{"product_id":"xerxes-for-cm4-and-cm5-with-aluminium-heatsink","title":"Xerxes for CM4 and CM5 (with Heatsink)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"513\"\u003eThe Xerxes Pi is a versatile and robust carrier board designed to support Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 (CM4), Compute Module 5 (CM5), and the Radxa CM5, providing a unified platform for high-performance embedded and edge-compute applications. Built with compatibility and longevity in mind, Xerxes Pi accommodates the differing power, I\/O, and signalling requirements of modern compute modules, enabling developers to evaluate, deploy, and scale across multiple ecosystems without redesigning their base hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"513\"\u003eThis variation comes with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.plati.ma\/products\/cm4-cm5-heatsink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ealuminium heatsink\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"🧠-core-compatibility\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth width=\"200\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompute Modules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.com\/products\/compute-module-5\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRaspberry Pi® CM4 and CM5\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/radxa.com\/products\/cm\/cm5\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRadxa® CM5\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.orangepi.org\/html\/hardWare\/computerAndMicrocontrollers\/details\/Orange-Pi-CM5.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrangePi CM5\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.plati.ma\/search?q=Core3566\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLuckfox\u003c\/a\u003e, and other\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jeffgeerling.com\/blog\/2024\/raspberry-pi-cm5-2-3x-faster-drop-upgrade-mostly\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCompute Module compatible boards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe M.2 connector follows the PCIe specifications documented by Raspberry Pi in their\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/datasheets.raspberrypi.com\/cm5\/cm5-datasheet.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCM5 datasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn-board Gigabit Ethernet PHY using the Broadcom BCM54210PE which is IEEE 1588-2008 compliant with MDI crossover, pair skew and pair polarity correction.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFan Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard header pin fan connector.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower connector is USB-C with data connections handled by micro USB 2.0.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccode\u003e\u003c\/code\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGPIO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVCC and Ground Pins, I2C pins for SDA and SCL, Fan Control header pins.\u003ccode\u003e\u003c\/code\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePOE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower over Ethernet header holes connect to an optional daughterboard.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"📐-form-factor-physical\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm Factor \u0026amp; Physical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth width=\"200\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120mm × 40mm.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFractional Nano ITX.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAligned for 1U chassis density; side-to-side airflow.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStackable Array-ready\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned to slot into a blade or sled within a dense server chassis. Please see further down for a video describing the process for stacking a mini rack.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"🔌-connectivity\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth width=\"200\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetworking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1× Gigabit Ethernet RJ45.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 micro USB 2.0 port for data.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 USB-C port for power.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1× PCIe x1 via onboard M.2 M-key slot.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisplay\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003evia optional M.2 Oculink® board to optional PCIe Graphics board, including latest generation AMD GPU graphics cards.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"💾-storage-options\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth width=\"200\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnboard eMMC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(from compute module)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM.2 slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKey M for NVMe or SATA SSD.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emicroSD card slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly for CM4 or CM5 Lite versions. microSD care is reserved for compute module cards which do not contsrain storage memory.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"🔋-power\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth width=\"200\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5V DC via USB-C connector.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Efficiency\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptimized low-power draw (~5–8W per module under load) power draw may vary depending on the M.2 care used.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"🔧-cluster-integration-features\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCluster Integration Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth width=\"200\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI2C\/GPIO headers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efor board management, fan control, or daughter card modules.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePOE connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecompatibility for integrated POE daughterboard.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED indicators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower, Activity, Network status.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRack Enclosures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable in 19″ and mini-rack sizes, open source and pre-printed with links to sliced models up soon for download here.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"🔋-power-over-ethernet-poe-subsystem\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower over Ethernet (PoE) Subsystem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoE Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e: IEEE 802.3af (15.4W) or 802.3at (30W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoE Module\u003c\/strong\u003e: Integrated PoE PD controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDC Output\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5V regulated to power both the host motherboard and daughterboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Galvanically isolated Ethernet transformer + TVS protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRJ45 Port\u003c\/strong\u003e: Routed from the Xerxes Pi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"🛠️-board-to-board-interface\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoard-to-Board Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dual-row 0.5 mm or 0.8 mm pitch high-density mezzanine connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignals\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5V, 3.3V power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPI, I2C, UART\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEthernet pass-through or GPIO-triggered power control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEEPROM for daughterboard ID\/config\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard status LED indicators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eThe board exposes a comprehensive set of interfaces suitable for industrial, commercial, and advanced prototyping use cases, including high-speed networking, storage expansion, and peripheral connectivity. Careful attention is given to power delivery and signal integrity to ensure reliable operation across demanding workloads, including configurations that combine PoE, NVMe storage, and high-throughput peripherals. Its compact, stackable form factor allows for dense deployments and easy integration into space-constrained enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1551\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eDesigned for developers and system integrators, Xerxes Pi balances accessibility with extensibility. Standard connectors, clear routing, and flexible expansion options make it well suited for rapid development, while its electrically robust design supports long-term, production-grade deployments. By bridging multiple compute module platforms on a single carrier, Xerxes Pi reduces development friction and provides a future-ready foundation for embedded systems, edge AI, and networked devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes shop_attributes\" aria-label=\"Product Details\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--weight\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\" scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\" data-o_content=\"0.03 kg\"\u003e0.03 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--dimensions\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\" scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\" data-o_content=\"120 × 40 × 10 cm\"\u003e120 × 40 × 10 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1551\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1551\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1V0AK8h0RJw-rabUCHyJaRMXAbNpmQ23m8O852yAeEgg\/edit?usp=sharing\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eXerxes Pi Data Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RapidAnalysis","offers":[{"title":"POE Included","offer_id":53535297077527,"sku":"XerxesPi-wHeatsink-wPOE","price":89.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"POE Not Included","offer_id":53535297110295,"sku":"XerxesPi-wHeatsink","price":69.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/3993\/3719\/files\/xerxes_pi_draw_square_eddbac24-6f45-45d2-952f-e608234500a9.jpg?v=1781314880","url":"https:\/\/shop.plati.ma\/products\/xerxes-for-cm4-and-cm5-with-aluminium-heatsink","provider":"Platima Tinkers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}