3U OpenVPX PCIe and Ethernet hybrid switch for high performance embedded computing

Kontron has announced the 3U OpenVPX PCI Express and Ethernet hybrid switch VX3905. Kontron says this switch offer extremely high transfer rates in centralized VPX and OpenVPX platforms. With up to 4 x 6 Gen1/Gen2 PCIe backplane ports for the data plane, it provides ten times the I/O bandwidth found in systems deploying today and paves the way for a new generation of high performance embedded computing (HPEC) applications claims Kontron. OEMs will benefit from flexible OpenVPX system designs, which enable application-specific configurations through centralized COTS backplanes.

The key features of this switch include:

1.Is compliant with the OpenVPX VITA65 switch slot profile SLT3-SWH-6F6U-14.4.

2.It provides up to 24 PCI Express Gen 1/Gen 2 ports for up to 32 lanes, which can be configured (x8, x4, x2 and x1) depending on the required bandwidth.

3.Can be partitioned into multiple PCIe subsystem in order for the centralized backplane to host multiple root complexes.

4. Up to nine Gigabit Ethernet ports are available on the Kontron VX3905 for the control plane.

5. An optional SATA disk carrier in accordance with the OpenVPX VITA65 SLT3-STO-2U-14.5.1 profile facilitates central data storage for OpenVPX systems.

6.The Kontron VX3905 can also be deployed in 6U systems as stipulated in the mechanical OpenVPX specifications.

In combination with the Kontron 6U VPX dual processor board VX6060, OEMs can develop new computing platforms for data-intensive applications like radar, sonar and imaging with a Swap- (Size Weight and Power)-optimized design based on standard COTS components.

Kontron offers VXFabric, software solution for interboard communication. With Kontron VXFabric on Kontron 3U and 6U VPX processor boards, OEMs can use common Linux and TCP or UDP sockets. It decouples the application software from the low-level hardware management to simplify and accelerate application development.

The Kontron 3U OpenVPX PCI Express and Ethernet hybrid switch VX3905 is available now in an air-cooled (0°C to +55°C) and conduction-cooled version (-40°C to + 85°C).

For more information visit: http://www.kontron.com.