Storage and Ethernet Mezzanine Cards by PDSi With Intel SSDs

Pinnacle Data Systems, Inc. (PDSi) announced three new I/O cards for embedded computing applications, each featuring leading-edge technology from Intel Corporation.

SATA PMC Storage Module
(PMC-SD18)

The PMC-SD18 board is a SATA storage module in PMC mezzanine card form factor which provides up to 160GB of storage using compact 1.8 inch micro SATA drive components. The use of these low-profile drives ensures that this PMC fits on all compatible CompactPCI, VME, and AdvancedTCA carrier boards without any risk of mechanical interference.

PDSi offers the choice of either standard rotating hard disk drives (HDDs) or the newest Intel X18-M Mainstream SATA solid-state drives (SSDs). Unlike traditional HDDs, these SSDs have no moving parts, resulting in a quiet, cool, highly rugged storage solution that also provides faster system responsiveness.

PDSi also announced a similarly-equipped SATA storage module in XMC form factor, the XMC-SD18. “We believe this board breaks new ground as the industry’s first SATA storage XMC module,” said Michael Darnell, VP of PDSi’s Embedded Products Group. “Equipped with Intel’s industry-leading SSD’s, the XMC-SD18 offers one of the most compact, dependable, high-performance storage mezzanine solutions for critical applications.” Available now, the XMC-SD18 lists the same HDD and SSD drive options as its PMC cousin, and also offers a front interface to control up to 3 more external SATA drives. XMC modules utilize a multi-lane PCI-express interface for higher performance than traditional PCI-based PMC modules.

Additionally, PDSi introduced its XMC-GBX4 4-port XMC gigabit Ethernet network adaptor. Available in three versions depending upon mix of front and rear ports, the XMC-GBX4 incorporates two Intel 82571EB gigabit Ethernet controllers for very high performance and low memory latency. OEM pricing for the XMC-GBX4 is well under $500 and the product is currently shipping.

PDSi is a member of Intel’s Embedded and Communications Alliance.