Stratix V with Intel QPI 1.1 interface

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Hi Forum 

  I would like to inquire about the article I read about interfacing stratixv fpga with intel qpi protocol interface (xeon processor) QPI (Quick Path Interconnect) http://newsroom.altera.com/press-releases/nr-qpi-home-agent-fpga-altera.htm    I am interested in purchasing the Stratix V FPGA which connects together with an Intel Xeon processor. (A bundle set if possible)   I would like to have more information about this especially on the both system interconnect. How does the Intel Xeon processor connects to the Stratix V device.  Does it have a external physical interface ?  Thank you :)    Regards  Jeevan Sirkunan  Researcher Fac. of Electrical Eng  Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,UTM Skudai, 81310 Johor,Malaysia.

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Hello jeevan2, 

From a quick glance on the article, it looks like by using the transcievers it's able to meet the Xeon processors requirements. I'm assuming this is a custom board with fpga and Xeon very close to each other. The protocol is an ip so it doesn't look to bad to use if they have a kit. It first would use the transceiver ip core to stabilize th connection and use the qpi ip core for comm.  -Trukng  -Trukng