
NAT-MCH BASE-Module– Technical Reference Manual
Version 2.10
© N.A.T. GmbH
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Overview
2.1
Major Features
ColdFire MCF54452 32-bit CPU @266MHz
up to 64 MB main Memory (SDRAM) - 32 bit wide
up to 64 MB FLASH – 16 bit wide
12 x IPMB-L interface for AMCs
IPMB-L interface for a second NAT-MCH
IPMB-0 interface for CUs and PMs
I²C interface on backplane to access FRU information device
Gigabit Ethernet Hub function for fabric A
up to 12 AMCs
second MCH
two 1000BaseT channel on front panel
1000BaseX channel to MCH Hub-Module (not supported by all Hub Modules)
NAT-MCH CLK-Module
NAT-MCH CLK-PHYS-Module
Various
NAT-MCH HUB-Modules
(e.g. PCIe, SRIO, XAUI)
Access to all extension modules via I²C and SPI; 1000BaseX for XAUI only!
100Mbit Ethernet interface between CPU and Ethernet switch for:
communication with external Shelf or System Manager
software update
Various status LEDs
12 bicolour LEDs for AMC status information
2 bicolour LEDs for CU status information
2 bicolour LEDs for PM status information
For detailed description see the following chapter.