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StarLink
The distributed computing world is moving from bus-oriented systems, such as VME and Compact PCI, to one of computing nodes connected via high-speed networks. The advantage of such switched networks is greatly increased total bandwidth, and data flow determinism. This bandwidth is most critical to the DSP community which places the greatest demands on processing and data transfer technologies. To service these kinds of applications, CWCEC is introducing the StarLink Switched Fabric Inter-connect PMC. The StarLink PMC allows customers to build multi-board DSP, and SBC systems with a 5 Gbps switched fabric providing links between all the computing nodes. The StarLink PMC draws technology from the high-availability telecom industry to provide distinct features that service the needs of military and aerospace systems designers.
Features
- Switched Fabric Interconnect PMC
- 400 Mbytes/sec total sustained bandwidth
- Zero protocol, PCI to PCI transfers converted to packets which automatically route through the fabric
- 64-bit, 66 MHz PCI Interface
- PCI to StarFabric bridge (2 ports)
- 6 port StarFabric switch
- 4 ports via PMC Pn4 connectors or
- 2 ports via front panel RJ-45's & 2 ports via Pn4 connectors
- 800 Mbytes switching cross-sectional bandwidth
- Quality of service features for real-time determinism
- Robust LVDS physical layer
- High availability features
- Low power operation
- VxWorks drivers
- Air-cooled and conduction-cooled versions available
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