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AM5500
Double, Mid-Size AMC
Dual 2.5" SATA Storage Carrier
Doc. ID: 1030-9305, Rev. 2.0
May 6, 2011
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Revision History
Publication Title:
Doc. ID: 1030-9305
Rev. Brief Description of Changes Date of Issue
1.0 Initial issue 4-Jun-2009
2.0 General update 6-May-2011
AM5500: Double, Mid-Size AMC Dual 2.5" SATA Storage Carrier
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Table of Contents
Revision History .........................................................................................................ii
Imprint ........................................................................................................................ii
Disclaimer ..................................................................................................................ii
Table of Contents ......................................................................................................iii
List of Tables ..............................................................................................................v
List of Figures ..........................................................................................................vii
Proprietary Note .......................................................................................................vii
Trademarks ..............................................................................................................vii
Environmental Protection Statement ........................................................................vii
Explanation of Symbols ..........................................................................................viii
For Your Safety .........................................................................................................ix
High Voltage Safety Instructions ...........................................................................ix
Special Handling and Unpacking Instructions ......................................................ix
General Instructions on Usage ..............................................................................x
Two Year Warranty ....................................................................................................xi
1. Introduction ............................................................................. 1 - 3
1.1 Board Overview .......................................................................................1 - 3
1.2 System Relevant Information ..................................................................1 - 3
1.3 Board Diagrams ......................................................................................1 - 4
1.3.1 Functional Block Diagram ...............................................................1 - 4
1.3.2 Front Panel .....................................................................................1 - 5
1.3.3 Board Layout ..................................................................................1 - 6
1.4 Technical Specification ............................................................................1 - 7
1.5 Standards ................................................................................................1 - 8
1.6 Related Publications ...............................................................................1 - 9
2. Functional Description ........................................................... 2 - 3
2.1 Board Interfaces ......................................................................................2 - 3
2.1.1 Front Panel LEDs ...........................................................................2 - 3
2.1.2 Module Handle ................................................................................2 - 4
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2.1.3 Serial ATA Interface ........................................................................2 - 5
2.1.4 Programming Connector .................................................................2 - 6
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2.1.5 AMC Card-edge Connector J2 ........................................................2 - 7
2.2 Module Management .............................................................................2 - 10
2.2.1 MMC Firmware Key Features .......................................................2 - 10
2.2.2 Sensors Implemented on the AM5500 ..........................................2 - 11
2.2.3 Firmware Code ..............................................................................2 - 13
2.2.4 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) Information ....................................2 - 13
2.2.5 E-Keying ........................................................................................2 - 13
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 - 7
3.4 Installation of Peripheral Devices ............................................................3 - 8
3.4.1 Installation of 2.5” HDD/SSD Devices .............................................3 - 8
4. Power Considerations .............................................................4 - 3
4.1 Voltage Ranges .......................................................................................4 - 3
4.2 Power Consumption ................................................................................4 - 4
4.2.1 Module Management Power Consumption .....................................4 - 4
4.2.2 Payload Power Consumption ..........................................................4 - 4
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4.2.3 IPMI FRU Payload Power Consumption .........................................4 - 4
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List of Tables
1-1 System Relevant Information ................................................................... 1 - 3
1-2 AM5500 Main Specifications .................................................................... 1 - 7
1-3 Standards ................................................................................................. 1 - 8
1-4 Related Publications ................................................................................ 1 - 9
2-1 Module Management LED Function ........................................................ 2 - 3
2-2 Module Handle Positions ......................................................................... 2 - 4
2-3 SATA Connectors J3 and J5 Pinout ......................................................... 2 - 5
2-4 Programming Connector J4 Pinout .......................................................... 2 - 6
2-5 Pinout of AMC Card-edge Connector J2 ................................................. 2 - 7
2-6 Sensor List ............................................................................................. 2 - 12
2-7 OEM Event/Reading Types ................................................................... 2 - 13
4-1 DC Operational Input Voltage Ranges ..................................................... 4 - 3
4-2 Payload Power Consumption ................................................................... 4 - 4
4-3 IPMI FRU Payload Power Consumption .................................................. 4 - 4
List of Figures
1-1 AM5500 Functional Block Diagram .......................................................... 1 - 4
1-2 AM5500 Front Panel Versions ................................................................. 1 - 5
1-3 AM5500 Board Layout (Top View) ........................................................... 1 - 6
2-1 Front Panel LEDs .................................................................................... 2 - 3
2-2 Module Handle Positions ....................................................................... 2 - 4
2-3 SATA Connectors J3 and J5 .................................................................... 2 - 5
2-4 Programming Connector J4 ..................................................................... 2 - 6
3-1 Module Handle Positions ........................................................................ 3 - 4
3-2 Placement of the 2.5” SATA HDDs/SSDs on the AM5500 ....................... 3 - 8
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The information contained in this document is, to the best of our knowledge, entirely correct.
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Kontron reserves the right to change, modify, or improve this document or the product
described herein, as seen fit by Kontron without further notice.
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Environmental Protection Statement
This product has been manufactured to satisfy environmental protection requirements where
possible. Many of the components used (structural parts, printed circuit boards, connectors,
batteries, etc.) are capable of being recycled.
Final disposition of this product after its service life must be accomplished in accordance with
applicable country, state, or local laws or regulations.
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