Overview
The Power Hawk Series 900 is Concurrent's high-performance VME computer system for
data acquisition, simulation and industrial systems applications. Power Hawk Series
900 processor boards contain one, two or four PowerPC MPC7457 CPUs and up to 2 GB
of memory on a single-slot 6U VME card.
Series 900 systems offer leading-edge integrated circuit and packaging technology.
Dual and quad CPU Series 900 processor boards are true symmetric multiprocessors
(SMP) that run a single copy of Concurrent's PowerMAX OS real-time operating system.
CPUs are linked by a high-speed PowerPC processor bus and have direct, cache-coherent
access to all of on-board main memory.
Benefits
Advanced PowerPC 7457 Processors
Power Hawk Series 900 features the advanced generation PowerPC MPC7457 processor.
Each CPU offers three levels of cache for increased speed and efficiency over previous
generation G4 systems. 64 KB L1 and 256 KB L2 cache are integrated on-chip with
L2 operating at speeds approaching the frequency of the processor. The 2 MB L3 backside
cache is Double Data Rate (DDR) enhanced for faster data throughput. The Series
900 also features a Discovery single-chip, advanced system controller that integrates
memory, dual PCI busses and I/O functionality, all linked via a high-bandwidth crossbar
fabric. The PowerPC's AltiVec vector instruction set can also perform 4, 8, or 16
calculations in a single cycle -- providing IEEE FP four times faster than non-vector
processors.
Real-Time Performance and Determinism
At the heart of each Power Hawk Series 900 system is Concurrent's PowerMAX OS real-time
UNIX-based operating system. In dual and quad CPU systems, PowerMAX OS delivers
enhanced real-time performance and determinism with guaranteed interrupt response
for time-critical applications. Processes executing on any CPU can share data, send
messages, generate interrupts, and respond to interrupts from processes running
on any other CPU. Processes can also access a common synchronized clock source.
PowerMAX OS offers a choice of inter-CPU communication features designed to allow
application processes to exchange information depending upon individual performance
and data size requirements.
Real-Time Clock & Interrupt Module
The Power Hawk's optional Real-Time Clock & Interrupt Module (RCIM) is a multifunction
PMC card designed for time-sensitive applications that require rapid response to
external events. Installed on a processor board or expansion PMC slot, the RCIM
includes a synchronized clock readable by all applications tasks, four programmable
real-time clocks, and four input and four output external interrupt lines. The RCIM
is fully supported by PowerMAX OS. The synchronized clock can be externally cabled
to allow multiple systems to operate from a single clock source.
Custom Engineering From Concurrent
Concurrent's Professional Services group is available to design and deliver Power
Hawk solutions for customers who require complete competitive solutions for demanding
mission-critical applications. Concurrent engineers can develop special packaging
including ruggedized and conduction-cooled enclosures, integrate third-party I/O
cards, develop drivers, and provide hardware and software designed to exact customer
specifications.
Specifications
Processor Boards
- Model 910 - single PowerPC 7457
- Model 920 - dual PowerPC 7457
- Model 940 - quad PowerPC 7457
Memory
- 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB or 2 GB SDRAM ECC and parity
- 2 MB L2 Cache per CPU
- 64 MB to 1 GB Flash
- 128 KB NVRAM and clock/calendar
I/O Interfaces
- VME64x (5-row), A32, D64 - PCI-to-VMEbus link
- PCI Bus 0 -- PMC I/O, 32/64-bit 33/66 MHz
- PCI Bus 1 -- VME and integral I/O
Model 910/920 Processor Onboard I/O
- Three 10/100BaseT Ethernet ports
- Two RS-232D ports
- Two PMC slots
Model 940 Processor Onboard I/O
- Two 10/100/1000BaseT Gigabit Ethernet ports
- Four RS-232D ports
- One PMC slot
Optional I/O Controllers
- Ultra160 SCSI PMC module
- 16-line asynchronous serial mux with RS232, RS-422 and RS-485
- Single and quad-port 10/100BaseT Ethernet
- IEEE-488 GPIB
- MIL-STD-1553B with BC, RT and BM functions
- Single and quad-head Graphics PMC cards
- A/D, D/A and Digital I/O
- Reflective Memory
- 3-slot PMC Expander Module
Real-Time Clock & Interrupt Module
- Synchronized Clock
- 4 programmable real-time interrupt clocks
- 4 input edge-triggered interrupt lines
- 4 output interrupt lines
Peripherals
- 36, 73 and 146 GB low-profile 3.5" fixed and removable disk drives
- CD-ROM
- 4mm DAT cartridge tape drive
- ASCII terminal consoles
Chassis
- 12-slot and 21-slot 6U VME
- Integral peripheral bays
- Autoranging power supplies
- Optional VME and PCI expansion chassis
- Optional ruggedized and ATR packaging
Environmental
- Operating temperature: 10 to 40 degrees C
- Extended Range Option: 20 to 71 degrees C
- Storage temperature: -50 to 100 degrees C
- Relative humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing
- Altitude: 10,000 feet
Regulatory
- Safety: UL and CSA
- EMI/RFI: FCC Class A
Service and Support
- Hardware Return-To-Factory (RTF) Warranty
- 90-days on all hardware items
- Optional extended warranty
- 30-day repair or replacement
- Optional Software Warranty
- Telephone advisory support
- Product improvements
- New releases
- Patches to reported problems
- Support Options
- On-site hardware maintenance
- Software maintenance agreements
- Field installation
- Per-call maintenance service
- Consulting services
- Migration assistance
- Training at a Concurrent facility or on-site
- Professional Services
- Hardware/software integration
- Device drivers
- Customized packaging