Data Device Corporation
FC-76000 Manual
www.ddc-web.com
Rev A-01/10-0
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OVERVIEW
The FC-76000 FibreMatrix series cards are VME64X form factor Fibre channel
switches optimized for use in military/aerospace applications. The FibreMatrix
switches operate at either 1 Gb/s or 2 Gb/s data rates in switched fabric topologies.
There are versions of the switch that have either 8 or 16 ports, and are either
conduction or fan-forced (convection) cooled.
The FibreMatrix switch is based on DD
C‟
s own Fibre Channel technology.
FibreMa
trix‟
s base architecture is optimized to meet the highly deterministic
performance, high reliability, and demanding environmental requirements of
embedded, real time military applications. Its flexible FPGA-based architecture can
be tailored to meet a wide range of specific system requirements. Moreover,
FibreMatrix is not subject to rapidly changing commercial market forces that can
result in shortened life cycles. Instead, DDC's FibreMatrix technology has been
designed to meet the multi-decade life cycle demands of military/aerospace
programs, continuing DD
C‟
s demonstrated commitment as a long-term military COTS
supplier of digital interface devices.
The FibreMatrix switch supports Class 2 acknowledged and Class 3 unacknowledged
Fibre Channel service.
To support the unique requirements of military aerospace applications, the
FibreMatrix includes a number of advanced architectural features. Features include
implicit Fibre Channel login, Fibre Channel priority and ELS clock synchronization.
The FibreMatrix is designed to operate in harsh environments at temperatures from
-40 C to +70 C, and withstand mechanical shock and vibration typically found in
military/aerospace environments.
The FibreMatrix switch is suitable for a wide variety of applications for embedded
avionics and vetronics systems. These include sensor interfacing, multi-processor
and DSP arrays, radar systems, display systems, serial backplanes, and storage.
2.1 Features
Up to 8 ports in one 6U VME64X slot
Up to 16 ports in two 6U VME64X slot
1.0625 or 2.125 Gbps operation in banks of 8 ports
850 nm Optical media, LC connectors
Management through Ethernet or serial port
Non-blocking Crosspoint Architecture
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