The VT880 is a 2U μTCA chassis that provides four full-size and eight mid-size AMC slots that can accept any AMC.1, AMC.2, AMC.3 and/or AMC.4. It provides CLK1, CLK2, and CLK3 to each slot in addition to the JTAG signals.

The VT880 has full redundancy. It’s capable of having redundant MCH, Power Modules, as well as redundant Cooling Units for high availability. Option for redundant/non-redundant clock per μTCA specification. The CLK3 option can be configured for the Fabric clock as well as Telecom clock.

The chassis has a JTAG Switch Module (JSM) slot per μTCA specification. This provides transparent communication between the front JTAG port and the selected AMC device. The VT880 has a Telco Alarm as well as Redundant FRU information devices and carrier locator.

Key Features

ØμTCA System Platform 19” x 2U x 14.2” deep

ØFull redundancy with dual MicroTCA Carrier Hub (MCH), dual Cooling Units and dual Power Modules

ØUp to twelve AMCs: four full-size and eight mid-size

ØDual star topology

ØRadial I2C bus to each AMC

ØHigh-speed routing on 26 layers (40G capable)

ØHigh-speed μTCA connectors (12.5 GHz)

ØTelco Alarm

ØJTAG Switch Module (JSM) slot with front port access

ØRemovable Air Filter, Power Module and Fan Tray

Ø720W AC Universal dual redundant Power Modules

ØNo active components on the backplane

ØESD-Jack