Advantech backplane with 2xPICMG + 2xSBC = dual-processor? \ VOGONS

Advantech backplane with 2xPICMG + 2xSBC = dual-processor?

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First post, by Grzyb

Posted on 2020-10-29, 23:19

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So I've got Advantech industrial computer with PCA-6114P4 backplane - 8xISA + 4xPCI + 2xPICMG:

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and two PCA-6180 SBC cards:

sbc.jpg

It's impossible to install both SBCs, as the spacing between PICMG slots isn't enough to accomodate CPU+fan, or even DIMM sticks.

So I'm wondering: what's the purpose of having two such slots?
Is it for dual-processor option, or for something else?
If it's for dual-processor, there should be some special SBC with all the elements on the opposite side, right?
What to look for?

Nie tylko, jak widzicie, w tym trudność, że nie zdołacie wejść na moją górę, lecz i w tym, że ja do was cały zejść nie mogę, gdyż schodząc, gubię po drodze to, co miałem donieść.

Reply 1 of 8, by chrismeyer6

Posted on 2020-10-29, 23:30

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I wish I had the answer for you but I've often wondered this as well

Reply 2 of 8, by luckybob

Posted on 2020-10-29, 23:59

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no. you can only install a SBC card like that into one OR the other slot. They just let you pick which slot in case you have an abnormally large card.

SMP SBC cards like this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Portwell-ACTI-688-R0 … KcAAOSwtSRdGLbk are rare and expensive.

It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes.

Reply 3 of 8, by chrismeyer6

Posted on 2020-10-30, 00:02

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Damn that dual slot one sbc card is down right sexy.

Reply 4 of 8, by luckybob

Posted on 2020-10-30, 00:03

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or this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/USED-GOOD-ROCKY-3722 … mgAAOSwr0Rdq9jF

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BTW, a dual socket 8 board is rumored to exist, and if you ever see one, let me know and I'll make it rain like Artex.

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Reply 5 of 8, by chrismeyer6

Posted on 2020-10-30, 00:09

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I will definitely be looking for one of those now and if I do find one I'll be sure to notify you as fast as humanly possible.

Reply 6 of 8, by Grzyb

Posted on 2020-10-30, 00:44

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luckybob wrote on 2020-10-29, 23:59:

no. you can only install a SBC card like that into one OR the other slot. They just let you pick which slot in case you have an abnormally large card.

OK, thanks, too bad...
But I like this computer anyway!