Product description, 1 product overview, 2 what’s included – Kontron AM4521 User Manual
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1. Product Description
1.1
Product Overview
The AM4521 is an Advanced Mezzanine Card (AMC) module which incorporates an enterprise class dual port
SAS disk drive onto a mid-size of a full-size module. The module boasts several unique features intended to
help embedded systems designers address both thermal and signal integrity design challenges associated
with in-chassis ATCA and MicroTCA applications.
The AM4521 includes new signal integrity 'tuning' circuits to adjust and optimize the high speed SAS serial
links to best match the electrical routing environment of your specific ATCA or uTCA backplanes. These signal
wave-shape parameters are stored in non-volatile memory installed on the module.
The AM4521 was developed as single-width AMC, with ship options for mid or full height panels. All hard
drives are 2.5" small form factor, and spin at a minimum of 10,000 rotations per minute (RPM). The AM4521
also includes a modular management controller (MMC).
1.2
What’s Included
This board is shipped with the following items:
• One Quick Reference Sheet.
• One CD-ROM containing documentation and drivers.
• One AM4521 board
If any item is missing or damaged, contact Kontron.