1CM2G101 Connect Tech M.2 GbE Expansion Board User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: Connect Tech

USERS GUIDE
Revision: 0.00

M.2 GbE
CTIM-00055 Revision 0.00 2021-02-25

PREFACE

Disclaimer

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Customer Support Overview

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Limited Product Warranty

Connect Tech Inc. provides a 2-year Warranty for this product. Should this product, in Connect Tech Inc.’s opinion, fail to be in good working order during the warranty period, Connect Tech Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no charge, provided that the product has not been subjected to abuse, misuse, accident, disaster or non-Connect Tech Inc. authorized modification or repair.
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ESD Warning

Electronic components and circuits are sensitive to ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD). When handling any circuit board assemblies including Connect Tech COM Express carrier assemblies, it is recommended that ESD safety precautions be observed. ESD safe best practices include, but are not limited to:

Leaving circuit boards in their antistatic packaging until they are ready to be installed.
Using a grounded wrist strap when handling circuit boards, at a minimum you should touch a grounded metal object to dissipate any static charge that may be present on you.
Only handling circuit boards in ESD safe areas, which may include ESD floor and table mats, wrist strap stations and ESD safe lab coats.
Avoiding handling circuit boards in carpeted areas.
Try to handle the board by the edges, avoiding contact with components.

REVISION HISTORY

Revision	Date	Changes
0	25-02-21	Initial Release

INTRODUCTION

The M.2 GbE expansion board adds an additional ethernet connection to any existing carrier board through the M.2 A or E key expansion slot. Ideal for customers needing to add wired network connections within space-constrained applications, this industrial grade expansion board utilizes an Intel I210 controller for optimized performance and trusted reliability.

Product Features and Specifications

Form Factor	M.2 2230 Key A+E
Ports	1x 10/100/1000BASE-T
Controller	Intel® Ethernet Controller I210-AT
Host Interface Bus	x1 PCIe v2.1, SMBus
Dimensions	22mm x 30mm (M.2 Type-2230-D3-A-E)

(0.87” x 1.18”)
exceeds M.2 max topside height spec
Cable (Optional, not included)| CBG383 (RJ-45 Female, 8-pin Picoblade)
LEDs| Activity, Link, Power
Operating Temperature| -40º C to +85º C
*A minimum air-flow rate of 125CFM is recommended to operate
reliably at ambient temperatures over 65ºC
Weight| 3g (0.11oz)
Warranty| 2 Year Warranty and Free Technical Support

Part Numbers / Ordering Information

Part Number

M2G101| 10/100/1000BASE-T, M.2 GbE 2230 Key A+E, -40ºC to 85ºC, ROHS

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Block Diagram

Connector Summary & Locations

Designator	Description
P1	Gigabit Ethernet Connector
D1	Activity Indicator
D2	Link Indicator
D3	Power OK Indicator

DETAILED FEATURE DESCRIPTION

M.2 Edge Connector

Function	M.2 Card Edge Connector
Location	P2
Pinout	Signal
GND	1
NC	3
NC	5
GND	7
Connector Key	9
Connector Key	11
Connector Key	13
Connector Key	15
NC	17
NC	19
NC	21
NC	23
Connector Key	25
Connector Key	27
Connector Key	29
Connector Key	31
GND	33
PERO+	35
PERO-	37
GND	39
PETO+	41
PETO-	43
GND	45
REFCLKO+	47
REFCLKO-	49
NC	51
CLKRECtO#	53
PEWAKEO#	55
GND	57
NC	59
NC	61
GND	63
NC	65
NC	67
GND	69
NC	71
NC	73
GND	75

10/100/1000 Ethernet (GbE)

Function| Gigabit Ethernet Connector|
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Location| P1
Type| Molex Moblade 1×8 Vertical
Connector| 533980871
Mating| 510210800
Cable| CBG383
Pinout| Pin| Description
1| MX3-
2| MX3+
3| MX2-
4| MX2+
5| MX1-
6| MX1+
7| MX0-
8| MXO+

On-board Indicator LEDs

LED	Location	Description
ACT	D1	Activity Indicator
LINK	D2	Link Indicator
PWR OK	D3	Power OK Indicator.

When illuminated indicates power is provided to M.2 GbE board.

TYPICAL INSTALLATION

Ensure the host system is powered off.
Insert the M.2 GbE into a 2230 Key A or E card slot; secure the card down with a screw.
Attach a CBG383 (RJ-45 to Picoblade) cable or custom cabling solution to P1.
Attach a network RJ46 Cat -5e or Cat 6 cable connected to your network to the CBG383 cable
Power on the system.
Under Linux, use lspci to verify the presence on the M.2 GbE, then using ifconfig to verify the
M.2 GbE Card is enumerated as a network interface.

THERMAL DETIALS

The M.2 GbE card has an operating temperature range on -40°C to +85°C, however, it is important that’s adequate cooling is provided to ensure reliable operation. It is the customer’s responsibility to design their system such that the ambient temperature and airflow is within specifications for the Intel® Ethernet Controller I210-AT.
The table below illustrates simulation data from Intel®, this is just a guideline but should be taken into account by system designers. The table lists Tcase as a function of airflow and ambient temperature. This table can be used as an aid in determining a starting point for the optimum airflow for the I210.
Note that Connect Tech does not recommend use with zero airflow at ambient temperatures over 65°C. From internal testing, it was found that at a full 1Gbps load as the ambient temperatures approach ~70°C the Tcase will exceed 100°C.

Table 13-14. Thermal Simulation Results for Various Environmental Conditions

Note: The red value(s) indicate airflow/ambient combinations that exceed the allowable case temperature.

SOFTWARE

Driver Support for Intel I210
Additional drivers may be needed to properly operate the GbE Port. These drivers can be downloaded directly from Intel website at the below link:
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/product/64399/Intel-Ethernet- Controller-I210-Series