SATA interface expansion module for SUMIT-based embedded computing applications introduced by VersaLogic

EUGENE, Ore., 30 Sept. 2011. VersaLogic Corp. in Eugene, Ore., is introducing the VL-EPHs-S1 embedded computing expansion module that provides SATA interface capabilities for the company's SUMIT-based embedded systems. The VL-EPHs-S1 operates in temperatures from -40 to 85 degrees Celsius, is IPC-A-610 Class 2 and RoHS compliant, and meets MIL-STD-202G specifications for mechanical shock and vibration for harsh environments.The VL-EPHs-S1 mezzanine card uses the SUMIT interface standard, and is based on the SUMIT-micro format. The 90-by-32-millimeter card is one-third the width of standard PC/104 modules, and attach to the SUMIT connector secured by two mounting holes using standard standoffs.The VL-EPHs-S1 expansion module provides SATA signals via the PCI Express lane of the SUMIT-A connector. The on-board SATA controller supports two SATA drives in normal, RAID 0 (fast), or RAID 1 (safe) configuration.

The two standard latching SATA connectors are compatible with traditional rotating drives and solid-state SATA drives. An on-board BIOS extension enables booting from SATA devices. Standard drivers are available for compatibility with most x86 operating systems including Windows, Windows Embedded, Linux, VxWorks, and QNX.

For more information contact VersaLogic online at www.versalogic.com.

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