Kontron AM4904, User Manual

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Introduction
2 AM4904 User Guide
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1 Introduction
1.1 MicroTCA™ System Overview
The MicroTCA™ Carrier Hub (MCH) described in this manual is based on the Micro Telecommunications Com-
puting Architecture (MicroTCA™ or
μ TCA™) defined by the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group
(PICMG®). The main advantages of MicroTCA™ include high throughput, multi-protocol support, hot swap-
pability, high scalability, and integrated system management. For further information regarding the
MicroTCA™ standard and its use, please consult the complete Micro Telecommunications Computing Archi-
tecture Base Specification.
The Kontron MCH cards can be integrated into MicroTCA™ backplanes providing them with superior process-
ing power and maximum design options. To learn more about the outstanding features and advantages of
Kontron MicroTCA™ systems, please contact Kontron or visit the Kontron web site.
1.2 Product Overview
A MicroTCA Carrier Hub (MCH) is the central management and data switching device in a MicroTCA system.
The mandatory and optional functionality is defined in the MicroTCA specification MicroTCA.0, issued by the
PICMG.
The design of the MCH is flexible and scalable enough to fulfil the requirements of both, telecom and non-
telecom systems. The basic functionality of an MCH is to deliver switching and hub functionality for the vari-
ous system fabrics as defined in the AMC.x standards such as Gigabit Ethernet, 10 GbE, PCI Express, Serial
Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial RapidIO (sRIO).
The MCH is available in four different versions based on the same technology:
• AM4904-Base
• AM4904-PCIe
• AM4904-sRIO
• AM4910
This user guide covers the AM4904 family. For information on the AM4910, please refer to appropriate man-
ual.
1.3 Optional Accessories
The following parts are not included with the AM4904 and have to be obtained separately.
• Serial adapter cable (Order No. 1016-6698, see chapter 2.6.6)
• sRIO DensiShield cable or adapter (see chapter 2.6.9)