The VT031 Switching Shelf Manager (SSM) combines VadaTech’s 3rd Generation Shelf Manager with integrated 40GbE Layer 3 Managed Switches on the same module. This allows two slots in the system to be used as Nodes versus having the slots otherwise be allocated as dedicated switching hubs in the system.

With two VT031’s in the system, there is full redundancy and failover both on the Hub side as well as on the Shelf Manager side. The SSMs are compact, where two switches can be mounted outside of the card cage area, saving space. The VT031 can run as a protocol analyzer to monitor, inject, capture and validate I2C traffic on the Intelligent Platform Management Bus (IPMB). A Graphical User Interface (GUI) validates and displays the IPMB messages for injection into the shelf. The GUI application communicates with the VT031 through the Ethernet port.

The VT031 is fully hot-swappable to minimize service downtime. An ART031 Rear Transition Module (RTM) for routing the I/O to the rear can be ordered separately.

Key Features

ØEliminates need for separate switch slots

ØCompliant to PICMG 3.0 base specs

ØCompliant to PICMG 3.1 fabric specs

ØCompact 1.0" H x 5.685" W x 11.096" D size

ØQuad 40GbE ports via QSFP+

ØDual GbE, 10/100 out-of-band, and RS-232 ports via RJ-45

ØOctal 10GbE ports routed to RTM for optional access

ØSoftware for Sensor Data Record, event logs, FRU inventory monitoring temp and power, e-keying, alarms and more

ØUnmatched front panel density, including LED indicators for Base, Fabric, QSFP+, RJ-45, SHMC, Reset, Power Fail, Standby, and more

ØCan run as an IPMI protocol analyzer to monitor the I2C busses.

ØIPMI 2.0 (or 1.5) compliant

ØTelco alarm with Micro DB15 connector front panel interface

ØActive/standby redundancy when utilizing two VT031 SSMs in a system