Solid-State Drive speeds, simplifies encrypted mass storage.
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Conduction-cooled VPX3-FSM (Flash Storage Module) provides 256 GB SLC NAND flash storage in 3U VPX or VPX-REDI form factor with 1.0 in. pitch. It includes NIST-certified, 256-bit AES data encryption capability and memory cells rated for 100,000+ write cycles. On-board flash memory is arranged as four 64 GB banks and can be configured to appear to host SBC as 4 separate SATA drives or one SATA drive. Read/write performance is rated at 160 MBps when configured as RAID 0.
Original Press Release:
Curtiss-Wright Controls Debuts New High-Speed, High Capacity Rugged 3U VPX Solid State Drive
New Flash Storage Module (FSM) Combines 256GB Capacity, >160MB/s Performance with data encryption
DAYTON, OH - JULY 22, 2009 -- Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing, a leading designer and manufacturer of rugged deployed commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) VME, VPX, VXS and CompactPCI products for the aerospace and defense market, has introduced the VPX3-FSM (Flash Storage Module), a new rugged, high-performance and high-capacity solid-state SATA storage 3U VPX card that includes a NIST certified 256-bit AES data encryption capability. Rated at 160 MB/s memory read/writes when configured as RAID0, and 75 MB/s per port in a JBOD configuration, the conduction-cooled VPX3-FSM speeds and simplifies the addition of high reliability encrypted mass storage to VPX-based embedded systems in deployed applications.
"The VPX3-FSM is one of the first small form-factor 3U VPX storage product to deliver the highest levels of security, capacity, performance, and reliability," said David Dietz, vice president and general manager of System Solutions, Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing. "With the addition of 256-bit AES encryption data security, the VPX3-FSM offers a compelling solution to the storage needs of critical aerospace and defense programs."
The VPX3-FSM provides 256 GB of high reliability SLC NAND flash storage in a 3U VPX (VITA 46) or VPX-REDI (VITA 48.2) form factor with a 1.0" pitch. The on-board flash memory is arranged as four 64 GB banks, and can be configured to appear to the host single board computer (SBC) as four separate SATA drives or as a single SATA drive with hardware RAID0 support. The card's flash components have an MTBF rating of 2M hours, and the memory cells are rated for over 100,000 write cycles. Industry standard wear leveling and bad-block management is provided. The VPX3-FSM's on-board microcontroller monitors temperature, power, and error conditions and provides BIT status to the host SBC over either RS-232 or the I2C bus. Three LEDs are also provided for external indication of power, encryption enabled, and fault condition.
With a wide range of ruggedization configurations available, the VPX3-FSM will be supported with Curtiss-Wright Controls Conduction Cooled Levels 100, 200, and 300.
On-Board Encryption
The VPX3-FSM's microcontroller also performs 256-bit AES encryption key management functions and supports five modes of key management. The encryption key can be generated internally or externally and is storable, on-board if desired, in battery-backed SRAM or EEPROM. An AES key fast erase feature can be used to declassify the unit. Fast erase can be initiated by an authorized user via the I2C bus, by a backplane discrete, and/or via a front-panel push button. Declassification typically takes less than 500 nSec as only the 256-bit AES key needs to be purged to secure 256 GB of data, compared to the many hours that typical solid state purge algorithms can require to complete.
VPX3-FSM Features:
Availability is Q4 2009.
Inquiries: Please forward all Sales and reader service inquiries to Matt Young, Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing, Tel: (937) 252-5601 x1363; Fax (937) 258-2729; email: myoung@curtisswright.com.
About Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing
Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing is the industry's most comprehensive and experienced single source for embedded solutions, ranging from Processing, Subsystems, Data Communication, DSP, and Video & Graphics to the most advanced board level components and fully integrated custom systems. The Embedded Computing group serves the defense, aerospace, commercial and industrial markets and is part of Curtiss-Wright Controls Inc.
About Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc.
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Curtiss-Wright Controls is the motion control segment of Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW). With manufacturing facilities around the world, Curtiss-Wright Controls is a leading technology-based organization providing niche motion control products, subsystems and services internationally for the aerospace and defense markets. For more information, visit www.cwcontrols.com.
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