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MCXT-E | PICMG 1.3 System Host Board (SHB) | Two Intel Quad-Core Xeon Processors

PICMG 1.3 System Host Board | Intel Quad-Core Xeon Processors | MCXT-E
  • Supports two Quad-core Intel® processors in a PICMG 1.3 form factor
  • PICMG 1.3 system host board features a 32GB system memory capacity 
  • Supports Server-class backplanes featuring multiple x8 PCI Express lanes
  • On-board SATA II RAID and video options
  • Product lifecycle of 5-7+ years with an industry leading 5-year warranty
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TRC4008



  • Compact system solution
  • Size: 19"(W) x 7"(H) x 20"(D)
  • Weight: 20 Lbs.
  • Storage drive bays: 8 (max.)
  • Backplane type: 14-slot

TRC4003



  • High-density storage server
  • Multiple SBC options
  • Size: 19"(W) x 7"(H) x 24.5"(D)
  • Storage drive bays: 13
  • Backplane type: 14-slot

 TRC4002



  • Cluster computing solution
  • Supports up to 4 SBCs
  • Size: 19"(W) x 7"(H) x 22.8"(D)
  • Storage drive bays: 4
  • Backplane type: 4-segment
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TRC5000



  • Rugged cluster computer
  • Supports up to 4 SBCs
  • Lightweight aluminum enclosure
  • Size: 19"(W) x 8.75"(H) x 18"(D)
  • Backplane type: 4-segment

 TRC5003



  • Rugged cluster computer
  • Supports up to four SBCs
  • Size: 19"(W) x 8.75"(H) x 23"(D)
  • Front access HDDs: 8 (max.)
  • Backplane type: 4-segment

 TRC5002



  • Rugged cluster computer
  • Supports up to two SBCs
  • Size: 19"(W) x 8.75"(H) x 18"(D)
  • Front access HDDs: 4 (max.)
  • Backplane type: 2-segment
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TRC6001



  • CE-compliant telecom chassis
  • 3+1 Redundant power supplies
  • Size: 19"(W) x 10.5"(H) x 20.1"(D)
  • Front access HDDs: 6 (max.)
  • Backplane type: 20-slot

 TRC6000



  • Shallow-depth telecom chassis
  • Supports full-length cards
  • Size: 19"(W) x 10.5"(H) x 18.2"(D)
  • Front access HDDs: 4 (max.)
  • Backplane type: 20-slot



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In addition to offering pre-configured integrated systems, Trenton specialized in designing customer-driven computing solutions based on our customer's exact specifications.
Production Development Phases

Trenton's electrical and mechanical engineering teams can address a wide range of system requirements, including custom enclosure design, creating backplanes with unique slot configurations, or modifying system BIOS parameters to satisfy the most demanding applications.

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  • »Designed for high-performance computing applications requiring the processing power of Quad-core Intel® Xeon® Quad-core processors
  • »Maximum memory bandwidth via a four-channel DDR2-667 memory interface
  • »Server-Class SHB with two PCI-Express x8 lanes and one PCIe x4 lane supports backplane card slots and I/O
  • »Coupled with a Trenton backplane, this SHB can support PCIe, PCI-X, or PCI option cards
  • »Stable long-life product cycle and reliable five-year warranty
  • »PICMG 1.3 system host board with on-board SATA II RAID, video, USB, Gigabit Ethernet ports
  • »Product is designed, manufactured and supported by Trenton at our U. S. facilities

FORM FACTOR

PICMG 1.3 Server Class (PCI Express links= two x8 and one x4 or four x1)

PROCESSORS

Two Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processors - 5400 series with 1333MHz FSB, 2x6MB L2 cache
Two Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processors - 5300 series with 1333MHz FSB, 2x4MB L2 cache

*other processor options are available with non-embedded support

BIOS (FLASH)

AMI - AMIBIOS® 8

CHIPSET

Intel® 5000P with the Intel® 6321 ESB I/O Controller Hub

MEMORY

32GB (max), four-channel Fully Buffered DIMM (FBDIMM) DDR2-667 interface with eight sockets

VIDEO INTERFACE

ATI® ES1000, 16MB memory, 1280 x 1024 resolution (SXGA)

ETHERNET INTERFACES

Intel® 82563EB Ethernet controller - Two 10/100/1000Base-T on I/O Bracket Connectors
Intel® 82563E  Ethernet controller - One 10/100/1000Base-T interface routed to SHB edge connector "C"

ON-BOARD INTERFACES

Eight USB 2.0 ports - Two each on the I/O bracket and on-board headers plus four routed to SHB edge connector "C"

Six SATA II/300 interfaces with RAID 0,1,5 and 10 support

One Ultra/ATA 100 support

WATCHDOG TIMER

MAX6369 from Maxim® Integrated Products - Four watchdog timer reset ranges from 100 msec to 3 minutes

BATTERY

Lithium - CMOS data retention

MECHANICAL

Board dimensions – 13.330” (33.86cm) L x 5.726” (14.54”cm) H  
Standard cooling solution height range – 2.77” (70.36mm) to 2.92” (74.24mm)
Low-Profile cooling solution height range – 2.38” (60.45mm) to 2.53” (64.34mm)

AGENCY APPROVALS & COMPLIANCE

UL60950, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-00, EN55022:1998 Class B, EN61000-4-2:1995,
EN61000-4-3:1997, EN61000-4-4:1995, EN61000-4-5:1995, EN61000-4-6:1996:
EN61000-4-11:1994

MEAN TIME BETWEEN FAILURES (MTBF)

MTBF = 186,261 Power-On Hours (POH) at 40° C per Bellcore

POWER REQUIREMENTS - 100% stressed

Typical Values - 100% Stressed with 4GB of system memory

CPU Intel® No. +5V +12V +3.3V
2.83GHz E5440# 2.00A 14.75A 3.20A
         
POWER REQUIREMENTS - Idle

Typical Values - System Idling with 4GB of system memory

CPU Intel® No. +5V +12V +3.3V
2.83GHz E5440# 1.75A 5.75A 3.00A
         

*check Technical Reference Manual for additional processor speeds and system parameters/notes

OPERATING TEMPERATURE
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
(Standard Cooling Solution with 300LFM continuous airflow)
Operating Temperature: 0-45 C (listed processor speeds)
Operating Temperature: 0-55 C (2.13GHz LV Intel’s L5408 processors)
Operating Temperature: 0-40 C (3.16GHz Intel’s X5460 processors)

OPERATING TEMPERATURE
(Low-Profile Cooling Solution)
Operating Temperature: 0-40 C (listed processor speeds)
Operating Temperature: 0-50 C (2.13GHz LV Intel’s L5408 processors)
ENVIRONMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Airflow -
 300LFM continuous airflow
Storage - -20° to 70° C.
Humidity -
   5% to 90% non-condensing.
SYSTEM HARDWARE MONITOR

Monitor Voltages, Fan Speed(s) and Temperature. User Programmable.

DATASHEET

Datasheet for MCX series, Multi Core Xeon, PICMG 1.3

PRODUCT MANUAL

Manual for MCX Series, Multi Core Xeon, PICMG 1.3

DRIVERS

Use the links below to load the MCXT-E single board computer device drivers needed in the system design.  Some of these driver locations will prompt you to select the operating system you are using in the application in order to download the correct driver.

Intel® 5000P Chipset Update Software for the Intel® 5000P Memory Controller Hub (MCH) using the Intel® 6321ESB I/O Controller

Intel® PRO/1000 MT Network & Server Adapters for the Intel® 82563EB Ethernet PHY (Dual GB LANs)

Intel® PRO/1000 MT Network & Server Adapters for the Intel® 82573E Ethernet Controller (Backplane LAN)

Video driver for the ATI ES1000 Video Controller

Intel® SATA Raid Drivers for the Intel® 6321ESB I/O Controller

BLOCK DIAGRAM

MCXT-E Block Diagram

CONFIGURATION DETAILS

Jumpers and Connectors

BP4FS6890

The BP4FS6890 is a four segment backplane, 20-slot form factor that can be configured for graphics- or server-class applications. The BP4FS6890 backplane supports four system host boards, eight x16 and four x8 PCI Express option card slots.


IOB32

This optional, plug-in module is available in two models and both versions can be used to enable Trusted Platform Module or TPM functionality in a system using a Trenton PICMG 1.3 system host board. The IOB32 provides TPM 1.2 functionality when used with a Trenton TQ9 SHB or any model of Trenton's MCX- or MCG-series of SHBs.


IOB31

Plugs into the controlled impedance connector on Trenton's PICMG 1.3 system host boards to provide I/O and PCI Express expansion capability on backplanes equipped with a PCI Express Expansion slot. On-board IOB31 connector headers support two serial ports, a parallel port, PS/2 mouse and keyboard connections and a floppy port.


IOB30MC

Plugs into the controlled impedance connector on Trenton's PICMG 1.3 system host boards to provide I/O expansion capability for two serial ports, a parallel port, PS/2 mouse and keyboard connections and a floppy port. Use the IOB30MC version with MCX/MCG-series or TQ9 SHBs.


BPX5

The BPX5 is a small form factor backplane designed to fit into a small chassis and provide server-class backplane functionality.


BPX3/2

Trenton's BPX3/2 is a server-class, narrow shoebox from factor backplane with one SHB slot, two x8 PCI Express and two PCI-X/PCI option card slots.


BPX6719

Trenton's BPX6719 is a server-class, shoebox from factor backplane with one SHB slot, two x8 and one x4 PCI Express option card slots, one PCIe Expansion slot and three PCI-X/PCI Slots.


BPX3/8

Trenton's BPX3/8 is a server-class backplane provides electrical connections for two PCI Express, four PCI-X and four 64-bit PCI option cards, with 1 CPU slot for the SHB.


BPX6610

Trenton's BPX6610 features two 64-bit/100MHz PCI-X and four 64-bit/66MHz PCI-X option card slots, the BPX6610 features server-class, 14-slot form factor with one x16 PCI Express® mechanical slot and five x8 PCIe slots.


BP2S6929

The Trenton BP2S6929 is a two-segmented PICMG 1.3 backplane that supports multiple SHBs used in cluster computing applications.  This backplane is used in the Trenton TRC5001 and the TRC5002 rackmount computer systems. 


BPX6620

Trenton's BPX6620 is a server-class, 14-slot from factor backplane with one SHB slot and one x8 and one x4 PCI Express option card slot with a PCI Express Expansion slot and ten PCI-X/PCI Slots.


BPX6806

Trenton's BPX6806 server-class, 20-slot from factor backplane with one SHB slot and four x8 and fourteen x4 PCI Express option card slots with one PCIe Expansion slot.


BPX3/14

Trenton's  BPX3/14 is a server-class backplane provides electrical connections for two PCI Express, fourteen PCI-X option cards and 1 CPU slot for the SHB.


BPX6571

Trenton's BPX6571 backplane is a server-class, 20-slot from factor backplane with one SHB slot and one x8 and one x4 PCI Express option card slot with sixteen PCI-X/PCI slots.


TRC4008

The TRC4008 is a rackmount chassis that features 14-slot backplane and embedded motherboard support.  The TRC4008 offers flexible system configurations with single board computers, 14-slot backplanes, or embedded motherboards and is ideal for Government & Defense, Video Processing and GPU Computing applications.


TRC6001

The TRC6001 is 6U, CE validated industrial server packaged in a lightweight aluminum chassis.  The system offers a choice of single board computers, 20-slot backplanes that support full-length I/O and DSP cards and 3+1 redundant hot swap power supplies.  The TRC6001 is also well-suited to open tele-communication applications like Call Center Processing, Firewalls & VPN Servers and 1st Responder Dispatch & Emergency Call Centers.


TRC5000

This rugged 5U Rackmount Computer has a compact chassis depth of 18" and up to four single board computers using a multi-segement, PCI Express backplane such as the BP4FS6890.  The TRC5000 is designed for cluster computing in Government & Defense, Virtualization and Industrial Automation applications.


TRC5003

Similar to the TRC5000, the TRC5003 is a rugged 5U Rackmount Computer with up to four single board computers, a multi-segement PCI Express backplane and front access HDD and DVD support for each SBC segment.  The TRC5003 is designed for cluster computing in Government & Defense, Virtualization and Industrial Automation applications.


TRC4003

This rackmount computer is well-suited to storage applications.  The system supports various single board computers and 14-slot backplane options.  This industrial computer features up to ten hot swap drive bays, three optical media drive bays and hot swap fans.  Trenton's TRC4003 is ideal for Virtualization, Video Processing and Communications applications.


TRC6000

This compact 6U industrial server features a short 18.2" depth and a choice of single board computers and 14 or 20-slot backplanes that support full-length I/O and DSP cards.  The TRC6000 is a perfect open tele-communications platform for Call Center Processing, Firewalls & VPN Servers and IP Media Server applications.


TRC4002

This 4U, 22.8" deep rugged rackmount computer features four 2.5” front access / hot swap drive carriers.  A Trenton BP4FS6890 multi-segment, PCI Express backplane is used to support four SBCs like the Trenton JXT6966.  This cluster computing solution is ideal for Government & Defense, Virtualization and Industrial Automation applications.


TRC5002

The TRC5002 is a rugged 5U Rackmount Computer like the TRC5001, but with front access HDD and DVD support for each single board computer segment.  This system also features the PCI Express and PCI-X/PCI BP2S6929 multi-segment backplane.  The TRC5002 works well in Command & Control, Web Services and Robotic Assembly Line applications.




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