Ethernet controller XMC-ETH6

Overview
The KONTRON XMC-ETH6 is a high-performance Gigabit Ethernet XMC mezzanine card designed to expand networking capability for VME and VPX plug-in cards. It integrates up to six independent Ethernet ports using up to four Intel i225 controllers (1G/2.5G, TSN/IEEE1588 PTP) and up to two Intel i210 controllers (1G). An 8-port, 8-lane PCIe Gen3 switch enables flexible configurations and simultaneous operation of multiple ports. Available in air-cooled and rugged conduction-cooled variants, the board supports industrial front connectors and offers options for VITA42 and VITA61 form factors. A 3U VPX version is available on request.

Key features

• Six independent Ethernet controllers for flexible port allocation
• Four 1G/2.5G Intel i225 controllers with TSN and IEEE1588 PTP support
• Two 1G Intel i210 copper ports (up to six simultaneous 1000BASE-T ports)
• 8-port, 8-lane PCIe Gen3 switch enabling multiple configuration modes
• Industrial IEC 61076 Harting ix front connectors with locking for enhanced robustness and EMC resistance
• Form factor options: XMC (VITA42) and XMC with extended build (VITA61)
• Available in VITA 47 air-cooled and VITA 47 conduction-cooled CC-4 rugged variants

Technical data
Ethernet interfaces: Up to six 1000BASE-T ports (four ports at 1G/2.5G + two ports at 1G)
Controllers: Up to four Intel i225 (1G/2.5G, TSN/IEEE1588 PTP) and up to two Intel i210 (1G)
Switch: 8 ports, 8 lanes PCIe Gen3 switch (multiple configuration support)
Front connectors: IEC 61076 Harting ix (front-facing, locking)
Cooling: VITA 47 air-cooled (operating 0 °C to +55 °C) and VITA 47 Conduction-Cooled CC-4 (operating -40 °C to +85 °C)

Specifications

• Model: XMC-ETH6
• Form factor: XMC mezzanine card (options for VITA42 and VITA61)
• Ethernet ports: Up to six 1000BASE-T (4×1G/2.5G + 2×1G)
• Ethernet controllers: Up to 4× Intel i225 and up to 2× Intel i210
• PCIe connectivity: 8 lanes PCIe Gen3 switch
• Front panel: Six 1000BASE-T on IEC 61076 Harting ix connectors
• Cooling variants: Air-cooled (VITA 47) and Conduction-Cooled CC-4 (VITA 47)
• Target applications: Industrial networking expansion for VME/VPX, rugged systems for defense, transportation and other harsh environments