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Themis Computer Introduces New TPX-4 PCI Expansion Box for use with Rugged Themis Servers for PCI System Expansion
InfiniBand Technology enables small footprint 1U rackmountable PCI Expansion System, providing remote PCI expandability with low latency Cu and Fiber links to Host Channel Adapter
FREMONT, California – June 12, 2002 - Themis Computer today announced its new TPX-4Ô PCI Expansion Box for its RES-204Ô, RES-204sÔ and T-210Ô servers. Themis PCI Expansion Box is a self contained I/O expansion subsystem that can be used with Themis servers and other PCI hosts to expand their PCI capability. Up to four full-length PCI cards can be accommodated within this space effective 1U subsystem. InfiniBandSM technology is used to interconnect the TPX-4 with the server, utilizing either copper or multi-mode fiber links.
The TPX-4 card slots will support data in either 32-bit or 64-bit formats, at 33MHz. The Host Channel Adapter (HCA) operates at either 33 MHz or 66 MHz. The HCA communicates with the Target Channel Adapter (TCA) over industry standard InfiniBand connections. The HCA has two copper and two optical fiber ports, supporting cost effective copper interconnects at up to 17 Meters and multi-mode fiber interconnects to 300 Meters. Additional TPX-4 PCI Expansion Boxes can be connected together to provide scalability to eight or more PCI slots. A video repeater and synch restorer option may be added and packaged within the PCI expansion box allowing two graphics monitors to be connected to a single graphics controller port. The repeater also supports restoration of sync-on-green to support monitors without separate video sync inputs. Themis Computer selected Mellanox Technologies InfiniBridgeÔ device for use in the TPX-4 because of the Mellanox transparent PCI bridge technology.
"The TPX-4 PCI Expansion Box demonstrates our commitment to provide compact, scalable and high performance servers that are designed to meet tomorrows systems requirements," stated William E. Kehret, president of Themis Computer. We listen carefully to our customers when they ask us to
design and deliver affordable, scalable solutions that both meet todays needs and provide a bridge to emerging new technologies."
Themis Computer is utilizing our InfiniPCIÔ technology which transparently bridges PCI over InfiniBand connections. This cost effective solution enables fully PCI compatible remote applications while gaining the benefits of low latency, high speed serial links", said Kevin Deierling, vice president of Product Marketing for Mellanox Technologies. Themis customers can now add multiple PCI expansion chassiss to a server and locate them wherever it is convenient. This brings a whole new capability to the PCI bus."
Focusing on the needs of government, telecommunications OEMs, and systems integrators, Themis TPX-4 provides expandability for Themis growing family of Rugged Enterprise Servers and other PCI hosts. Themis new TPX-4 Expansion Box is FCC/EN/CNS compliant, and is designed for easy maintenance and reliable operation in space constrained, extreme customer environments. Only one rack unit high, the TPX-4 PCI Expansion Box dimensions (HxDxW) are: 1.75" x 16.8" x 18.0".
The PCI expansion box incorporates the following features:
· Four (4) 32/64-bit 33 MHz PCI slots
· Supports double length PCI cards
· 1U Rack Mount Enclosure with slides (rack ears to allow front or rear to be recessed 2 inches from the rack flange)
· 200 watt auto-ranging power supply
· Remote connectivity up to 17 Meters via copper and up to 300 Meters via multi-mode fiber
· Environmental Monitoring of Temp, Voltage, Fan Speed with Relay Output
· Rugged design and construction enables TPX-4 to sustain shock loads of 20G
· SunÒ 13W3 Video Repeater and RGB Sync Restorer with BNC outputs
The TPX-4 PCI Expansion Box provides connectivity via front and rear cabling, and is easily expanded through the addition of commercially available, off the shelf networking cards, I/O, peripherals and other value-added options to meet current and future system requirements.
Key TPX-4 PCI Expansion Box specifications include:
· Temperature: 0 to 50° C (Operating)
Minus 40 to 65 ° C (Non-operational)
· Relative Humidity: 8 % to 95% non-condensing (Operating)
5 % to 95% non-condensing (Non-operational)
· Maximum Wet Bulb: 29.4 Deg C, non-condensing (Operating)
35 Deg C, non-condensing (Non-operational)
· Shock: 20G @ 20msec
· Random Vibration (RMS): .67G horizontal, .56G vertical (MIL-810E)
Consistent with its design approach for building rugged servers, the new Themis TPX-4 PCI Expansion Box is designed to provide mission critical reliability - surviving up to 20G shock. Themis Computer is a leading provider of enterprise class servers that feature rugged construction, high performance, and superior scalability.
Availability
The Themis Computer TPX-4 PCI Expansion Box will be available in July 2002.
About Themis Computer
Themis Computer is a leading developer and supplier of ruggedized high performance VME and CompactPCI single-board computers and systems for telecommunications, military/aerospace, and industrial embedded applications. Themis products incorporate features designed to ensure high reliability and availability while reducing the risks and costs of failure caused by environmental extremes. 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: info@themis.com.
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Themis, the Themis logo, T-210, RES-204, RES-204s, and TPX-4 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Themis Computer. Sun is a registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. InfiniBand is a registered service mark and trademark of the InfiniBand Trade Association. InfiniBridge and InfiniPCI are registered trademarks of Mellanox Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective companies.
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