What processor does the SolidRun CEx7 LX2160 use?

The CEx7 LX2160 is based on the NXP Layerscape LX2160A processor, featuring 16 Arm Cortex-A72 cores running at up to 2.2GHz.

How much memory does the CEx7 LX2160 support?

The CEx7 LX2160 supports up to 64GB of DDR4 memory with optional ECC support for improved reliability.

What form factor does the CEx7 LX2160 use?

The CEx7 LX2160 follows the COM Express Type 7 standard, making it suitable for high-performance networking and edge computing platforms.

Does the CEx7 LX2160 support 100GbE networking?

Yes. The CEx7 LX2160 supports networking speeds up to 100GbE, making it suitable for telecom, networking, and edge infrastructure applications.

How many PCIe lanes are available on the CEx7 LX2160?

The CEx7 LX2160 provides up to 18 PCIe Gen 3 lanes for networking cards, storage devices, accelerators, and custom expansion.

Which operating systems are supported on the CEx7 LX2160?

The CEx7 LX2160 supports Linux-based operating systems, including Yocto and other embedded Linux distributions.

Does the CEx7 LX2160 support virtualization?

Yes. The CEx7 LX2160 supports KVM virtualization, containers, and NFV workloads for virtualized network infrastructure.

What storage options are available on the CEx7 LX2160?

The CEx7 LX2160 supports onboard eMMC storage and can connect to additional storage devices through PCIe and other interfaces.

Is the CEx7 LX2160 available in an industrial temperature version?

Yes. The CEx7 LX2160 is available in industrial-grade configurations designed for operation in harsh environments.

What applications is the CEx7 LX2160 designed for?

The CEx7 LX2160 is designed for networking appliances, SD-WAN solutions, telecom infrastructure, edge servers, and industrial gateways.

LX2160A Computer on Module

COM Express Type 7, 8/12/16 x Arm Cortex-A72, up to 2.2GHz

Up to 100GbE (4 x SFP28)
Up to 64GB DDR4 64 bit dual-channel
Full virtualization support

Overview Documentation Carrier Boards Order Options

wdt_ID	Feature	Details
1	CPU	Default configuration: NXP Layerscape LX2160A 16 x Cortex A72. Optional configurations: LX2120A 12 x Cortex A72, LX2080A 8 x Cortex A72
2	CPU Speed	2.0GHz Commercial
3	RAM	Dual channel up to 64GB DDR4
4	Internal Storage	64GB eMMC 64MB SPI
5	External Storage Support	NOR-Flash SD PCIe-SSD
6	Ethernet	4 x 25 GbE or 1 x 100 GbE* 4 x 10GbE w/ built in PHY Sync-E, 1588-V2
7	USB 3.0	4
8	PCIe	18 (Gen 3.0 – 5 controllers)*
9	I2C	6
10	SPI	1
11	UART	2
12	GPIO	✓
13	SATA	2 (Gen 3.0)*
14	SD/MMC	1
15	JTAG	JTAG Header
16	OS Support	Linux DPDK UEFI NXP Layerscape Secure Boot
17	Size	125 x 95 mm COM Express Type 7 Package Dimensions: 140x100x40mm
18	Interface	COM Express Type 7 Headers
19	Main Voltage	12V
20	I/O Voltage	3.3V
21	Temperature	Commercial: 0°C to 70°C Industrial: -40°C to 85°C
22	Humidity	Humidity (non-condensing): 10% – 90%

wdt_ID	Feature	Details
1	CPU	Default configuration: NXP Layerscape LX2160A 16 x Cortex A72. Optional configurations: LX2120A 12 x Cortex A72, LX2080A 8 x Cortex A72
2	CPU Speed	2.0GHz Commercial
3	RAM	Dual channel up to 64GB DDR4
4	Internal Storage	64GB eMMC 64MB SPI
5	External Storage Support	NOR-Flash SD PCIe-SSD
6	Ethernet	4 x 25 GbE or 1 x 100 GbE* 4 x 10GbE w/ built in PHY Sync-E, 1588-V2
7	USB 3.0	4
8	PCIe	18 (Gen 3.0 – 5 controllers)*
9	I2C	6
10	SPI	1
11	UART	2
12	GPIO	✓
13	SATA	2 (Gen 3.0)*
14	SD/MMC	1
15	JTAG	JTAG Header
16	OS Support	Linux DPDK UEFI NXP Layerscape Secure Boot
17	Size	125 x 95 mm COM Express Type 7 Package Dimensions: 140x100x40mm
18	Interface	COM Express Type 7 Headers
19	Main Voltage	12V
20	I/O Voltage	3.3V
21	Temperature	Commercial: 0°C to 70°C Industrial: -40°C to 85°C
22	Humidity	Humidity (non-condensing): 10% – 90%

Layerscape LX2160A – Push The Limit of The Network’s Edge

SolidRun’s LX2160A Computer-on-Module based on the COM Express type 7 form factor was designed to provide a robust and modular networking computing platform. The Layerscape LX2160A features extended processing power, connectivity options and high-end networking capabilities – making it the ideal platform for an almost endless variety of networking and edge solutions.
Layerscape LX2160A COM Express type 7 module features 16 Arm Cortex A72 processors, quad 10GbE, and 18 x PCIe Gen 3.0 lanes, providing plenty of bandwidth for data path processing in multiple networking layers.

For flexibility and scalability, SolidRun also offers the alternate Layerscape SoCs: LX2120A and LX2080A featuring 12 and 8 cores, with all other features and abilities remaining the same.

Learn more about COM Express Type 7 standard.

Performance

CEx7 LX2160A COM sets a new standard of network computing power with NXP’s 16 core Arm Cortex A72, up to 100GbE and dual DDR4 up to 64GB.

Software-Defined Networking

The CEx7 LX2160A COM is fully supported under Linux. This provides customers the speed and agility to add, customize and integrate 3rd party software stacks.

Modularity & Flexibility

SolidRun’s CEx7 LX2160A COM is designed base on the popular COM Express type 7 form factor, allowing simpler development and deployment options, and simple interchangeability with future COM Express 7 based modules.

High Speed Interfaces

Up to 16 Ethernet ports with 24 SerDes lanes for extreme data throughputs at very low power consumption, configure to support any type of external connection such as 100GbE, SATA and PCIe.

Storage and Handling Conditions

Storage environment shall be clean, dry, and non-corrosive.
Operating ambient temperature: -20°C to +30°C.
Recommended cardboard packaging storage temperature: +10°C to +25°C.
Relative humidity: 20% to 50% (non-condensing).
ESD protection required: components shall be stored in a static-shielding bag.
Protect from direct sunlight, dust, and environmental contamination.

Reference Manuals

NXP LX2160A COM Product Brief
NXP LX2160A Hardware User Manual
NXP LX2160A COM MTBF
Simplified Schematics
Simplified Schematics
Simplified Schematics

Tools

Pinout Planner Tool
SolidRun Community Forums
Pinout Planner Tool
SolidRun Community Forums
Pinout Planner Tool
Pinout Planner Tool

Carrier Boards

ClearFog CX LX2 Product Brief
ClearFog CX LX2 Quick Start Guide
ClearFog CX LX2 Schematics
HoneyComb LX2 Product Brief
HoneyComb LX2 Quick Start Guide
HoneyComb LX2 Schematics

OS Support

Linux Board Support Package
Yocto Board Support Package
Debian Board Support Package
Linux – Distribution
Linux – Distribution
Linux – Distribution

Mechanical

DXF Files
3D Files
Assembly Files
3D Files
DXF Files
DXF Files

Product Compliance

REACH
RoHS
ISO 9001
EMC/EMI Regulations
UL 94
Green/ Halogen Free

	ClearFog CX LX2	HoneyComb LX2
Processor	NXP Layerscape LX2160A 16-core Arm Cortex A72 up to 2GHz	NXP Layerscape LX2160A 16-core Arm Cortex A72 up to 2GHz
Memory & Storage	Up to 64GB DDR4 DIMM 64GB eMMC MicroSD 4 x SATA 3.0	Up to 64GB DDR4 DIMM 64GB eMMC MicroSD 4 x SATA 3.0
I/Os	3 x USB 3.0 3 x USB 2.0	3 x USB 3.0 3 x USB 2.0
Networking	1 x QSFP port 100GbE 4 x SFP+ ports (10GbE each) 1 x 1GbE copper (RJ45)	4 x SFP+ ports (10GbE each) 1 x 1GbE copper (RJ45)
Misc.	USB to STM32 for remote management	USB to STM32 for remote management
Development and Debug interfaces	Micro USB JTAG	Micro USB JTAG
Power	ATX standard	ATX standard
Expansion card I/Os	1 x PCIe x8 Gen 3.0, open slot (can support x16) 1 x M.2	1 x PCIe x8 Gen 3.0, open slot (can support x16) 1 x M.2
Temperature	Commercial: 0°C to 70°C	Commercial: 0°C to 70°C
Dimensions	PCBA: 170 x 170mm	PCBA: 170 x 170mm
	Buy Now	Buy Now

(*) See list of tested SO-DIMM DDR4 modules.

Please use the template below to create the configuration you are interested in. Since there are many options for each SOM configuration it is not possible to keep all of them in stock, for this purpose SolidRun provides off the shelf configurations with high runner part numbers, please visit our shop to review all of them.

Choose your LX2160A configuration:

Part number structure
Fixed parameter	CPU Type	Cores option	SPI	Memory	eMMC	Revision	Temperature	Fixed parameter
SR	X2	XXX	SXX	DXXX	EXXX	VXX	X	0

Options for parameters
Fixed parameter	CPU Type	Cores option	SPI	Memory	eMMC	Revision	Temperature	Fixed parameter
SR	X2 = Layerscape LX2	160 = 16 cores 120 = 12 cores 080 = 8 cores	S01 = 64MB	D00G = No DDR D04G = 4GB D08G = 8GB D16G = 16GB D32G = 32GB D64G = 64GB	E000 = No eMMC E008 = 8GB E016 = 16GB E032 = 32GB E064 = 64GB	V21	C = Commercial I = Industrial	0