User's Manual

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3.3 Key Hardware Components
The Sierra key hardware components include:
Component
Description
CPU

Dual Core 1.3 GHz (1.8 MHz burst), Intel® Atom™ x5-E3930
 2 MB L2 cache
 4 GB DDR4 – 2133MT/s

16 GB eMMC onboard flash
Wi-Fi

Two (2) 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, 802.11ac/abgn radios (Wave 2) –
simultaneous operation.
 One (1) dedicated 802.11ac/bgn (2.4 GHz/5 GHz) radio for networking
multiple units together.
Cellular
4G/LTE supports diversity mode. Automatically enables and disables
transmission based upon ADSB data. Front Panel Auto/Override switch
Bluetooth Bluetooth v4.0 or Bluetooth Low Energy to be used for wireless discrete
functions (requires a complimentary BLE device installed on the aircraft).
ADS-B
ADS-B receiver; used for moving map applications and automatic cellular
modem control.
Decompression
Automatically disables IFE systems in the event of a cabin decompression
Security
TPM per TPM 2.0
PA Pause Optionally can automatically pause streaming content in the event of a PA
announcement.
Note: Requires a PA Pause Module, Astronics CSC P/N E71-500-01,
installed in the aircraft.
Mass Storage

Front Removable: Up to 2 TB SSD
 Internal: 16 GB eMMC flash memory on board
Control
Interfaces
 Power ON/OFF button
 USB 3.0 (Type A)
 SIM card slot (front panel)
 Serial console applications for both CPU and AP (USB-C)
 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45 – rear panel)
 External power source (DIN and blade connector – rear panel)
Front Panel
LED Indicators

Power ON
 Cellular Enabled
 Bat 1 / Bat 2 State-of-Charge Indicators
 Status
 External Power Source
 Bluetooth
 Wifi
Battery
Up to 2x 14.4 V, 6900 mA∙h (99.4 W∙h) Li-ion. Batteries are hot
Aircraft Power
Optionally can be powered via the aircraft 28 VDC power bus with slide in
tray-mounted connector.
Note: Requires use of an aircraft specific STC.
Dimensions 7.1” (W) x 10.4” (L) x 4.7” (H)