Kontron AM4521 User Manual

If it's embedded, it's Kontron. » Kontron User's Guide «AM4521Document Revision 1.1December 2009

ix AM4521www.kontron.comRegulatory Compliance StatementsFCC Compliance Statement for Class A DevicesThis equipment has been tested and found to comply

xAM4521www.kontron.comLimited WarrantyKontron grants the original purchaser of Kontron's products a TWO YEAR LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY as describ

1AM4521www.kontron.com1. Product Description1.1 Product OverviewThe AM4521 is an Advanced Mezzanine Card (AMC) module which incorporates an enterprise

2AM4521www.kontron.com1.3 Board SpecificationsTable 1-1:Board Specifications* Designed to meet or exceedFeatures DescriptionCompliancy•AMC.0 R2.0•AMC.

3AM4521www.kontron.com1.4 ComplianceThis product conforms to the following specifications:• PICMG3.0 R2.0 (Advanced TCA Core Specification)• AMC.0 R2.

4AM4521www.kontron.com2. Board Features2.1 Block DiagramFigure 2-1:Block Diagram2.2 Serial Storage I/O InterfacesThe AM4521 modules plug into ATCA car

5AM4521www.kontron.com2.2.1 SAS Port Isolation Multiplexer CircuitThe AM4521 includes SAS re-transmitter circuits that can be used to adjust or "

6AM4521www.kontron.com2.5 Sensor Data RecordsThe MMC monitors the status of the module and provides this data so the shelf manager can read it. Below

7AM4521www.kontron.com2.5.1 AMC Port AssignmentsThe AM4521 connects up to two ports on the AMC connector. These are defined by the AMC.3 specification

8AM4521www.kontron.com2.7 IPMI Firmware Upgrade ProcedureIf a board requires new firmware, the firmware upgrade can be performed remotely from the cha

iAM4521www.kontron.comRevision HistoryCustomer ServiceVisit our site at: www.kontron.com © 2009 Kontron, an International Corporation. All rights rese

9AM4521www.kontron.com2.7.1.2 Descriptionipmitool lets you manage Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) functions of either a local or remo

10 AM4521www.kontron.com2.8 AMC LEDs SignificationTable 2-7:AMC LEDs SignificationIndicator Color State FunctionHot Swap (HS) BLUEOnManagement power a

11 AM4521www.kontron.com3. Installing the Board3.1 Onboard Connectors and HeadersTable 3-1:Onboard Connectors & Headers3.2 Board Hot Swap and Ins

12 AM4521www.kontron.com3.2.2 Removing an AMCTo remove an AMC:1 Open the AMC handle.2 The blue LED will start blinking; wait until it is solid blue.3

A-1 AM4521www.kontron.comA. Connector PinoutsA.1 AMC ConnectorPin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin SignalB1 GND B43 GND B86 GND B129 N.C.B2 12V

A-2 AM4521www.kontron.comA.2 SAS (J5)B37 GND B79 GND B122 GND B165 N.C.B38 RX_SATA_3+ B80 N.C. B123 N.C. B166 N.C.B39 RX_SATA_3- B81 N.C. B1

B-1 AM4521www.kontron.comB. Getting HelpIf, at any time, you encounter difficulties with your application or with any of our products, or if you simpl

B-2 AM4521www.kontron.comB.1 Returning Defective MerchandiseBefore returning any merchandise please do one of the following:•Call1 Call our Technical

B-3 AM4521www.kontron.comB.2 When Returning a Unit• In the box, you must include the name and telephone number of a contact person, in case further ex

C-1 AM4521www.kontron.comC. GlossaryAcronyms DescriptionsAdvancedMC (Same as AMC). Advanced Mezzanine Card.AMC (Same as AdvancedMC). Advanced Mezzanin

Table of Contentsii AM4521www.kontron.comTable of ContentsSafety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C-2 AM4521www.kontron.comPICMG PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers GroupPICMG® PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers GroupSAS Serial Attached SCSISA

Table of Contentsiii AM4521www.kontron.com3.2 Board Hot Swap and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

List of Figuresiv AM4521www.kontron.comList of FiguresFigure 2-1: Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

List of TablesvAM4521www.kontron.comList of TablesTable 1-1 Board Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

vi AM4521www.kontron.comSafety InstructionsBefore You BeginBefore handling the board, read the instructions and safety guidelines on the following pag

vii AM4521www.kontron.comPrefaceHow to Use This GuideThis user's guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation, and

viii AM4521www.kontron.comAdvisory ConventionsSeven types of advisories are used throughout the user guides to provide helpful information or to alert