| Netra CP2500 Rear Transition Module Installation and Technical Reference Manual |    
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| Netra CP2500 Rear Transition Module Installation and Technical Reference Manual |
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Netra CP2500 Rear Transition Module Overview |
This chapter provides a description of the Netra CP2500 RTM card.
This chapter contains the following sections:
The Netra CP2500 rear transition module (RTM) is a fully compatible carrier-grade I/O rear module for the Netra CP2500 board. However, the Netra CP2500 RTM card is not compatible with other CompactPCI or cPSB boards.
Two versions of the RTM meet the functional requirements of the Netra CT 410/810 system. The Netra CP2500 RTM host module (RTM-H) (Sun part no. 501-7032-xx) provides SCSI access to the internal hard drives and RMM module of the Netra CT 410/810. The Netra CP2500 RTM satellite module (RTM-S) (Sun part no. 510-7064-xx) provides functionality for the Netra CT 410/810 satellite slots and cPSB node slots.
The system designer must integrate peripheral devices with the connectors on the backplane in a cPSB chassis configuration. A designer can either connect directly to the backplane signals or use a Netra CP2500 RTM card. This document provides information only for the integration of the Netra CP2500 RTM card in a supported chassis.
The Netra CP2500 RTM card requires a chassis with a backplane that accommodates front and rear board installations. The primary purpose of this board is to provide the connection to Netra CP2500 board I/O devices.
The 6U form factor, single-slot transition module supplies the rear I/O connection with simplified system cabling to support additional peripherals for use with compatible cPSB node boards. The rear I/O access also enables the Netra CP2500 boards to be replaced without disconnecting cables. Industry-standard connectors and pin assignments ensure ease of use and flexible design. The Netra CP2500 RTM card permits the creation of high-density systems by enabling easy I/O access.
The Netra CP2500 RTM card provides additional I/O features through the CompactPCI RJ3 (labeled as J0201 on the RTM) and the RJ5 (J0401) connector interfaces to the Netra CP2500 board. Many I/O functions are provided on the rear transition module's own faceplate, as well as from headers mounted on the card. FIGURE 1-1 shows the faceplate of the Netra CP2500 RTM host module (RTM-H). FIGURE 1-2 shows the faceplate of the Netra CP2500 RTM satellite module (RTM-S).
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Note - Use shielded cables for the serial and Ethernet ports on the rear transition module. |
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Note - Sun does not support installing a PMC interface module (PIM) on either the Netra CP2500 RTM-H or RTM-S. |
The Netra CP2500 RTM card has two types of modules - a host RTM and a satellite/node RTM. The RTM-H provides SCSI access to the internal hard drives and RIMM module of the Netra CT 410/810. The RTM-S provides funtionallity for the Netra CT 410/810 satellite slots and cPSB node slots. Following are the features of each module.
Following are the features of the RTM-H.
Following are the features of the RTM-S.
The Netra CP2500 RTM contains the following on-board components:
FIGURE 1-3 shows the location of these on-board components and other connectors on the RTM-H. FIGURE 1-4 shows the location of these on-board components and other connectors on the RTM-S.
The Netra CP2500 RTM card supports the Netra CP2500 board, and therefore, supports the software supported by that board. Refer to the Netra CP2500 Board Release Notes (819-1748-xx) and the Netra CP2500 Board Installation and Technical Reference Manual (819-1747-xx) for the software support information.
Should you have any technical questions or support issues that are not addressed in the Netra CP2500 documentation set or on the web site, contact your local Sun Services representative. Find the World Wide Solution Center nearest you by visiting our web site:
http://www.sun.com/service/contacting/solution.html
When you call Sun Services, be sure to indicate if the Netra CP2500 board was purchased separately and is not associated with a system.
have your Sun support contract number and the board identification information ready when you call. For proper identification of the board be prepared to give the representative the board part number, serial number, and board revision level (see FIGURE 1-8).
The Netra CP2500 RTM part number, serial number, and revision can be found on labels located on the module. For proper identification of the rear transition module, find the Sun Microsystems barcode labels on the board. The barcode labels provide the following information:
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