Instruction Manual

AT8901M Introduction
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1.1.3 Optional Accessories
1.1.3.1 AMC
Two standard mid-size single width AMC bays for standard or custom AMCs are implemented.
AMC slots can be equipped with a
• Processor-AMC, e.g. acting as the system controller (saving one ATCA slot)
• HDD-AMC as mass storage device for the Processor-AMC
• Master Clock Generator AMC providing network synchronisation for telecom applications
1.1.3.2 RTM
RTM is optional. For further information on RTM, please refer to chapter 3.6.
1.1.4 Hot Swap Capability
The board supports Full Hot Swap capability as required by PICMG 3.0 R2.0. It can be removed
from or installed in the system while it is on (without powering-down the system). Please refer
to the PICMG 3.0 R2.0 specification for additional details.
1.1.5 Board Options
The Kontron ATCA Hub family is available with different Fabric Mezzanine options. Mid-size
and Full-size AMCs are supported.
The AT8901M base board is described in Chapter 3.
The Base Interface switch can be one of the following:
Table 1-1: Fabric Interface Options
Product AMC Size Fabric Interface
AT8901M Mid-size none
AT8902M Mid-size Gigabit Ethernet
AT8904M Mid-size 10 Gigabit Ethernet
AT8901 Full-size none
AT8902 Full-size Gigabit Ethernet
Table 1-2: Base Interface Options
Base Switch AT8901M Flavour
BCM56500 Full featured (enhanced QoS)
BCM56300 Lite featured