Keysight M9021A Installation Manual
Keysight M9021A Installation Manual

Keysight M9021A Installation Manual

Pxie system modules and cable interface

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M9021A, M9022A, M9023A, M9024A
Keysight PXIe System
Modules and Cable Interface

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  • Page 1 Installation Guide M9021A, M9022A, M9023A, M9024A Keysight PXIe System Modules and Cable Interface...
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Malaysia or disclose the Software. The EULA and MATION CONTAINED HEREIN. SHOULD the license set forth therein, does not KEYSIGHT AND THE USER HAVE A SEP- Published by require or permit, among other things, ARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH that Keysight: (1) Furnish technical infor- WARRANTY TERMS COVERING THE Keysight Technologies, Inc.
  • 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: Safety Symbols

    ICES-001. instrumentation” product. Do not dispose in domestic household waste. To return unwanted products, contact your local Keysight office for more This symbol represents the time period information. during which no hazardous or toxic substance elements are expected to leak or deteriorate during normal use.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    M9021A Switch Settings........
  • Page 8 Troubleshooting and Service ........43 viii Keysight PXIe System and Cable Interface Installation Guide...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    The chassis controller expansion slots must have the Slot Blocker installed for proper chassis cooling efficiency. * The M9021A uses special features built into the Keysight M9018 chassis and is not compatible with the PXIe System Slot in other PXIe chassis.
  • Page 10: System Limitations

    For additional information on using these chassis inter-connection components, see the Keysight Multi-chassis Designer; found at www.keysight.com/find/pxie-multichassis, or by searching on the document name. Keysight provides a list of tested host PCs at: www.keysight.com/find/PXIAXIeTestedPC. System Limitations Enumeration Limitations All of the modules can be used with embedded controllers or external PCs.
  • Page 11: Step 1: Unpack And Inspect The Module

    After unpacking the module, verify that all items listed on the packing list are included. Inspect the module for shipping damage. Save all packing material for storage or return shipment to Keysight. Keysight PXIe System and Cable Interface Installation Guide...
  • Page 12: If You Need To Return The Module

    Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Module If you need to return the module Should it become necessary to return a Keysight module for repair or service, follow the steps below: Review the warranty information shipped with your product. 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 13: Step 2: Verify Shipment Contents

    19 for driver installation information. A single driver install utility services the M9022A, M9023A and M9024A modules. It is available on the software CD as well as on each of the Keysight product web sites: www.keysight.com/find/M9022A www.keysight.com/find/M9023A www.keysight.com/find/M9024A The most current version of Keysight IO Libraries is required prior to installing and running any other software.
  • Page 14: Step 3: Install The Controller Expansion Slot Blocker

    Step 3: Install the Controller Expansion Slot Blocker Step 3: Install the Controller Expansion Slot Blocker Each M9021A, M9022A, and M9023A comes with a 3-slot Controller Expansion Slot Blocker (M9018-01112) and is required when using the PXIe System Modules. The Controller Expansion Slot Blocker is used on the M9010A, M9018A, M9018B, and M9019A PXIe chassis.
  • Page 15: Installation And Removal

    Position the base plate as shown in the following photographs. Note that the tab goes toward the back of the chassis. 3-Slot Controller Expansion Slot Base Plate Figure 2 Base Plate Installation Keysight PXIe System and Cable Interface Installation Guide...
  • Page 16 Install the face plate. Secure the face plate to the base plate with the two M3 Phillips screws. Secure the face plate to the chassis by the four module mounting screws. Do not over tighten the screws. Keysight PXIe System and Cable Interface Installation Guide...
  • Page 17 Install all chassis covers and slot blockers. Install the other PXIe modules. Missing filler panels may disrupt necessary chassis air circulation. for additional cooling information see the white paper at: https://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/5991-3270EN.pdf ?id=2999086 Keysight PXIe System and Cable Interface Installation Guide...
  • Page 18: Step 4: Install The System Or Cable Interface Module In The Chassis

    Step 4: Install the System or Cable Interface Module in the Chassis Step 4: Install the System or Cable Interface Module in the Chassis The Keysight Cable Interface Module and System Modules have been designed for easy installation. However, the following standard precautions, installation...
  • Page 19: Step 5. Install The Driver

    Widows Embedded System (WES) 7 32/64, Windows 8.1 Update1 32/64 bit, and Win 10 32/64 bit. One install program works for all 3 System Modules. This single driver is available at each of the product’s Keysight web page: www.keysight.com/find/M9022A www.keysight.com/find/M9023A www.keysight.com/find/M9024A...
  • Page 20: Using Different Pxie Chassis

    Using Different PXIe Chassis Using Different PXIe Chassis The M9021A card interface module only works the Gen 2 PXIe M9018A or M9018B chassis. When using the M9021A with the M9018, use the chassis PCIe Switch Fabric Configurator to set the chassis switch fabric to 1x8.
  • Page 21 Push down on the module’s ejector/injector handle. Carefully align the module board edges with the chassis guide rails (red guide rails for slot 1) and insert the module into the guide rails. Keysight PXIe System and Cable Interface Installation Guide...
  • Page 22 Power up the PXIe chassis. Verify that the chassis fans are operating and free of obstructions that may restrict air flow. Power up the Host PC. Keysight PXIe System and Cable Interface Installation Guide...
  • Page 23: M9021A Pcie Cable Interface Module Installation

    M9021A PCIe Cable Interface Module Installation M9021A PCIe Cable Interface Module Installation The M9021A uses special features built into the Keysight M9018 chassis and is not compatible with the PXIe System Slot in other PXIe chassis. M9021A Switch Settings Switch...
  • Page 24: M9021A Leds

    PCIe lanes are actually being used to communicate between the PC and the chassis. If your chassis application is running slower than you expect, check the M9021A LEDs to see how wide your data path is to the chassis.
  • Page 25 CABLE LANE DETECT CABLE LANE DETECT BACK PLANE LANE DETECT Lane number Lane number Figure 9 x4 communications between the host controller and the chassis Keysight PXIe System and Cable Interface Installation Guide...
  • Page 26 CABLE LANE DETECT CABLE LANE DETECT BACK PLANE LANE DETECT Lane number Lane number Figure 10 x8 communications between the host controller and the chassis Keysight PXIe System and Cable Interface Installation Guide...
  • Page 27: M9022A, M9023A, M9024A System Module Installation

    PC to chassis, the top cable connector on PC host adapters must be connected to the top (PCIe Port 1) on the M9023A or M9024A. Likewise, the bottom two ports must connected to each other. Keysight PXIe System and Cable Interface Installation Guide...
  • Page 28: Transfer Rate Settings

    M9018 to a switch fabric of 4x4, and you are using the M9024A, you will need to make a switch setting change on the M9024A so that the IO ports will operate properly. Keysight PXIe System and Cable Interface Installation Guide...
  • Page 29: Module Switch Settings Summary

    High Normal high speed operation Gen 1 High Slower speed operation to support old devices that can’t operate at high speed On SW1, leave switches 5 and 6 in the High position Keysight PXIe System and Cable Interface Installation Guide...
  • Page 30: M9022A, M9023A, M9024A Front Panel Leds Summary

    (Top LED is Link 1 status Blue Gen 2 Connection Bottom LED is Link 2 status) Green Gen 3 Connection Host or Target mode Green Host mode (default) (x8) Blue Target mode (x16) Keysight PXIe System and Cable Interface Installation Guide...
  • Page 31 D10 indicates PCIe link status for left side mezzanine board. D31- D32 PCIe Link Status when the backplane is 2-link routing. When the backplane is 4-link routing, D31 indicates PCIe link status for left side mezzanine board. Keysight PXIe System and Cable Interface Installation Guide...
  • Page 32 On the backside of the M9024A module are two LEDs: Figure 14 Back of M9024A module showing two LEDs Ind icates Configuration is okay for GPB controller 1.0 VDC power is okay Keysight PXIe System and Cable Interface Installation Guide...
  • Page 33: M9024A I/O Interfaces

    The IO ports are an extension of the Windows PC and should be observable in Windows Device Manager. Keysight’s M9024A System Module provides four USB 2.0 Type A ports and two USB 3.0 Type A ports on the faceplate. All USB ports are compatible with high-speed, full-speed and low-speed USB devices.
  • Page 34: Ethernet

    - Compatible with the IEEE 488 standard - Up to 1.5MB/s data transfer rates - On-board 2 KB FIFO for read/write operations - Connect up to 14 instruments - GPIB is a standard VISA Resource Keysight PXIe System and Cable Interface Installation Guide...
  • Page 35 Embedded Controller’s GPIB port. The M9024A GPIB port is not compatible with the M9036A GPIB cable, part number M9036-31301. Please install the most recent version of Keysight IO Libraries Suite to use the GPIB. The following table provides the pin-out of the front panel D-sub 25-pin GPIB connector.
  • Page 36: Connecting A Pc To A Pxie Or Axie Chassis

    The simplest system consists of an external PC with a PCIe Host Adapter card (such as the Keysight M9048B) connected to a PXIe or AXIe chassis. A PXIe chassis requires a System Module or Cable Interface Module such as the Keysight M9021A.
  • Page 37: External Pc To Two Chassis Configuration

    Another simple 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. An AXIe chassis does not require a system module interface, because a cable port is included in the ESM half height module.
  • Page 38: External Pc, X16 Connection To Single Pxie Chassis Configuration

    Make certain the top connector on the M9049A module connects to the top connector on the M9023A module and the bottom connectors connect together. Figure 17 x16 Connection to the PXIe chassis Keysight PXIe System and Cable Interface Installation Guide...
  • Page 39: M9037A Embedded Controller To Second Chassis

    Connecting a PC to a PXIe or AXIe Chassis M9037A Embedded Controller to Second Chassis Figure 18 M9037A Embedded Controller to a second PXIe chassis Keysight PXIe System and Cable Interface Installation Guide...
  • Page 40: M9037A Embedded Controller To Cascade Of Pxie Chassis

    Connecting a PC to a PXIe or AXIe Chassis M9037A Embedded Controller to Cascade of PXIe Chassis Figure 19 Cascade or “Daisy Chain” of PXIe Chassis Keysight PXIe System and Cable Interface Installation Guide...
  • Page 41: Remote Chassis Power On And Pcie Wake

    PC’s BIOS and by the PCIe Host Adapter installed in the PC. Some PCIe Host Adapters have a switch setting that determines if the adapter passes the signal on to the PC. For information on the Keysight PCIe Host Adapters, M9048A, M9048B, and M9049A, see the Keysight Remote PC PCIe Host Desktop Adapter Modules Installation Guide.
  • Page 42: Module Characteristics

    PCIe Host Adapter: Single Port (x8), Gen 3 M9049A PCIe Host Adapter: Dual Port (16), Gen 3 Y1202A PCIe cable: x8, 2.0M Y1203A PCIe cable: x8, 0.5M, used for chassis-to-chassis in multiple chassis systems Keysight PXIe System and Cable Interface Installation Guide...
  • Page 43: Troubleshooting And Service

    M9024A modules. Refer to “Step 5. Install the Driver” page 19 for driver installation information. The most current version of Keysight IO Libraries is required prior to installing and running any other software. The latest version can be downloaded from: www.keysight.com/find/iosuite.
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting and Service Keysight PXIe System and Cable Interface Installation Guide...
  • Page 46 This information is subject to change without notice © Keysight Technologies 2015-2019 Third Edition, January 2019 Printed in Malaysia *M9022-90001* M9022-90001 www.keysight.com...

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