The DSCXL (Data and Switch Processor for CompactPCI/LAN) is the central processor board HiPath 4000 V2.0 (see Figure 3-23). The board controls ADP processing (including controlling the CompactPCI buses in the backplane) and is responsible for fundamental system control functions.
Interfaces:
Standard CompactPCI interface The DSCXL board can be implemented in all compatible CompactPCI 2.16 backplanes. Once implemented, the DSCXL takes over the control of the CompactPCI buses in the system slot. If the DSCXL is inserted in a peripheral slot, it cannot be connected to the CompactPCI bus.The special HiPath features can only be provided in connection with the HiPath backplane.
LAN interfaces:
The board can plugged in and unplugged while the system is running. The power supply voltages (+12 V, +5 V and +3.3 V) are supplied through the backplane. DC/DC converter generates the individual power supply voltages needed for the various circuits on the DSCXL board.
The processor board and the processor itself are monitored using temperature sensors. If one of the two operating temperatures is exceeded, the speed of the fans in the CompactPCI shelf is increased to regulate the operating temperature.