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Embedded Computing
Leading AdvancedMC Vendors Join Emerson
for
MicroTCA Interoperability Demo at 3GSM
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| For Immediate Release |
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Mark Shapiro
Davis-Marrin (for Emerson) |
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mshapiro@davismarrin.com |
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(858) 573-0736 |
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Kim Anderberg
Emerson Network Power
Embedded Computing |
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kima@artesyncp.com |
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(608) 831-5500 |
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Emerson to provide MicroTCA
system management and videoconferencing demos showcasing interoperable
blades from GE Fanuc, Interphase, Intel, Surf, SANBlaze, X-ES,
and BittWare
3GSM. Hall 2, Level One Stand 2.1D26
Madison, WI. February 5, 2007 –Emerson
Network Power’s (NYSE: EMR) new Embedded Computing business,
formerly Artesyn Communication Products, today announced its first
production MicroTCA system, the EMC6000
Series. Available in 12- and 24-slot versions, the EMC6000
Series features a high-speed switched fabric, an innovative
air flow design that enhances cooling and reliability, and platform
management software that greatly simplifies and speeds initial
system bring up and configuration.
“The EMC6000 Series is
the first family of full-featured production MicroTCA systems that
includes the chassis, power supply, control plane, data plane switch,
application/protocol processing, and platform management,” said
Todd Wynia, vice president of product management for Emerson’s
new Embedded Computing business. “With our new systems, telecom
OEMs will be able to quickly develop and deploy a variety of wireless
and IMS applications leveraging compact, low-cost, high-availability
MicroTCA platforms.”
The EMC6000 is a 12-slot,
double MicroTCA system, which can accept any mix of single and
double AMC cards. The EMC6200 is
a 24-slot, two-tiered MicroTCA system that combines two stacked
single-wide chassis in the same enclosure. Both systems feature
independent control and data plane operation, and are equipped
with a MicroTCA Carrier Hub (MCH), power supply module, and Pentium-based
application/protocol processing.
Both systems also feature Emerson’s new SpiderWareM3 platform
management software, which makes it easy to monitor key physical
system health characteristics such as voltages, fan speeds, temperatures,
and power supply status. Using this information, which each AdvancedMC
blade conveys via its Intelligent Peripheral Management Interface
(IPMI), the platform management software and/or network operators
can monitor system operation, take corrective action, optimize
cooling and system power allocation, perform remote shutdown/restart,
and log events. SpiderWareM3 is
fully compliant with the Service Availability Forum’s Hardware
Platform Interface (HPI) specification.
Emerson’s KosaiPM module
provides control, protocol and application processing for the system.
The KosaiPM features
a Pentium M processor (up to 1.8 GHz), one Mbyte of Level 2 cache,
two Gbytes of SDRAM, up to 1 Gbyte of NAND flash, and two Gigabit
Ethernet channels, which facilitate communications with the MicroTCA
backplane. The KosaiPM also
features a USB interface, an IPMI system management interface,
and a storage interface, which provides access to hard drives residing
in other MicroTCA slots.
About MicroTCA
MicroTCA is a PICMG specification for small form factor,
field-replaceable telecom chassis. Available in a variety of flexible
form factors (rack mount, cube, etc), MicroTCA chassis can accept
any standard AdvancedMC module. MicroTCA provides scaleable bandwidth
up to 40 Gbit/sec, supports star, dual-star, and full-mesh topologies,
employs a serial packet transport with up to 12.5 Gbit/sec of bandwidth
per channel, and provides a redundant Intelligent Peripheral Management
Interface. MicroTCA is also protocol agnostic, enabling it to accommodate
AdvancedMC modules running a range of protocols, including Ethernet,
PCI Express/Advanced Switching, and Serial Rapid I/O.
About Emerson Network Power
Artesyn Communication Products has now become the Embedded Computing
business of Emerson Network Power. Emerson Network Power, a business
of Emerson (NYSE:EMR), is the global leader in enabling Business-Critical
Continuity™. Preparing customers for high-stakes opportunities
and threats, Emerson Network Power provides reliable power, precision
cooling, connectivity and embedded computing solutions for IT,
communications, healthcare and industrial systems. Backed by
the largest global services organization in the industry, Emerson
Network Power offers network reliability programs encompassing
engineering, installation, project management and support services.
For more information on the full spectrum of enterprise-wide
solutions from Emerson Network Power, visit www.emersonnetworkpower.com.
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, is a global leader in
bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative
solutions to customers through its network power, process management,
industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and
tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2005 were $17.3 billion. For
more information, visit www.gotoemerson.com.
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