ComputeNode 4U cPSB Dual 6U Switch
System Overview
Specifications
Rear View & Technical Drawings
PDF Specifications Sheet

System Overview
PDSi's Node4U cPSB Dual 6U Switch is an efficient carrier-grade CompactPCI® solution developed for the communications and embedded controls marketplace. This 8-slot cPCI chassis measures only 7" high, and may be densely packed into any new design or existing rack. The CompactPCI® Packet Switched Backplane (cPSB) architecture embeds redundant Ethernet switching fabric slots within the backplane.
This cPSB system features two slots for 6U Ethernet switches, one system slot and five I/O slots, and an optional 3.5” SCSI or IDE hard drive located above the power supplies. Configurable with various PICMG 2.5 and 2.16 compliant processors, the Node4U provides flexibility of design and high performance in a compact unit.
The Node4U cPSB Dual 6U Switch has two slots keyed for hot-swappable PICMG 2.16 “Extended” 10/100/1000 Ethernet switches. The second switch can be removed to provide one cPSB slot for non-redundant switch configurations.
PDSI's Node4U features the Enhanced Alert!Node, an integral system alarm card that provides remote out-of-band connectivity through a serial console or Ethernet connection. The Enhanced Alert!Node monitors the cPCI slots, fans & fan trays, power supply input & output voltages, temperature, and hard drive presence. The power supplies, dry contacts, and 4 faceplate LEDs can be controlled remotely. Each cPCI slot can be individually reset remotely. The Enhanced Alert!Node is a hot-swappable FRU (Field-Replaceable Unit) and does not require a cPCI card slot.
Specifications
With its horizontal design and superior air cooling functionality, the Node4U is a cost-effective product providing the highest levels of quality and manageability in mission-critical applications. Available with dual DC feed or single AC input, the Node4U is powered by 3 front-accessible hot-swappable power supplies in a load-sharing 2+1 redundant configuration.
As with all PDSI products, the Node4U cPSB Dual 6U Switch combines expert Rapid Product Realization design, branding and testing services for a complete OEM product solution using customer-specified third-party components or commercial off-the-shelf products, greatly reducing time to market.
Key Differentiators
- 2 slots for 6U Ethernet switches, one system slot, and 5 I/O slots, all with corresponding RTMs in a 4U cPSB chassis
- Redundant hot-swappable PICMG 2.16 10/100/1000 Ethernet switches
- Enhanced Alert!Node provides out-of-band monitoring and control
- Remote individual cPCI slot power-on reset capability provided by the Enhanced Alert!Node alarm card
- Three hot-swappable power supplies in 2+1 redundant configuration
- Hot-swappable front and rear fan trays with sidemount air filter for superior cooling and serviceability
- Design compliant to Telcordia NEBS Level 3, GR-63 CORE & GR-1089 CORE
- High performance cooling with redundant Quad 66 CFM fans in the front tray, Dual in rear
Mechanical Specifications
Height: 4U (178 mm/7.0 in.)
Width: 436 mm (17.2 in.)
Depth: 318 mm (12.5 in.)
Weight: 25 lbs in its base configuration
Enclosure
19 in. EIA rackmount and custom requirements
Mounting Points
Mounting brackets for front support.
Custom options available.
System Module Configuration
- Eight 6U cPCI slots, with corresponding RTMs
- 2 slots for 6U Ethernet switches
- 1 system slot
- 5 I/O slots
Ethernet Switch Options
Fabric slots keyed for use with PICMG 2.16 “Extended” 10/100/1000 Ethernet switches (20+ ports each, consult factory for alternate configurations)
System Cooling
- Left to right airflow
- 6 hot-swap fans providing 356 CFM
- Quad Front and Dual rear Fan Trays
Media Options
3.5” SCSI Wide or IDE HD in 3U, 8HP carrier above power supplies
Enhanced Alert!Node Specifications
- System Monitoring Input feed detection
- CompactPCI® voltage monitoring
- Power supply monitoring and control
- cPCI slot monitoring and control with individual slot remote reset capability
- Fan detection
- Temperature sensor
- Hard drive presence detection
- IPMI-compliant device monitoring and control
- PICMG 2.9-compliant
- User-configurable event control
- Dry Contacts 3 SPDT, NO/NC via µDB-9
- LEDs Critical/Major/Minor alarms
- Booting, Shutdown
- Dark office configurable
- Interfaces 10BaseT Ethernet (RJ-45) and RS-232 serial (µDB-9)
- Protocol Support IPMI v 1.5, Telnet, TFTP, DHCP
- Hot-swappable
- Out-of-bandwidth management
For more information, see the Enhanced Alert!Node product page.
PICMG Compliance
All slots compliant to PICMG 2.0 R3.0, 2.9, 2.16
System slot and I/O slots also compliant to PICMG 2.5
Power Options
- 3 hot-swappable 3U 8 HP power supplies
- 2+1 redundant configuration
- Dual DC feed input or single AC feed
Standard: 250W/supply
Optional: 200W/supply
DC Input: Rear terminal block 36/72 VDC
AC Input: 90 to 264 VAC PFC (Power Factor Corrected)
Regulatory
Certification-Standard
FCC Class A , UL60950
Certification-Optional
NEBS, ETSI, CE, TUV, VCCI, CSA & others
Environmental Specifications
Temperature Range
Operating (recommended): 20oC to 40oC (below 1800m)
Operating (short-term): 5oC to 55oC (below 1800m)
Storage: 40oC to 70oC
Flammability Rating
UL94-V0
Customizable Options
- Backplanes
- Power supplies
- Alarm cardProviding input and output voltage, fan and interface monitoring
- System integration
- Product branding and labeling
Warranty & Service
Standard Warranty
One year parts and labor, return to PDSi
Service Plans
All permutations of: 7x24, 5x24, 5x9, or next day; on-site and/or phone
Rear View & Technical Drawings


Key
- Enhanced Alert!Node
- Rear hot-swap fan tray
- ESD jack
- Hard drive I/O connectors
- Frame ground lug
- Ethernet switch slot RTM (two)
- System slot FTM (one)
- I/O slot FTM (five)
- Dual DC On/OFF switches
- Dual DC input feeds
- AC input feed
- AC ON/OFF switch
System Overview
Specifications
Rear View & Technical Drawings
PDF Specifications Sheet
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