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AM4301

Document Revision 1.3
December 2009

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Revision History

Rev. Index Brief Description of Changes Date of Issue

1.0 First Release October 2006

1.1 Second Release February 2008

1.2 Third Release May 2009

1.3 Fourth Release December 2009

Customer Service

Contact Information: Kontron Canada, Inc.

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evolution in user needs or progress in engineering or manufacturing technology. Changes that affect the
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Table of Contents

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

How to Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Customer Comments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Storing Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Advisory Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Regulatory Compliance Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1. Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.1 Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.2 What’s Included. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.3 Board Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.4 Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.5 Hot-Swap Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2. Board Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.1 Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.1.1 PCIe Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

2.2 Ethernet Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.2.1 Intel 82571EB LAN with copper interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2.3 Redundant MMC Flash & FWUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.4 Hardware Management Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2.4.1 Sensor Data Record (SDR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

2.4.2 Hardware Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

2.4.3 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

2.4.4 E-Keying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

2.4.5 MMC Firmware Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

2.4.6 MMC Firmware Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

2.4.7 FWUM Firmware Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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2.5 Debugging Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.5.1 AMC Health (LED2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

2.5.2 Out of service (LED1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

3. Installing the Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.1 Onboard Interconnectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.1.1 Onboard Connectors and Headers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

3.2 Board Hot Swap and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.2.1 Installing an AMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

3.2.2 Removing an AMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

A. Connector Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

A.1 CONNECTORS AND HEADERS SUMMARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

A.2 AMC (J1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

A.3 ETHERNET 10/100/1000 (J4A, J4B, J4C, J4D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2

B. Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1

B.1 Returning Defective Merchandise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

B.2 When Returning a Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3

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List of Figures

Figure 2-1: AM4301 Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Figure 2-2: AM4301 PCIe Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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List of Tables

Table 1-1 Board Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Table 2-1 Ethernet Connector Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Table 2-2 Hardware Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Table 2-3 Hot-Swap LED Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Table 2-4 Hot-Swap LED Meaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Table 3-1 Onboard Connectors and Headers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Safety Instructions

Before You Begin

Before handling the board, read the instructions and safety guidelines on the following pages to prevent
damage to the product and to ensure your own personal safety. Refer to the "Advisories" section in the
Preface for advisory conventions used in this user's guide, including the distinction between Warnings,
Cautions, Important Notes, and Notes.

• Always use caution when handling/operating the computer. Only qualified, experienced,
authorized electronics service personnel should access the interior of the computer. The power
supplies produce high voltages and energy hazards, which can cause bodily harm.

• Use extreme caution when installing or removing components. Refer to the installation
instructions in this user's guide for precautions and procedures. If you have any questions, please
contact Kontron Technical Support

WARNING

High voltages are present inside the chassis when the unit's power cord is plugged
into an electrical outlet. Turn off system power, turn off the power supply, and then
disconnect the power cord from its source before removing the chassis cover. Turning
off the system power switch does not remove power to components.

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Preventing Electrostatic Discharge

Static electricity can harm system boards. Perform service at an ESD workstation and follow proper ESD
procedure to reduce the risk of damage to components. Kontron strongly encourages you to follow proper
ESD procedure, which can include wrist straps and smocks, when servicing equipment.

Take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD):

• When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not remove the
component's antistatic packing material until you are ready to install the component in a
computer. Just before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure you are at an ESD workstation
or grounded. This will discharge any static electricity that may have built up in your body.

• When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic container or packaging.

• Handle all sensitive components at an ESD workstation. If possible, use antistatic floor pads and
workbench pads.

• Handle components and boards with care. Don't touch the components or contacts on a board.
Hold a board by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket.

• Do not handle or store system boards near strong electrostatic, electromagnetic, magnetic, or
radioactive fields.

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Preface

How to Use This Guide

This user's guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation, and as a reference for
operation, troubleshooting, and upgrades.

You can find the latest release of this User's Guide at:

http://www.kontron.com

For the circuits, descriptions and tables indicated, Kontron assumes no responsibility as far as patents or
other rights of third parties are concerned.

The following is a summary of chapter contents:

• Chapter 1, Product Description

• Chapter 2, Onboard Features

• Chapter 3, Installing the board

• Appendix A, Connector Pinout

• Appendix B, Getting Help

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Customer Comments

If you have any difficulties using this user's guide, discover an error, or just want to provide some feedback,
please send a message to: [e-mail]
or problems as soon as possible and post the revised user's guide on our Web site. Thank you.

. Detail any errors you find. We will correct the errors

Storing Boards

Electronic boards are sensitive devices. Do not handle or store device near strong electrostatic,
electromagnetic, magnetic or radioactive fields.

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Advisory Conventions

Seven types of advisories are used throughout the user guides to provide helpful information or to alert you
to the potential for hardware damage or personal injury. They are Note, Signal Paths, Related Jumpers, BIOS
Settings, Software Usage, Cautions, and Warnings. The following is an example of each type of advisory. Use
caution when servicing electrical components.

Note:

Indicate information that is important for you to know.

Signal Path:

Indicate the places where you can fin the signal on the board.

Jumper Settings:

Indicate the jumpers that are related to this sections.

BIOS Settings:

Indicate where you can set this option in the BIOS.

Software Usage:

Indicates how you can access this feature through software.

CAUTION

Indicate potential damage to hardware and tells you how to avoid the problem.

WARNING

Indicates potential for bodily harm and tells you how to avoid the problem.

Disclaimer: We have tried to identify all situations that may pose a warning or a caution condition in this
user's guide. However, Kontron does not claim to have covered all situations that might require the use of a
Caution or a Warning.

Unpacking

Follow these recommendations while unpacking:

• Remove all items from the box. If any items listed on the purchase order are missing, notify
Kontron customer service immediately.

• Inspect the product for damage. If there is damage, notify Kontron customer service immediately.

• Save the box and packing material for possible future shipment.

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Regulatory Compliance Statements

FCC Compliance Statement for Class B Devices

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generated, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experience radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING

This is a Class B product. If not installed in a properly shielded enclosure and used in
accordance with this User's Guide, this product may cause radio interference in
which case users may need to take additional measures at their own expense.

UL Certification

This product bears the combined UL Recognized Component Mark for Canada and U.S. It indicates
investigations to the UL Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment, Including
Electrical Business Equipment. It is destinated to be used in end-product equipment where the
acceptability of the combination is determined by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

CE Certification

The product described in this user's guide was tested in a representative system and is found to be
compliant with the CE marking requirements. For computer systems to remain CE compliant, only
CE-compliant parts may be used. Maintaining CE compliance also requires proper cable and cabling
techniques. Although Kontron offers accessories, the customer must ensure that these products
are installed with proper shielding to maintain CE compliance. Kontron does not offer engineering
services for designing cabling systems. In addition, Kontron will not retest or recertify systems or
components that have been reconfigured by customers.

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Limited Warranty

Kontron grants the original purchaser of Kontron's products a TWO YEAR LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY as
described in the following. However, no other warranties that may be granted or implied by anyone on behalf
of Kontron are valid unless the consumer has the express written consent of Kontron.

Kontron warrants their own products, excluding software, to be free from manufacturing and material
defects for a period of 24 consecutive months from the date of purchase. This warranty is not transferable nor
extendible to cover any other users or long- term storage of the product. It does not cover products which
have been modified, altered or repaired by any other party than Kontron or their authorized agents.
Furthermore, any product which has been, or is suspected of being damaged as a result of negligence,
improper use, incorrect handling, servicing or maintenance, or which has been damaged as a result of
excessive current/voltage or temperature, or which has had its serial number(s), any other markings or parts
thereof altered, defaced or removed will also be excluded from this warranty.

If the customer's eligibility for warranty has not been voided, in the event of any claim, he may return the
product at the earliest possible convenience to the original place of purchase, together with a copy of the
original document of purchase, a full description of the application the product is used on and a description
of the defect. Pack the product in such a way as to ensure safe transportation (see our safety instructions).

Kontron provides for repair or replacement of any part, assembly or sub-assembly at their own discretion, or
to refund the original cost of purchase, if appropriate. In the event of repair, refunding or replacement of
any part, the ownership of the removed or replaced parts reverts to Kontron, and the remaining part of the
original guarantee, or any new guarantee to cover the repaired or replaced items, will be transferred to cover
the new or repaired items. Any extensions to the original guarantee are considered gestures of goodwill, and
will be defined in the "Repair Report" issued by Kontron with the repaired or replaced item.

Kontron will not accept liability for any further claims resulting directly or indirectly from any warranty claim,
other than the above specified repair, replacement or refunding. In particular, all claims for damage to any
system or process in which the product was employed, or any loss incurred as a result of the product not
functioning at any given time, are excluded. The extent of Kontron liability to the customer shall not exceed
the original purchase price of the item for which the claim exists.

Kontron issues no warranty or representation, either explicit or implicit, with respect to its products'
reliability, fitness, quality, marketability or ability to fulfil any particular application or purpose. As a result,
the products are sold "as is," and the responsibility to ensure their suitability for any given task remains that
of the purchaser. In no event will Kontron be liable for direct, indirect or consequential damages resulting
from the use of our hardware or software products, or documentation, even if Kontron were advised of the
possibility of such claims prior to the purchase of the product or during any period since the date of its
purchase.

Please remember that no Kontron employee, dealer or agent is authorized to make any modification or
addition to the above specified terms, either verbally or in any other form, written or electronically
transmitted, without the company's consent.

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1. Product Description

1.1 Product Overview

AdvancedMC modules are the key to extending the value of AdvancedTCA platforms designed for multiple
applications in the wireless / wireline network infrastructure.

The Kontron AM4301 Quad GbE module is the ideal AdvancedMC unit for network applications that require
multiple ports directly from an AdvancedTCA processor blade. Available in mid-size or full-size height, single
width form factors, the AM4301 features 4 x 10Base-T/100Base-Tx/1000Base-T ports, supports PCI-E, x4
link, and supports remote management via IPMI v1.5.

As a hot-swappable, field replaceable unit (FRU), the AM4301 also follows the same stringent carrier grade
RASM feature set, namely - Reliability, Availability, Serviceability, Maintainability. When offered in
combination with AdvancedTCA platforms, TEM (Telecom Equipment Manufacturers) clients literally conserve
valuable system slots, as the AM4301 maximizes communications I/O for Gigabit Ethernet and Fast Ethernet
networks with four independent 10/100/1000 ports from a single slot.

1.2 What’s Included

This board is shipped with the following items:

• One Quick Reference Sheet.

• One CD-ROM containing documentations and drivers.

• One AM4301 board

If any item is missing or damaged, contact the supplier.

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1.3 Board Specifications

Table 1-1: Board Specifications

Features Description

Compliancy

OS Compatibility • RedHat Linux Enterprise 4

IPMI Features

Supervisory

Mechanical

Power Requirements

Environmental
Temperature*

Environmental
Humidity*

Environmental Altitude*

Environmental Shock*

Environmental
Vibration*

Reliability • MTBF: > 566 000 hours @ 40 C / 104 F (Telcordia SR-332, Issue 1)

Safety / EMC

Warranty • Two years limited warranty

• AMC.0 R2.0

• AMC.1 R1.0

• Management Controller compliant to PICMG 3.0, AMC.0 R1.0 and IPMI v1.5 rev 1.1.

• Management Controller is run time field reprogrammable without payload impact.

• Robust fail safe reprogramming implementation (which includes two firmware images) that
could perform automatic or manual rollback if a problem occurs during critical reprogramming
phase.

• Remote upgrade capability from all IPMI interfaces (via IPMB).

• Management Controller self test which can detect failure under its code integrity and trig an
automatic rollback.

• Hardware system monitor through IPMI (voltages, currents, temperature), temperature
monitor / alarm; board temperature sensor, power failure.

• 181.5 x 75 x 18.96 mm, Single-width mid-size

• 181.5 x 75 x 30.16 mm, Single-width Full-height

• Management power is less than 150mA peak at 3.3V

• Payload power is 15W

• Operating: 0-55°C/32-131°F

• Storage and Transit: -40 to +70°C/-40 to 158°F

• Operating: 15% to 90% @55°C/131°F non-condensing

• Storage and Transit: 5% to 95% @ 40°C/104°F non-condensing

• Operating: 4,000 m / 13,123 ft

• Storage and Transit: 15,000 m / 49,212 ft

• Operating: 30G, half-sine 11ms, each axis

• Storage and Transit: Bellcore GR-63-CORE Section 4.3

• Operating: 1.0G, 5-500Hz each axis

• Storage and Transit: 2.0G, 5-50Hz; 3.0G, 50-500Hz each axis

• Meet or exceed:

• Safety: UL 60950-1 1st Ed.; CSA C22.2 No 60950-1-03; EN 60950-1:2001; IEC60950-1

• EMI/EMC: FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Class B; CE Mark to EN55022/EN55024

* Designed to meet or exceed

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1.4 Compliance

This product conforms to the following specifications:

• PICMG3.0R1.0 (Advanced TCA core specification)

• AMC.0 R2.0

• AMC.1 R1.0

1.5 Hot-Swap Capability

The AM4301 supports Full Hot Swap capability as per PICMG3.0R1.0. It can be removed from or installed in
the system while it is on (without powering-down the system). Please refer to the PICMG3.0R1.0
specification for additional details. (OS must support PCIe Hot Plug)

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2. Board Features

AM4301

AMC EDGE CONNECTOR

Pwered by 3.3V Management (100mA Max)

256KB FLASH

256KB FLASH

FWUM

R5F21134

MMC

H8S/2168

MMC Storage

EEPROM

1.5V

1.0V

3.3V

1.8V

1.1V

12V

Payload

82571 EB

TWIN GIGABIT

B A

82571 EB

TWIN GIGABIT

B A

PEX8517

PCIe Switch

PCIe X4

PCIe X4

PCIe X4

CLK3

DB800

EEPROM

EEPROM

QUAD RJ45

AM4301 PCIe Tre e

Root Comple x

Bridge

PLX

PEX8517

Bridge

PLX

PEX8517

Bridge

PLX

PEX8517

Ethernet Ethernet

Ethernet

Ethernet

82571EB 82571EB

2.1 Block Diagram

Figure 2-1: AM4301 Block Diagram

2.1.1 PCIe Tree

This diagram represent how the BIOS will recognize the PCI-Express bridge and the two dual Ethernet
controllers.

Figure 2-2: AM4301 PCIe Tree

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2.2 Ethernet Interfaces

2.2.1 Intel 82571EB LAN with copper interface

The ATCA AMC interface is implemented with two Intel dual-port Gigabit Ethernet controllers. Each controller
supports two 10/100/1000 Base-T.

The LAN features high performance with TCP/IP and UDP/IP checksum offloading for IPv4 and IPv6, packet
filtering, and jumbo frame up to 16K. See www.intel.com

Table 2-1: Ethernet Connector Pinout

Pin Signal 10/100/1000

1 DA+

2 DA-

3 DB+

4 DC+

5 DC-

6 DB-

7 DD+

8 DD-

for additional details on this controller.

Signal Path:

The Ethernet RJ45 connectors are on the faceplate.

BIOS Settings:

There are no specific BIOS setting.
Make sure that the AMC carrier has it's AMC ROM BIOS enabled if you want to boot from LAN

2.3 Redundant MMC Flash & FWUM

The MMC microcontroller runs a firmware from its internal 256KB flash. It is programmed by another
microcontroller named FWUM (FirmWare Update Manager). The FWUM keeps the last two copies of the MMC
firmware in dedicated flash memories. It act as a watchdog to the MMC and can rollback a firmware update in
the MMC in case of problems.

The FWUM itself is a microcontroller with internal flash to store MMC firmware image. Functions of this
microntroller are kept to a minimum. The FWUM firmware is field updatable.

Note:

The MMC and the FWUM have an internal hardware watchdog.

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2.4 Hardware Management Overview

The AMC Carrier communicates with the Module Management Controller (MMC) using the IPMB_L channel.

The memory subsystem of the MMC consists of an integrated flash memory to hold the MMC operation code
and integrated RAM for data. The field replacement unit (FRU) inventory information is stored in the
nonvolatile memory on an EEPROM connected via a local I2C interface to the MMC microcontroller. It is
possible to store up to 4 KBytes within the FRU inventory information. Event generation over IPMB-L bus to
reach the AMC Carrier that forward it to the ShMc ensure that 'post-mortem' logging information is available
even if the power of the AMC is disabled.

The onboard DC voltages and temperature are monitored by the MMC microcontroller device. The MMC will
send an event to the Carrier AMC if any of the thresholds are exceeded.

To increase the reliability of the AM4301 SBC management subsystem, an external watchdog supervisor only
for the MMC is implemented. The MMC must strobe the external watchdog at two-second intervals to ensure
continuity of operation of the board's management subsystem. If the MMC ceases to strobe the watchdog
supervisor, the watchdog isolates the MMC from the IPMBs and resets the MMC. The watchdog supervisor
does not reset the payload power and the restart of the MMC will not affect the payload and will restore the
previous Module Hot Swap state. The watchdog timeout expires after six seconds if strobes are not
generated. The external watchdog supervisor is not configurable and must not be confused with the IPMI
v1.5 watchdog timer commands.

This external watchdog of the MMC is implemented in a second microcontroller. This microcontroller is
responsible to monitor the MMC and to manage MMC fail safe firmware upgrade process. The name of this
second microcontroller is the Firmware Upgrade Manager (FWUM). The FWUM can handle two Firmware code
that are stored in two external SEPROM memories. If a failure occurs during firmware upgrade, the FWUM will
automatically rollback to the redundant MMC firmware image.

2.4.1 Sensor Data Record (SDR)

Every sensor on the baseboard is associated with a Sensor Data Record (SDR). Sensor Data Records contain
information about the sensors identification such as sensor type, sensor name, sensor unit. SDR also
contain the configuration of a specific sensor such as threshold/hystheresis, event generation capabilities
that specifies sensor behaviour. Some fields of the sensor SDR are configurable through IPMI v1.5 command
and are set to built-in initial value. Finally one field wich is the sensor owner must reflect the module
addresses that allow the AMC Carrier to identify the owner of the SDR when it is scanned from the module
management controller and merged within the AMC Carrier Device SDR repository.

From IPMI prespective, the AM4301 management controller is set up as a satellite management controller
(SMC). It does support sensor devices, and use the IPMI static sensor population feature of IPMI v1.5 to
merge the hot swaped AMC sensor with the carrier board sensors population. The usual way the AMC Carrier is
informed about an AMC insertion is through the AMC Module Hot Swap sensor and a radial presence line on
the AMC connector. All SDRs can be queried using Device SDR commands to the firmware. Module sensors
that have been implemented are listed below.

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2.4.2 Hardware Sensors

Table 2-2: Hardware Sensors

Sensor Name Voltage/Signals Monitored Scanning Enabled

under Power
State

IPMI Info-1 Internal IPMC firmware diagnostic * N

IPMI Info-2 Internal IPMC firmware diagnostic * N

FRU Agent Board FRU Data agent that verify FRU Data validity * N

ModuleHotSwap AMC HS State * N

IPMBL State Operational state of IPMB-L * N

Storage Err

Board 3.3V 3.3 V - X

Board 3.3VSUS 3.3 V Suspend * X

Board 12.0v 12.0 V - X

Board BlueLed 5.0 V * X

Board 1.8V 1.8 V - X

Board Vtt1.5V 1.5 V Vtt - X

Board 1.1V 1.1 V - X

Board 1.0V 1.0 V - X

Temp AirInlet Board Inlet Temperature - X**

Temp LAN A Temperature LAN A 82571EB chip * X**

Temp LAN B Temperature LAN B 82571EB chip * X**

Temp Switch Temperature PCIE switch PEX8517 * X**

Temp Exhaust1 Board Outlet 1 Temperature * X**

Temp Exhaust2 Board Outlet 2 Temperature * X**

Lan1 10M Lnk LAN-1 link detection at 10 Mbit - N

Lan1 100M Lnk LAN-1 link detection at 100 Mbit - N

Lan1 1G Lnk LAN-1 link detection at 1 Gbit - N

Lan2 10M Lnk LAN-2 link detection at 10 Mbit - N

Lan2 100M Lnk LAN-2 link detection at 100 Mbit - N

Lan2 1G Lnk LAN-2 link detection at 1 Gbit - N

Lan3 10M Lnk LAN-3 link detection at 10 Mbit - N

Lan3 100M Lnk LAN-3 link detection at 100 Mbit - N

Lan3 1G Lnk LAN-3 link detection at 1 Gbit - N

Lan4 10M Lnk LAN-4 link detection at 10 Mbit - N

Lan4 100M Lnk LAN-4 link detection at 100 Mbit - N

Lan4 1G Lnk LAN-4 link detection at 1 Gbit - N

PexLaneGood 0 PCIE lane 0 detection - N

PexLaneGood 1 PCIE lane 1 detection - N

PexLaneGood 2 PCIE lane 2 detection - N

PexLaneGood 3 PCIE lane 3 detection - N

PexLaneGood 4 PCIE lane 4 detection - N

Management sub-system health: non volatile memory
error.

* N

Health LED
(Green to Red)

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Sensor Name Voltage/Signals Monitored Scanning Enabled

under Power
State

PexLaneGood 5 PCIE lane 5 detection - N

PexLaneGood 6 PCIE lane 6 detection - N

PexLaneGood 7 PCIE lane 7 detection - N

PexLaneGood 8 PCIE lane 8 detection - N

PexLaneGood 9 PCIE lane 9 detection - N

PexLaneGood A PCIE lane 10 detection - N

PexLaneGood B PCIE lane 11 detection - N

PexLaneGood C PCIE lane 12 detection - N

PexLaneGood D PCIE lane 13 detection - N

PexLaneGood E PCIE lane 14 detection - N

PexLaneGood F PCIE lane 15 detection - N

Health Error Board health sensors (aggregation of other sensors) *

MMC Reboot IPMC reboot detection * N

Ver change IPMC firmware upgrade detection * N

X Exceed critical threshold

*Power On/Off

Health LED
(Green to Red)

Asserted /
Desserted

-Power On

NNo change

** The lower limits are not asserted; only the upper limits (non-critical, critical and non-

recoverable) are asserted for temperature sensors.

2.4.2.1 IPMB-L Link Sensor

The AM4301 has an IPMB-L links to communicate with the AMC Carrier and other chassis devices on the
chassis IPMB-0 bus. MMC monitors the bus for any link failure and send the bus failure event to the AMC
Carrier upon the recovery occurs.

2.4.2.2 Module Hot Swap

The hot-swap event message conveys the current state of the module, the previous state, and a cause of the
state change as can be determined by the MMC. Refer to AMC.0 R1.0 Specifications for further details on the
module hot-swap state.

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2.4.3 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) Information

The FRU Information provides inventory data about the boards where the FRU Information Device is located.
The part number or version number can be read through software.

FRU information in the AM4301 includes data describing the AM4301 board as per AMC.0 R1.0 specification
requirements. This information is retrieved by the Carrier AMC, enabling reporting of board-specific
information through an standardized mechanism.

Following are the definitions for the multirecord implemented by the firmware as part of Module data.

2.4.4 E-Keying

E-Keying has been defined in the AMC.0 R1.0 Specification to prevent module damage, prevent
misoperation, and verify bay connection compatibility. The FRU data contains the AMC point-to-point
connectivity record as described in Section 3.9.2 of the AMC.0 R1.0 specification.

The Set/Get AMC Port State IPMI commands defined by the AMC.0 specification are used for either granting
or rejecting the E-keys.

2.4.5 MMC Firmware Code

MMC firmware code is organized into boot code and operational code, both of which are stored in a flash
module. Upon an MMC reset, the MMC executes the boot code and performs the following:

1 Self test to verify the status of its hardware and memory.

2 Performs a checksum of the operational code.

3 Communicates with the Firmware Upgrade Manager (FWUM) in order to inform the MMC watchdog that the

actual MMC firmware is suitable for execution.

Upon successful verification of the operational code checksum, the firmware will jump to the operational
code.

2.4.6 MMC Firmware Upgrade Procedure

It is important to use compatible, MMC, FWUM versions. Since all these software and hardware solution are
exchanging information, they must be in synch. Please always follow Kontron documentation for all your
upgrade.

The recommended upgrade sequence must be:, FWUM, MMC,.

MMC Firmware upgrades can be done by using IPMITOOL from the AMC Carrier or remotely on the chassis. It
has been desigh to upgrade through any IPMI interface without payload impact

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2.4.7 FWUM Firmware Upgrade Procedure

It is important to use compatible, MMC, FWUM versions. Since all these software and hardware solution are
exchanging information, they must be in synch. Please always follow Kontron documentation for all your
upgrade.

The recommended upgrade sequence must be: FWUM, MMC,.

FWUM Firmware upgrade is done using IPMIFWU utility. This is a Linux utility developed by Kontron that use
the serial port of any computer to exchange with the FirmWare Upgrade Manager (FWUM) in order to upgrade
to FWUM or the MMC firmware. Then this tool doesn't need the KCS driver to run over the Carrier AMC (it
doesn't use the IPMI interfaces) but requires a serial cable hook on the AMC module.

Type the following to perform MMC firmware upgrade

ipmifwu -p -f <file> -m -P /dev/ttyS0 -S <ENTER>

Please note that during FWUM firmware upgrade the MMC is held in reset.

2.4.7.1 Hot-Swap Process

The AM4301 AMC has the ability to be hot-swapped in and out of a AMC Carrier. The onboard MMC manages
the AMC's power-up and power-down transitions. The list below illustrates this process for power down
request.

1 Ejector latch is opened. HOT_SWAP_PB# assertion. MMC firmware detects the assertion of this signal.

2 MMC sends "Module Handle Open" event message to AMC Carrier. The corresponding M state of AMC

Carrier moves from M4-> M5.

3 AMC Carrier moves from M5 -> M6 if the SHMC grants the request and then send the FRU Control

requesting quiesced state to the AMC.

4 The firmware deasserts payload power and sends "Module Quiesced" event message to the AMC Carrier

where it transitions from M6 to M1 state.

2.4.7.2 Hot-Swap LED

The AM4301 supports a blue Hot Swap LED mounted on the front panel. This LED indicates when it is safe to
remove the AMC from the AMC Carrier. The on-board MMC drives this LED to indicate the hot-swap state. The
following states are possible:

Table 2-3: Hot-Swap LED Description

LED state Description

OFF AMC is in M4 state, normal state when board is in operation.

ON Ready for hot swap.

Short blink M5 state deactivation request

Long blink M2 state Activation Request.

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When the AMC latch is disengaged from the faceplate, the hot swap switch embedded in the PCB will assert a
"HOT_SWAP_PB#" signal to the MMC, and the MMC will send Module Handle Open" event message to the
AMC Carrier wich move from the M4 state to the M5 state. At the M5 state, the AMC Carrier will ask the SHMC
(or Shelf Manager) for permission to move the AMC to the M6 state. Then the Carrier AMC will set the AMC Hot
Swap LED to indicate this state with a short blink. Once permission is received from the SHMC or higher-level
software, the AMC carrier will move to the M6 state.

The SHMC or higher level software can reject the request to move to the M6 state. If this occurs, the AMC
Carrier will returns the Hot Swap LED to a solid off condition, indicating that the AMC has returned to M4
state.

If the AMC Carrier reaches the M6 state, either through an extraction request through the AMC handle latch,
the MMC communicates to the AMC Carrier that the module must discontinue operation in preparation for
removal. The Hot Swap LED continues to flash during this preparation time, just like it does at the M5 state.
When main AMC payload power is successfully removed from the AMC Bay, the Hot Swap LED remains lit,
indicating it is safe to remove the AMC from the AMC Carrier.

Table 2-4: Hot-Swap LED Meaning

LED Status Meaning

Off Normal status

Blinking Blue

Solid Blue Ready for hot swap

Preparing for removal/insertion: Long blink indicates activation is in progress, short blink when
deactivation is in progress.

2.5 Debugging Features

2.5.1 AMC Health (LED2)

The green LED indicates that the AMC is working properly.

The amber LED indicates that the AMC is in fault.

2.5.2 Out of service (LED1)

When this LED is off, it indicates that the board is working properly.

When this LED is on, it indictes a major fault or an AMC malfunction.

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3. Installing the Board

3.1 Onboard Interconnectivity

3.1.1 Onboard Connectors and Headers

Table 3-1: Onboard Connectors and Headers

Description Connector Comments

AMC Connector J1 AMC Connector

Manufacturing Connector J3 Reserved

Ethernet Connectors J4 4 Ethernets connectors populated

3.2 Board Hot Swap and Installation

Some precautions must be taken when connecting or disconnecting a board to:

1 Rail guides must be installed on the enclosure to slide the board to the backplane.

2 Do not force the board if there is mechanical resistance while inserting the board.

3 Use extractors handle to disconnect and extract the board from its enclosure.

WARNING

Always use a grounding wrist wrap before installing or removing the board from a
chassis.

3.2.1 Installing an AMC

To install an AMC:

1 Remove the AMC filler panel.

2 Carefully engage the AMC into the card guide. Push the AMC until it fully mate with it's connector. Secure

the AMC handle to the locking position.

3 In normal condition, the blue LED shall turn ON as soon as the AMC is fully inserted. It will turn OFF at the

end of the hot swap sequence.

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3.2.2 Removing an AMC

To remove an AMC:

1 Open the AMC handle.

2 The blue LED will start blinking; wait until it is solid blue.

3 Extract the AMC by pulling it out with the handle.

Note:

Ensure that your OS is Hot Plug compliant before removing your AMC.

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A. Connector Pinouts

A.1 CONNECTORS AND HEADERS SUMMARY

Connector Description

J1 AMC

J4 Ethernet Connectors

A.2 AMC (J1)

Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal

B1 GND B43 GND B86 GND B129 RxD15-

B2 12V B44 TxD4+ B87 RxD8- B130 RxD15+

B3 PS1# B45 TxD4- B88 RxD8+ B131 GND

B4 MP_3V3 B46 GND B89 GND B132 TxD15-

B5 GA0 B47 RxD4+ B90 TxD8- B133 TxD15+

B6 RSV B48 RxD4- B91 TxD8+ B134 GND

B7 GND B49 GND B92 GND B135 RxD16-(N.C.)

B8 RSV B50 TxD5+ B93 RxD9- B136 RxD16+(N.C.)

B9 12V B51 TxD5- B94 RxD9+ B137 GND

B10 GND B52 GND B95 GND B138 TxD16-(N.C.)

B11 RxD0+ * B53 RxD5+ B96 TxD9- B139 TxD16+(N.C.)

B12 RxD0- * B54 RxD5- B97 TxD9+ B140 GND

B13 GND B55 GND B98 GND B141 RxD17- *

B14 TxD0+ * B56 IPMI_CLK B99 RxD10- B142 RxD17+ *

B15 TxD0- * B57 12V B100 RxD10+ B143 GND

B16 GND B58 GND B101 GND B144 TxD17- *

B17 GA1 B59 RxD6+ B102 TxD10- B145 TxD17+ *

B18 12V B60 RxD6- B103 TxD10+ B146 GND

B19 GND B61 GND B104 GND B 147 RxD18- *

B20 TxD1+ * B62 RxD6+ B105 RxD11- B148 RxD18+ *

B21 TxD1- * B63 RxD6- B106 RxD11+ B149 GND

B22 GND B64 GND B107 GND B150 TxD18- *

B23 RxD1+ * B65 TxD7+ B108 TxD11- B151 TxD18+ *

B24 RxD1- * B66 TxD7- B109 TxD11+ B152 GND

B25 GND B67 GND B110 GND B153 RxD19- *

B26 GA2 B68 RxD7+ B111 RxD12-( N.C.) B154 RxD19+ *

B27 12V B69 RxD7- B112 RxD12+( N.C.) B155 GND

B28 GND B70 GND B113 GND B156 TxD19- *

B29 TxD2+ B71 IPMI_DATA B114 TxD12-( N.C.) B157 TxD19+ *

B30 TxD2- B72 12V B115 TxD12+( N.C.) B158 GND

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Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal

B31 GND B73 GND B116 GND B159 RxD20- *

B32 RxD2+ B74 CLKA+ B117 RxD13-(N.C.) B160 RxD20+ *

B33 RxD2- B75 CLKA- B118 RxD13+(N.C.) B161 GND

B34 GND B76 GND B119 GND B162 TxD20- *

B35 TxD3+ B77 CLKB+ B120 TxD13-(N.C.) B163 TxD20+ *

B36 TxD3- B78 CLKB- B121 TxD13+(N.C.) B164 GND

B37 GND B79 GND B122 GND B165 TCLK

B38 RxD3+ B80 REFCLK+ B123 RxD14- B166 TMS

B39 RxD3- B81 REFCLK- B124 RxD14+ B167 TRST#

B40 GND B82 GND B125 GND B168 TDO

B41 ENABLE# B83 PS0# B126 TxD14- B169 TDI

B42 12V B84 12V B127 TxD14+ B170 GND

B85 GND B128 GND

* Serdes option only

A.3 ETHERNET 10/100/1000 (J4A, J4B, J4C, J4D)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 DA+ 5 DC-

2 DA- 6 DB-

3 DB+ 7 DD+

4 DC+ 8 DD-

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B. Getting Help

If, at any time, you encounter difficulties with your application or with any of our products, or if you simply
need guidance on system setups and capabilities, contact our Technical Support at:

North America EMEA

Tel.: [phone] Tel.: [phone]

Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]

If you have any questions about Kontron, our products, or services, visit our Web site at: www.kontron.com

You also can contact us by E-mail at:

North America: [e-mail]

EMEA: [e-mail]

Or at the following address:

North America EMEA

Kontron Canada, Inc. Kontron Modular Computers GmbH

4555, Ambroise-Lafortune Sudetenstrasse 7

Boisbriand, Québec 87600 Kaufbeuren

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B.1 Returning Defective Merchandise

Before returning any merchandise please do one of the following:

• Call

1 Call our Technical Support department in North America at [phone] and in EMEA at +49

(0) 8341 803 333. Make sure you have the following on hand: our Invoice #, your Purchase Order
#, and the Serial Number of the defective unit.

2 Provide the serial number found on the back of the unit and explain the nature of your problem

to a service technician.

3 The technician will instruct you on the return procedure if the problem cannot be solved over

the telephone.

4 Make sure you receive an RMA # from our Technical Support before returning any merchandise.

•E-mail

1 Send us an e-mail at: [e-mail]

[e-mail]

your company name, your address, your city, your postal/zip code, your phone number, and
your e-mail. You must also include the serial number of the defective product and a description
of the problem.

in North America and at:

in EMEA. In the e-mail, you must include your name,

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B.2 When Returning a Unit

• In the box, you must include the name and telephone number of a contact person, in case
further explanations are required. Where applicable, always include all duty papers and
invoice(s) associated with the item(s) in question.

• Ensure that the unit is properly packed. Pack it in a rigid cardboard box.

• Clearly write or mark the RMA number on the outside of the package you are returning.

• Ship prepaid. We take care of insuring incoming units.

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4555, Ambroise-Lafortune Sudetenstrasse 7

Boisbriand, Québec 87600 Kaufbeuren

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