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Keysight M9536A Startup Manual

Keysight M9536A Startup Manual

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  • Page 1 Startup Guide Keysight M9536A AXIe Embedded Controller...
  • Page 3 Sales and Technical Support Warranty © Keysight Technologies, Inc. 2011 - 2014 To contact Keysight for sales and techni- THE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS No part of this manual may be repro- cal support, refer to the support links on DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED “AS IS,”...
  • Page 4 In Case of Damage Cleaning Instruments that appear damaged or Clean the outside of the Keysight mod- defective should be made inoperative ule/chassis with a soft, lint-free, and secured against unintended oper- slightly dampened cloth. Do not use ation until they can be repaired by detergent or chemical solvents.
  • Page 5 Do not proceed beyond a waste. WARNING notice until the indi- To return unwanted products, contact cated conditions are fully under- your local Keysight office, or see stood and met. ICES/NMB-001 indicates that this ISM www.keysight.com/environment/prod- device complies with the Canadian for more information.
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Create a System Image ........24 Step 4: Run Keysight IO Libraries Suite ......25 Step 5.
  • Page 8 Keysight M9536A AXIe Embedded Controller Startup Guide...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    * The M9536A has three 240-pin, RDIMM sockets which support DDR3-1333 REG/ECC RAM sticks. Each socket can support memory modules up to 8GB for a total memory capacity of 24GB. The standard M9536A configuration is a single 8GB memory stick with a factory option to add a second 8GB memory stick. This leaves an empty socket for future expansion.

  • Page 10: M9536A At A Glance

    M9536A at a Glance M9536A at a Glance The following figure shows the front panel for the M9536A. Information about installing the controller and basic use follows in this manual. Base Channel UXGA port to USB ports for keyboard Serial COM...

  • Page 11: Base Channel Fabric Channel Leds

    100Mbps: Green IMPORTANT: Keysight M9502A or M9505A AXIe chassis must have firmware revision 1.3.23 or later for the M9536A to identify and communicate with other chassis module. Refer to the Keysight chassis web pages for information on updating the firmware.

  • Page 12: Step 1: Unpack And Inspect The Module

    Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Module Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Module Keysight’s AXIe Modules are shipped in materials that prevent static electricity damage. The modules should only be removed from the packaging in an anti-static area ensuring that correct anti-static precautions are taken.

  • Page 13: Inspect For Damage

    Should it become necessary to return the module for repair or service, follow the steps below: 1 Review the warranty information shipped with your product. 2 Contact Keysight to obtain a return authorization and return address. If you need assistance finding Keysight contact information go to www.Keysight.com/find/assist...

  • Page 14: Step 2: Verify Shipment Contents

    - Any other accessories that you ordered (cables, connectors, etc.). - Note, a keyboard, mouse, video monitor are not included with the M9536A The operating system has been installed for you at the factory. Keysight IO Libraries version (the latest version available at the time of shipment) is pre-installed on the controller.

  • Page 15: Step 3: Install The M9536A Embedded Controller

    Embedded controllers, such as the M9536A, must be installed in Slot 1 of the AXIe chassis. 3 Carefully align the M9536A board edges with the chassis guide rails and insert the controller into the chassis guide rails. 4 Check that the catch hooks and alignment pins at both ends of the module are correctly inserted into the proper chassis holes.

  • Page 16: Removing The M9536A From The Chassis

    The M9536A module is powered and connects to the Embedded System Module (ESM) through the chassis backplane. With the M9536A installed, do not connect an external host PC to the ESM module PCIe connector. Removing the M9536A from the chassis To remove the M9536A controller, reverse the previous procedure.

  • Page 17: Power Down Modes

    M9502A or M9505A), there are a total of three LAN ports accessible on the front panels -- two on the M9536A controller and one on the Embedded System Module (ESM). Windows Device Manager shows a total of five (5) individual Network Interface Cards (NICs);...

  • Page 18: Lan Port Recommendations

    3 Make the desired change to the LAN connection. 4 Use the chassis power button to power up the chassis and M9536A controller. 5 After Windows starts, verify that your LAN interface is operating correctly. Keysight M9536A AXIe Embedded Controller Startup Guide...
  • Page 19 Step 3: Install the M9536A Embedded Controller Keysight M9536A AXIe Embedded Controller Startup Guide...

  • Page 20: Microsoft Windows Activation (Windows 7 Only)

    WES 7 operating system. Keysight ensures that your copy of Windows 7 is activated at the time it ships from the factory. However, the first time you install and turn on the M9536A and Windows 7 starts, you must accept the End User License Agreement (EULA).

  • Page 21: Windows Security

    USB device. Your IT department may already have a backup strategy which is suitable for the system and data. Also, user data back up should be done just prior to sending the controller back to Keysight for service. Keysight M9536A AXIe Embedded Controller Startup Guide...

  • Page 22: Create A System Repair Disc

    Windows Security Create a System Repair disc If you are unable to boot the M9536A, you may need to use a System Repair disc. You are responsible to create this disk. Refer to the M9536A User Guide for additional information.

  • Page 23: Step 4: Run Keysight Io Libraries Suite

    If Connection Expert is not already running, run it now to verify your I/O configuration. From the Windows Start button, click the IO Libraries icon ( or from the Task bar, click the Keysight Connection Expert icon ( ) (earlier versions of IO Libraries used a different icon).
  • Page 24 M9536A Controller AXIe Chassis Note that the chassis appears under the PXIO interface. Refer to the Keysight IO Libraries Suite documentation and the M9536A User Guide for information on using the IO Libraries. Keysight M9536A AXIe Embedded Controller Startup Guide...

  • Page 25: Step 5. Verify Operation

    There are no actual verification procedures for the M9536A Embedded Controller. If it boots properly, then the controller is working normally. However, from Keysight Connection Expert (see Step 4 above), you can access the M9502A/M9505A Chassis Web page and from there you can find the M9536A version information and sensor diagnostic information.

  • Page 26: Step 6: Install User Application Modules In The Axie Chassis

    Periodically check for the latest AXIe chassis firmware: www.Keysight.com/find/M9502A www.Keysight.com/find/M9505A For example, Keysight’s AXIe chassis firmware version 1.3.23 (and later) provides for enhanced fan control and E-Keying that was not supported in earlier chassis firmware versions. tatic Electricity—The components and connectors on modules are sensitive to static electricity.

  • Page 27: Install Application Module Drivers (If Necessary)

    Windows shutdown process. After Windows has completely shutdown (indicated by no activity on the hard disk drive light), turn off the chassis via the chassis On/Off button. Keysight M9536A AXIe Embedded Controller Startup Guide...

  • Page 28: Controller Bios

    Controller BIOS Controller BIOS As of this printing, two versions of BIOS are available for the M9536A -- AG10 and AG16. The only significant difference between AG10 and AG16 is that AG16 BIOS allows the M9536A AXIe Embedded Controller to properly enumerate large PCIe systems, including up to three M9514A AXIe 14-slot Chassis.

  • Page 29: Environmental Operating Conditions

    Environmental Operating Conditions Environmental Operating Conditions The Keysight M9536A AXIe Embedded Controller is designed to operate in a temperature range of 0 C to +50 C with non-condensing humidity. The ° ° maximum humidity is 95% at +40 C. The maximum operating altitude is 3000 m °...
  • Page 30 Environmental Operating Conditions Keysight M9536A AXIe Embedded Controller Startup Guide...
  • Page 31 LAN eXtensions for instruments puts the power of Ethernet and the Web inside your test systems. Keysight is a founding member of the LXI consortium. www.pxisa.org PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation (PXI) modular instrumentation delivers a rugged PC-based high-performance measurement and automation platform.
  • Page 32 This information is subject to change without notice © Keysight Technologies 2014 Edition 7 December 2014 *M9536-90001* M9536-90001 www.keysight.com...

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