C H A P T E R 1

Overview

This chapter provides an overview of the Sun Netra CP32x0 Quad GbE, Dual-Fibre Channel, Advanced Rear Transition Module (ARTM-FC).

This chapter contains the following topics:

- Section 1.1, Features

- Section 1.2, Standards Compliance

- Section 1.3, I/O Interfaces

- Section 1.4, LEDs

- Section 1.5, Part Number, Serial Number, and MAC Address Labels

- Section 1.6, Software Support

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1.1 Features

The Netra CP32x0 ARTM-FC is a fully compatible, carrier-grade Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture® (ATCA) RTM for ATCA node boards designed to be compatible with the AdvancedRTM specification and is not compatible with ATCA cards that do not comply with this specification.

The Netra CP32x0 ARTM-FC transitions an ATCA node board’s I/O signals from the Zone 3 (user zone) connectors to standard I/O interfaces. The node board drives the LAN and Serial Management ports, as well as the Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) SFPs, using the Zone 3 I/O. There is a x8 PCI-Express (PCI-E) link connected to a switch which drives downstream x4 ports to the Fibre Channel and GbE controllers as well as the PCI-E cable connector.

The Netra CP32x0 ARTM-FC maximizes communications I/O for GbE networks by providing four fixed 10/100/1000BASE-T copper ports and two user-configurable SFP ports on a single module.

The rear I/O access enables replacement of the Netra ATCA node board without disconnecting cables. Industry-standard connectors and pin assignments ensure ease of use and flexible design. The Netra CP32x0 ARTM-FC permits the creation of high-density systems by enabling easy access to I/O.

See FIGURE 1-1 for an illustration of the Netra CP32x0 ARTM-FC.

Features of the Netra CP32x0 ARTM-FC include:

- ATCA RTM form factor per ATCA specifications, see Chapter 2

- Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) controller with a Module Management Controller (MMC), Silicon Labs C8051F127, to provide full module management support

- Hot-swap ability allows module replacement during live operation per the ATCA Specification

- PCI-E switch compliance with PCI-Express 2.0 Base Specification Revision 0.9

- PCI-E x8 bus interface to node card

- LAN management port (RJ-45 connector)

- RS232 serial management port (RJ-45 connector)

- Auto-negotiations and automatic MDI/MDIX switchover to each fixed GbE port

- Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) segmented checksum off loading

- Compliance with IEEE 802.3a for 10/100/1000BASE-T

- Four fixed GbE ports (copper RJ-45 connectors)

- Two user-configurable GbE ports (SFP modules)

- Two Fibre Channel ports (SFP modules)

- IEEE 802.1Q-VLAN support (up to 4094 VLAN tags)

- 25 W Max power

- Designed for NEBS level 3 compliance

FIGURE 1-1 Netra CP32x0 ARTM-FC

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1.2 Standards Compliance

The Netra CP32x0 ARTM-FC is compliant with the following specifications:

- PICMG® 3.1 from the ATCA Specification

- PCI Express® 2.0 Base Specification Revision 0.9

- PCI-E External Cabling Specification Rev. 1.0

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1.3 I/O Interfaces

The Netra CP32x0 ARTM-FC installs into the rear of the ATCA enclosure, opposite an ATCA node board designed for compatibility with the AdvancedRTM specification. The ARTM-FC connects to the node board’s Zone 3 rear connectors directly. The ARTM-FC supports four fixed GbE ports (copper RJ-45), two Fibre Channel ports (SFP), one x4 PCI-E port, two modular GbE ports (SFP), one LAN management port (RJ-45), and one serial management port (RJ-45) on the front panel.

TABLE 1-1 I/O Ports on ARTM-FC Faceplate
RTM Zone-3 Function | RTM Faceplate
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PCI-E, x8 (2.5 GHz) | <···> Port 1 - 1GbE RJ-45
<···> Port 2 - 1GbE RJ-45
<···> Port 3 - 1GbE RJ-45
<···> Port 4 - 1GbE RJ-45
Port 1 - FC SFP
Port 2 - FC SFP
1GbE SERDES | Port 5 - 1GbE SFP
Port 6 - 1GbE SFP
Management port 1 | Port 7 - 1GbE RJ-45
Management port 2 | Port 8 - RS232 RJ-45
IPMI to MMC device on ARTM | NA
Power | NA

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1.4 LEDs

LEDs are located on the front panel of the Netra CP32x0 ARTM-FC. See FIGURE 1-2.

FIGURE 1-2 Netra CP32x0 ARTM-FC Front Panel

TABLE 1-2 LEDs and Their Meanings
Figure Callout | LED | Color | Usage Summary | State | Status
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1 | ACT | Amber | Ethernet Activity LED blinks to show data network activity. | Off | No network activity
| Blinking | Network activity
2 | LNK | Green | Ethernet Link | On | Link Active at 1 Gbps
| Amber | On | Link Active at 100 Mbps
|  | NA | Off | Link Active at 10 Mbps
3 | OK | Green | Module is powered | On | Module is powered on
| Off | Module is powered off
4 | OOS | Red | Fault or “Out of Service” | On | Module fault
| Off | No module fault
5 | HOT SWAP | Blue | Hot Swap indicator | On | Management power available to the module, and the module can safely be extracted
| Off | The module is operational and is unsafe to extract
| Slow Blinking | Delay before module is deactivated
| Fast Blinking | Delay before module is activated

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1.5 Part Number, Serial Number, and MAC Address Labels

The Netra CP32x0 ARTM-FC serial number, part number, and media access control (MAC) address are printed on stickers located on the module. For proper identification of the ARTM-FC, find the Sun Microsystems barcode labels on the module.

FIGURE 1-3 Netra CP32x0 ARTM-FC Identification Labels

The barcode labels provide the following information.

TABLE 1-3 Netra CP32x0 ARTM-FC Identification Labels
Label | Description
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1 | Top Level Assembly Label: Contract manufacturer part format Contract manufacturer serial number
2 | Sun Serial Number Label: Sample 1898HSV-0547XL1234, where: 1898 = vendor code HSV = factory code 05 = year code 47 = week code XL = multiuse code 1234 = sequence number
3 | Prototype Label (appears only on preproduction ARTMs)
4 | Sun Product Name and Part Number Label: Product Name: ARTM-FC Sun P/N: 375-3514-xx rev xx

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1.6 Software Support

The Netra CP32x0 ARTM-FC supports ATCA node boards designed to be compatible with the AdvancedTCA specification, and the software supported by those boards.

Refer to the following documentation for software support information about Sun blade servers that are compatible with this ARTM:

- Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server Product Notes (820-1980)

- Sun Netra CP3250 Blade Server Product Notes (820-5194)

- Sun Netra CP3260 Blade Server Product Notes (820-0455)

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