Kontron AM4901 User Manual
AM4901
MicroTCA™ Carrier Hub
Single, Full-size AMC Form Factor
Doc. ID: 1022-5813, Rev. 1.0
September 19, 2008
User Guide
P R E L I M I N A R Y
Preface AM4901
Revision History
Publication Title:
Doc. ID: 1022-5813
Rev. Brief Description of Changes Date of Issue
1.0 Initial issue Sep 19, 2008
AM4901: MicroTCA™ Carrier Hub
Single, Full-size AMC Form Factor
Imprint
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Table of Contents
Revision History .........................................................................................................ii
Imprint ........................................................................................................................ii
Disclaimer ..................................................................................................................ii
Table of Contents ...................................................................................................... iii
List of Tables ............................................................................................................ vii
List of Figures ...........................................................................................................ix
Proprietary Note ........................................................................................................xi
Trademarks ...............................................................................................................xi
Environmental Protection Statement .........................................................................xi
Explanation of Symbols ...........................................................................................xii
For Your Safety ....................................................................................................... xiii
High Voltage Safety Instructions ......................................................................... xiii
Special Handling and Unpacking Instructions .................................................... xiii
General Instructions on Usage ........................................................................... xiv
Two Year Warranty ...................................................................................................xv
1. Introduction ............................................................................. 1 - 3
1.1 MicroTCA™ System Overview ................................................................ 1 - 3
1.2 Board Overview ....................................................................................... 1 - 3
1.2.1 Board Introduction .......................................................................... 1 - 3
1.2.2 Board-Specific Information ............................................................. 1 - 4
1.3 System Relevant Information .................................................................. 1 - 5
1.4 Board Diagrams ...................................................................................... 1 - 5
1.4.1 Functional Block Diagram ............................................................... 1 - 5
1.4.2 Front Panel ..................................................................................... 1 - 7
1.4.3 Board Layouts ................................................................................. 1 - 8
1.5 Technical Specification ............................................................................ 1 - 9
1.6 Standards .............................................................................................. 1 - 11
1.7 Related Publications ............................................................................. 1 - 11
2. Functional Description ........................................................... 2 - 3
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2.1 MCMC and Fabric [A] Switch .................................................................. 2 - 3
2.1.1 MicroTCA™ Carrier Management Controller (MCMC) ................... 2 - 3
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2.1.2 Fabric [A] Switch .............................................................................2 - 3
2.2 Board Interfaces ......................................................................................2 - 4
2.2.1 Front Panel LEDs ............................................................................2 - 4
2.2.2 Module Handle ................................................................................2 - 6
2.2.3 General Purpose DIP Switch ..........................................................2 - 7
2.2.4 Debug Interface ...............................................................................2 - 7
2.2.5 Serial Ports ......................................................................................2 - 7
2.2.5.1 Management Serial Port .........................................................2 - 7
2.2.5.2 MCH Cross-Over Channel Interface .......................................2 - 8
2.2.6 Ethernet Interfaces ..........................................................................2 - 8
2.2.6.1 Management Ethernet Interface (10Base-T) ..........................2 - 8
2.2.6.2 Uplink Ethernet Port (1000Base-T) .........................................2 - 9
2.2.7 MCMC Reset ...................................................................................2 - 9
2.3 MCH Interconnection .............................................................................2 - 10
2.3.1 Fabric Interface .............................................................................2 - 10
2.3.2 IPMB-L Interface ...........................................................................2 - 10
2.3.3 Inter-MCH IPMB-L Interface ..........................................................2 - 10
2.3.4 IPMB-0 Interface ...........................................................................2 - 10
2.3.5 MCH Update Channel Interface .................................................... 2 - 11
2.3.6 MCH Cross-Over Channel Interface .............................................2 - 11
2.3.7 MCH PWR_ON Interface .............................................................. 2 - 11
2.3.8 JTAG Interface ..............................................................................2 - 11
2.3.9 Pinout of MCH Card-edge Connector J1 ......................................2 - 11
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3. Installation ................................................................................ 3 - 3
3.1 Safety Requirements ...............................................................................3 - 3
3.2 Module Handle Positions .........................................................................3 - 4
3.3 Hot Swap Procedures ..............................................................................3 - 5
3.3.1 Hot Swap Insertion ..........................................................................3 - 5
3.3.2 Hot Swap Extraction ........................................................................3 - 6
4. Configuration / Power / Thermal ............................................ 4 - 3
4.1 Configuration ...........................................................................................4 - 3
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4.1.1 DIP Switch Configuration ................................................................ 4 - 3
4.1.1.1 Firmware Update Configuration ............................................. 4 - 3
4.2 Power Considerations ............................................................................. 4 - 4
4.2.1 AM4901 Input Voltage Ranges ....................................................... 4 - 4
4.2.2 Power Requirements ...................................................................... 4 - 4
4.2.2.1 Payload Power ....................................................................... 4 - 4
4.2.2.2 Payload and Management Voltage Ramp .............................. 4 - 4
4.2.2.3 Management Power Consumption ......................................... 4 - 5
4.2.3 Payload Power Consumption of the AM4901 ................................. 4 - 5
4.2.4 IPMI FRU Payload Power Consumption ......................................... 4 - 5
4.2.5 Payload Start-Up Current of the AM4901 ....................................... 4 - 5
4.3 Thermal Considerations .......................................................................... 4 - 6
4.3.1 Thermal Monitoring ......................................................................... 4 - 6
4.3.1.1 Placement of the Temperature Sensor ................................... 4 - 6
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1-1 System Relevant Information ................................................................... 1 - 5
1-2 AM4901 Main Specifications .................................................................... 1 - 9
1-3 Standards ............................................................................................... 1 - 11
1-4 Related Publications .............................................................................. 1 - 11
2-1 Module Management LEDs Function ....................................................... 2 - 4
2-2 Carrier Management LED 0 Function ...................................................... 2 - 5
2-3 Carrier Management LEDs 13..1 Function .............................................. 2 - 5
2-4 Module Handle Positions ......................................................................... 2 - 6
2-5 DIP Switch Functions ............................................................................... 2 - 7
2-6 Serial Connector J2 Pinout ...................................................................... 2 - 7
2-7 Ethernet Connector J3 Pinout .................................................................. 2 - 8
2-8 Gigabit Ethernet Connector J4 Pinout ..................................................... 2 - 9
2-9 Pinout of MCH Card-edge Connector J1 ............................................... 2 - 12
2-10 JTAG Pins Description ........................................................................... 2 - 16
4-1 DIP Switch Functions ............................................................................... 4 - 3
4-2 Firmware Update Configuration ............................................................... 4 - 3
4-3 DC Operational Input Voltage Ranges ..................................................... 4 - 4
4-4 AM4901 Payload Power Consumption .................................................... 4 - 5
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1-1 AM4901 Functional Block Diagram .......................................................... 1 - 6
1-2 AM4901 Front Panel ................................................................................ 1 - 7
1-3 AM4901 Board Layout (Top View) ........................................................... 1 - 8
1-4 AM4901 Board Layout (Bottom View) ...................................................... 1 - 8
2-1 Front Panel LEDs ................................................................................... 2 - 4
2-2 Module Handle Positions ....................................................................... 2 - 6
2-3 Serial Connector J2 ................................................................................. 2 - 7
2-4 Ethernet Connector J3 ............................................................................. 2 - 8
2-5 Gigabit Ethernet Connector J4 ................................................................. 2 - 9
3-1 Module Handle Positions ........................................................................ 3 - 4
4-1 DIP Switch ............................................................................................... 4 - 3
4-2 Board Temperature Sensor Placement (AM4901 Top View) ................... 4 - 6
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