Promentum ATCA-4310

Description

The ATCA-4310 is a high performance single slot AdvancedTCA compute module. It is ideal for Intel Architecture (IA) based compute intensive applications in IMS (CSCF, Application and Media Servers), IPTV and other network elements such as RNC/BSC and Media Gateways. The ATCA-4310 provides 10-Gigabit fabric connectivity to two dual-core processors, and built in flexibility with dual AMCs sites that can be utilized to support a multitude of application requirements. The NEBS compliant design with rear I/O capability also makes the product a great fit for carrier grade requirements.

APPLICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Next generation communication infrastructure is a packet oriented one in which applications or services such as IMS, IPTV, Radio Network Controllers, VoIP Media Gateways, VPN, speech processing and a multitude of media servers will co-exist in a seamless, unified network. Other applications include SS7 signaling gateways, traffic management/shaping blades, switching and advanced call center applications. The subscriber and traffic growths associated with these services demand significant processing density per slot in order to meet the dollar per slot and the MIPS per slot growth targets placed upon these infrastructure elements. Additionally, designers are seeking flexibility to allow common processing modules to be used across multiple applications in order to gain economies of scale and architectural re-use. Such a requirement demands I/O capability through AMCs with clocking support, front and rear I/O, and bandwidth scalability.

PROCESSING DENSITY

With dual, dual-core processors and two AMCs for co-processing, I/O and storage, the ATCA-4310 provides exceptional processing density in a thermally efficient design, which equates to great performance per watt in a single slot solution. The ATCA-4310 is fully compliant with PICMG 3.0 and PICMG 3.1 for use with Ethernet base interface and fabric interface systems. The module utilizes two Dual-Core Intel Xeon LV/ULV processors along with the Intel E7520 chipset, and provides support for up to 16GB of DDR2-400 ECC SDRAM. Configuration flexibility is supported with two mid-size AMC sites, or one double-wide mid-size AMC site, which allows a variety of AMC module options, such as co-processors, disk, LAN or WAN adapters. The module also optionally supports a local and remote SAS interface enabling SAS disk support via an AMC disk module.

CONFIGURATION FLEXIBILITY

The ATCA-4310 and its configuration capability make it a versatile option for a multitude of applications. The configuration capabilities include:

• Number of processors: one or two dual-core processors
• Memory configurations for DRAM: Up to 16 GB via 4 DIMM sockets
• PICMG 3.1 Fabric configurations supporting options 1 and 9
• AMC configurations including fabric connectivity and storage
• Network Timing Subsystem for clocking support for WAN I/O AMCs
• Storage configurations: Secure Digital (SDHC) socket for optional flash card, redundant on-board 256MB flash modules, SAS on board and off board with rear I/O connectivity

The functionality of the ATCA-4310 can be configured through the use of two AMC sites, eliminating the need for additional slots. Optional AMC modules include SAS and SATA storage, Co-Processors, LAN and WAN I/O adapters.

For applications requiring local storage, the ATCA-4310 can accommodate an optional SAS or SATA based AMC or optional secure digital (SD) flash card. The SAS connectivity is designed to make use of Rear Transition Module to provide redundancy through cross cabling to another compute module in an adjacent slot. Such cross cabling enables redundancy in storage through dual-hosted disk drives.

REAR TRANSITION MODULE

The ATCA-4310 is designed for carrier grade applications demanding rear I/O connectivity. It includes an independently hot swappable RTM for rear I/O connectivity. The RTM includes standard LED support and connectors for RS-232, SAS and alarm I/O.

SYSTEM MANAGEMENT, RELIABILITY AND HIGH AVAILABILITY

The ATCA-4310 is designed for High Availability (HA) applications providing 99.999% up time. An Intelligent Platform Management Controller (IPMC) provides system management functionality compliant with the IPMI specification, and includes features such as standard e-keying, remote upgrade capability, IPMI-over-LAN, Serial-over-LAN, and message bridging and messaging support.

SOFTWARE SUPPORT

The ATCA-4310 supports RedHat Linux, Wind River PNE LE 1.x, and MontaVista Carrier Grade Linux 4.x. Support for other Linux versions is available through RadiSys service options.

Feature Summary

• Single slot AdvancedTCA PICMG 3.0, 3.1 (option 9) compliant module
• Single or Dual 2.0GHz Dual-Core Intel Xeon LV/ULV processors
• E7520 / 6300ESB Chipset
• 2MB secondary (L2) cache
• Support for up to 16GB DDR2-400 ECC registered SDRAM via 4 DIMM sockets
• 2 AMC Bays:
  • 2 Single Mid-size bays or 1 Double-wide Mid-size
  • AMC.1 Type 4 compliant – x4 PCI Express to both AMC sites
  • AMC.2 Type E2 compliant – 2 1000BaseBX ports
  • AMC.3 compliant – dual port SAS/SATA

• Dual 10-GbE ports (using Intel 82598EB 10-GbE Ethernet controller) connected via x4 PCI Express port
• Dual or optional Quad PICMG 3.1 compliant Gigabit Ethernet Fabric Interface
• Storage Options: Dual ported AMC.3 compliant SAS interface for access to local storage AMC
• Additional storage options include:
  • SDHC (secure digital 2.0) flash memory card socket for optional flash module
  • Dual 256-MB flash devices for redundant storage - each flash device is accessed over USB through a dedicated flash controller

• Network Timing Subsystem (NTS)
• Front Panel I/O
  • 10/100/1000BaseT
  • (1) USB host ports
  • Serial port (RJ-45)
  • (2) AMC faceplates
• Intelligent Platform Management Controller (IPMC), compliant to PICMG 3.0- R2.0 ECN-002, HPM.1, AMC.0, IPMI v1.5 rev 1.1
• Support for major operating systems including: Wind River PNE LE 1.x, MontaVista CGE 4.x, and RedHat Linux.

Specifications

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