ClearFog CN9130 networking boards deliver 10GbE through a tiny Octeon TX2 module

SolidRun has designed and manufactured ClearFog networking boards ever because the introduction of the Marvell ARMADA 380/388-based ClearFog Pro in 2015. Since then, extra highly effective fashions have been launched together with the ClearFog GT 8K based mostly on Marvell ARMADA A8040 quad-core Cortex A72 processor with assist for two.5GbE and 10GbE, and the ClearFog CX LX2K geared up with a 16-core Cortex-A72 NXP able to 100GbE networking.

The Israeli firm unveiled its first Octeon TX2-based design final fall with ClearFog CX CN9K, a full-featured networking SBC fitted with CEx7 CN9132 COM Express Type 7 module. But now the corporate has launched the extra compact ClearFog CN9130 Pro/Base networking boards geared up with a tiny 50x30mm Octeon TX2 module nonetheless enabling 10GbE connectivity.

SolidRun SOM 9130 system-on-module

Specifications:

• SoC – Marvell OCTEON TX2 CN9130 quad-core Cortex A72 processor @ as much as 2.2 GHz (business) or 2.0 GHz (industrial)
• System Memory – Up to 8GB DDR4 RAM
• Storage – 8GB eMMC flash, 64Mbit SPI flash
• 3 x Hirose DF40 board-to-board connectors with
  • External Storage – NOR Flash, SD card, PCIe-SSD, 2x SATA III (through configurable SERDES)
  • Ethernet
    • 1x 10/5 GbE port
    • 2x 1/2.5 GbE Port (through configurable SERDES)
    • 2x 5 GbE Port
    • 1x 1/2.5 GbE Port
    • Support for Sync-E (Synchronous Ethernet), 1588-V2 precision time protocol
  • USB – 2x USB 2.0 interfaces, as much as 2 USB 3.0 host/gadget interfaces (through configurable SERDES)
  •  PCIe
    • 1x PCIe Gen 3.0 x4
    • 2x PCIE Gen 3.0 x1 (through configurable SERDES)
    • Total of three controllers and as much as 6 lanes
  • 2x I2C, 1x SPI, 2x UART
  • GPIO, PWM
  • JTAG
  • I/O Voltage – 3.3V/1.8V
• Supply Voltage – 5V-12V
• Power Consumption – Up to 11 Watts
• Dimensions – 50 x 35 mm
• Temperature Range – Commercial: 0°C to 70°C; industrial: -40°C to 85°C
• Humidity (non-condensing) – 10% – 90%

The components proven with “via configurable SERDES” means they’re multiplexed with different interfaces, so that you’d have to pick out/configure the interfaces you’d like to make use of. The module can run Ubuntu, Debian, or OpenWrt utilizing mainline Linux. More particulars about software program assist may be discovered on SolidRun developer’s website and supply code on Github.

ClearFog CN9130 Pro

As one would anticipate the Pro model comes with extra options with ClearFog CN9130 Pro board having the next specs:

• SoM – SolidRun SOM CN9130 described above, however listed as much as 4GB RAM because the 8GB model of the module shouldn’t be out there proper now.
• Storage – MicroSD Card, M.2 2242 SSD socket
• Networking
  • 1x “dedicated” Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port
  • 5x switched Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port
  • 1x SFP+ cage
• USB – 1x USB 3.0 port
• Audio – Analog Audio/TDM module assist
• Expansion
  • 2x mSATA/mPCIe socket with SIM holder for further storage or wi-fi enlargement modules
  • mikroBUS header
• Debugging – JTAG Header, MicroUSB port
• Misc – Indication LEDs, consumer pushbuttons, RTC Battery, fan management, elective PIC microcontroller
• Power Supply – 9V-32V DC through energy barrel jack, PoE header
• Dimensions – PCBA: 225 x 100mm;  Extruded aluminum enclosure : 255 x 105 x 35mm
• Temperature Range – Commercial: 0°C to 70°C; industrial: -40°C to 85°C

ClearFog CN9130 Base

The Base mannequin is a rather more compact single board pc with the next specs:

• SoM – SolidRun SOM CN9130 described above, as much as 4GB RAM
• Storage – MicroSD Card
• Networking
  • 2x Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports
  • 1x SFP+ cage
• USB – 1x USB 3.0 port
• Expansion
  • 1x mSATA/mPCIe socket with SIM holder for further storage or wi-fi enlargement module
  • mikroBUS header
• Debugging – MicroUSB port
• Misc – Indication LEDs, consumer pushbuttons, RTC Battery
• Power Supply – 9V-32V DC through energy barrel jack
• Dimensions – PCBA: 100 x 70mm; eExtruded aluminum enclosure : 120 x 80 x 30mm
• Temperature Range – Commercial: 0°C to 70°C; industrial: -40°C to 85°C

As listed within the {hardware} specs, each CN9130 networking boards may be bought with an aluminum enclosure as pictured beneath.

The ClearFog module and boards can be utilized to develop business and industrial clever networking, safety, and edge computing functions akin to 5G base stations, routers & gateways, edge servers, software-defined networking functions, in addition to high-speed community storage functions

Pricing and Availability

SolidRun SOM CN9130 microSOM price starts at $171 with 1GB RAM, while ClearFog CN9130 Base is sold for $226 and up, and the Pro model for $253 and up. You’ll find all purchasing options on SolidRun online shop. Further data could also be discovered on the corresponding SoM and SBC product pages.

Via LinuxGizmos

Jean-Luc began CNX Software in 2010 as a part-time endeavor, earlier than quitting his job as a software program engineering supervisor, and beginning to write day by day information, and evaluations full time later in 2011.