FREMONT, California – August 2, 2007 – Themis Computer has announced a new family of TOP64D VMEbus computers. The TOP64D is the first in Themis’ new family of 6U VMEbus computer boards based on the AMD Opteron processor. Themis’ TOP64D is designed for a wide range of embedded applications and supports all of the most popular operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and the Sun Solaris 10 operating environments.
The TOP64D joins Themis’ extensive family of 64-bit server class Single-Board Computers (SBCs). The single slot version of the TOP64D offers up to two 64-bit AMD Opteron processor cores and can serve as a stand-alone computing blade. The two-slot configuration offers dual processor workstation and server class performance on a VME blade format.
The TOP64D features AMD single (2.2GHz) and dual core (1.8GHz) Opteron processors. The AMD Opteron processor features a 64-Bit extended x86 instruction set and offers enhanced performance for new 64-bit and existing 32-bit applications. The dual core AMD Opteron processor offers performance gains of up to 87% over the single core version. The AMD Opteron processor’s distributed memory architecture and Hypertransport™ technology bus provides scalability to add a second AMD Opteron processor in a symmetric multiprocessor configuration for even greater performance gains.
The TOP64D single-socket configuration accommodates both single and dual core AMD Opteron processors. The board occupies a single VME slot and includes three Gigabit Ethernet ports, a single XMC/PMC slot and on-board graphics. Memory is expandable to 4 GBytes of DDR memory. The XMC/PMC slot can be used for local I/O or high performance graphics expansion.
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The TOP64D dual-socket configuration also accommodates single and dual core AMD Opteron processors. The computer occupies two VME slots and includes six Gigabit Ethernet ports, two Ultra320 SCSI ports, and two XMC/PMC slots. Memory is expandable to 8 GBytes of DDR memory (4 GBytes per socket). The XMC/PMC slot can be used for local I/O or high performance graphics expansion.
”Our TOP64D single board computer provides the reliability, scalability and high performance required by today’s increasingly demanding applications,” stated William E. Kehret, president of Themis Computer. “With the introduction of these new boards, Themis now offers the widest range of embedded computing for compute intensive applications,” Mr. Kehret added.
“The TOP64D brings the AMD Opteron processor into new segments of the embedded market,” stated Peter Robinson, business development manager, AMD. “Themis’ experience in 64-bit multiprocessing takes full advantage of the AMD Opteron architecture to provide server class performance for the VME market.”
TOP64D Features and Specifications
• AMD Opteron 2.2GHz single or 1.8GHz dual-core processors in one or two processor configurations
• Single or dual slot boards provide configuration flexibility
• 4 GB of SDRAM memory per processor (8 GB in dual-processor systems)
• On-Board ATI ES 1000 graphics controller
• Phoenix BIOS
VME Interface
• Tundra® Universe™ II VME64x interface controller
• Optional VITA 41/VXS Gigabit Ethernet
• System and VME front panel LEDS
• Hardware Byte swapping under software control, for endianness compatibility
Power Requirements
• 5V @ 4 Amps, 12V @ 2.35 Amps
Operating System Support
• Support for Linux, Solaris 10, and Windows
The TOP64D is designed for a wide range of embedded applications, providing a performance upgrade for existing systems.
Themis Computer’s Environmentally Robust Embedded Board-level Computers and Servers
Themis Computer is a leading provider of board and system level embedded computers. Themis products feature rugged construction, high performance, superior scalability and ease of maintenance.
Themis offers board-level computers in VME, cPCI, ATCA and XMC/PMC form-factors. Processor architectures include, x86, PowerPC and Sun UltraSPARC. Single board computers are available along with higher performance models based on multiple slots. I/O is available with on-board XMC/PMC sockets and PMC carrier cards.
Themis’ Rugged Enterprise Serves (RES) extend the standard 2U and 3U rackmount form-factor into environmentally demanding applications. Themis Slice™, Themis’ recently launched computing initiative, is offered in air and liquid cooling variants that provide thermal headroom to accommodate aggressive scaling of commercial microprocessor core density, speed and power.
Themis’ high-performance servers, single-board computers and graphics controllers are now being integrated worldwide into advanced communications and defense systems. The Themis family of board-level and system products provides the increased processing power and reliability necessary for demanding application environments while achieving a net reduction in total cost of ownership.
TOP64D Availability
Themis’ new TOP64D SBCs are now available; please contact factory for more information.
About Themis Computer
Themis is a leading provider of hardware and software solutions for mission-critical applications in data/telecom, commercial, aerospace and military markets. Themis provides open- standards–based embedded computing platforms that support the Linux®, Solaris™, and Windows® operating systems. Themis’ products incorporate features designed to ensure high reliability and availability while reducing the risks of failure caused by demanding environments. An ISO 9001 certified company, Themis Computer practices Total Quality Management (TQM) in all areas of its business, from engineering and manufacturing to customer service. Themis Computer is headquartered in Fremont, California, and offers worldwide service and support. For more information please visit www.themis.com or email: [email protected].
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