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− | '''Blackbird™''' is an adaptation of [[Raptor Computing Systems|Raptor Computing Systems]]' next-generation [[POWER9|POWER9]] platform to the microATX form factor. Focusing on the desktop use case, it is a single socket [[PowerNV]] system. | + | [[File:Blackbird_board_store_image_bright.png|thumb|C1P9S01 Mainboard]] |
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+ | '''Blackbird™''' is an adaptation of [[Raptor Computing Systems|Raptor Computing Systems]]' next-generation [[POWER9|POWER9]] platform to the μATX (microATX) form factor. Focusing on the desktop use case, it is a single socket [[PowerNV]] system. | ||
== Mainboard == | == Mainboard == | ||
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+ | [[File:C1P9S01_block_diagram_from_user_manual.png|thumb|C1P9S01 Block Diagram]] | ||
=== Specifications === | === Specifications === | ||
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|MicroATX | |MicroATX | ||
|[[POWER9|POWER9]] [[Sforza|Sforza]] | |[[POWER9|POWER9]] [[Sforza|Sforza]] | ||
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− | * MicroATX form factor | + | * MicroATX form factor |
− | * One socket accepting a 4-core or 8-core POWER9 [[Sforza]] CPU | + | * One socket accepting a 4-core or 8-core [[POWER9]] [[Sforza]] CPU |
− | * Two DDR4 | + | * Two DDR4 ECC registered RAM slots, dual-channel, supporting up to 256GB main memory |
− | * Three Gigabit Ethernet ports provided by a Broadcom [[BCM5719]] chip | + | * Three Gigabit Ethernet ports provided by a Broadcom [[BCM5719]] chip |
− | * Four SATA ports provided by a firmware-free Marvell SATA chip | + | * Four SATA ports provided by a firmware-free Marvell [[88SE9235]] SATA chip |
− | * 5.1 audio supporting analog and S/PDIF outputs | + | * 5.1 audio supporting analog and S/PDIF outputs |
− | * HDMI output via BMC (2D framebuffer). | + | * HDMI output via BMC (2D framebuffer), using a firmware-free [[IT66121FN]] PHY chip |
− | * One x16 PCIe Gen4 slot | + | * Four USB 3.0 ports (2x rear, 2x on header for front panel) via firmware-free [[TUSB7340]] XHCI chip |
− | * One x8 PCIe Gen4 slot | + | * One additional internal USB 2.0 Type-A port |
− | * [[AST2500]] BMC | + | * One x16 PCIe Gen4 slot |
+ | * One x8 PCIe Gen4 slot | ||
+ | * [[AST2500]] BMC with OpenBMC | ||
=== Notes === | === Notes === | ||
* CPUs with more than eight cores may operate without WoF due to power regulator limitations. | * CPUs with more than eight cores may operate without WoF due to power regulator limitations. | ||
* CPUs with four and eight cores function normally. | * CPUs with four and eight cores function normally. | ||
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+ | == Support == | ||
+ | * [[:File:C1P9S01_users_guide_version_1_0.pdf|C1P9S01 User's Guide For Configuration and Setup]] is the primary user manual for Blackbird | ||
+ | * [[Blackbird/Hardware Compatibility List|Blackbird/Hardware Compatibility List]] | ||
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+ | == See also == | ||
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+ | * [[Talos II|Talos II]] - dual socket, EATX cousin | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
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+ | * [https://www.raptorcs.com/BB/ Blackbird homepage] at Raptor Computing Systems' website | ||
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* https://twitter.com/RaptorCompSys/status/1048373354695208960 - a thread on twitter with various Q and A | * https://twitter.com/RaptorCompSys/status/1048373354695208960 - a thread on twitter with various Q and A | ||
* https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Raptor-Blackbird-Announced | * https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Raptor-Blackbird-Announced |
Revision as of 17:00, 7 August 2019
Blackbird™ is an adaptation of Raptor Computing Systems' next-generation POWER9 platform to the μATX (microATX) form factor. Focusing on the desktop use case, it is a single socket PowerNV system.
Mainboard
Specifications
Mainboard Part # | Form Factor | CPU Type | Networking | Storage Controller |
---|---|---|---|---|
C1P9S01 | MicroATX | POWER9 Sforza | 3x GbE (Broadcom BCM5719) | 4x SATA |
- MicroATX form factor
- One socket accepting a 4-core or 8-core POWER9 Sforza CPU
- Two DDR4 ECC registered RAM slots, dual-channel, supporting up to 256GB main memory
- Three Gigabit Ethernet ports provided by a Broadcom BCM5719 chip
- Four SATA ports provided by a firmware-free Marvell 88SE9235 SATA chip
- 5.1 audio supporting analog and S/PDIF outputs
- HDMI output via BMC (2D framebuffer), using a firmware-free IT66121FN PHY chip
- Four USB 3.0 ports (2x rear, 2x on header for front panel) via firmware-free TUSB7340 XHCI chip
- One additional internal USB 2.0 Type-A port
- One x16 PCIe Gen4 slot
- One x8 PCIe Gen4 slot
- AST2500 BMC with OpenBMC
Notes
- CPUs with more than eight cores may operate without WoF due to power regulator limitations.
- CPUs with four and eight cores function normally.
Support
- C1P9S01 User's Guide For Configuration and Setup is the primary user manual for Blackbird
- Blackbird/Hardware Compatibility List
See also
- Talos II - dual socket, EATX cousin
External Links
- Blackbird homepage at Raptor Computing Systems' website