ATCA Telecom Blade has dual 10 Gbps Ethernet channels.
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Suited for packet-based telecom infrastructure applications requiring high data throughput, KAT4000 features high-speed ATCA switched fabric interface. This configurable, PICMG 3.1 (Option 9) ATCA blade accommodates up to 4 AdvancedMC modules and provides separate control/management and data planes, each with its own independent switching capability and ATCA fabric connection. PICMG 3.0 Intelligent Platform Management Interface extends to each AdvancedMC site.
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Emerson AdvancedTCA Blade Provides High-Speed Fabric Interface with Two 10-Gbit/sec Ethernet Channels
Madison, WI. January 30, 2007-- Emerson Network Power's (NYSE: EMR) new Embedded Computing business, formerly Artesyn Communication Products , today announced a new high-speed switched fabric interface for its KAT4000 AdvancedTCA (ATCA) telecom blade. The enhanced interface provides dual 10-Gigabit Ethernet channels for accessing the ATCA High-Speed Fabric.
"The KAT4000's new 10-Gigabit switched fabric makes it ideal for packet-based telecom infrastructure applications requiring high data throughput," said Todd Wynia, vice president of product management for Emerson's new Embedded Computing business. "The KAT4000's high-speed ATCA interface, four AdvancedMC sites and integrated system management make it easy to configure for a broad range of telecom infrastructure applications, including Radio Network Controllers, media gateways, traffic processing, and softswitches."
The KAT4000 is a configurable, PICMG 3.1 (Option 9) ATCA blade that can accommodate up to four AdvancedMC modules. To maximize system throughput and flexibility, the KAT4000 provides separate control/management and data planes, each with its own independent switching capability and ATCA fabric connection. The control/management plane, available with an optional Freescale 8548 Management Processor complex, utilizes separate Gigabit Ethernet and PCI Express switches to connect each AdvancedMC site to the ATCA Base Fabric. The KAT4000's data plane utilizes Gigabit Ethernet (one channel per site) to connect each AdvancedMC site to an on-board switch, and dual 10-Gbit/sec Ethernet channels to link the switch with ATCA's 10-Gbits/sec High Speed Fabric.
The KAT4000 features a PICMG 3.0 Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI version 1.5 with ATCA extensions), which extends to each AdvancedMC site. This interface, incorporating dual I2C-based Intelligent Platform Management Buses (IPMB), enhances system management by making it easy for shelf management controllers to monitor, control and exchange management with the KAT4000 and its AdvancedMC modules.
Software support for the KAT4000 includes Carrier Grade Linux.
About Emerson Network Power
Artesyn Communication Products has now become the Embedded Computing business of Emerson Network Power. Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR), is the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity(TM). Preparing customers for high-stakes opportunities and threats, Emerson Network Power provides reliable power, precision cooling, connectivity and embedded computing solutions for IT, communications, healthcare and industrial systems. Backed by the largest global services organization in the industry, Emerson Network Power offers network reliability programs encompassing engineering, installation, project management and support services. For more information on the full spectrum of enterprise-wide solutions from Emerson Network Power, visit www.emersonnetworkpower.com. For more information on Embedded Computing, visit www.artesyncp.com .
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2005 were $17.3 billion. For more information, visit www.gotoemerson.com.
