CD-RW/Hard Drive Module provides expandable storage.

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Model VMIVME-7459 single slot, mass storage module is for use with VMEbus single board computers. It is offered in writable compact disc and read-only compact disc with up to 40 Gbyte hard disk storge. Assembly will support 1 compact disc drive and 1 hard disk drive for connection to single IDE interface. CD-RW drive option supports Disc-At-Once, Track-At-Once, Multisession, and Incremental Packet Writing formats. CD-ROM drive option supports multisession discs.



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VMIC Announces New Single-Slot VMEbus IDE CD-RW/Hard Drive Module



Compact and flexible expansion storage solution

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (October 10, 2002). VMIC introduces the VMIVME-7459, a versatile mass storage module for use with VMIC's line of VMEbus single-board computers (SBCs). The VMIVME-7459 is available in a variety of configurations including writable compact disc, read-only compact disc, and up to 40 Gbyte hard disk storage. The assembly will support one compact disc drive and one hard disk drive for connection to a single IDE interface.

The CD-RW drive option is compatible with Photo CD, CD-I, Video CD, Enhanced CD, CD PLUS, CD-ROM-XA, CD-DA, and CD-RW. Disc-At-Once, Track-At-Once, Multisession, and Incremental Packet Writing formats are supported. The CD-ROM drive option supports
multisession discs and is compatible with Photo CD, CD-I, Video CD, Enhanced CD, and CD PLUS. An IDE hard disk is optional. Jumpers are provided to configure either device as IDE master or slave. This permits the VMIVME-7459 flexibility in applications as it may be used as a CD-only module or a hard disk-only module in conjunction with other VMIC storage modules.

VMIVME-7459 Features:
o VMEbus IDE CD/CD-RW and optional hard disk drive module or CompactFlash
o Single-slot (4 HP) form factor
o Connection via VMEbus P2

VMIC, a GE Fanuc company, specializes in providing embedded computer products for open-architecture buses, including CompactPCI®, VME, PCI, PMC, and PC/104-Plus. VMIC's extensive product line includes Intel®-based single-board computers, data acquisition and control products, and high-speed communications/networking products. As a global supplier for more than 16 years, VMIC provides diversified solutions for the telecommunications, medical, industrial automation, test and measurement, defense/aerospace, semiconductor, and OEM embedded product markets.

About GE Fanuc Automation
GE Fanuc Automation North America, Inc., is a leading global supplier of automation solutions and is a joint venture between GE and FANUC, Ltd. of Japan. GE Fanuc products and services include CIMPLICITY' collaborative production management software, nano to high-end PLCs, a wide range of CNCs, motion control, operator interfaces, industrial computers, lasers, and a
wide range of integration and customer support services. Headquartered in Charlottesville, Va., GE Fanuc is part of GE Industrial Systems. For more information, visit www.gefanuc.com.

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