May 2005 – Raleigh, NC and Toulon, France – Continuing its commitment to offer customers the latest technology and fullest array of VMEbus and embedded system solutions, Thales is pleased to introduce a powerful and reliable storage feature for its PowerNode3 Computing Node via a SCSI PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC).
An Ultra Wide SCSI PMC provides increased connectivity for the dual 1 GHz PowerNode3 with 512 MB memory and 3264 MB Flash. The SCSI PMC, with front and rear (P0) connection, provides a throughput of up to 40 MB/s. This combination of the Compute Node and PMC turns the PowerNode3/SCSI bundle into a stand stand-alone high-end Single-Board Computer (SBC).
“This is a key achievement for our PowerNode3 Computing Node. We strive to give our customers tested, quality products,” Alain Albarello, General Manager of Thales Computers, commented. “Customers will receive a single-slot solution with the PMC mounted and tested as a complete subsystem solution.”
Product Details
The PowerNode3 features dual and single Motorola PowerPC G4 7457 processors running at 1 GHz, each equipped with 2 MB L3 cache and 2 MB private SRAM, linked via a 133 MHz Avignon host bridge. Up to 1 GB onboard SDRAM is accessible at the local bus speed of 133 MHz. The board provides twin PMC slots (one 64-bit 66 MHz and one 32-bit 33/43 MHz).
This SCSI PMC features both a front and rear (P0) connection, with the rear connection accommodating rugged and Mil/Aero project requirements. For typical applications, the SCSI’s maximum throughput of 40 MB/s is adequate. Also, the SCSI’s I/O compliments the wide I/O offering of the PowerNode3 (Gigabit ETH, serial lines, etc.).
The PowerNode3 SCSI PMC bundle comes ready to use with straight-forward installation utilizing the Lynx 4.0 Software Suite. This is a Fast Track product with a 2-week lead time at a starting price of $7910 for a single quantity.
For more information about Thales’ Computing Node and integrated system solutions, please visit our web site at www.thalescomputers.com, or contact
Thales Computers at 1-800-848-2330.
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About Thales: Thales is an international electronics and systems group serving the defense, aerospace, services and security markets. The group employs 61,500 people worldwide and generated revenues of €10.6 billion in 2003.
Thales’ computers activities include development of commercial and ruggedized VMEbus systems solutions based on PowerPC and Pentium microprocessors. Thales’ products are optimized for a wide variety of applications in the military, aerospace, transportation, communications, and industrial markets and are used by customers worldwide, including Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Boeing, Bombardier, Toshiba, BAE, British Aerospace, Ericsson, Alcatel, Thales Group and others.
Additional Information:
Lisa Sanchez, MarComm Manager
Thales Computers
Ph (919) 231-8000
Fax (919) 231-8001
[email protected]
Ed Cooper, President
Ph (301) 654-9342
FAX (301) 654-9343