refers to the complete hardware/software system including: - One or more AXIe or PXIe chassis with installed application modules...

  • Page 139: Chassis Inhibit/Voltage Monitoring

    Figure 42 Chassis Power Inhibit Switch, DB9 Connector, Power Sync Connectors Keysight recommends leaving the INHIBIT switch in the DEF position when connecting the AC power cord to the chassis. After inserting the power AC power cord, then move the INHIBIT switch to the MAN position.

  • Page 140: Measuring The Voltage Rails

    ±5% of their nominal values. Keysight recommends checking the power rails at least yearly using the chassis soft front panel (SFP) or programmatically. In addition, the power rails are accessible on the rear panel DB-9 connector, and can be checked with a DMM.
  • Page 141 – The PSU fans will slowly drop in speed, while continuing to cool the PSU from operating temperature to standby temperature. – Once the PSU cools down, the PSU fans will return to a steady idle speed. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 142: Chassis Hardware Troubleshooting

    Chassis Hardware Troubleshooting Chassis Fans The M9506A AXIe chassis has two fan trays, one on the left and one on the right, of the chassis. The left Fan tray has six fans providing air to the chassis slots and one fan for the Zone 3 area. The right fan tray has six fans. These fans are observable from outside the chassis by looking in the side vents.

  • Page 143: Power Supply Unit (Psu)

    All but one of these switches are reserved for factory testing purposes or reserved for future use and should not be changed. The only exception is SW56 which is used to configure the PCIe settings as shown in the following table. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 144 Troubleshooting and Service Troubleshooting SW 56 See text Figure 43 Factory Default ESM Switch Settings Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 145: Sw56 Switch Positions

    When the chassis power button is pushed, OFF (default) = Do not wait the chassis waits for the Remote HOST ON = Wait PCIe to turn off before shutting down modules and chassis. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 146: To Replace The Power Supply Unit

    To Remove the PSU from the M9506A Tools needed: Flat Blade Screwdriver. Power down and disconnect the power cord from the chassis.
  • Page 147 To Replace the Power Supply Unit Troubleshooting and Service Carefully slide the PSU out of the chassis. The complete PSU can then be removed. To install the replacement PSU, reverse these steps. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 148: To Replace The Fan Trays

    Ensure you fully loosened the captive retaining screws before trying to extract the fan tray. If you attempt to pull the fan tray out by the screws with these screws still engaged, damage could result. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 149 To Replace the Fan Trays Troubleshooting and Service Grasp the fan tray by the two captive retaining screws, and slide it out of the chassis. To install the fan tray, reverse these steps. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 150: To Replace The Embedded System Module

    To Replace the Embedded System Module Remove and reinstall the ESM exactly like an application module, except that it can only fit in the bottom half-height slot. See “Installing and Removing AXIe Modules” on page 31 for instructions. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 151: A Self-Test Error Codes

    User Guide Self-Test Error Codes Keysight’s M9506A AXIe chassis can run a series of self-tests to indicate that the hardware is functioning normally. The self-tests are run automatically when the chassis is powered on and may be invoked via IVI function calls (see the IVI-C and IVI .NET help files), the chassis web page, or from the chassis Soft Front...

  • Page 152: M9506A Monitor Self-Test Error Codes

    Service Guide. | Error: RPM () of the right bottom front fan in fan tray is equal to or below Lower Critical/ Non-Recoverable threshold ( RPM). | Fan may be defective, See Service Guide. | Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 153 ( degrees C). | See Service Guide. | Error: Temperature ( degrees C) of power board is equal to or below/above Lower/Upper Upper Critical/ Non-Recoverable threshold ( degrees C). | See Service Guide. | Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 154 Lower/Upper Upper Critical/ Non-Recoverable threshold (A). | See Service Guide. | Error: Output voltage (VDC) of PEX8749 PCIe switch 0.9V Supply is equal to or below/above Lower/Upper Upper Critical/ Non-Recoverable threshold (A). | See Service Guide. | Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 155 Lower/Upper Upper Critical/ Non-Recoverable threshold (A). || Codes 400 - 499 : Modules FRU status Error: FRU# 0x82 at slot 1 is not activated. Current State: Previous State:. | See Service Guide. | Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 156 Error: FRU# 0x12 at slot 0 is not activated. Current State: Previous State:. | See Service Guide. | Error: FRU# 0x20 at slot 0 is not activated. Current State: Previous State:. | See Service Guide. | Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 157: M9506A Trigger Self-Test Error Codes

    Error: Unable to read link width. | See Service Guide. Error: Link speed and width doesn't match expected value - Expected Speed: , Expected Width: | See Service Guide. Warning: Safe mode Gen 1 detected. | See Service Guide. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 158 Self-Test Error Codes M9506A Trigger Self-Test Error Codes Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 159 M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide Glossary ® ® ® Many of the terms in this manual and glossary are AXIe , ATCA or PICMG specific. Refer to the relevant specifications for more detail on these terms. ADB-6100AX Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) is an obsolete bit-serial computer bus for connecting low-speed devices (mouse, keyboard, etc.) to a computer.
  • Page 160 For more information, refer to Keysight's Multiple PXIe and AXIe Chassis Configuration tool. This tool is available on line at: www.keysight.com/find/pxie-multichassis.
  • Page 161 Glossary UXGA Abbreviation for Ultra eXtended Graphics Array referring to a standard monitor resolution of 1600×1200 pixels. Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 162 Glossary Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 163 Clocks and Triggering Firmware, Chassis Block diagram Front Panel Identification Configure Fan Control Indicator Configure Lan, Web Rack mounting Interface Replacing ESM Configure Trigger Routing, RJ-45 Connectors Health Page, Web Connectors, RJ-45 Interface Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 164 Thunderbolt™ 3 TRIG1, TRIG2 Trigger Ports Trigger SFP Triggering Troubleshooting, chassis hardware Updating chassis firmware Ventilation Verifying Operation Voltage Rails, measuring Web Interface Configure LAN page E-Keying page Fan Control page Health page Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 166 This information is subject to change without notice © Keysight Technologies, 2019 Published in USA Edition 1, September 2019 *M9506-90005* M9506-90005 www.keysight.com...

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