Enhanced Alert!Node

System Overview Specifications PDF Specifications Sheet

System Overview

The Enhanced Alert!Node serves as the Chassis Management Controller (ChMC) for the PDSi ComputeNode family of CompactPCI systems. Accessible through the rear of the chassis, it incorporates an IPMI-compliant Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) to monitor and control PICMG 2.9 compliant devices. In addition to the cooling subsystem detection and power monitoring & control available with the standard Alert!Node, the Enhanced Alert!Node uses discrete signals to individually control power, as well as monitor the presence and health, of each cPCI slot in a system. Remote connectivity is provided through either a serial console or Ethernet supporting RMCP, SNMP PET Trap generation, and Telnet for CLI access. Local alarm indication is provided by critical/major/minor LEDs and dry relay contact closures. User may remotely reset (reboot) any slot in the chassis, regardless if the board supports IPMI reset command. This capability will often restore operational service.

The Enhanced Alert!Node can also act as a Peripheral Management controller (PM), allowing a CompactPCI board with BMC functionality to serve as the ChMC. In this configuration, the Enhanced Alert!Node provides the status of all monitored systems to the alternate ChMC.

Designed as a hot-swappable alarm card, the Enhanced Alert!Node does not occupy a CompactPCI slot, front or rear. Because it is a passive out-of-band management entity, it will not affect system operation if it fails, allowing it to be safely replaced in a live system.

Please contact your local PDSi representative to discuss your specific program requirements.

Specifications

Key Differentiators

Out-of-band Management
IPMI-compliant Chassis Management Controller
Remote connectivity through RS-232 serial and 10-BaseT Ethernet
Remote slot reset (reboot)
Hot-swappable and rear accessible
Does not occupy a CompactPCI slot
Monitors hard drive and cooling system
Monitors and controls power, cPCI slots and PICMG 2.9-compliant devices

System Monitoring

IPMI-compliant device monitoring & control
PICMG 2.9-compliant
Input feed detection & CompactPCI voltage monitoring
Power supply monitoring & control
cPCI slot monitoring & control
Fan detection & temperature sensor
Hard drive presence detection
User configurable event control

Protocol Support

IPMI v 1.5, RMCP, SNMP PET Traps, Telnet, TFTP, DHCP

Board Characteristics

Processor: 32-bit ARM core
NB Memory: 64KB EEPROM for parameters

User Interface

Ethernet

10baseT Ethernet Port

Serial Port

RS-232 Asynchronous, up to 115.2k baud with modem control; nominal 9600 baud

Dry Contact

3 SPDT (normally closed or normally open)
2A @ 30VDC, 0.5A @125VAC

Connectors

One DB-9 serial port
One RJ-45 Ethernet port
Three dry contacts via μ DB-9

LEDs

Critical/Major/Minor alarms
Power
Booting, shutdown
Dark office configurable

Mechanical Specifications

Length: 102mm (4.02 in.)
Width: 113mm (4.45 in.)

Power Requirements

+5V @ 1.5A max
+3.3V @ 0.80A max

Environmental Specifications

Temperature Range

Operating: 0°C to 50°C
Non-operating: -40°C to 70°C

Relative Humidity

Operating: 5-95% R.H., noncondensing
Non-operating: 5-95% R.H.

Altitude

Operating: 60m below sea level to 4000m above sea level
Non-operating: 60m below sea level to 12,190m above sea level

Flammability Rating

UL94-V0

Regulatory

Certification-Standard: FCC Class A (AC/DC) cUL 60950
Certification-Optional: NEBS, ETSI, CE, TUV, VCI, CSA & others

Warranty

Standard Warranty One year parts and labor, returns to PDSi