(g)PTP Solution QX550

PCIe-based retrofit solution QX550
for high-precision time synchronization

The QX550 is a PCIe network card with four 10GBASE-T interfaces based on two Intel X550-AT2 dual Ethernet controllers. For compatibility with mainboards without PCIe slot bifurcation support, both controllers are combined via a PCIe 3.0 switch. The Platform Sync Board (PSB) is a b-plus I/O board as (g)PTP master for the QX550. It supports an Intel i210IT to synchronize the clocks to or from external devices. The U-blox GPS module, PPS in/out and the PCIe UART with NMEA support enable internal time synchronization or synchronization with external grand master clocks. The PSB does not require its own PCIe slot, but is operated via a cable connection from the QX550 Master.

Why retrofit with QX550?

Key Features

Highest Precision

 

The (g)PTP retrofit enables the integration of Precision Time Protocol (PTP) into any PC. Compared to software-only retrofits, this solution offers the highest accuracy. Conventional software solutions achieve an accuracy of less than 100 ms, while our hardware solutions can offer an accuracy of less than 100 ns.

 

Compatible with all Operating Systems

 

Thanks to its 4x 10G interfaces based on 2 Intel X550 network controllers, the QX550 Time Sync Ports are compatible with all operating systems. This enables seamless integration into different system environments and facilitates time synchronization across different platforms.

Efficient Synchronization of Time Sources

 

The Platform Sync Board provides integrated pulse distribution, allowing up to 3 additional slave boards to be synchronized by the QX550 master, for a total of up to 16x 10G BASE-T.

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Specifications

Network Card QX550 Master/Slave

11355

Platform Sync Board PSB

11335

PC Interface

PCIe 3.0 x8

OCuLink x4 cable to QX550 Master

Ethernet Interfaces

4x 10GBase-T

1x 1000BASE-T Master/Slave

GPS source

-

U-blox Neo-M8 GPS module

External time source

-

RS-232 / NMEA / PPS-In

PPS distribution

QX550 Master: 3x internal

QX550 Slave: none

1x external (PPS-out)

Power Consumption

25 W

5 W

Cooling

Active, with FAN control

Passive

Weight

Approx. 320 g

Approx 80 g

Dimensions

126.09 mm (W), 172.29 mm (D), 21.59 mm (H),

FHHL (Full Height, Half Length)

120.74 mm (W), 189.19 mm (D), 21.59 mm (H)

Operating temperature

-10°C ~ +60°C

-10°C ~ +60°C

Non-operating temperature

-45°C ~ +85°C

-45°C ~ +85°C

Relative air humidity

90 % non-condensing within operating temp

90 % non-condensing within operating temp

Approvals

CE, RoHS, REACH

CE, RoHS, REACH

get more info on the
Network Card QX550 Master/Slave
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Platform Sync Board PSB

 

 

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Order via DigiKey

In addition to ordering directly via b-plus, you also have the option of conveniently purchasing the QX550 via the licensed distributor DigiKey.

 

 

Order QX550

 

 

Your benefits when ordering via DigiKey:

 

  • Small quantities: Ideal for small quantity orders with no minimum order quantity.
  • International orders: Facilitates purchasing as well as customs clearance for international customers.
  • Extended payment options: Advanced payment methods such as PayPal are available.

 

 

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