Mini PCIe module and additional ethernet questions

[nenadstojanovic]

Hi,

I recently bought i.MX6 Sabre BOARD with quad-core processor (http://www.freescale.com/webapp/sps/site/prod_summary.jsp?code=RDIMX6SABREBRD&tid=vanSABRESDB).
The purpose of buying the board is learning at first place, because I'm new in embedded world.

Currently I'm running Ubuntu 14.04 with kernel 3.15.8-armv7-x5. My questions are as follows:

1.) Is it possible to implement second ethernet adapter on the board? My intention is to have two different subnets, first for internet access and second for internal purposes.

2.) I need a recommendation for mini PCIe half-size 3G module that I could use on the board? Is there any model which was confirmed as linux supported?

3.) Can I use the same slot for mini PCIe wireless module? Is there any recommendation?

Kind regards,
Nenad

[igorpadykov · Accepted solution]

Hi Nenad

1. yes, for example i.MX_6Dual6Quad_Sabre-SD_Linux_Release_Notes.pdf

   L3.0.35_4.1.0_LINUX_DOCS

   states that was tested    Intel gigabit CT network standard PCIE GEN1 X1 card.

2.  I am not aware of tested 3G modules. In general any standard PCIe module will work

    for example below

GTM671W/GTM679W | Option

3. You can not attach two different modules to one slot, as for WiFi

    i.MX_6Dual6Quad_Sabre-SD_Linux_Release_Notes.pdf

    states that was tested

    iwl5100/6300 WiFi mini-PCIE GEN1 X1 cards.

Best regards

chip

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[nedeljkoradulov]

Hi,

is it possible to connect some other Mini PCIe card instead of 3G card on the Mini PCIe slot on the Sabre SDB? Can I connect Mini PCIe Ethernet card or Mini PCIe Wireless card instead of 3g card?

Best regards,

Nedeljko

[igorpadykov]

Yes, you can

attach different PCIe cards and try.

Best regards

chip