The iHawk VME is Concurrent Computer Corporation’s high-performance VME/VXS-based
computer platform for mission-critical simulation, data acquisition, industrial
and aerospace applications. iHawk VME systems feature Intel Core multi-core processors
and up to 4 GB of memory on a single-slot 6U VME/VXS card.
iHawk VME systems offer leading-edge integrated component and packaging technology.
A full complement of integrated I/O can included with each system including SATA,
SCSI, EIDE, graphics, gigabit Ethernet, USB, RS-232, GPIO and Flash memory. iHawk
VME platforms are fully supported by Concurrent’s RedHawk Linux optimized real-time
operating system which features guarantee microsecond response for time-critical
event handling.
Benefits
High-performance, Low-Power Processors
iHawk VME systems feature energy-efficient Intel Core processors widely used in
mobile and ruggedized applications. With two execution cores, Intel Core processors
are optimized for multi-threaded applications and multitasking. The processor’s
low power consumption provides for high compute performance in embedded, heat-sensitive
VME platform environments.
Real-Time Linux Performance and Determinism
At the heart of each iHawk solution is Concurrent’s RedHawk Linux real-time operating
system. Compatible with the popular Red Hat® Linux distribution, RedHawk features
high I/O throughput, fast response to external events, and optimized interprocess
communication. RedHawk is the ideal Linux environment for complex real-time applications.
RedHawk Linux is based upon a multithreaded, fully preemptible Linux kernel with
low-latency enhancements. RedHawk’s true symmetric multiprocessing support includes
load-balancing and CPU shielding to maximize determinism and real-time performance
in mission-critical solutions. A user-level application can be guaranteed to respond
to an external event in less than 30 microseconds on a shielded processor.
NightStar Tools
Concurrent real-time Linux supports Concurrent’s powerful set of NightStar development
tools. Users can debug, analyze, monitor and tune their real-time applications on
iHawk multiprocessor systems locally or remotely at application speed. Each tool
runs on the iHawk target system non-intrusively, thus preserving the deterministic
characteristics of the real-time application. NightStar tools allow developers to
graphically view how their applications interact with the Linux kernel.
Real-time Clock & Interrupt Module
The iHawk VME’s optional Real-time Clock & Interrupt Module (RCIM) is a multifunction
I/O card designed for time-critical applications that require rapid response to
external events. The RCIM includes a synchronized clock readable by multiple iHawk
systems, up to eight programmable timers, and up to twelve input and twelve output
external interrupt lines. The RCIM is fully supported by Concurrent RedHawk Linux.
An optional, on-board GPS module is available to align the RCIM’s synchronized clock
to GPS standard time. One GPS equipped RCIM can synchronize all iHawks in an RCIM
chain, or multiple iHawks equipped with the GPS module can operate from a common
time base without any cable connections between the systems. POSIX timers based
on absolute GPS time can be used to simultaneously start the execution of programs
on systems which are not physically connected.
Flexible VME Packaging and I/O
iHawk VME systems come in a variety of rackmount chassis enclosures with 5 to 21
VME slots and from two to eight disk drives. iHawk integrated solutions can be configured
with a wide range of VME cards including analog and digital, IEEE-488, MIL-STD-1553,
ARINC 429, reflective memory and asynchronous I/O.
Custom Engineering From Concurrent
The Concurrent Special Systems group is available to design and deliver iHawk systems
for customers who require complete competitive solutions for demanding real-time
applications. Concurrent engineers can provide special packaging including ruggedized
peripherals and enclosures, integrate third-party I/O cards, develop and integrate
RedHawk Linux drivers, and perform application rehosting. Hardware and software
are designed and developed to exact customer specifications.
Specifications
Processors
- One Intel Core Duo or Core 2 Duo
- 667 MHz FSB
- 2 to 4 MB L2 on-die cache
Memory
I/O Busses
- VME64x (5-row) A32, D64 Master/Slave
- VXS (VITA 41)
- 1 PMC slot (32/64-bit, 33/66 MHz)
- Optional 2-slot PMC expansion module
- Optional PMC-to-PCI adapter
Integral I/O
- 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet
- RS-232 serial ports
- USB ports
- Ultra SCSI or SATA
- EIDE
- GPIO
- Video port
- User Flash
Real-Time Clock & Interrupt Module
- One 64-bit synchronization clock
- Four or eight 32-bit real-time clocks
- Four or twelve external input interrupt lines
- Four or twelve external output interrupt lines
- GPS option
Standard Peripherals
- 36, 73 GB, 146 and 300 GB SCSI disks
- Up to 500 GB SATA disks
- CD-RW/DVD-RW
- 3.5" 1.44 MB floppy
- DAT drives
- Keyboard/Mouse
Optional PCI I/O Controllers
- RS232/422 asynchronous mux
- Multiport 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet
- IEEE-488 GPIB
- MIL-STD-1553B with BC, RT and BM functions
- ARINC 429
- A/D, D/A and digital I/O
- Reflective memory
Enclosures
- Rackmountable chassis (3U to 12U)
- 5, 7, 12, 18 and 21 6U slots
- 2 to 8 peripheral bays
Environmental
- Operating Temperature: 0º C to 55º C
- Storage Temperature: -40º C to 85º C
- Relative Humidity: 10 % to 90%, non-condensing
- Operating Vibration: 2G at 5 Hz to 2000 Hz, .38 mm peak disp
- Storage Vibration: 5G at 5 Hz to 2000 Hz, .76 mm peak disp
- Operating Shock: 20G, 11 ms, ½ sine
- Storage Shock: 30G, 11 ms, ½ sine
- Operating Altitude: -16 m to 3,048 m (-50 ft to 10,000 ft)
- Storage Altitude: -16 m to 10,600 m (-50 ft to 35,000 ft)
Regulatory
- FCC Class A (U.S.) and DOC Class A (Canada)
- CE Mark (EN 55022 Class B, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, IEC-801)
- RoHS Compliance
- VCCI Class A
- UL 1950
- CSA 950
- EN and IEC 60950
Service and Support
- On-site or Return-to-factory (RTF) warranty
- Extended warranty
- Software support
- Telephone advisory support
- Product improvements
- New releases
- Patches to reported problems
- Other support options
- Field installation
- Per-call maintenance service
- Consulting services
- Migration assistance
- Training at a Concurrent facility or on-site
- Custom engineering
- Hardware/software integration
- Device drivers
- Customized packaging