Kontron AT8242 User Manual

If it's embedded, it's Kontron. » Kontron User's Guide «AT8242Document Revision 1.1January 2013

Safety Instructionsix AT8242www.kontron.comSafety InstructionsBefore You BeginBefore handling the board, read the instructions and safety guidelines o

Thermal Considerations84 AT8242www.kontron.comThis section provides guidelines on how to use the data presented in the Operating Limits graph. The thr

A-1 AT8242www.kontron.comA. Connector PinoutsThe connectors pinouts can be found on the Quick Reference Sheet.

B-1 AT8242www.kontron.comB. Software UpdateThe latest firmware versions are available from the Kontron Canada’s FTP site(ftp.kontron.ca/support/main.h

B-2 AT8242www.kontron.comDynamic IP Configuration:# bootp2 - Grab the firmware file from TFTP Server:# tftp ${loadaddr} [uboot_file]3 - Start bootload

B-3 AT8242www.kontron.comAT8242: WARNING: --------------------------------------------------------------Follow these steps to restore user bank:The re

C-1 AT8242www.kontron.comC. Getting HelpIf, at any time, you encounter difficulties with your application or with any of our products, or if you simpl

C-2 AT8242www.kontron.com3- The technician will instruct you on the return procedure if the problem cannot be solved over the telephone.4- Make sure y

D-1 AT8242www.kontron.comD. GlossaryAcronyms DescriptionsAdvancedMC (Same as AMC). Advanced Mezzanine Card.AMC (Same as AdvancedMC). Advanced Mezzanin

D-2 AT8242www.kontron.comFPGA Field-Programmable Gate ArrayFRUField Replaceable Unit. Any entity that can be replaced by a user in the field. Not all

D-3 AT8242www.kontron.comPHYPHYsical layer. Generic electronics term referring to a special electronic integrated circuit or functional block of a cir

Safety InstructionsxAT8242www.kontron.comPreventing Electrostatic DischargeStatic electricity can harm system boards. Perform service at an ESD workst

Prefacexi AT8242www.kontron.comPrefaceHow to Use This GuideThis user's guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation

Prefacexii AT8242www.kontron.comCustomer CommentsIf you have any difficulties using this user's guide, discover an error, or just want to provide

Prefacexiii AT8242www.kontron.comUnpackingFollow these recommendations while unpacking:•Remove all items from the box. If any items listed on the purc

Prefacexiv AT8242www.kontron.comRegulatory Compliance StatementsFCC Compliance Statement for Class B DevicesThis equipment has been tested and found t

Prefacexv AT8242www.kontron.comLimited WarrantyKontron grants the original purchaser of Kontron's products a TWO YEAR LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY a

1AT8242Chapter 1Product Descriptionwww.kontron.com1.1 Product Overview ... 21.2 What’s Included ...

Product Description2AT8242www.kontron.com1. Product Description1.1 Product OverviewThe AT8242 is a high performance L2 to L7 network services processo

Product Description3AT8242www.kontron.com1.3 Board SpecificationsTable 1-1:Board SpecificationsFeatures DescriptionDual Multicore Packet Processor Uni

iAT8242www.kontron.comRevision HistoryCustomer ServiceVisit our site at: www.kontron.com © 2013 Kontron, an International Corporation. All rights rese

Product Description4AT8242www.kontron.comTemperature Meets test profile based on GR-63, EN 300 019-2-3 Class 3.1E, EN 300 019-2-2 Class 2.3Operating s

Product Description5AT8242www.kontron.com1.4 ComplianceThis product conforms to the following specifications:• PICMG3.0 R3.0 (Advanced TCA Base Specif

Product Description6AT8242www.kontron.comknowing the type of RTM inserted, the IPMC negotiates with the shelf manager in order to activate the +12V pa

Chapter 2Board Featureswww.kontron.com2.1 Block Diagram ... 82.2 Network Processors...

8AT8242www.kontron.com2. Board Features2.1 Block DiagramFigure 2-1:Block DiagramZone 2DDR3 ECC VLP DIMM DDR_2DDR_0DDR_3DDR_1UARTBOOTINTERLAKEN x4BOOT

9AT8242www.kontron.com2.2 Network Processors2.2.1 Description• Two Cavium Octeon II CN68XX.• Each processor provides up to 32 cores running at up to 1

10 AT8242www.kontron.com• Managed by the Unit Computer through a PCIe x1 Gen1 (2.5 Gbps)• One 1000Base-X link to the Unit ComputerThe switch represen

11 AT8242www.kontron.comTable 2-2:Switch Port Mapping0/19 NP1 - QLM3 1000BASE-X 1GbE0/20 NP1 - QLM3 1000BASE-X 1GbE0/21 NP1 - QLM3 1000BASE-X 1GbE0/22

12 AT8242www.kontron.com1520N/C212223624 1000BASE-X 1GbE NP0 - QLM325 1000BASE-X 1GbE NP0 - QLM326 1000BASE-X 1GbE NP1 - QLM327 1000BASE-X 1GbE NP1 -

13 AT8242www.kontron.com2.5 Serial InterfacesThe AT8242 uses serial interfaces to manage the NPU0, NPU1 and the P2010. Since no video interface is pro

Table of Contentsii AT8242www.kontron.comTable of ContentsSafety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14 AT8242www.kontron.com2.6 Serial-Over-LAN (SOL)The AT8242 supports Serial-Over-LAN on both Base Interfaces channels with a default speed of 115.2 kb

15 AT8242www.kontron.com2.9 Redundant IPMC Firmware & BootBlockThe IPMC runs a firmware from SPI flash memory. The IPMC Boot Block saves the last

16 AT8242www.kontron.comApplication Defined: May be controlled by application using PICMG API2.10.3 Healthy LED (LED2)The AdvancedTCA LED2 is green

17 AT8242www.kontron.comFigure 2-2:Faceplate LEDsOut Of Service LEDHealthy LEDUser LEDHot Swap LEDOut Of Service LEDHealthy LEDUser LEDHot Swap LED

Chapter 3Installing the Boardwww.kontron.comSetting Jumpers... 19Processors ...

19 AT8242www.kontron.com3. Installing the Board3.1 Setting Jumpers3.1.1 Jumper DescriptionThe jumpers description can be found on the Quick Reference

20 AT8242www.kontron.com3.3.1 Memory List and CharacteristicsTable 3-1:Approved Memory List Memory should have the following characteristics:• DDR3 13

21 AT8242www.kontron.com3.3.2 Installing MemoryOn an anti-static plane, place the board so that you are facing the front plate connectors Remove th

22 AT8242www.kontron.com3.4 Onboard Connectors and HeadersTable 3-2:Onboard Connectors and Headers3.5 Board Hot Swap and InstallationBecause of the hi

23 AT8242www.kontron.com3.5.1 Installing the Board in the ChassisTo install a board in a chassis:1 Remove the filler panel of the slot or see "R

Table of Contentsiii AT8242www.kontron.com2.4 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

24 AT8242www.kontron.com3.5.4 Removing the RTMTo remove the RTM:1 Unscrew the top and the bottom screw of the faceplate.2 Unlock the lower handle latc

Chapter 4Hardware Managementwww.kontron.com4.1 Hardware Management Overview ... 264.2 Hardware Management Functionality ...

26 AT8242www.kontron.com4. Hardware Management4.1 Hardware Management OverviewThe purpose of the hardware management system is to monitor, control, en

27 AT8242www.kontron.comTable 4-1:FRU ID and IPMB-L address informationThe following figure shows the logical hardware management architecture for the

28 AT8242www.kontron.comThe reliability of the AdvancedTCA IPMB-0 is increased by using two IPMBs, with the two IPMBs referenced as IPMB-A and IPMB-B.

29 AT8242www.kontron.com4.2.3.2 System4.2.3.2.1 System InformationOnce connected to the Web Management Interface, the first page displayed is the Syst

30 AT8242www.kontron.com4.2.4 Control4.2.4.1 Remote Power / ResetThis page displays the current Hot-Swap state, Power state and power level of the boa

31 AT8242www.kontron.comTable 4-2:Privilege Level DescriptionThe User ID 1 is a user without name and password. This user can be enabled or disabled a

32 AT8242www.kontron.comTable 4-4:Watchdog Timer Supported Commands for IPMCTable 4-5:Device Messaging Supported Commands for IPMCManufacturing Test O

33 AT8242www.kontron.comClose Session 22.19 App 3Ch O O YesGet Session Info 22.20 App 3Dh O O YesGet AuthCode 22.21 App 3Fh O O NoSet Channel Access 2

Table of Contentsiv AT8242www.kontron.com4.3 IPMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

34 AT8242www.kontron.comTable 4-6:Chassis Device Supported Commands for IPMCTable 4-7:Event Supported Commands for IPMCTable 4-8:PEF and Alerting Supp

35 AT8242www.kontron.comTable 4-9:Sensor Device Supported Commands for IPMCTable 4-10:FRU Device Supported Commands for IPMCSet Last Processed Event I

36 AT8242www.kontron.comTable 4-11:SDR Device Supported Commands for IPMCTable 4-12:SEL Device Supported Commands for IPMCIPMI Spec. section NetFn C

37 AT8242www.kontron.comTable 4-13:LAN Device Supported Commands for IPMCTable 4-14:Serial/Modem Device Supported Commands for IPMCIPMI Spec. section

38 AT8242www.kontron.comTable 4-15:SOL CommandsTable 4-16:PICMG 3.0 Commands for IPMCIPMI Spec. section NetFn CMD IPMI BMC req. Carrier IPMC req.

39 AT8242www.kontron.comTable 4-17:HPM CommandsGet Fan Level 3-87 PICMG 16h  O/M NoBused Resource 3-62 PICMG 17h  O/M YesGet IPMB Link Info 3-68 PIC

40 AT8242www.kontron.com4.3.2 Sensor Data RecordsInformation that describes the IPMC capabilities is provided through two mechanisms: capabilities com

41 AT8242www.kontron.com4.3.2.1 IPMC SensorsTable 4-18:IPMC SensorsID Sensor Name Sensor Class Description (Sensor Type, Event trigger)0 FRU0 Hot Swap

42 AT8242www.kontron.com11 RTM Power ThresholdFRU 3 (RTM) Power consumption in watts Sensor type = 0Bh Other Unit-Based Sensor (Watt) Event Reading ty

43 AT8242www.kontron.com23 Vcc +1.05V ThresholdVoltage on board 1.05V payload power supply (Volts) Sensor type = 02h voltage Event Reading type code =

Table of ContentsvAT8242www.kontron.comD. Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

44 AT8242www.kontron.com35 Board Reset DiscreteBoard reset type and sourcesSensor type = CFh OEM (Kontron Reset Sensor)Event Reading type code = 03h D

45 AT8242www.kontron.com47 FRU3 IPMBL State DiscreteIPMB-L branch from FRU3 fault detection sensorSensor type = C3h OEM (Kontron OEM IPMB-L link state

46 AT8242www.kontron.com4.3.2.2 IPMC Health Indicator Sensor AggregationThe following table shows the sensors involved in the Health Sensor Aggregatio

47 AT8242www.kontron.com4.3.3 FRU InformationTable 4-20:Board Information AreaTable 4-21:Product Information Area4.3.3.1 ATCA Board E-Keying Informati

48 AT8242www.kontron.comThe following table gives E-keying capabilities as they appear in FRU data.Table 4-22:E-Keying Capabilities Field ValueRecord

49 AT8242www.kontron.comLink Descriptor 00002141h Link Grouping ID (Bits 31-24) 00h: Single-channel link Link Type Extension (Bits 23-20) 0h:

50 AT8242www.kontron.com4.3.3.2 Carrier Activation and Carrier Information TablesEach NPU engine is seen as a virtual AMC, with its own power and rese

51 AT8242www.kontron.comTable 4-24:Carrier Information4.4 Virtual MMC4.4.1 Supported CommandsThe tables below list the IPMI commands supported by both

52 AT8242www.kontron.comTable 4-26:Watchdog Timer Supported Commands for MMCTable 4-27:Device Messaging Supported Commands for MMCManufacturing Test O

53 AT8242www.kontron.comClose Session 22.19 App 3Ch O O NoGet Session Info 22.20 App 3Dh O O NoGet AuthCode 22.21 App 3Fh O O NoSet Channel Access 22.

List of Figuresvi AT8242www.kontron.comList of FiguresFigure 2-1 Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

54 AT8242www.kontron.comTable 4-28:Chassis Device Supported Commands for MMCTable 4-29:Event Supported Commands for MMCTable 4-30:PEF and Alerting Sup

55 AT8242www.kontron.comTable 4-31:Sensor Device Supported Commands for MMCTable 4-32:FRU Device Supported Commands for MMCSet Last Processed Event ID

56 AT8242www.kontron.comTable 4-33:SDR Device Supported Commands for MMCTable 4-34:SEL Device Supported Commands for MMCIPMI Spec. section NetFn CMD

57 AT8242www.kontron.comTable 4-35:LAN Device Supported Commands for MMCTable 4-36:Serial/Modem Device Supported Commands for MMCIPMI Spec. section N

58 AT8242www.kontron.comTable 4-37:SOL Supported Commands for MMCTable 4-38:PICMG 3.0 ATCA Supported Commands for MMCIPMI Spec. section NetFn CMD I

59 AT8242www.kontron.comTable 4-39:AMC.0 Supported Commands for MMCTable 4-40:HPM.1 Supported Commands for MMCGet IPMB Link Info 3-68 PICMG 18h  N/A

60 AT8242www.kontron.com4.4.2 MMC sensorsTable 4-41:MMC SensorsInitiate Upgrade Action 3-8 PICMG 31h   NoUpload Firmware Block 3-9 PICMG 32h   NoF

61 AT8242www.kontron.com7 Temp Vcore ThresholdVcore switcher Temperature (Degrees Celcius)Sensor Type = 01h TemperatureEvent Reading Type Code = 01h T

62 AT8242www.kontron.com4.4.3 MMC Health Indicator sensorThe following table shows the sensors involved in the Health Sensor Aggregation.Table 4-42:MM

63 AT8242www.kontron.com4.4.4 FRU InformationTable 4-43:Board Information AreaTable 4-44:Product Information Area4.4.4.1 Module Current RequirementsEa

List of Tablesvii AT8242www.kontron.comList of TablesTable 1-1 Board Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

64 AT8242www.kontron.com4.5 OEM Sensor TablesTable 4-46:Power Good SensorTable 4-47:Firmware Info 1 sensorTable 4-48:Firmware Info 2 sensorEvent/Readi

65 AT8242www.kontron.comTable 4-49:IPMB-L Link State sensorTable 4-50:FRUInfo Agent sensorEvent/Reading Type Code Sensor Type Sensor Specific Offset E

66 AT8242www.kontron.comTable 4-51:POST Value sensorTable 4-52:Diag Status sensorTable 4-53:Fwupg Status sensorTable 4-54:FRU Over Icc sensorTable 4-5

67 AT8242www.kontron.comTable 4-56:FRU Pwr Denied sensorTable 4-57:Board Reset sensorEvent/Reading Type CodeSensor Type Sensor Specific Offset Event T

68 AT8242www.kontron.comTable 4-58:Power State sensorTable 4-59:FRU MngtPwr Fail sensorTable 4-60:Jumper Status sensorEvent/Reading Type Code Sensor T

69 AT8242Chapter 5Chapter 5Software Setupwww.kontron.com5.1 Cavium Embedded Software... 70

Software Setup70 AT8242www.kontron.com5. Software Setup5.1 Cavium Embedded Software5.1.1 BootLoaderBootloader used on the AT8242 NPU is a modified ver

Software Setup71 AT8242www.kontron.comTable 5-1:Description of bootloader display5.1.1.2 Logical Onboard Flash PartitionsThe following table represent

Software Setup72 AT8242www.kontron.com4 - Start the USB controller, type this in u-boot prompt: # usb start5 - Copy the firmware file from the eUSB st

Software Setup73 AT8242www.kontron.com # setenv ddr_clock_hertz 666666666 Will configure the DDR clock at 666Mhz, the data rate will be 1333Mhz.2 -

List of Tablesviii AT8242www.kontron.comTable 4-28 Chassis Device Supported Commands for MMC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Software Setup74 AT 824 2www.kontron.com5.1.1.7 Bootloader Network InterfacesThe following table represents the logical u-boot network interfaces rela

Software Setup75 AT8242www.kontron.com3 – Complete the installation by copying all files in the storage directory of the board support package to [OCT

Software Setup76 AT8242www.kontron.com# makeThe generated firmware file is located here: [OCTEON_SDK]/bootloader/u-boot/u-boot-octeon_kontron_t5311.bi

Software Setup77 AT8242www.kontron.com5.1.7 Onboard Flash Access With Cavium Embedded LinuxThe Linux environment use MTD support to access the Flash d

78 AT8242Chapter 6Thermal Considerationswww.kontron.com6.1 Thermal Monitoring ... 79

Thermal Considerations79 AT8242www.kontron.com6. Thermal ConsiderationsThe following chapter provides system integrators with the necessary informatio

Thermal Considerations80 AT8242www.kontron.comIPMI non-recoverable / PICMG 3.0 critical/ telco critical:Temperature has reached a destructive level. D

Thermal Considerations81 AT8242www.kontron.com6.1.3 Airflow blockersIt is highly recommended to use airflow blockers (ATCA slot) with the AT8242 to bl

Thermal Considerations82 AT8242www.kontron.comFigure 6-1:Pressure Curve6.1.5 Thermal ProfileIt is important to follow the thermal profile to make sure

Thermal Considerations83 AT8242www.kontron.comFigure 6-2:AT8242 Operating Limits 100% UsageFigure 6-3:AT8242 Operating Limits 85% UsageThis nomenclatu