6U OpenVPX server based on new Intel Core i7 processor released by Mercury Systems
NewsJune 07, 2013
CHELMSFORD, MA. Engineers at Mercury Systems, Inc. have added a new server based on Intel's 4th generation Core i7 processor (formerly Haswell) -- the rugged Ensemble Series 6U OpenVPX HDS6502 High Density Server (HDS) that provides as much as 16GB of 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM. It has built-in Serial RapidIO and 10 Gigabit Ethernet fabric compatibility.
“The HDS6502 is a natural and complementary evolution to our other HDS/LDS (High Density Server/Low Density Server) product solutions,” says Gregg Ogden, Director of Solutions and Product Marketing, Mercury Systems. “This module [enables users] to future-proof their legacy systems through targeted upgrades. Upgrades using the HDS6502 preserve their software, optimize size, weight, and power performance, and enable full OpenCL implementation. The whole concept of open systems is broadened by through the use of OpenCL programming support across multiple platforms.”
The device initially will support Serial RapidIO Gen 2 and 10 Gigabit Ethernet via Mercury’s next generation, low-latency POET (Protocol Offload Engine Technology) with backward compatibility with software protocols such as ICS (interprocessor communication system) and MPI/OFED (message passing interface/open fabrics enterprise distribution).HDS6502 modules support different types of system I/O including PCIe Gen 3 to the expansion plane, eSATA, USB 3.0, Ethernet, serial ports, and several graphic interfaces. Low I/O latency and reduced module power consumption are gained from the single die cache coherent memory architecture between the CPU and GPU resources. This is a required characteristic of multidimensional computing applications requiring determinism, high throughput, and low latency, including SIGINT, IMINT, radar, EO/IR, and large data/graphics rendering with seamless display integration.
“The Intel Core i7-4700EQ with Intel Advanced Vector Extension 2.0 support and an on-die Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU enables high volume graphic rendering and simultaneous data manipulation of real-time vector-based information which is characteristic of signal and image processing-intensive applications,” says Marc Couture, Director of Product Management, Mercury Systems. “
HDS6502 modules will be available in the fall of 2013 for deployment in air-cooled, Air Flow-By and conduction-cooled systems with Serial RapidIO Gen 2 and 10 Gigabit Ethernet data fabric support. Support for InfiniBand and 40 Gigabit Ethernet-based modules will follow.
For more information, visit www.mrcy.com.
