Intel Model Vehicle MPRTM0020 User Manual

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Intel NetStructure
®
 MPRTM0020 Technical Product Specification
 – April 2006
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Functional Overview
Functional Overview
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Rear Transition Modules (RTM) are important components in many telecommunications and 
embedded systems. These environments place most of the active components on a Front Board and 
most of the cable connections (especially copper cables) are made from the RTM. This allows the 
Front Board to be replaced without the need to reinsert a large number of cables in the correct 
order. 
In AdvancedTCA* systems, the Front Board mates directly with the RTM, as shown in 
:
The Intel NetStructure
®
 MPRTM0020 Rear Transition Module is designed specifically to work 
with the Intel NetStructure MPCBL0020 Single Board Computer.
The MPRTM0020 RTM includes the following interfaces and features:
One serial port
One USB 1.1 port
Two Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) ports from the Fabric Interface
Figure 1. 
Relationship of RTM to Front Board
Front Board
RTM