Processor technology advances have made it possible to put server-class processing power into a 3U VPX module that is designed for size, weight, and power (SWaP)-constrained applications. The XPedite7670 3U OpenVPX REDI SBC and its 6U VPX companion, the XCalibur4640, from Extreme Engineering Solutions are both based on the Intel Xeon D processor family. A rich feature set as well as native extended temperature support in the processor eliminate the need for advanced individual unit screening and provide enhanced reliability in extreme environments.
The XPedite7670 maximizes network performance and connectivity with two 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces and four Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. Local storage of up to 64 GB of SLC NAND flash allows an operating system and application to be installed directly onto the XPedite7670.
The XCalibur4640 extends functionality to the 6U VPX form factor. System memory capacity increases to 16 GB of DDR3-1600 ECC SDRAM and local storage increases to 128 GB of SLC NAND flash. Two additional 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces provide a total of four interfaces to the backplane. Sixteen lanes of PCI Express 3.0 routed to the backplane can be configured to support multiple peripherals. Four SATA 6 Gbps ports on the backplane allow for storage expansion in the system. Two XMC/PMC sites, each with a dedicated x8 PCI Express 3.0 link, enable additional expansion options.
