Implementation of i210 IS Ethernet controller for 1000Base-Kx

[AT82]

Hello, 

We're employing the i210-IS Ethernet controller for our 1000Base-KX setup. Our schematic design is underway, utilizing Intel's provided reference design (please refer to the attached document). However, we have some inquiries regarding the i210-IS implementation for 1000Base-KX. Here are our questions:

1. The reference design suggests that NCSI is optional. Could you verify if any external components are necessary in this case?
2. Are DEV_OFF and LAN_PWR_GOOD required for our implementation?
3. There's no mention of SMB, I2C, or LED for the Backplane use case. Could you confirm if any of these signals are vital for 1000Base-KX?
4. No details are provided for the serial or terminal components required for the SERDES RX/TX signals. If available, could you please provide the necessary components and their values?
5. What role do software-defined pins play in the 1000Base-KX application?
6. The i210 Reset signal isn't connected to the JTAG connector or the host processor in the reference design. Is it acceptable to pull it down to ground through a 4.99K ohm resistor?
7. Since the i210 lacks a CLK req signal, do we need to keep the PCI clock always enabled?
8. SMBus has not been used on other designs, could you please confirm if the I210 requires SMB to be connected to host processor?

Thanks,

[Fikri_Intel]

Hi AT82,

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Therefore, we will be moving this discussion to the respective team. This will allow our knowledgeable community and experts to provide you with timely and accurate solutions.

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Fikri O.

[CarlosAM_INTEL]

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[AT82]

Hi Fikri,

Any update on these questions?

Thanks