Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture – AdvancedTCA – was the first specification for scalable network architectures (carrier-grade systems), standardised among manufacturers and applications, to employ the cutting-edge switched-fabric technology.
Alongside the system platform, the mechanical specification, power supply, cooling, system management and backplane topologies are all defined.
AdvancedTCA chassis and boards can be easily combined with one another, allowing users to create a diverse range of network configurations, flexibly, quickly and cost-effectively. The result is that products reach the market faster, since engineers can concentrate completely on the tasks of developing boards and software.
The modular approach and support of the latest data transfer protocols allows the development of convergent telecommunications systems. This means that the same case and/or the same backplane can be used with multiple modules for different applications such as blade servers, media gateways or Internet security on the same platform. With this feature, AdvancedTCA makes available a standard-based architecture for many different applications.
The following aspects are covered by the standard:
* Effective capacity for data transfers of up to 2,5 Tbps.
* Performance of data cables > 3,125 Gbps.
* Heat loss up to 200 W per board.
* 99,999% system availability, equivalent to maximum 5,3 minutes downtime per year.
* Redundancy ensures high failure safety.
* Hot-swap capability gives uninterrupted operation.
* Shelf management allows the administration and monitoring of system resources.
* Protection of boards with electronic coding (e-keying).
* Support for various protocols including Ethernet (PICMG 3.1), Infiniband (PICMG 3.2), Star Fabric (PICMG 3.3), PCI Express (PICMG 3.4) and Rapid I/O (PICMG 3.5) for fast interfaces.
Schroff’s AdvancedTCA systems simplify the development of new, forward-looking telecommunications installations with high data processing rates. The company’s offering features superb physical construction, optimal cooling, reliable power supplies, efficient data distribution and secure system management. They are also available in shock and vibration-proof versions with UL certification.
Schroff offers assembled and tested AdvancedTCA systems. Customers may choose from different height, cooling design and backplane topology options, two shelf management solutions and various numbers of slots. Solutions can also be tailored to individual requirements in terms of mechanical, electronic and thermal aspects.
Small AdvancedTCA systems are also available with a focus on development environments. In these compact 2- and 5-slot systems, the boards are mounted horizontally. Hot-swap capable fan trays provide the necessary cooling. These systems have an AC power supply and thus are suitable for use in a laboratory and test environment.
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