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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.
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[[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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! style="text-align:left;"| Storage Controller
 
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|C1P9S01
 
|MicroATX
 
|MicroATX
 
|[[POWER9|POWER9]] [[Sforza|Sforza]]
 
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* MicroATX form factor.
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* MicroATX form factor
* One socket accepting a 4-core or 8-core POWER9 [[Sforza]] CPU.
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* One socket accepting a 4-core or 8-core [[POWER9]] [[Sforza]] CPU
* Two DDR4 memory channels (ECC memory required).
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* Two DDR4 ECC registered RAM slots, dual-channel, supporting up to 256GB main memory
* Three Gigabit Ethernet ports provided by a Broadcom [[BCM5719]] chip.
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* Three Gigabit Ethernet ports provided by a Broadcom [[BCM5719]] chip
* Four SATA ports provided by a firmware-free Marvell [[88SE9235]] SATA chip.
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* Four SATA ports provided by a firmware-free Marvell [[88SE9235]] SATA chip
* 5.1 audio supporting analog and S/PDIF outputs.
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* 5.1 audio supporting analog and S/PDIF outputs
* HDMI output via BMC (2D framebuffer), using a firmware-free [[IT66121FN]] PHY chip.
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* 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.
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* Four USB 3.0 ports (2x rear, 2x on header for front panel) via firmware-free [[TUSB7340]] XHCI chip
* One x16 PCIe Gen4 slot.
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* One additional internal USB 2.0 Type-A port
* One x8 PCIe Gen4 slot.
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* One x16 PCIe Gen4 slot
* [[AST2500]] BMC.
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* One x8 PCIe Gen4 slot
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* [[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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* Of the three Ethernet ports on the back panel, the one above the USB ports is the one that is shared with the BMC
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== Energy consumption ==
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NOTE: numbers are approximate and may vary.  System power measured at wall with standard instruments.  CPU power reported by [[OCC|OCC]].
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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! style="text-align:left;"| Component
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! style="text-align:left;"| Design Power
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! style="text-align:left;"| Power Use (Idle)
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! style="text-align:left;"| Power Use (Full Load)
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! style="text-align:left;"| Additional Information
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|8-core CPU (02CY089): DD2.2, 3.45/3.8 GHz
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|160W
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|28-30W
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|114W
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|Load generated via <code>stress --cpu 32</code>. CPU frequency scheduler: <code>ondemand</code>. Data reported by <code>lm_sensors</code>.
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|Blackbird 8-core bundle (BK1B02) with 2x 32GB RAM
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|54W
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|164W
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|Load generated via <code>stress --cpu 32</code>. CPU frequency scheduler: <code>ondemand</code>. PSU: Seasonic PRIME 850W 80+ Platinum
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|BMC (AST 2500)
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|3.5W
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|Measured at the wall. PSU: Seasonic PRIME 850W 80+ Platinum
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== Support ==
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* [[:File:C1P9S01_users_guide_version_1_0.pdf|C1P9S01 User's Guide For Configuration and Setup]] is the primary user manual for Blackbird
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* [[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
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* [[Talos II/Building FAQ]]
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* [[Blackbird/Building FAQ]]
  
 
== 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 07:42, 19 January 2020

C1P9S01 Mainboard

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

C1P9S01 Block Diagram

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.
  • Of the three Ethernet ports on the back panel, the one above the USB ports is the one that is shared with the BMC

Energy consumption

NOTE: numbers are approximate and may vary. System power measured at wall with standard instruments. CPU power reported by OCC.

Component Design Power Power Use (Idle) Power Use (Full Load) Additional Information
8-core CPU (02CY089): DD2.2, 3.45/3.8 GHz 160W 28-30W 114W Load generated via stress --cpu 32. CPU frequency scheduler: ondemand. Data reported by lm_sensors.
Blackbird 8-core bundle (BK1B02) with 2x 32GB RAM 54W 164W Load generated via stress --cpu 32. CPU frequency scheduler: ondemand. PSU: Seasonic PRIME 850W 80+ Platinum
BMC (AST 2500) 3.5W Measured at the wall. PSU: Seasonic PRIME 850W 80+ Platinum

Support

See also

External Links