topic Re:Ethernet Controller I211, How to handle unused pin in Embedded Connectivity

Ethernet Controller I211, How to handle unused pin

kzk6700 — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 02:20:45 GMT

My design will use "I211" to convert PCI Express to Ethernet (100BASE-TX).
The following pins are unused and are open. Is this correct?
Should I connect to something?

・PE_WAKE_N(16)

・MDI_PLUS[2](53), MDI_MINUS[2](52), MDI_PLUS[3](50), MDI_MINUS[3](49)

・RSVD43(43), RSVD44(44)

・SDP0(63), SDP1(61), SDP2(62), SDP3(60)

・NC (22)

Re:Ethernet Controller I211, How to handle unused pin

AlfredoS_Intel — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 04:31:30 GMT

Hi Kzk6700,

Thank you for posting in our Intel® Ethernet Communities Page.

Since your issue is regarding an embedded Intel Ethernet Controller , we need to route this thread to the correct group so you will be better assisted by the proper team.

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Alfred S

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Re: Ethernet Controller I211, How to handle unused pin

CarlosAM_INTEL — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 21:32:54 GMT

Hello, @kzk6700:

Thank you for contacting Intel Embedded Community.

You should review the schematic tab of the Intel Ethernet Controller I211-AT [Pearsonville] Layout Review Checklist document # 495297; and in sections 11.7 and 11.10, on pages 496 and 500 of the Intel® Ethernet Controller I211 Datasheet document # 333017, where you may find information that may answer your previous message. You can find these documents when you are logged into your Resource and Design Center (RDC) privileged account on the following websites:

https://cdrdv2.intel.com/v1/dl/getContent/495297

https://cdrdv2.intel.com/v1/dl/getContent/333017

You should fill out the form stated on the following website when you have problems with the provided websites or want to update your RDC account:

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/forms/support/my-intel-sign-on-support.html

Best regards,

@CarlosAM_INTEL.