The AMC121 is a 64-bit AdvancedMC™ (AMC) single board compute module with the Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor, which features a dual-core 1.5 GHz processor and is designed for highperformance embedded applications. The AMC121 provides equipment manufacturers with the ability to extend and tailor the performance of their AdvancedTCA® and MicroTCA™ systems to meet the increasing need for cost-effective and modular processing capabilities.

The Intel Core 2 Duo processor provides a highly scalable x86 architecture that delivers nextgeneration performance and a flexible upgrade path from 32- to 64-bit computing. Its dual-core architecture offers advanced processing speed while addressing the power and heat constraints of the AMC form factor. Designed to run Linux®, Solaris™, and Windows®-based applications, the AMC121 is the ideal processor for the high-end packet processing or multi-threaded software applications found in IMS, wireless, softswitch, defense, or any other compute-intensive application.

Hardware Features

The AMC121 features the Intel Core 2 Duo processor that supports dual-core operation with up to 4 GB DDR2 with ECC memory for unparalleled performance. The CPU is linked to the Intel 3100 embedded chipset via a 667 MHz front side bus. The 3100 supports two SATA interfaces and eight-lane PCI Express® to the AMC card edge connector. The AMC interface also includes dual 1 GB/2.5 Gb Ethernet ports with support for TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE), iSCSI, and Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA). Connectivity on the front panel includes dual 1 Gb Ethernet ports, USB 2.0, and a serial console port.

Flexible I/O and Super Computer Performance

The AMC121 is designed for use in AdvancedTCA carriers or MicroTCA chassis, and allows system designers to build NEBS-complaint, highly reliable solutions that combine state-of-the-art management with the highest performance power and cooling. A clustered computing architecture built with the AMC121 and a standards-compliant Advanced Managed Platform™ offering can outperform proprietary blade server architectures from both a computing-density-per-rack and a total-cost-of-ownership perspective.

NexusWare® Software Support

The AMC121 features support for Performance Technologies’ Linux OS and development environment. NexusWare® is an integrated, CGL Registered, and POSIX-compliant Linux OS and development environment that features a graphically integrated toolset. 

 Processor

• Intel Core 2 dual-core architecture:
  - Independent L1 cache structures per core
  - Shared L2 cache (4 MB)
  - 64-bit processor
• Compatible with existing 32-bit code base
• Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology for more efficient power management

Memory

•  Low latency, high bandwidth
•  64-bit DDR2 PC2-3200
•  200-pin SO-RDIMM
•  Supports up to 4 GB DRAM
• ECC checking with double-bit detect and singlebit correct
   

Storage

• Onboard MiniSD card site with program and operating system storage space enables the module to boot without an external connection
• Compatible with AMC590 video and storage AdvancedMC Module

Front Panel Interfaces 2 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports One USB 2.0 Port Serial Port LEDs - In-Service - Out-of-Service - Hot-Swap - User-Defined LED Reset Switch

AdvancedMC™ Connector Ports

• Port 0: 1 Gb/2.5 Gb Ethernet Channel 1 (AMC.2)
• Port 1: 1 Gb/2.5 Gb Ethernet Channel 2 (AMC.2)
• Port 2: SATA 1 (AMC.3)
• Port 3: SATA 2 (AMC.3)
• Ports 4-11: x8 PCI Express Lanes (AMC.1) - x1, x4, or x8

Power Consumption

• Payload Power: +12 V
• Management Power: +3.3 V
• Typical: 35 W
• Maximum: 40 W

Mechanical

• Mid-size, single AMC.0 form factor
• Dimensions: 73.5 mm (W) x 180.6 mm (D) x 18.96 mm (H) (2.9 in x 7.1 in x 0.75 in)
• Weight: 0.25 kg (0.55 lb)

Environmental

• Operating: 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F)
• Non-operating: -20 to 80°C (-4 to 176°F)
• Humidity: 5 to 90% RH non-condensing

Agency Certifications (Pending)

• FCC Class B
• CE
• UL 60950
• EN 60950
• EN 300 386
• Designed to meet NEBS Level 3 MTBF
• 653,948 hours per Bellcore SR-332 Issue 1

• Datasheet
• Manual 

• PT-AMC121-12208: Dual-Core, X.86, 64-bit, 1.5 GHz, 2 GB DDR

•  White Paper: MicroTCA: Flexible, Scalable, and Cost-Effective Systems