NAT-AMC-LX2

The NAT-AMC-LX2 is a versatile Processor AMC (PrAMC) in single-width, mid-size form factor, covering a wide field of network related applications. It supports any voice or data application with requirements such as deep packet inspection, encryption, protocol conversion, or Layer 2-7 routing. Moreover,  it can serve as e.g., multi-service switch, edge router, radio network controller (RNC), VoIP/VoP gateway and router, or mobile network equipment.

As successor of the NAT-AMC-QorIQ-P204x and NAT-AMC-QorIQ-P4080, the NAT-AMC-LX2 strikes with the latest generation of NXP ARM CPUs. Key features of the the Layerscape LX2160A are 16 Cortex-A72 cores, PCIe-, and SerDes-Interfaces as well as an Ethernet switch on-chip. In combination with up to 64GB DRAM with ECC support, the NAT-AMC-LX2 processor AMC is a great choice for network applications.

The QSFP-Transceiver slot offers various front panel interface options for a wide spectrum of usage:

• 1x 40G / 100G Ethernet (via x4 optical Lanes)
• 4x 10G / 25G Ethernet (each optical Lane operated separately)
• 2x 50G Ethernet (2x x2 optical Lanes operation)

Towards the backplane, the NAT-AMC-LX2 supports Base Fabric Ethernet up to 10G. Depending on the system’s backplane, various Fat-Pipe connections are available, such as PCIe-x4, 40G or 100G Ethernet.

By the NAT-AMC-LX2‘s onboard M.2 socket, a PCIe-x4- or SATA-coupled SSD can be realized. The M.2 socket can also provide a USB3 or PCIe-x4 extension for any custom application.

The combination of multiple PCIe- and 40 / 100GbE interfaces, special hardware for Ethernet frame processing, and a security hardware engine with the superior power efficency of the LX2 CPU make the NAT-AMC-LX2 processor AMC ideally suited for network related usage.

• AMC form factor, single mid-size

Processing Resources

• NXP LX2160A ARM CPU
  • 16x ARM A72 cores @ up to 2.2 GHz
  • 24 SerDes
  • 2x 72b DDR4
  • TDP ~30W (@2.2 GHz)
  • Embedded Ethernet Switch
  • Frame Processing Hardware Engine
• Memory
  • 2x 64bit wide DRAM with ECC (72bit): up to 64GB total
  • 128MB QSPI
  • SPI MRAM
  • 16 – 128GB eMMC
  • MicroSD-Card
• MMC: Atmel ATxMega128

Front Panel Connectivity

• QSFP-Transceiver
  • 1x 40G / 100G Ethernet (via x4 optical Lanes)
  • 4x 10G / 25G Ethernet (each optical Lane operated separately)
  • 2x 50G Ethernet (2x x2 optical Lanes operation)
• USB3 Type A
• Console via USB Type C
• Status / Fault / Hot-Swap LEDs

Backplane Connectivity

• TCLKA-D
• 1-10GbE at AMC Ports 0/1
• SATA at AMC Ports 2/3
• PCIe x4 at AMC Ports 4-7
• PCIe x4 / 40-100GbE (depending on backplane) at AMC Ports 8-11

Operating System Support

• Linux