The Targa-5 system is a five slot chassis, with integrated shelf management and standard array of DTI AdvancedTCA® board products. The Targa-5 implements a single high availability system architecture across all hardware and software layers. This enables typical equipment manufacturers to efficiently execute a wide variety of communication applications and Network Elements, whether they be server-type or control and data-plane architectures in the Access and Edge Networks of the wireline and wireless infrastructure. Targa-5 will represent, cost savings and reduced total cost of ownership can be realized on multiple levels ranging from more efficient design, harmonized logistics, and less training to cost savings due to volume deployment and respective lower unit pricing effects for high end computer systems.