Description

The ATC109 provides two PCIe x16 style right angle connectors that can accept any PCIe standard size card. Any of the PCIe x4 lanes can be configured as the upstream port. This allows the root complex to be an external host connected to the ATC109 via front or rear. Further the host could reside on one of the supplied PCIe slots.

This modular approach allows an AdvancedTCA chassis to utilize widely available high-end PCIe cards, such as PC graphics cards, to capitalize on the economies of scale within the PC market.

The ATC109 can be configured as a Shelf Manager or a Node board. As a Shelf Manger, the ATC109 eliminates need for other shelf managers which reduces the total system cost. The shelf manager implements IPMI management, FRU management, and shelf environment management for power,thermal, E-keying, etc.