Overview

C H A P T E R 2

Overview

This chapter introduces the key features of the AMC. This chapter includes a product definition, a list of product features, and functional block diagrams with brief descriptions. This chapter can be used to compare the features of the AMC against the needs of a specific application.

This chapter contains the following topics:

Section 2.1, Features

Section 2.2, Key Components

Section 2.3, Functional Diagram

Section 2.4, AMC Sites

Section 2.5, Technical Support and Warranty

2.1 Features

Part of Sun’s ATCA platform, the Sun Netra CP3240 AMC.2-CU complies with PICMG 3.0 AdvancedTCA Specification R2.0 ECN002 and AMC.0 R2.0.

The AMC.2-CU is a mid-size AMC (AdvancedMC) Form Factor board with 10-Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for use in a wide variety of next generation and wireless networking equipment. Designed for high performance and reliability, the AMC.2-CU is ideal for telecom equipment manufacturers (TEMs) to add 10G Ethernet ports to networking equipment that use the AdvancedTCA (ATCA) platform specification, as well as OEMs that are designing to the MicroTCA specification for high-performance embedded systems.

The AMC.2-CU is a hot-swappable AMC board designed for use in ATCA switches. This AMC brings one Base port and one Fabric port to the front of the ATCA chassis. The Fabric port is accessible via a CX4 connector on the faceplate, and the Base port is accessible through a standard RJ-45 jack on the faceplate. The AMC.2-CU follows the single-width, mid-height AMC form factor. The AMC.2-CU can be installed in a B2 (middle) AMC site; it cannot be installed in sites B1 and B3.

The following briefly outlines the features of the AMC.2-CU:

Advanced Mezzanine Card (Single-Width, Mid-Height); PICMG AMC.0 R2.0 compliant

Hot swappable

10Gb Ethernet PICMG AMC.2 Type 5

1Gb Ethernet PICMG AMC.2 Type E1

10GBase-CX4 connected to the fat pipe region, AMC ports 8-11

1000Base-T connected to the common options region, AMC port 0

Support for HPM.1 compliant firmware upgrades

2.2 Key Components

The following sections describe key components of the Sun Netra CP3240 AMC.2-CU.

2.2.1 Broadcom BCM5461S 1000Base-T Ethernet PHY

This Broadcom PHY provides the physical interfacing for the 1000Base-T Ethernet Base port. This is a low power device that provides features such as jumbo frames support, auto-MDIX, and cable testing.

2.2.2 Module Management Controller (MMC)

The ATmega128, a member of the AVR family of microcontrollers by Atmel, serves as the MMC for the AMC.2-CU. The MMC is the first system component to be brought up and must negotiate with the carrier board over IPMB before the card payload is enabled. The MMC monitors board voltages and temperature, controls the hot-swap and failures status LEDs, and stores FRU information. For more information about the MMC and management functions, see Chapter 4.

2.3 Functional Diagram

FIGURE 2-1 AMC.2-CU Functional Block Diagram

2.4 AMC Sites

For 10GbE operation, the Sun Netra CP3240 AMC.2-CU must be used in site B2, the second AMC site from the top when vertical, of the corresponding Netra CP3240 switch. For 1GbE operation, the Sun Netra CP3240 AMC.2-CU can be used in any of the three AMC sites.

2.5 Technical Support and Warranty

Should you have any technical questions or support issues that are not addressed in the Sun Netra CP3240 AMC.2-CU documentation set or on the web site, contact your local Sun Services representative. This hardware carries a one-year return-to-depot warranty.

For customers in the US or Canada, call 1-800-USA-4SUN (1-800-872-4786).

For customers in the rest of the world, 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, indicate if the Sun Netra CP3240 AMC.2-CU was purchased separately and is not associated with a system. Have the proper AMC identification information ready. Be prepared to give the representative the AMC part number, serial number, and date code.