Rugged VPX data storage modules for military embedded computing introduced by Elma
FREMONT, Calif., 26 Sept. 2013. Elma Electronic in Fremont, Calif., is introducing the 533x family of dual-drive VPX data storage modules that provide more than 2 terabytes of data storage in one system slot for military ground-based, shipboard, and aircraft applications.
Target embedded computing applications include signals intelligence, engine control, and mission-critical information storage. The data-storage cards come with either solid state SLC, MLC, or 2.5-inch rotating drives.
The high-capacity storage modules have a controller/carrier card configuration that enables system expansion to meet increasing storage needs.
The 5330/1 boards have a 4-port PCI Express to SATA II 3-gigabit-per second controller that supports two on-board and two external SATA 3G drives or four external drives. This enables systems designers to implement the boards as part of a multi-slot storage array using Elma's 5332/3 series dual drive storage carriers.
Software RAID provides data protection and access speed, and the extreme temperature and shock resistance ensure the 533x series will continue to perform under critical environmental stresses, Elma officials say.
The convection-cooled versions operate from -40 to 85 degree Celsius, and the conduction-cooled versions operate from -40 to 75 C, with -40 to 80 C versions available in a conduction-cooled, solid state drive configuration.
Operating shock of all boards is 40 Gs at 11 ms, half-sine wave; vibration is 2 Gs from 15 Hz to 2,000 Hz. For more information contact Elma online at www.elma.co.
