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©2001 Inova Computers GmbHPage B-2 CPU Appendix-B
IPM-ATA
Appendix B
B1 IPM-ATA CPU Extension
Inova Plug-In Module (IPM-) offers the user the ability to exchange a hard-disk for example with-
out having to remove the CPU from the CompactPCI enclosure and then dismantle it etc. Cur-
rently, three units exist that provide industry with hard-disk, Compact FLASH, MicroDrive or ATA
PCMCIA mass storage capability.
B1.1 J1 Interfaces
All IPM-ATA modules possess J1 for data communication between the CompactPCI backplane and
the mass storage unit(s) in question. Figure B1.1a illustrates the dedicated IPM-ATA backplane and
connectors.
Note:
The IPM-ATA modules can only be
used in CompactPCI systems that have
been prepared for rear I/O (C) or have
the IDE signals available on the rear
J2 connector that are in accordance
with the specification for RIO(C). In
addition, the rear J2 CompactPCI
connector must be present.
Figure B1.1a Dedicated IPM-ATA Backplane