For optimum throughput the PCIe x4 M.2 socket can be populated with an NVMe type SSD. The other M.2 socket is suitable for a SATA 6G SSD.

The S40-NVME accommodates M.2 modules of variable size, starting at 22mm x 30mm (2230) up to 22mm x 80mm (2280), fixed by screw lock. M.2 SATA and NVMe SSD modules are available from several manufacturers, with a maximum capacity of 2TB as of current.

Up to two Type-C receptacles are provided on the S40-NVME, for use as USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gbps) host ports (DFP). Dual screw locking Type-C cable connectors are supported. External devices attached can be sourced via VBUS up to 3A/5V. One of the Type-C ports is suitable also for the DisplayPort alternate mode and can be used as third video output. A switch fabric is provided for connector flip control and appropriate DP/USB signal routing.

The S40-NVME connects to the mezzanine expansion connectors HSE1 and HSE2 of the CompactPCI® Serial CPU carrier board, maintaining the 4HP (20.32mm) total assembly height.

Both M.2 host connectors can be used independent of each other. Single and dual SSD operation is supported. The PCIe x4 SSD is suitable for demanding applications, controlled by NVMe drivers. The M.2 SATA SSD can be used as backup storage, or even as reasonably priced main mass storage device, and requires common AHCI drivers.

The upper Type-C connector provides an USB 3.1 Gen 1 SuperSpeed port (formerly known as USB 3.0, 5Gbps).

The lower Type-C connector in addition offers 'DP Alt Mode' operation (DisplayPort video output).

• Proprietary size mezzanine module 84.3mm x 95mm
• Fits basically into the 4HP (20.3mm) envelope of the CPU carrier board
• Typically delivered as a ready to use assembly unit (including SC4-CONCERTO or successor CPU card)
• Mounting position right (on top of a CPU board or CPU side card)

• High speed mezzanine connectors
• Suitable for PCI Express® Gen3, SATA 6G, USB 3.1, DisplayPort
• Bottom mount male connectors HSE1 and HSE2 (high speed expansion)
• Mating with the carrier card female connectors HSE1/2
• Board-to-board height 10.0mm for a 4HP assembly

• PCI Express® x4 support (dedicated to the NVMe SSD module M.2 socket
• 1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 5Gbps support (dedicated to the optional Type-C USB front panel connector)
• Power sourcing 12V/1.5 A maximum continuous current (2 pins)

• PCI Express® x4 support (dedicated to PCIe based on-board SATA & USB controllers
• DisplayPort support (dedicated to Type-C front panel connector configurable for alternate use)
• Power sourcing 12V/3.0 A maximum continuous current (4 pins)

• Two M.2 sockets 3.2H, for 1 x NVMe SSD, 1 x SATA SSD, maximum M.2 size 2280
• Module dimensions 2230/2242/2260/2280, screw fixed
• Module height (Label) S1-S5, D1-D4
• Power switches for each socket, undervoltage lockout, short-circuit protection, quick discharge

• M.2 NVME SSD module socket, key Id M, PCIe x4 I/F
• PCIe x4 sourced via HSE1 mezzanine connector
• Maximum (theoretical) 32Gbps I/O data transfer rate (Gen3 PCIe 8GT/s)

• M.2 SATA SSD module socket, key Id B, SATA I/F
• Sourced via on-board PCIe to SATA 6G controller Marvell 88SE9170 (wired to HSE2)
• Maximum 6Gbps data transfer rate

• Two Type-C front panel receptacles
• Suitable for Type-C compliant cable assemblies
• Support for Type-C locking plugs (dual screw) according to the 'Locking Connector Spec. Rev. 1.0'
• VBUS over voltage, surge, and ESD protection

• Host mode USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gbps SuperSpeed), passed through from HSE1 mezzanine connector (CPU carrier card USB host controller e.g. PCH)
• Downstream Facing Port (DFP) controller and power switch, up to 5V/3A VBUS
• 10Gbps MUX for Type-C flip control (signal flow according to the cable plug orientation)
• USB 3.1 Gen 2 ready (10Gbps SuperSpeed+) for future CPU chipset generation

• Two basic operation modes supported:
• Host mode USB 3.1 Gen 1, sourced from on-board PCIe USB 3.0 host controller
• DisplayPort Alternate Mode (VESA ALT Mode), DP video signals derived from HSE2 mezzanine connector (CPU carrier card graphics controller)
• Active switch fabric with redriver and equalization - support for USB 3.1 Gen1 5Gbps SS and DisplayPort 1.4 4 Lanes 8.1Gbps (DP characteristics in accordance to CPU carrier card GPU)
• Configurations supported VESA C/D/E/F e.g. USB 3.1, DisplayPort 4 lanes, and concurrent USB 3.1 plus DisplayPort 2 lanes
• Power switch, up to 5V/3A VBUS

• Low profile mezzanine module for EKF CPU Cards (SC4-CONCERTO and later)
• 4HP assembly CPU carrier board and S40-NVME mezzanine card
• M.2 based mass storage, 1 x M.2 SATA socket, 1 x M.2 PCIe x4 socket (NVMe)
• Optional front panel I/O (2 x Type-C, dual screw locking)
• Front I/O 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 & DisplayPort alternate mode

• Designed & manufactured in Germany
• ISO 9001 certified quality management
• Long term availability
• Rugged solution
• Coating, sealing, underfilling on request
• Lifetime application support
• RoHS compliant
• Operating temperature 0°C to +70°C
• Operating temperature -40°C to +85°C (industrial temperature range) on request
• Storage temperature -40°C to +85°C, max. gradient 5°C/min
• Humidity 5% ... 95% RH non condensing
• Altitude -300m ... +3000m
• Shock 15g 0.33ms, 6g 6ms
• Vibration 1g 5-2000Hz
• MTBF 50.1 years (MIL-HDBK-217F, SN29500 @+40°C)
• EC Regulatory EN55035, EN55032, EN62368-1 (CE)