Embedded Solutions CompactPCI F301–3U User Manual

Unmanaged 8+1-port ethernet switch

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20F301-00 E2 – 2011-01-03
F301 – 3U CompactPCI®
Unmanaged 8+1-Port
Ethernet Switch
Configuration example
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  • Page 1 20F301-00 E2 – 2011-01-03 F301 – 3U CompactPCI® Unmanaged 8+1-Port Ethernet Switch Configuration example User Manual ®...
  • Page 2 F301 – 3U CompactPCI® Unmanaged 8+1-Port Eth. Switch F301 – 3U CompactPCI® Unmanaged 8+1-Port Eth. Switch The F301 is an unmanaged 3U Fast Ethernet switch module with a maximum of 8 channels at the front panel (8 RJ45 or 6 D-Sub connectors) and an integrated Fast Ethernet controller.
  • Page 3: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Ethernet Switch Functions • Eight 10/100Base-T ports at front panel • One 10/100Base-T channel at rear (J1 or J2) • Nine MAC units with integrated Layer 2 switch • Auto-negotiation • 1K MAC address lookup table with automatic learning and aging •...
  • Page 4 Technical Data Environmental Specifications • Temperature range (operation): - -40..+85°C - Airflow: min. 10 m³/h • Temperature range (storage): -40..+85°C • Relative humidity (operation): max. 95% non-condensing • Relative humidity (storage): max. 95% non-condensing • Altitude: -300 m to + 3,000 m •...
  • Page 5: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram Block Diagram RJ45 or D‐Sub Front connector connectors Rear I/O connector Port 1 Options Port 5 Port 9 Port 2 Port 6 Switch Device 10/100Base‐T Port 3 Port 7 Ethernet  Port 4 Controller Port 8 RJ45 connectors MEN Mikro Elektronik GmbH 20F301-00 E2 – 2011-01-03...
  • Page 6: Configuration Options

    Configuration Options Configuration Options Ethernet Switch • Channels: - 3 or 6 - 4 or 8 - 9th port • No Ethernet controller - CompactPCI® bus only used for power supply • Fixed managed version - With fixed configuration according to customer requirements CompactPCI®...
  • Page 7: Product Safety

    Product Safety Product Safety Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Computer boards and components contain electrostatic sensitive devices. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components. To protect the board and other components against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer. •...
  • Page 8: About This Document

    About this Document About this Document This user manual describes the hardware functions of the board, connection of peripheral devices and integration into a system. It also provides additional information for special applications and configurations of the board. The manual does not include detailed information on individual components (data sheets etc.).
  • Page 9: Legal Information

    About this Document Legal Information MEN Mikro Elektronik reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products herein. MEN makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does MEN assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit, and specifically disclaims any and all liability, including without limitation consequential or incidental damages.
  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents 1 Getting Started ..........12 1.1 Front Panels .
  • Page 11 Figures Figure 1. Front Panels ..........12 Figure 2.
  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started This chapter gives an overview of the board and some hints for first installation in a system. Front Panels Three different types of front panels are available: • 8 RJ45 connectors (2 x 4) on an 8-HP (2-slot) front panel •...
  • Page 13: Integrating The Board Into A System

    Getting Started Integrating the Board into a System You can use the following check list when installing the board in a system for the first time and with minimum configuration.  Power-down the system.  Insert the F301 into a peripheral slot of your CompactPCI system, making sure that the CompactPCI connectors are properly aligned.
  • Page 14: Functional Description

    Functional Description Functional Description Power Supply The F301 is supplied with +5V and +3.3V via the CompactPCI bus. Ethernet Ports 2.2.1 Implementation on F301 The F301 is based on the KS8999 9-port Ethernet switch. (See Chapter 2.3 Ethernet Switch on page 16.) The board allows data rates of up to 100Mbits/s and supports full-duplex operation.
  • Page 15: Rj45 Interfaces

    Functional Description 2.2.2 RJ45 Interfaces Connector types: • Modular 8/8-pin mounting jack according to FCC68 • Mating connector: Modular 8/8-pin plug according to FCC68 Table 3. Pin Assignment of 8-pin RJ45 Ethernet Connectors 2.2.3 D-Sub Interfaces Connector types: • 9-pin D-Sub plug according to DIN41652/MIL-C-24308, with thread bolt UNC 4-40 •...
  • Page 16: Ethernet Switch

    Functional Description Ethernet Switch The F301 features a KS8999 9-port Ethernet switch device. The KS8999 contains eight 10/100 physical layer transceivers, and nine MAC (Media Access Control) units with an integrated Layer 2 switch. The device runs in two modes. The first mode is an eight-port integrated switch and the second is as a nine port switch with the ninth port available through an MII (Media Independent Interface).
  • Page 17: Compactpci Interface

    Functional Description CompactPCI Interface The F301 supports a 32-bit 33-MHz CompactPCI interface fully compatible with CompactPCI specification PICMG 2.0 Rev. 3.0. This interface is realized by the 82551ER Ethernet controller. The board works with 3.3V or 5V VI/O. The Ethernet switch is not recognized by other CompactPCI devices.
  • Page 18: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Literature and Web Resources • F301 data sheet with up-to-date information and documentation: www.men.de/products/02F301-.html Finding out the Product’s Article Number, Revision and Serial Number MEN user documentation may describe several different models and/or design revisions of the F301. You can find information on the article number, the design revision and the serial number on two labels attached to the board.

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