CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., 15 Sept. 2007. GE Fanuc Embedded Systems in Charlottesville, Va., is offering two new MicroTCA platforms -- the MicroTCA MP-2000 and MicroTCA MP-3000 -- for military, telecommunications, and commercial applications. Both platforms are scalable and pre-validated so that each is pre-configured and pre-tested. IPMI code is included to facilitate interoperability.
The MicroTCA MP-2000 platform features a 2U, 13-slot MicroTCA chassis while the MicroTCA MP-3000 features an 8U, 15-slot MicroTCA chassis. Both platforms come with a power module, dual cooling units, and MicroTCA carrier hub (MCH) with PCI Express fabric module, together with Telum Intel-based processor, dual SATA storage modules, multi-port Gigabit Ethernet I/O interface and VGA graphics AdvancedMCs. A Carrier Grade Linux (CGL) operating system and Linux Support Package (LSP) with CGL drivers are pre-installed on the platforms.
Seven single full-size payload slots are available in the MicroTCA MP-3000, and four in the MicroTCA MP-2000 for additional AdvancedMCs. Each slot supports full-size or compact AdvancedMCs. A MicroTCA carrier management controller (MCMC), using an IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) provides the low-level hardware management interface that controls the AdvancedMCs, PM, and CUs.
MicroTCA-specified IPMI management, networking, and clock infrastructure are supplied by the MCH (MicroTCA carrier hub). The PM (power module) provides power conversion, management, and distribution. Both the MCH and PM provide support for hot insertion and extraction of AdvancedMCs. Direct serial console access to the embedded management firmware is enabled via a front -panel connector on the MCH and PM. A convenient Command Line Interface (CLI) provides easy access and control of the firmware.
For more information contact GE Fanuc online at www.gefanucembedded.com.
