NATIVE-mini

The NATIVE-mini is an embedded 1U MTCA.0 chassis with payload slots for up to 2 AMCs. Moreover, the chassis owns an embedded MCH, the so-called NAT-eMCH, as well as a built-in power supply and Cooling Unit.

Payload Boards

The NATIVE-mini is an embedded MTCA.0 chassis for up to 2 single-width mid- or full-size AMC modules. Both AMCs are connected directly on AMC ports 2-11.

Embedded Infrastructure

The NATIVE-mini owns an embedded management and switching entity, the NAT-eMCH. It enables communication between AMC modules and monitoring of the system, including power and cooling management.

Via its 1GbE switch, the NAT-eMCH provides direct access to both AMCs and the system management via the 1GbE Uplink at the chassis front. The 1GbE switch also allows direct integration of system components in an existing network infrastructure.

Unlike the NAT-MCH, the NAT-eMCH is restricted in its functional range. Nevertheless, it supports the typical hot-swap management and its transition state machine (M0 to M6) for each AMC.

In addition to that, the NAT-eMCH monitors and verifies local sensor data of the chassis and installed FRU devices. Furthermore, it supplies MTCA power and cooling concepts by accessing the chassis integrated power supply and fan coolers.  The Command Line Interface served by the front USB port gives remote access for administration.

The NATIVE-mini’s main targets are cost-sensitive applications which only demand one or two AMCs.

Due to its handy dimensions and the embedded infrastucture, it is also a good choice for testing and development, or operations within limited working space.

Alternatively, the chassis is stackable or mountable in a 19’’ rack.

• 1U chassis – 260mm x 43mm x 302mm (W x H x D)
• All slots arranged horizontally
• Embedded NAT-eMCH
• Embedded 150W Power Module
• 2 single full-size AMCs or 1 double full-size AMC
• stackable or mountable in 19’’ racks

NAT-eMCH

• 1GbE switch for Fabric A
• 1GbE-Uplink at front panel
• local point-to-point connections at AMC ports 2-20 and TCLKA-D
• management and fault isolation for built-in power supply, fans, and AMCs
• FreeRTOS 7.3.0
• Life-long free firmware update service
• NATview-EASY included – compatible with V3.0 or higher only!
• Configuration via web interface

Power Supply

• Integrated 150W AC Open Frame power supply (auto-range 100-240 VAC)
• Power management on backplane
• ON/OFF-switch
• Simply replaceable

Cooling Unit

• Integrated cooling units including air filter
• Cooling power of 150W @ +55°C operating temperature
• Fanspeed-controlled fans, controlled by temperature sensors and managed by NAT-eMCH
• Supports side-to-side cooling
• Simply replaceable

Front Panel

• 1x GbE interface via RJ45-connector
• 1x console via Micro-USB
• 2x green LEDs for status indication of each of the 2 AMC modules
• 2x green/red LEDs for status indication of NAT-eMCH module