From b72467116c5f67d3c203acfd938be000bb9a5f4a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rob Newport Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2025 12:36:13 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Update xerxes-pi.md Added additional details for the newer prototype plus links to the open source Printables page. --- _boards_cm/xerxes-pi.md | 26 +++++++++++++++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 23 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/_boards_cm/xerxes-pi.md b/_boards_cm/xerxes-pi.md index 22d2764f6..a6776fdc7 100644 --- a/_boards_cm/xerxes-pi.md +++ b/_boards_cm/xerxes-pi.md @@ -3,11 +3,31 @@ layout: board title: "Xerxes Pi" short_description: CM5 Blade server that fits in 1U of rack space. status: prototype -picture: "/images/board-xerxes-pi.jpeg" +picture: "https://rapidanalysis.com/xerxes/fanthumbnail.jpg" github_issue: "https://github.com/geerlingguy/raspberry-pi-pcie-devices/issues/753" link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1907647187/small-board-big-possibilities-xerxes-pi -videos: [] +videos: + - https://youtu.be/_bxnmqnCeCg + - https://youtu.be/4dGTC-YSq1g + - https://youtu.be/nelqV0-S2C0 + - https://youtu.be/4I_BMbAXmSg --- The Xerxes Pi is a Compute Module blade designed for 1U racks designed by Rapid Analysis. -It was launched on Kickstarter, and is estimated to ship in late 2025. The board includes USB-C power input, a micro USB port, and a 1 Gbps Ethernet jack. Optional PoE support can be added, and there's an M.2 E-key (up to 2260 size) and microSD card slot on the bottom. +It was launched on [Kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1907647187/small-board-big-possibilities-xerxes-pi), and is estimated to ship in late 2025. The board includes: + +- USB-C on-the-go port for power and data +- 1 Gbps Ethernet jack +- M.2 M-key (up to 2280 size) +- microSD card slot on the bottom +- I2C qwiic connector +- SH-04 PWM Fan connector +- JTAG UART Debug connector + +![Image](https://rapidanalysis.com/xerxes/xerxes_prototype.png) + +Optional PoE support can be added using an optional daughterboard as shown above. + +Racks for the Xerxes Pi are open source and can be found on Printables here: https://www.printables.com/@Rapid_3032975 + +![Image](https://rapidanalysis.com/xerxes/rack2.jpg) From cf9cf8b01e41965205762a4e3995af8361a4a69c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rob Newport Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2025 16:30:09 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Update xerxes-pi.md Replaced the breaking URL image back to the local image. --- _boards_cm/xerxes-pi.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/_boards_cm/xerxes-pi.md b/_boards_cm/xerxes-pi.md index a6776fdc7..5711f6fac 100644 --- a/_boards_cm/xerxes-pi.md +++ b/_boards_cm/xerxes-pi.md @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ layout: board title: "Xerxes Pi" short_description: CM5 Blade server that fits in 1U of rack space. status: prototype -picture: "https://rapidanalysis.com/xerxes/fanthumbnail.jpg" +picture: "/images/board-xerxes-pi.jpeg" github_issue: "https://github.com/geerlingguy/raspberry-pi-pcie-devices/issues/753" link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1907647187/small-board-big-possibilities-xerxes-pi videos: From cbfa1dc1d5fd790164303e6191a9891857dc6707 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rob Newport Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:27:38 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Update xerxes-pi.md removed non-relevant video links, removed additional photo links. --- _boards_cm/xerxes-pi.md | 11 ++--------- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/_boards_cm/xerxes-pi.md b/_boards_cm/xerxes-pi.md index 5711f6fac..74cdbef18 100644 --- a/_boards_cm/xerxes-pi.md +++ b/_boards_cm/xerxes-pi.md @@ -7,10 +7,7 @@ picture: "/images/board-xerxes-pi.jpeg" github_issue: "https://github.com/geerlingguy/raspberry-pi-pcie-devices/issues/753" link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1907647187/small-board-big-possibilities-xerxes-pi videos: - - https://youtu.be/_bxnmqnCeCg - - https://youtu.be/4dGTC-YSq1g - - https://youtu.be/nelqV0-S2C0 - - https://youtu.be/4I_BMbAXmSg + - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SiB-bNyP5E --- The Xerxes Pi is a Compute Module blade designed for 1U racks designed by Rapid Analysis. @@ -24,10 +21,6 @@ It was launched on [Kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1907647187 - SH-04 PWM Fan connector - JTAG UART Debug connector -![Image](https://rapidanalysis.com/xerxes/xerxes_prototype.png) - -Optional PoE support can be added using an optional daughterboard as shown above. +Optional PoE support can be added using an optional daughterboard. Racks for the Xerxes Pi are open source and can be found on Printables here: https://www.printables.com/@Rapid_3032975 - -![Image](https://rapidanalysis.com/xerxes/rack2.jpg)