3 optional accessories, 4 hot swap capability, 5 board options – Kontron AT8404 User Manual
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1.1.3 Optional Accessories
1.1.3.1
AMC
Up to four mid-size single width or up to two mid-size double width AMC bays for standard or custom AMCs
are implemented.
AMC slots can be equipped with a:
• Processor-AMC
• HDD-AMC as mass storage device for the Processor-AMC
• Interface AMC, e.g. Quad GbE
1.1.3.2
RTM
The Kontron RTM8030 provides an additional GbE switch port and out-of-band management access via Fast
Ethernet or RS232. Two storage lines from the AMC bays are routed to a connector on the RTM’s face plate for
interconnecting two carriers. They may also connect to a SATA HDD located on the RTM. For more information
on the RTM8030, refer to chapter 3.2.
1.1.4 Hot Swap Capability
The board supports Full Hot Swap capability as required by PICMG 3.0 R1.0. It can be removed or installed
without powering-down the system. Please refer to the PICMG 3.0 R1.0 specification for additional details.
1.1.5 Board Options
The Kontron AT8404 is available with different AMC slot configurations.
Table 1-1:
AMC Slot Options
Option
AMC Slot Configuration
A
4 x single width slots
B
2 x double width slots
C
2 x single width slots and 1 x double width slot on B1/B2
D
2 x single width slots and 1 x double width slot on B3/B4