Rugged embedded computing data storage for data recording applications introduced by Annapolis Micro Systems

Feb. 19, 2020
These 100 Gigabit Ethernet storage boards are aligned to the emerging Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) and VITA 65 open-systems standards.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Annapolis Micro Systems Inc. in Annapolis, Md., is introducing the rugged WILDSTAR OpenVPX embedded computing data storage boards to handle high-bandwidth and high-density data recording systems that operate in harsh environments.

These next-generation 100 Gigabit Ethernet storage boards are aligned to the emerging Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) and VITA 65 open-systems standards.

The WILDSTAR 6SN0 6U OpenVPX data storage board features 64 terabytes of capacity in one 1-inch 6U slot, and as much as 10 gigabytes per second read/write bandwidth. The 6SN0 is now shipping.

The WILDSTAR 3SN0 3U OpenVPX storage board features 32 terabytes of capacity in one 1-inch 3U slot, and as much as 5 gigabytes per second read/write bandwidth. Orders are now being accepted, with shipping starting in June 2020.

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These embedded computing boards feature the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC, which allows for standalone operation, and for several interfaces that can operate simultaneously. Options include PCI Express, Aurora, 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet, and user-defined protocols.

Bandwidth comes from 25-gigabit-per-second FPGA transceivers and high-density MULTIGIG RT3 backplane interconnects, which deliver 100 gigabits per fat pipe. VITA 66 optical I/O is available to the backplane or front panel.

Annapolis storage boards feature a rugged design and are available in industrial temperature grades, with air, conduction, air-flow-through, or liquid cooling. The boards are hot swappable and backplane connectors are rated for 10,000 insertion cycles.

The 6SN0 and 3SN0 storage boards are readily integrated into SOSA-aligned VPX systems. For more information contact Annapolis Micro Systems online at www.annapmicro.com.

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