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Summary of Contents for IEI Technology TANK-XM81 Series
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MODEL: TANK-XM81 Series External expansion External Expansion Accessories for TANK-XM81 Series Expansion Chassis / Backplane / Power Module User Manual Rev. 1.00 – December 30, 2022...
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External expansion products Revision Date Version Changes December 30, 2022 1.00 Initial release Page II...
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External expansion products Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
External expansion products Manual Conventions WARNING Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result in personal injury. Warnings should be taken seriously. CAUTION Cautionary messages should be heeded to help reduce the chance of losing data or damaging the product. NOTE These messages inform the reader of essential but non-critical information.
TXC-XM81-G2 Figure 1-1: Expansion Chassis for TANK-XM81 Series IEI provides 4 sizes of expansion chassis to add functions to the TANK-XM81 series, fulfilling more application requirements. Combining with the optional backplanes, full-size graphics cards or PCIe/PCI expansion cards can be installed to enhance system functionality.
TXCBP-XM81-2B TXCBP-XM81-4A TXCBP-XM81-4B TXCBP-XM81-4C TXCBP-XM81-G2 Figure 1-2: Backplanes for TANK-XM81 Series IEI provides 6 kinds of backplanes for the 4 models of the TXC series expansion chassis. Users can choose the one that best fit the application requirements. Page 3...
External expansion products 1.2 Model Variations The model variations of the external expansion accessories are listed below. Model No. Description TXC-XM81-G2-R10 Dual GPU expansion chassis TXC-XM81-G1-R10 Single GPU expansion chassis TXC-XM81-4S-R10 4-slot expansion chassis TXC-XM81-3S-R10 3-slot expansion chassis 2-slot backplane module, TXCBP-XM81-2A-R10 1 x PCIe by 16 &...
External expansion products 1.3 Features The features of the external expansion accessories are listed below: ▪ Multiple PCIe slots ▪ 1 x PCIe x16 or 2 x PCIe x8 or 1 x PCIe x8 & 2 x PCIe x4 (optional) ▪...
Dimension (W x H x D) (mm) 230.6 x 166.3 x 370.4 230.6 x 207.1 x 370.4 Dimensions with Host (W x H x D) 230.6 x 168.7 x 370.4 230.6 x 209.86 x 370.4 (mm) Table 1-2: TANK-XM81 Series External expansion specifications Page 6...
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the TANK-XM81 Series External Expansion Products. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the TANK-XM81 Series External Expansion Products or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
If some of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor you purchased the TANK-XM81 Series External Expansion Products from or contact an IEI sales representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please send an email to sales@ieiworld.com.
External expansion products Quantity Item and Part Number Image Standard Chassis screws Optional 2-slot backplane (PCIe x16 & PCIe x4) (P/N: TXCBP-XM81-2A-R10) 2-slot backplane (two PCIe x8) (P/N: TXCBP-XM81-2B-R10) 2.3.2 TXC-XM81-4S The TXC-XM81-4S is shipped with the following components: Quantity Item and Part Number Image Standard...
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External expansion products Quantity Item and Part Number Image Standard Mounting brackets Chassis screws Optional 4-Slot Backplane (PCIe x16 & Two PCIe x4 & PCIe x1) (P/N: TXCBP-XM81-4A-R10) 4-Slot Backplane (Two PCIe x8 & Two PCIe x4) (P/N: TXCBP-XM81-4B-R10) 4-Slot Backplane (PCIe x16 & PCIe x4 & Two PCI) (P/N: TXCBP-XM81-4C-R10) Expansion Power Board (P/N: IDD-X1228150-R10)
External expansion products 2.3.3 TXC-XM81-G1 The TXC-XM81-G1 is shipped with the following components: Quantity Item and Part Number Image Standard TXC-XM81-G1 Mounting brackets Chassis screws Optional 4-Slot Backplane (PCIe x16 & Two PCIe x4 & PCIe x1) (P/N: TXCBP-XM81-4A-R10) Expansion Power Board (P/N: IDD-X1228150-R10) Page 17...
External expansion products 2.3.4 TXC-XM81-G2 The TXC-XM81-G2 is shipped with the following components: Quantity Item and Part Number Image Standard TXC-XM81-G2 Mounting brackets Chassis screws Optional 4-Slot Backplane (Two PCIe x8 & Two PCIe x4) (P/N: TXCBP-XM81-G2-PW-R10) Expansion Power Board (P/N: IDD-X1228150-R10) Page 18...
External expansion products 2.3.5 IDD-1228150 The IDD-1228150 is shipped with the following components: Quantity Item and Part Number Image Standard IDD-1228150 Power cable for BP (P/N: 32102-056000-100-RS) Power cable for graphics card (P/N: 32110-000200-100-RS) Terminal block (P/N: 33502-000542-RS) IO blank (P/N: 45002-4683C0-00-HF) Chassis screws Optional...
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External expansion products Quantity Item and Part Number Image Standard Power cable for graphics card (P/N: 32110-000200-100-RS) Page 20...
Electric shock and personal injury might occur if the rear panel of the TANK-XM81 Series Products is opened while the power cord is still connected to an electrical outlet.
External expansion products 3.2 Expansion Slot Cover Removal Before installing the external expansion components, the expansion slot cover must be removed from the bottom cover of the TANK-XM81 series. Follow the steps below to complete the task. Step 1: Turn the TANK-XM81 series over and remove the 6 screws on the bottom cover.
External expansion products Step 1: Remove the nine screws from the cover of the TXC-XM81-3S chassis and remove the cover. Figure 3-2: Remove the Cover of TXC-XM81-3S Step 2: Remove the gold finger protection cover from the TXC-XM81-3S chassis by removing the two screws shown below.
External expansion products Step 3: Disassemble the gold finger protection cover. Secure the bottom plate to the base of the backplane by using 2 standoffs and 1 screw. Then use 4 screws to install the upper plate onto the backplane. Figure 3-4: Install Gold Finger Protection Cover Page 25...
External expansion products Step 4: Insert the backplane into the TXC-XM81-3S chassis. Secure the backplane with five screws. Secure the gold finger protection cover with the 2 screws removed. Figure 3-5: Install Backplane into TXC-XM81-3S Step 5: Connect the fan cable from the TXC-XM81-3S chassis to the fan port on the backplane.
Insert the golden finger of the expansion chassis into the PCIe x16 slot of the TANK-XM81 series. Figure 3-7: Install TXC-XM81-3S to the Host Step 7: Use 6 screws to secure the TXC-XM81-3S chassis to the TANK-XM81 series. Figure 3-8: Secure TXC-XM81-3S to the Chassis Page 27...
External expansion products Step 8: Install the cover of the expansion chassis and secure it with the 9 screws previously removed. Figure 3-9: Install Cover Screws of TXC-XM81-3S 3.4 TXC-XM81-4S Installation TXC-XM81-4S chassis configured with TXCBP-XM81-4A, TXCBP-XM81-4B and TXCBP-XM81-4C backplanes. Before installing the chassis, install the backplane on the chassis, and then on the host.
External expansion products Figure 3-10: Remove the Cover of TXC-XM81-4S Step 2: Remove the gold finger protection cover from the TXC-XM81-4S chassis by removing the two screws shown below. Figure 3-11: Remove the Gold Finger Protection Cover of TXC-XM81-4S Page 29...
External expansion products Step 3: Disassemble the gold finger protection cover. Secure the bottom plate to the base of the backplane by using 2 standoffs and 1 screw. Then use 4 screws to install the upper plate onto the backplane. Figure 3-12: Install Gold Finger Protection Cover Page 30...
External expansion products Step 4: Insert the backplane into the TXC-XM81-4S chassis. Secure the backplane with five screws. Secure the gold finger protection cover with the 2 screws removed. Figure 3-13: Install Backplane into TXC-XM81-4S Step 5: Connect the fan cable from the TXC-XM81-4S to the fan port on the backplane. Figure 3-14: Install Fan Cable Page 31...
Insert the golden finger of the expansion chassis into the PCIe x16 slot of the TANK-XM81 series. Figure 3-15: Install TXC-XM81-4S to the Host Step 7: Use 6 screws to secure the TXC-XM81-4S chassis to the TANK-XM81 series. Figure 3-16: Secure TXC-XM81-4S to the Chassis Page 32...
External expansion products Step 8: Install the cover of the expansion chassis and secure it with the 11 screws previously removed. Figure 3-17: Install Cover Screws of TXC-XM81-4S 3.5 TXC-XM81-G1 Installation The TXC-XM81-G1 chassis can be configured with the TXCBP-XM81-4A backplanes. Before installing the chassis, install the backplane on the chassis, and then on the host.
External expansion products Figure 3-18: Remove the Cover of TXC-XM81-G1 Step 2: Remove the gold finger protection cover from the TXC-XM81-G1 chassis by removing the two screws shown below. Figure 3-19: Remove the Gold Finger Protection Cover of TXC-XM81-G1 Page 34...
External expansion products Step 3: Disassemble the gold finger protection cover. Secure the bottom plate to the base of the backplane by using 2 standoffs and 1 screw. Then use 4 screws to install the upper plate onto the backplane. Figure 3-20: Install Gold Finger Protection Cover Page 35...
External expansion products Step 4: Insert the backplane into the TXC-XM81-4S chassis. Secure the backplane with five screws. Secure the gold finger protection cover with the 2 screws removed. Figure 3-21: Install Backplane into TXC-XM81-G1 Step 5: Connect the fan cable from the TXC-XM81-G1 chassis to the fan port on the backplane.
Insert the golden finger of the expansion chassis into the PCIe x16 slot of the TANK-XM81 series Figure 3-23: Install TXC-XM81-G1 to the Host Step 7: Use 6 screws to secure the TXC-XM81-G1 chassis to the TANK-XM81 series. Figure 3-24: Secure TXC-XM81-G1 to the Chassis Page 37...
External expansion products Step 8: Install the cover of the expansion chassis and secure it with the 11 screws previously removed Figure 3-25: Install Cover Screws of TXC-XM81-G1 3.6 TXC-XM81-G2 Installation The TXC-XM81-G2 chassis can be configured with the TXCBP-XM81-G2 backplanes. Before installing the chassis, install the backplane on the chassis, and then on the host.
External expansion products Figure 3-26: Remove the Cover of TXC-XM81-G2 Step 2: Remove the gold finger protection cover from the TXC-XM81-G2 chassis by removing the two screws shown below. Figure 3-27: Remove the Gold Finger Protection Cover of TXC-XM81-G2 Page 39...
External expansion products Step 3: Disassemble the gold finger protection cover. Secure the bottom plate to the base of the backplane by using 2 standoffs and 1 screw. Then use 4 screws to install the upper plate onto the backplane. Figure 3-28: Install Gold Finger Protection Cover Page 40...
External expansion products Step 4: Insert the backplane into the TXC-XM81-G2 chassis. Secure the backplane with five screws. Secure the gold finger protection cover with the 2 screws removed. Figure 3-29: Install Backplane into TXC-XM81-G2 Step 5: Connect the fan cable from the TXC-XM81-G2 chassis to the fan port on the backplane.
Insert the golden finger of the expansion chassis into the PCIe x16 slot of the TANK-XM81 series Figure 3-31: Install TXC-XM81-G2 to the Host Step 7: Use 6 screws to secure the TXC-XM81-G2 chassis to the TANK-XM81 series. Figure 3-32: Secure TXC-XM81-G2 to the Chassis Page 42...
The IDD-X1228150 power supply module can provide auxiliary power supply support for the TANK-XM81 series, and can provide two power supply schemes: 12V 380W or 16-28V 150W. It can be installed either on the chassis base or into the backplane. To install it, follow the steps described below.
External expansion products 3.7.1 Onto the Chassis Base (for Front I/O) Step 1: Use four screws to install the IDD-X1228150 power module onto the base of the TXC-XM81-G1 or TXC-XM81-G2 expansion chassis as shown below. Figure 3-34: Install IDD-X1228150 Step 2: Connect the power cable from the IDD-X1228150 to backplane.
External expansion products Or connect the power cable to the graphics card. Figure 3-36: Connect Power Cable to Add-on Card Step 3: Connect a power supply to the power input connectors of the host and the power module. Ensure the wires are connected to the terminal blocks correctly. Please refer to Section 4.7 and the user manual of the TANK-XM81 for the pin defines of the power input connectors.
External expansion products 3.7.2 Into the Backplane (for Rear I/O) Step 1: Install the IO bracket onto the IDD-X1228150 and secure it with 2 screws. Figure 3-38: Install IO bracket Step 2: Insert the IDD-X1228150 into the PCIe slot of the backplane. Use screws to secure the power module to the rear of the TXC-XM81 series expansion chassis.
External expansion products Figure 3-40: Connect Power Cable to Backplane Or connect the power cable to the graphics card. Figure 3-41: Connect Power Cable to Add-on Card Step 4: Connect a power supply to the power input connectors of the host and the power module.
External expansion products refer to Section 4.7 and the user manual of the TANK-XM81 for the pin defines of the power input connectors. Figure 3-42: Connect with Power Supply Page 48...
External expansion products 3.8 Available Drivers All the drivers for the TANK-XM81 Series External Expansion Products are available on IEI Resource Download Center (https://download.ieiworld.com). Type TANK-XM81 Series External Expansion Products and press Enter to find all the relevant software, utilities, and documentation.
To download drivers from IEI Resource Download Center, follow the steps below. Step 1: Go to https://download.ieiworld.com . Type TANK-XM81 Series External Expansion Products and press Enter. Step 2: All product-related software, utilities, and documentation will be listed. You can choose Driver to filter the result.
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External expansion products Step 3: Click the driver file name on the page and you will be prompted with the following window. You can download the entire ISO file ( ), or click the small arrow to find an individual driver and click the file name to download ( NOTE: To install software from the downloaded ISO image file in Windows 10...
External expansion products TANK-XM81 series products provide a variety of expansion backplanes. Through the PCIe expansion interface customized by IEI, a variety of functions can be expanded. The connectors and jumpers of the expansion boards are listed in the following sections.
External expansion products 4.1.3 Fan Connector CN Label: SYS_FAN1 CN Type: 4-pin wafer, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 4-2 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-2 The fan connector attaches to a smart cooling fan Figure 4-2: Fan Connector Location (TXCBP-XM81-2A) Description Description +12V...
External expansion products 4.2 TXCBP-XM81-2B 4.2.1 Layout Figure 4-3: Connector and Jumper Locations (TXCBP-XM81-2B) 4.2.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors The table below lists all the connectors on the board. Connector Type Label PCIE1 PCIe x16 slots PCIe slot for add-on card PCIE2 SYS_FAN1 Fan connectors...
External expansion products 4.2.3 Fan Connector CN Label: SYS_FAN1 CN Type: 4-pin wafer, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 4-4 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-4 The fan connector attaches to a smart cooling fan Figure 4-4: Fan Connector Location (TXCBP-XM81-2B) Description Description +12V...
External expansion products 4.3.3 Fan Connector CN Label: SYS_FAN1,SYS_FAN2 CN Type: 4-pin wafer, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 4-6 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-6 The fan connector attaches to a smart cooling fan Figure 4-6: Fan Connector Location (TXCBP-XM81-4A) Description Description +12V...
External expansion products 4.3.4 Power Connector CN Label: CN Type: 8-pin header, p=3 mm CN Location: See Figure 4-7 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-7 Use the power connector to connect the power cable to the power module. Figure 4-7: Power Connector Location (TXCBP-XM81-4A) Description Description +12V...
External expansion products 4.4.3 Fan Connector CN Label: SYS_FAN1,SYS_FAN2 CN Type: 4-pin wafer, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 4-9 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-9 The fan connector attaches to a smart cooling fan Figure 4-9: Fan Connector Location (TXCBP-XM81-4B) Description Description +12V...
External expansion products 4.4.4 Power Connector CN Label: CN Type: 8-pin wafer, p=3 mm CN Location: See Figure 4-10 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-10 Use the power connector to connect the power cable to the power module. Figure 4-10: Power Connector Location (TXCBP-XM81-4B) Description Description +12V...
External expansion products 4.5.3 Fan Connector CN Label: SYS_FAN1 CN Type: 4-pin wafer, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 4-12 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-12 The fan connector attaches to a smart cooling fan Figure 4-12: Fan Connector Location (TXCBP-XM81-4C) Description Description +12V...
External expansion products 4.6.3 Fan Connector CN Label: SYS_FAN1,SYS_FAN2 CN Type: 4-pin wafer, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 4-14 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-14 The fan connector attaches to a smart cooling fan Figure 4-14: Fan Connector Location (TXCBP-XM81-G2) Description Description +12V...
External expansion products 4.6.4 Power Connector CN Label: CN Type: 8-pin wafer, p=3 mm CN Location: See Figure 4-15 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-15 Use the power connector to connect the power cable to the power module. Figure 4-15: Power Connector Location (TXCBP-XM81-G2) Description Description +12V...
External expansion products 4.7 IDD-X1228150 4.7.1 Layout Figure 4-16: Connector and Jumper Locations (IDD-X1228150) 4.7.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors The table below lists all the connectors on the board. Connector Type Label Power input 1x6 pin terminal block LED1,LED2,LED3 Power output to add-on card 2x4 pin header J1,J2,J3 Power output to backplane...
External expansion products 4.7.3 Power Input Connector CN Label: CN Type: 6-pin terminal block, p=5.08 mm CN Location: See Figure 4-17 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-17 The power input connector connects to power supply. Figure 4-17: Power Input Connector Location (IDD-X1228150) Description Description DC_IN...
External expansion products 4.7.4 Power Output Connector (to Backplane) CN Label: CN Type: 8-pin wafer, p=3 mm CN Location: See Figure 4-18 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-18 Use the power output connector to connect the power cable to the backplane. Figure 4-18: Power Output1 Connector Location (IDD-X1228150) Description Description...
External expansion products 4.7.5 Power Output Connector (to Add-on Card) CN Label: J1,J2,J3 CN Type: 8-pin wafer, p=4.2 mm CN Location: See Figure 4-19 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-19 Use the power output connector to connect the power cable to add-on cards. Figure 4-19: Power Output2 Connector Location (IDD-X1228150) Description Description...
External expansion products 4.7.6 Power LED Indicators CN Label: LED1, LED2, LED3 CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 4-20 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-20 The LED indicators show the power status. Figure 4-20: LED Indicator Locations (IDD-X1228150) LED Indicator Description Wide voltage input 12V input Alternately flashing...
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