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IPM-ATA Appendix D
D1 IPM-ATA CPU Extension
Inova Plug-In Module (IPM-) offers the user the ability to exchange a hard-disk for example with-
out having to remove the CPU from the CompactPCI enclosure and then dismantle it etc. Cur-
rently, three units exist that provide industry with hard-disk, Compact FLASH, MicroDrive or ATA
PCMCIA format mass storage capability.
D1.1 rJ2 Interface
All IPM-ATA modules possess rJ2 for data communication between the CompactPCI backplane
and the mass storage unit(s) in question. Figure D1.1a illustrates the dedicated IPM-ATA backplane
and connectors.
Note:
The IPM-ATA modules can only be
used in CompactPCI systems that have
been prepared for rear I/O or have the
IDE signals available on the rear rP2
connector that are in accordance with
the specification for RIO. In addition,
the rear rP2 CompactPCI connector
must be present.
Figure D1.1a Dedicated IPM-ATA Backplane