EKF introduces the DN1-PIKE, a mezzanine card for XMC module carrier, equipped with four individual Gbps Ethernet controllers. All ports are available via RJ45 front bezel jacks. The Intel® I211 (option I210-IT) Ethernet NICs provide latest networking technology, e.g. power management for increased efficiency.
The on-board PCI Express® packet switch is a flexible interface between one to four PCI Express® lanes, derived from the XMC connector P15 (upstream link), and the GbE NICs (single lane downstream links). The optimum performance can be achieved with a PCIe x 4 link provided by the XMC carrier.