Multi-Core MicroTCA Platforms support 10 Gbps switching.

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Based on 266 x 428 x 365 mm chassis, OM6090D and OM7090D feature 10 Gbps Ethernet switched backplane that enables optimal data flow rate. Systems comply with MTCA.1 specification and can be fitted with up to 36 Intel® XEON® processor cores and full 216 GB of RAM in maximum configurations. Both redundant, modular, 19 in. 6U MicroTCA(TM) platforms provide 9 double-width slots for hot-swappable AdvancedMC(TM) modules and 2 slots for redundant MicroTCA(TM) Carrier Hub configurations up to 80 W.



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Kontron OM6090D/OM7090D: MicroTCA(TM) Robust Platforms for Multi-Core Processing and 10 Gbit/s Switching



Modular 6U platforms for up to nine AdvancedMC(TM) modules

Eching, Germany - The new, robust Kontron MicroTCA(TM) platforms OM6090D and OM7090D, which conform to MTCA.1, are specifically designed for high-end AdvancedMCs(TM) and feature an outstanding 10 Gbit/s Ethernet switched backplane enabling the highest data flow rate. In their maximum configuration, both systems can be fitted with up to 36 Intel® XEON® processor cores and a full 216 GB of RAM.

The modular 19-inch 6U MicroTCA(TM) platforms are redundant and specifically designed in compliance with the MTCA.1 specification for applications with the highest demands for robustness, availability, and performance. Applications include infrastructure nodes for mobile telephony, public safety engineering, medical, and military. Typical end-point applications include "Network in a box" or Rural Utilities Service (RUS) for rural and remote communication systems supporting CDMA, GSM, 3G and VoIP across HLR/HSS, RNC, and Gateway applications. The Kontron platforms are also ideal for Rapidly Deployable Mobile Networks, radar, sonar, and video data processing. These applications will benefit from the densely-packed computing power of hot-swappable AdvancedMC(TM) modules and board-to-board dual-star switching beyond 1 GBit/s.

The Kontron MicroTCA(TM) platforms OM6090D and OM7090D are based on the same compact chassis (266 x 428 x 365 mm), which is equipped with four rear-mounted extraction fans. Both MTCA.1 compliant platforms provide nine double-width slots for AdvancedMC(TM) modules and two slots for redundant MicroTCA(TM) Carrier Hub (MCH) configurations (up to 80 Watts). The Kontron OM6090D supports up to three pluggable AC-PSUs offering load balancing. For redundant power management, the Kontron OM7090D can be configured with two (one active + one standby) or three (two active + one standby) power management modules.

Equipped with Kontron AdvancedMC(TM) modules, OEM customers are able to obtain pre-validated application-ready platforms from Kontron at any time and all from a single source, which drastically reduces their time to market. Dedicated modules for the platforms are the Kontron MicroTCA(TM) Carrier Hub AM4910, which supports 10 GbE Ethernet switching and CPU modules such as the Kontron AdvancedMC(TM) processor module AM5030 (Intel® Xeon® processor LC5518) or the Kontron AdvancedMC(TM) processor module AM5010 (Intel® Core(TM)2 Duo). The AMC slots can also accommodate Kontron's AdvancedMC(TM) storage module AM5500, a MTCA.1 module with up to 1 Terabyte storage capacity that can also be fitted with extremely robust solid state drives (SSD) as an alternative to two 2.5" SATA HDDs. The module is ideal for applications that demand a high resistance to shock and vibration. This allows the Kontron OM6090D and OM7090D to be configured as extremely robust storage systems with a capacity of up to 9 Terabytes. Further customer-specific AdvancedMC(TM) implementations can be made on demand using the 10 GbE, 1 GbE, PCIe x4 and SATA supporting backplane.

The new MTCA.1 compliant Kontron MicroTCA(TM) platforms OM6090D and OM7090D are available now. For more information on the Kontron OM6090D and OM7090D, visit: www.kontron.com/products/systems+and+platforms/microtca+integrated+platforms/om6090d++om7090d.html

For more information on Kontron integrated MicroTCA(TM) platforms, visit: www.kontron.com/microtca

For more information on Kontron AdvancedMC(TM) modules, visit: www.kontron.com/advancedmcs

About Kontron

Kontron, the global leader of embedded computing technology, designs and manufactures embedded and communications standards-based, rugged COTS and custom solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron's diverse product portfolio includes: boards & mezzanines, Computer-on-Modules, HMIs & displays, systems & platforms, and rugged & custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Embedded Alliance and has been a VDC Platinum Vendor for Embedded Computer Boards 5 years running. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com

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