BPX6620 SERVER-CLASS PCI EXPRESS BACKPLANE

® Optional *Assumes Trenton

FEATURES
PICMG 1.3
System Host Board IOB31 Server-Class · 14-slot form factor supports PCI-Express, PCI-X and
Board system host board
USB Connectors
PCI option cards
(P11 & P12) x4 PCIe Link*
(Expansion) x8 PCIe
Ethernet Connectors Connector · One SHB Express (PICMG 1.3) System Host Board Slot
(P13 & P14)
BPX6620 Backplane
(PCIe1) (Server Class)
System Host Board Slot x8 PCIe Link*
I/0 Power Connector x16 PCIe
(Edge connectors A, B & C)
(P10) (A0) Connector · One x16 and one x8 PCI Express Slot (mechanical)
(PCIe2)
ATX or EPS Power
Connector, (P1)
64-bit/133MHz PCI-X · Two PCI-X 64-bit/133MHz Slots and
+12V Power Connector PCI-X Connector Eight PCI-X 64-bit/100MHz Slots
(P2) (A1)

64-bit/133MHz PCI-X · PCI-X slots support universal, 64-bit/32-bit PCI cards

PCIe Link PCIe Link PCIe Link PCI-X Connector
PCI-X (A3) (A2) (B0) (B1)
Connectors
(E1, E2)
PCI Express PCI Express PCI Express · Four USB 2.0 backplane I/O connections**
to to to PCI-X
Dual PCI-X Dual PCI-X Dual PCI-X Connectors
PCI-X
Connector Bridge Bridge Bridge (C1, C2) · Two 10/100/1000Base-T backplane Ethernet ports**
(F1, F2) 64-bit/100MHz
PCI-X 64-bit/100MHz PCI-X
PCI-X Connector
(D1, D2)
Specifications
12.300
9.426*
8.975
6.275 2.525
5.563* 1.975
4.150
2.075 1.637* 0.400
2.162* .800 * = Pin 1

0.388*
P12 USB Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot
1.225*
Ports 1.393*
A1 B1 C1 C2 D1 D2 E1 E2 F1 F2
P11 PCIe1 PCIe2

PCIeS
x4 PCIe Link
(expansion)

x8 mech
x4 elect. 6.325

x8 PCIe Link (A0)

PCIe Link (B0)

x16 mech
x8 elect. **Optional USB, Ethernet,
11.900
connectivity provided by
PCI-X
PICMG 1.3 SHB. Not all
PCI-X
(64-bit/133MHZ) (64-bit/100MHZ)
P1 8.900
SHBs support this capability.
SHB Slot Nominal PCB thickness: 0.080”
PCIe to PCI-X PCIe to PCI-X PCIe to PCI-X
Bridge Bridge Bridge Connector spacing: 0.800”
PCIe Link
(A2) Mounting holes: 0.156” diameter
P2
All dimensions are inches.
PCIe Link (A3) 10.700
P10
Trenton Hole Pattern
Ethernet Ports PICMG 1.3 Hole Pattern
P3 P4
P14 P13 2.755 0.855 Note: Connectors are populated based on model.
Some holes are common to both hole patterns.

SERVER-CLASS PCI EXPRESS BACKPLANE PCI EXPRESS SERIAL SLOTS (continued)

Trenton’s BPX6620 is a server-class backplane that supports a PCI Express link from the PCIeS expansion slot. In order to use the
x8 PCIe link from a server-class PICMG 1.3 system host board PCIe1 slot a Trenton IOB31 I/O expansion board must be used on the
(SHB) to the backplane’s PCI Express slot PCIe2. The PCI server-class system host board. The IOB31 enables communication
Express slot labeled PCIe1 is supported by a x4 link from a between the SHB/IOB31 and the PCI Express option card in slot
Trenton IOB31 expansion board. A server-class SHB provides PCIe1.
three PCI Express links that drive the three PCI Express-to-Dual
PCI-X bridge chips. PCI-X PARALLEL BUS SLOTS
The ten PCI-X slots on the BPX6620 are connected to the SHB via
SHB SLOT three PCI Express links that drive three PCI Express-to-PCI-X bridge
Accepts an SHB Express (PICMG® 1.3) compliant (server-class) chips. Two bridge chips provide 64-bit/100MHz PCI-X channels that
processor such as Trenton’s current NLT, NLI, SLT or SLI system support slots C1 through F2. One bridge chip supports two 64-
host boards. bit/133MHz PCI-X channels that supports slots A1 and B1. PCI-X and
universal (i.e. 5V/3.3V combo or 3.3V only) PCI option cards may be
PCI EXPRESS SERIAL SLOTS used and the bridge chips will throttle-down the bus interface speeds
PCIe2 is a x16 mechanical slot connected to the SHB with a x8 to match any universal PCI or PCI-X card with an interface bus speed
PCI Express link. PCIe1 is a x8 mechanical slot driven by a x4 less than 100MHz or 133MHz.

Trenton Technology Inc. 2350 Centennial Drive, Gainesville, Georgia 30504 Sales: (800) 875-6031 Phone: (770) 287-3100 Fax: (770) 287-3150
E-mail: Sales@TrentonTechnology.com Web: www.TrentonTechnology.com
 OPTIONAL USB 2.0 INTERFACES
The SHB Express specification defines optional I/O routings from
the SHB to the backplane. Trenton’s BPX6620 takes advantage
of this new specification feature by providing two USB 2.0
headers capable of providing up to four USB 2.0 backplane ports.
Server-class system host board support for the USB port
connections to a backplane is optional. Refer to the SHB
OPTIONAL BACKPLANE I/O SUPPORT TABLE below for an
explanation of the backplane I/O capabilities supported by
Trenton’s PICMG 1.3 Server-class SHBs or contact Trenton for
additional information and SHB product updates.
OPTIONAL ETHERNET INTERFACES
Trenton’s BPX6620 backplane supports the optional Ethernet
routing feature of the SHB Express (PICMG 1.3) specification.
Two 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet RJ-45 connectors are available
for use on the backplane. Data communication performance of
the backplane’s Ethernet interfaces depends on the Ethernet
controller hardware and configuration on the system host board.
Consult your SHB Ethernet interface implementation method for
details. The SHB OPTIONAL BACKPLANE I/O SUPPORT
TABLE explains the backplane I/O capabilities supported by
Trenton’s PICMG 1.3 System Host Boards.
POWER CONNECTORS
The BPX6620 backplane is available with power connectors
suitable for use with either an ATX or EPS power supply.
EXTENDED-CURRENT TERMINAL BLOCKS
Two extended-current terminal blocks provide additional power
capacity for power-intensive applications -- up to 80 Amps of
+12V, 80 Amps of +3.3V and 40 Amps of +5V.
POWER INDICATORS
Surface-mount LEDs provide a convenient visual check for +5V,
-5V, +5V AUX,+12V, -12V and +3.3V power connection and
status. CAUTION: Never install or remove the SHB or any option
card from the BPX6620 backplane if the +5V AUX LED is
GREEN. If the system appears to be off and the+5V AUX LED is
GREEN then you need to remove or turn-off the incoming power
to the system power supply.
AUXILIARY POWER CONNECTOR
The +12V power connector on the BPX6620 routes auxiliary
power to the SHB’s edge connectors. This new capability of
PICMG 1.3 compliant SHBs and backplanes eliminates the need
for auxiliary power connections on the system host board.
PRINTED CIRCUIT LAYERS
The backplane is a six-layer, .080” thick board with three separate
signal layers: +5V/+12V, +3.3V and ground. Multi-layer backplane
construction provides excellent noise immunity.
SHB OPTIONAL BACKPLANE I/O SUPPORT TABLE
TRENTON ETHERNET USB
SHB LAN0 LAN1 LAN2 USB0 USB1 USB2 USB3 USB4 USB5 USB6 USB7
NLT/NLI1 - - - X X -
1
SLT/SLI - - - X X -
MCX/MCI-series - - X - - -
1
Requires factory build option
MODEL NAME: BPX6620
MODEL# MODEL NAME DESCRIPTION
6620-004 BPX6620-EPS Vertical EPS/ATX and +12V AUX connectors with two high-current terminal blocks
6620-007 BPX6620-CRA Right-angle EPS/ATX and +12V AUX connectors with two high-current terminal
blocks
Trenton Technology Inc. 2350 Centennial Drive, Gainesville, Georgia 30504 Sales: (800) 875-6031 Phone: (770) 287-3100 Fax: (770) 287-3150
E-mail: Sales@TrentonTechnology.com Web: www.TrentonTechnology.com
CONNECTING POWER
The combination of new power supply technologies, soft-power
control signals available via the Advanced Configuration and
Power Interface (ACPI) now supported by PICMG 1.3 SHBs and
auxiliary power connectors on PICMG 1.3 backplanes that deliver
all of the SHBs power to the edge connectors are requiring a
different approach to connecting system power.
Auxiliary power connectors on the backplane are provided to help
improve system Mean Time To Repair (MTTR). All power can be
delivered to the SHB via the board’s edge connectors. Trenton’s
PICMG 1.3 SHBs and backplane SHB edge connector slots have
ample power pins available to meet the power demands of high-
performance, performance-based processor SHBs like the
Trenton NLT. The ATX/EPS and +12V power connectors on the
BPX6620 backplane also have an ample number of power pins
available to meet these demands. The system designer needs to
be aware of the potential power demands of the entire system
including the particular SHB to ensure that both the power supply
and the power connectors in the cable harness can safely deliver
the necessary power to drive the entire system.
Specific implementations of ACPI signals, ATX/EPS power supply
type and the operating system software will determine the
specific connection method for the power supply. For example
the use of the Power Good (PWRGD), Power Supply On
(PSON#), Five Volt Standby (5VSB) and the Power Button
(PWRBT#) ACPI or soft power control signals require the
following connection method:
Power Supply
PWRGD
Trenton
PSON# PICMG 1.3
Backplane
5VSB SHB Slot
Rtypical = 8.2k W
PWRBT#
Power On
Switch
Normally Open
Momentary
ACPI signal usage is optional and may be turned off using the
SHBs BIOS and/or signal jumpers. Specific power connections
and BIOS parameters will differ according to unique system
design requirements. For more information refer to the Appendix
B (Power Connection) and Advanced Setup BIOS sections of any
Trenton Technical Reference Manual for server-class system host
boards such as the Trenton NLT, NLI, SLT or SLI.
SATA
SATA0 SATA1
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