Introduction

ZU19SN enables research & development in accessing NVMe SSDS over the network for data centers and high performance computing.

ZU19SN is based on the Sidewinder ZU19EG Storage Accelerator PCIe Card from Fidus Systems and the software and firmware from Missing Link Electronics.

This documentation is based on the Sidewinder-100 Hardware Revision 2.0.

Sidewinder-100 Board Features

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Fig. 7 Sidewinder-100 Block Diagram

The Sidewinder-100 block diagram in Fig. 7 highlights the following main board features:

  • Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ XCZU19EG MPSoC
  • 2× 16 GB DDR4-1866 with ECC for PS and PL
  • PCIe ×16 Endpoint
  • PCIe ×8 Host
  • 2× U.2 NVMe
  • 2× M.2 NVMe
  • 2× QSFP28
  • USB To Dual UART Bridge
  • JTAG
  • Management Ethernet
  • 256 MB QSPI Flash
  • Micro SD Card Slot
  • 3× User LEDs
  • 3× User Pushbutton Switches
  • Boot via JTAG, SD Card and QSPI

Board Specifications

Environment

Operating/Storage Temperature: 0 to 40 °C/ - 20 °C to + 45 °C

Airflow: 500 LFM minimum

Humidity: 10 % to 90 % non-condensing

Power Consumption: TBD

RoHS Compliant/CE Certified (targets)

Power Specifications

PCIe ×16 Endpoint powered < 75 W at Power Up, 148 W Max.

ATX PCIe Power Connector is required

Dimensions

L: 254 mm × W: 111.15 mm, Weight: TBD

Delivery Contents

  • Sidewinder-100 Board (PA-10243-01 REV 5) with 2× 16 GB DDR4 SODIMM
  • Management Ethernet Adapter Cable

Fidus Systems also offers the following gadgets useful for bring-up and development:

  • PCIe ×16 Endpoint Power Supply Board
  • PCIe ×8 Host Loopback Card (PC-10291-01 REV 2)
  • 2× M.2 Loopback Card (PC-10292-01 REV 1)