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Hot-plug based activation and deactivation of ATCA FRU devices

Predki P., Makowski D.

International Journal of Microelectronics and Computer Science

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2010

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Vol. 1, nr 1

56-59

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One of the most important features of the Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture (ATCA) contributing to its exceptional reliability and availability is its hot-swap functionality. In order for the user to be able to add and remove the components of an ATCA shelf without the necessity of switching the power on and off the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group (PICMG) specification clearly enumerates the stages a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) has to go through upon insertion into and extraction from the shelf. These stages form the activation and deactivation processes that occur every time an element is changed in the ATCA system. This paper focuses on these processes placing the emphasis on the Electronic Keying (EK) implementation in the Intelligent Platform Management Controller (IPMC) software developed for the self-designed ATCA Carrier Board (CB). This CB is considered to be used in the Low Level RF (LLRF) control system of the X-Ray Free Electron Laser (XFEL). It utilizes the standard-defined PCI Express (PCIe) interface as well as introduces proprietary protocols in form of Low Latency Links (LLL).

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Diagnostic application for development of custom ATCA carrier board for LLRF

Wychowaniak J., Prędki P., Makowski D., Sakowicz B., Napieralski A.

International Journal of Microelectronics and Computer Science

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2010

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Vol. 1, nr 1

99-104

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The Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture (ATCA) standard describes a powerful and efficient platform. With multiple integrated solutions like redundancies and intelligent control mechanisms this technology is characterized with reliability estimated at the level of 99.99999 percent. These features make the standard perfect for use in projects like the Free Electron Laser in Hamburg (FLASH) and the X-ray Free Electron Laser (X-FEL) in order to help them meet the requirements of high availability and reliability. The ATCA standard incorporates advanced control systems defined in the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) specification as one of the key elements. The entire ATCA implementation retains its functionality as long as the IPMI remains operational. The complexity level of the application increases, which results in preparing it to run and debugging being more difficult to perform. At the same time, only scrupulous elimination of any kind of possible deficiencies can enable the ATCA implementation to offer the desired level of reliability. Thus, diagnostics become crucial, which creates a need for additional tools performing these tasks during the preparations of both hardware and software for the ATCA application. The paper presents application aiding in development of the prototype Carrier Board by enabling the user of external PC station to perform diagnostic and control activities over the Board. It helps in examining all its components at the stage of running the Board, as well as in further operation analysis.

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Application for supervision and management of ATCA-based systems

Wychowaniak J., Makowski D., Prędki P., Napieralski A.

International Journal of Microelectronics and Computer Science

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2010

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Vol. 1, nr 2

131-137

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The Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture (ATCA) standard describes a powerful, high performance platform. Its implementation has been considered among candidates for a base of the control system of the X-ray Free Electron Laser (X-FEL), which is being built at Deutsches Electronen-Synchrotron (DESY) in Hamburg, Germany. The Low Level Radio Frequency (LLRF) control system is designed as a set of ATCA Carrier Boards. Each Carrier Board hosts an Intelligent Platform Management Controller (IPMC), which is developed in compliance with the PICMG specifications. IPMC is responsible for management and monitoring of components installed on Carrier Boards and pluggable Advanced Mezzanine Card (AMC) modules. The ATCA Shelf Manager is the main control unit of a single ATCA shelf, responsible for power management, fan modules and Carrier Boards installed in ATCA shelf. It provides a set of control and diagnostic capabilities regarding the shelf and its sub-modules. These capabilities are available for operators and can be used by higher level applications. This publication presents a software component intended to support management and supervision of the ATCA shelf and its sub-modules, including Carrier Boards with AMC modules. The application provides enhanced mechanisms of control and allows to acquire detailed information regarding status and parameters of crucial devices (e.g. power supply voltages, temperatures, presence of reference clocks). The information supplied from Shelf Manager combined with graphical user interface of the application provides visual representation of selected system components and contributes towards efficient control and supervision of Carrier Boards and entire ATCA-based platform.