IoT

One of the new challenges arising with the use of edge, fog, and cloud architectures is the connection of components to each other and to the public cloud. An important element of developing a solution capturing all pieces is the IoT framework susietec

At the field, or edge level, data is collected by industrial computers, e.g. by gateways, which process, filter, analyze and act on these data in real-time right at the device.

Edge, fog and cloud applications demand increasing computing power. The interfaces to sensors or machines often require non-standard solutions. Especially in smaller machines, space is limited or restricted in some dimension and need a special solution.

Today, the connection from the sensor device to the embedded cloud takes place via real-time data communication, on sensor and edge level - for example Industrial Ethernet or fieldbuses - and gateways , which provide the transformation of real time data into the informational area.

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PENTXM2 This product is legacy

1.67 GHz Dual-Core Intel Xeon (replacement product -> VM6050)

Specifications

Commercial and Rugged builds
Standard Air, Rugged Air, Rugged Conduction
Up to 4GB of DDR2-SDRAM
4GB of soldered USB FLASH disk option
Dual Ethernet 10/100/1000 configurable either on front or rear VITA31
IPMI Board Management Controller
Dual SATA ports
Dual USB2.0
PCI-Express x4 on P0 allows bandwidth boost of legacy VME systems

6U VME Rugged Dual-Core SBC with IPMI

The PENTXM2 is a 6U VME SBC which features a 1.67 GHz Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor. The PENTXM2 is ideal for bandwidth intensive applications both in a standalone or in a complex cluster configuration.
Learn more: Rugged & COTS Technologies

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Datasheets

Server Class Manageable VME Blade
[ pentxm2.pdf, 1.43 MB, Aug.31.2017 ]

Kontron Modular Computers S.A.S. Service and Support Offering
This data sheet contains a detailed description of all the support and service offering from Kontron Modular Computers S.A.S, including the Long Term Supply (LTS) Services.
[ long-term-supply-offering.pdf, 2.35 MB, Feb.25.2025 ]

Manuals

PENTXM2 or PENTXM4 Connection Guide [restrictions apply]
[ cadta10.pdf, 1.5 MB, Sep.11.2017 ]

PENTXM2 or PENTXM4 SATA HDD Mounting Kit [restrictions apply]
[ cadta84.pdf, 480.26 KB, Sep.11.2017 ]

PENXTM2/RC or PENTXM4/RC Supplement User's Guide [restrictions apply]
[ cadta08.pdf, 647.54 KB, Sep.11.2017 ]

PENTXM2 or PENTXM4 User's Guide [restrictions apply]
[ cadta07.pdf, 2.68 MB, Sep.11.2017 ]

PENTXM2/RA or PENTXM4/RA Supplement User's Guide [restrictions apply]
[ cadta72.pdf, 739.32 KB, Sep.11.2017 ]

General Safety Instruction
[ general-safety-instructions.pdf, 560.72 KB, Dec.16.2025 ]

BIOS

BIOS 1.00.60 for PENTXM2/4 [restrictions apply]
Archived and compressed filr : Bios60.zip :Contains the following : Flash.efi FTDT300-1e_HOW_TO_Update_BIOS_EFI_PETNXM2.pdf Pentxm2_60fd + InsydeH20 Firmware for PENXTM2 and PENTXM4 - User Reference Manual - Release 1.00.56SD.DT.E8614epdf
[ bios60.zip, 2.14 MB, Nov.27.2013 ]

White Papers

Conduction Cooling Techniques for Rugged Computers
Conduction cooling for modular embedded computers have been used for many years in applications where air cooling is not appropriate. Standardization efforts in that domain have early helped to maitain interoperability of COTS products. The conduction cooled design techniques are continuously improving to meet the requirements for higher power dissipation and lower price.
[ whitepaper-conduction-cooling-techniques-for-rugged-computers_eng.pdf, 228.07 KB, Nov.27.2013 ]

Technical Info

HOW-TO Scan PCI with BIOS EFI tools to detect V2PMC2 on PENTXM2 or PENTXM4 Board
This FAQ describes how to scan PCI with BIOS EFI tools in order to detect V2PMC2 on PENTXM2 or PENTXM4 Board
[ ti08205_scan_pci_with_bios_efi_tool.pdf, 48.11 KB, Nov.27.2013 ]

Dual Core Intel Xeon cache protection on PentXM2 boards [restrictions apply]
This FAQ explains how L1 and L2 caches are protected using ECC and Parity error on Dual Core Intel Xeon (Sossaman) processor.
[ ti08205_dual_intel_xeon_cache_protection.pdf, 33.4 KB, Nov.27.2013 ]

build load WindowsXP onto a PENTXM2 User Flash or HDD
Procedure for installing Windows XP onto either the IDE User Flash or an IDE Hard disk on a PENTXM2
[ ti08213_load_xp_on_hdd_or_flash_on_pentxm2.pdf, 38.2 KB, Nov.27.2013 ]