# COM-HPC-ALT # Server Type COM-HPC Size E Module with ARM-based Ampere Altra Processor # Features ● Up to 128 Arm-based cores at 190W TDP ● Up to 768GB DDR4 with 6 individual memory channels ● EDK II, seamless support for popular OS, hypervisors, and software ● 64 PCIe Gen4 lanes (3 x16 available) ● CCIX capable, for heterogeneous applications ● Dedicated PCIe and IPMB for remote management ![Close-up of a computer motherboard with CPU socket and heatsink (no visible text or symbols)](.com-hpc-alt-datasheet-20230109/c1e2caad29f4016d8b6bde4f56bf87b3710a7052f71cec790c16a27e1b039884.jpg) # Specifications # ● Core System # SoC Ampere Computing, Ampere® Altra® Series Processors • M128-26 128 cores, 2.6GHz, 190W TDP • Q80-26 80 cores, 2.6GHz, 150W TDP • Q64-22 64 cores, 2.2GHz, 95W TDP • Q32-17 32 cores, 1.7GHz, 65W TDP Note: Additional SKUs are supported by project basis # Memory Six DIMM sockets with individual memory channels Up to 768GB (6x 128GB) DDR4 RDIMM memory, up to 3200MT/s # Embedded BIOS Open Source TianoCore EDK II # Cache 1 MB L2 cache per core, 32 MB System Level Cache # Expansion Busses 64 PCI Express Gen4 Lanes • 8 PCI Express Lanes 0-7 (J1): configurable to x8, x4, x2 • 8 PCI Express Lanes 8-15 (J1): configurable to x8, x4, x2 • 16 PCI Express Lanes 16-31 (J2): configurable to x16, x8, x4 • 16 PCI Express Lanes 32-47 (J2): configurable to x16, x8, x4 • 16 PCI Express Lanes 48-63 (J2): configurable to x16, x8, x4 CCIX for heterogeneous computing (by project basis) SMBus (system), 2x I2C (user), GP\_SPI # Module Management Controller (MMC) Supports IPMB for communication with carrier BMC for remote management usage. Monitors module voltage/current, manages power sequence, AT/ATX mode control, board information, watchdog timer, fan control. # Debug Headers • 40-pin multipurpose flat cable connector for use with DB40-HPC debug module providing BIOS POST code LED, MMC/EC access, SPI BIOS flashing, power testpoints, debug LEDs • JTAG connector for CPU diagnostics # ● Ethernet KR # MAC External LAN controller # Interface Up to 4x 10GBASE-KR or 10GbE SFI (TBC) # ● NBASE-T Ethernet # Intel MAC/PHY Intel® Ethernet Controller I210 # Interface 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Ethernet connection # ● Remote Management Dedicated Interfaces # PCIe\_BMC Dedicated PCIe for carrier BMC, mainly used for KVM (carrier BMC emulates graphics card) # IPMB Provided by MMC, dedicated connection between carrier BMC and module MMC # ● Multi I/O and Storage # USB 4x USB 3.0/2.0/1.0 (USB 0,1,2,3), by PCIe-to-USB host controller # Serial 2x UART ports with console redirection # GPIO 12x GPIO (GPI with interrupt, TBC) # ● TPM # Chipset Infineon (build option) # Type TPM 2.0 (SPI based) # ● Power # Standard Input ATX: 12V±5% / 5Vsb ±5%; or AT: 12V±5% # Management ACPI 5.0 compliant # Power States TBC # Specifications # Mechanical and Environmental # Form Factor PICMG COM-HPC: Rev 1.0 Server Type # Dimension Size E: 200 mm x 160 mm # Operating Temperature Standard: 0°C to 60°C (storage: -20°C to 80°C) # Humidity 5-90% RH operating, non-condensing 5-95% RH storage (and operating with conformal coating) # Shock and Vibration IEC 60068-2-64 and IEC-60068-2-27 MIL-STD-202F, Method 213B, Table 213-I, Condition A and Method 214A, Table 214-I, Condition D (TBC) # HALT Thermal Stress, Vibration Stress, Thermal Shock and Combined Test # ● Operating Systems # Standard Support Yocto Hardknott project based Linux 64-bit Ubuntu Server for ARM - 20.04.3 LTS 64-bit CentOS 8 Stream # ● Ordering Information Modules
Module NumberDescription/Configuration
COM-HPC-ALT-M128-26Server Type COM-HPC Size E module with Ampere Altra M128-26, 128C
COM-HPC-ALT-Q80-26Server Type COM-HPC Size E module with Ampere Altra Q80-26, 80C
COM-HPC-ALT-Q64-22Server Type COM-HPC Size E module with Ampere Altra Q64-22, 64C
COM-HPC-ALT-Q32-17Server Type COM-HPC Size E module with Ampere Altra Q32-17, 32C
\* For processor SKUs not listed, please contact your ADLINK representative for availability. Functional Diagram ![**Central Block**\n* **Ampere Altra® 32 / 64 / 80 / 128 cores**\n\n**Left Column (J1) Connections**\n* **J1** (Header)\n* **PCle Lane 0-3**: Connects to the top-left of the Ampere block via a line labeled '1 x4, 2 x2'.\n* **PCle Lane 4-7**: Connects via a line labeled '1 x4, 2 x2'. Above these connections are brackets labeled 'optional x8'.\n* **PCle Lane 8-11**: Connects via a line labeled '1 x4, 2 x2'.\n* **PCle Lane 12-15**: Connects via a line labeled '1 x4, 2 x2'.\n* **PCle_BMC x1**: Connects directly to the Ampere block.\n* **ETH_KR 0-3** & **ETH_KR 4-7**: Connect to a block labeled '4x 10G controller'. A 'sideband' arrow points from this controller to the Ampere block.\n* **4x USB 3.x/2.0 0-3** & **4x USB 2.0 4-7**: Connect to a block labeled 'uPD 720201'.\n* **SATA Port 0-1**: Connects directly.\n* **NBASE-T 0**: Connects to a block labeled 'Intel i210'.\n* **BOOT_SPI**: Connects to a block labeled 'BIOS'.\n* **GPP_SPI**: Connects to a block labeled 'TPM'.\n* **SMBus**: Connects directly.\n* **I²C 0 (w/ ALERT#)** & **I²C 1**: Connect to a block labeled 'EEPROM'.\n* **UART 0**, **UART 1**, **GPIO x 12**: Connect directly.\n* **USB_PD_I²C** & **IPMB**: Connect to a block labeled 'MMC'.\n* **eSPI**: Connects to a block labeled 'voltage, current, and temperature sensor'.\n\n**Right Column (J2) Connections**\n* **J2** (Header)\n* **PCle Lane 16-31**: Connects to the right side of the Ampere block via a line labeled '1 x16, 2 x8, 4 x4'.\n* **PCle Lane 32-47**: Connects via a line labeled '1 x16, 2 x8, 4 x4'.\n* **PCle Lane 48-63**: Connects via a line labeled '1 x16, 2 x8, 4 x4'.\n* **ETH_Sidebands** (sub-labels: **ETH_I²C**, **ETH_PHY_RST#**, **ETH_INT#**): An arrow labeled 'sideband' points from this area to the Ampere block.\n\n**Bottom Connections**\n* **MMC**: Connected from the bottom of the Ampere block.\n* **DIMM** (x6 blocks): Six blocks labeled 'DIMM 3200 MT/s' connect to the bottom of the Ampere block.](.com-hpc-alt-datasheet-20230109/88147b14304809773154162486339efde62c83cb1f515dff34caec3810bb226c.jpg) [🔗 Link to the original document](.com-hpc-alt-datasheet-20230109/com-hpc-alt-datasheet-20230109.pdf)