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Match the complete marking
Include MVME5100 and every visible revision or serial identity in your enquiry. Keep the same complete reference on the quotation. -
Check the offered item before ordering
Request available label and connector photos. Have your maintenance team compare the offered MVME5100 with the installed equipment and applicable Motorola documentation.
Technical specifications for MVME5100
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Manufacturer:Motorola
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Product Category:General Automation
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Spare Part Number:MVME-5100
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Weight:0.38 kg
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Tariff Code:8537101190
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Architecture:Motorola PowerPlus II VME
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Base expansion:Two IEEE P1386.1 PMC positions
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Ethernet:Dual 10/100BaseT interfaces in series architecture
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Serial:Two 16550-compatible asynchronous ports in series architecture
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P2 modes:Jumper-selectable PMC or IPMC
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Rear I/O options:MVME761 or MVME712M through matching IPMC/adapter
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Memory protection:ECC SDRAM architecture; installed capacity depends on full order code
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Startup:On-board firmware monitor
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Processor identity:Read complete order suffix before assigning CPU type or clock
Information
- MVME5100 links PowerPlus II processing to VME and PMC expansion while retaining selectable rear-I/O arrangements.
Rear I/O decision: record PMC or IPMC mode
Software transfer: preserve firmware settings
Return to service: test populated mezzanines
Two PMC positions and the P2 connector support different expansion patterns. PMC mode routes mezzanine signals rearward; IPMC mode can support legacy transition hardware with an appropriate IPMC card. Those modes are not a direct cable interchange, and some second-site signals change purpose.
The processor board supplies Ethernet, serial and firmware diagnostics as part of its series design. Restore the correct P2 jumper, IPMC population and saved boot image, then prove each network and peripheral path used by the actual machine.
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Motorola MVME5100 technical reference
Original Motorola pages - PDF, 5 pages. Motorola MVME5100 Series VME Processor Modules, M5100-D13, 12/02. -
Motorola MVME5100 installation guide
Prepared by Apter Power - PDF, 3 pages. Model-specific installation, electrical checks and commissioning review.
Rear-I/O selection: PMC and IPMC arrangements serve different transition paths; application compatibility depends on the fitted daughtercards and jumper mode.
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VME compute host
Run the existing processor application with its original firmware and VME bus configuration. -
PMC customization
Retain fitted PMC cards and their front or P2 field connections when the base board is exchanged. -
Legacy rear I/O
Use MVME761 or MVME712M paths only with the matching IPMC module and adapter arrangement. -
Network and serial service
Restore the intended Ethernet and console connections, then validate the application protocol after boot.
Read the complete board order code and revision before selecting CPU or memory-specific software.
Isolate chassis power and mark front/rear cables before extracting the board.
Record PMC or IPMC selection and compare it with the transition hardware.
Document RAM500, PMC and IPMC cards and their exact slot positions.
Back up firmware settings, boot image and network identity before replacement.
Test VME startup, both used communications paths and every fitted expansion function.
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Technical notes
Configuration identity: Record the full board order suffix and any RAM500, PMC or IPMC population before selecting a spare.
P2 compatibility: PMC mode and IPMC mode expose different rear-I/O signals; compare jumper position with the original transition module.
Technical reference: Motorola MVME5100 Series VME Processor Modules, M5100-D13, 12/02. Series features apply; processor and memory values require the full board order code.
FAQ View All FAQ
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What must be known before a CPU-specific spare is chosen for MVME5100?Read the full order suffix from the installed board. MVME5100 family literature covers multiple processor, memory and temperature builds.
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How do PMC and IPMC modes change MVME5100 rear-I/O compatibility?The P2 jumper selection routes signals for different daughtercard arrangements. Match mode, populated card and transition adapter as one system.
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When can MVME5100 work with an MVME761 transition module?The required IPMC761 and matching P2 adapter must be fitted, with the supported cable and jumper arrangement; the processor board alone is insufficient.
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Why might a PMC function be absent after replacing MVME5100?Check the card population and seating, PCI/PMC recognition, P2 mode and driver image before blaming the base board.
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How should MVME5100 boot data be protected?Capture monitor settings, storage path and network parameters; verify the replacement uses the correct software image for its complete board configuration.
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What Ethernet checks matter on MVME5100?Identify the selected front or rear port, confirm cable and link, then validate host addressing and real application traffic.
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Why can an apparently matching MVME5100 still fail in a chassis?Different full order variants, P2 mode, RAM mezzanines and transition modules can change the installed interface map. Compare all of them to the working assembly.
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What should an MVME5100 acceptance test include?Prove firmware startup, the identified memory and processor build, VME transactions, active network/serial paths and all fitted PMC or IPMC functions.
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