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Themis Computer Announces Quad-Core Intel Xeon-based XV2 VMEbus BLC
Designed to meet the requirements of customers who require quad-core
performance for their demanding applications, the Quad-Core Intel Xeon
Processor offer breakthrough performance, energy efficiency, and extended
lifecycle support. Themis’ new Intel Quad Core processor-based boards are ideal
for compute-intensive embedded, storage and communications applications as well
as a wide range of commercial and military applications.
The XV2 is based on the low power, Quad-Core Xeon L5518
processor clocked at 1.73 GHz, and Intel’s 3420 chipset used in high
performance Xeon servers. The L5518 memory controller supports ECC to maintain
the highest system integrity, and provides the bandwidth necessary to support
high performance I/O. XV2 memory is expandable to twenty four Gigabytes of DDR
III memory.
“The Themis XV2 utilizes Intel’s Quad-Core technology, and
brings server class performance to the power sensitive segment of the x86
VMEbus market,” said William Kehret, president of Themis Computer. “This second
generation Quad Core Xeon computer differentiates itself from other market
entries, with up to twenty four GB of ECC memory, and a wide variety of I/O and
storage configurations.”
The XV2 base configuration includes; three gigabytes of DDR
III memory, four Gigabit Ethernet ports, five SATA II ports, four SAS ports,
eight USB 2.0 ports and two XMC/PMC slots. An onboard ATI ES1000 video
controller is provided with either front or rear panel VGA display access.
Storage – is provided through the use of an onboard CompactFlash or with an
optional on-board 2.5 inch SATA drive. The computer includes dual-Gigabit
Ethernet to support the modern highly networked environments. Configuration
options for the XV1 include:
• Intel LC5518 Quad Core Xeon processor running at 1.73 GHz
or higher (2.133GHz maximum turbo frequency)
• Intel 3420 Chipset
• Three GB DDR III memory standard, up to 24 GB DDRIII ECC
memory maximum
• Plug-in Compact flash type II
• Four (4) Gigabit Ethernet ports standard
• Optional 2.5 inch SATA drive
• Expansion to a XMC/PMC carrier card
• VME bridge: Tundra Tsi148
• Graphics chip type – ATI ES1000
• Linux, and Windows OS support
• Environmental
o Temperature Range -5 to +55°C operating -40 to 95°C
non-operating
o Humidity 0 to 95% (non-condensing)
o Shock 30G [.] 40mS operating, 30G [.] 40mS non-operating
o Vibration (10-2000Hz) 0.90G (rms) operating, 2.97G (rms)
non-operating.
These configuration options enable the XV2 to bring Quad Core
server performance to a 6U VME form factor.
Themis XV2 Availability
The XV2 VMEbus BLCs are available now for evaluation. Please
contact factory for evaluation units or for volume order requirements.
Environmentally Robust Servers and Board Level Computers
Themis Computer is a leading provider of highly scalable
blade servers, Rugged Enterprise Server (RES) systems, and board level embedded
computers. Themis products feature rugged construction, high performance,
superior scalability and ease of maintenance. Themis offers board-level
computers featuring the leading processor architectures. Themis board level
computers include single and multiple slot configurations. I/O expansion is
available with on-board XMC/PMC sockets and PMC carrier cards.
Themis’ high performance servers, board level computers, and
graphics controllers, are now being integrated worldwide into advanced
communications and defense systems. The Themis Computer family of COTS
VME-based board 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.