Kontron’s second-generation AM4211 AdvancedMC packet processor module employs the Cavium Networks Octeon II CN6335 MIPS64 six-core processor (see the figure). The Octeon II operates at 1.3 GHz and features one 72b and one 16b DDR3-1600 integrated memory controller and 12 Gen2 serializers-deserializers (SERDES). The AM4211 performs as an eNodeB and Long-Term Evolution (LTE) network element component or in combination with full-scale AdvancedTCA blades. It is scalable across both MicroTCA and 14-slot AdvancedTCA platforms.

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The CN6335 processor on the AM4211 supports 1x 10-Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) to the front and software configurable interfaces to the fabric with either 2x PCI Express (PCIe) x4 or Serial RapidIO (SRIO). Additional features include support for SRIO, PCIe Gen 2, and XAUI, advanced hardware acceleration capabilities, support for GbE on Ports 0 and 1 connected to the CN6335 processor for control plane functions, and software compatibility with the company’s existing AM4204, AM4210, and AM4220 modules. For details, visit www.kontron.com/products/boards+and+mezzanines/advancedmc/io/am4211.html.

Kontron’s second-generation AM4211 AdvancedMC packet processor module employs the Cavium Networks Octeon II CN6335 MIPS64 six-core processor.

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