Z MPU - Rugged High-Performance Multi Processor Unit

Z Microsystems' 2X and 4X Z MPU (Z Multiple Processor Unit) provides independent quick-swappable computer modules and supports Intel Xeon and Intel Dual Core Xeon CPU-based ATX motherboards.

The Z MPU provides program leaders greater flexibility in field-deployable computing. The speed with which application-specific configuration changes can occur with the Z MPU is unchallenged. With one clean chassis, easy-to-swap sealed computer modules, and remote system administration, the Z MPU provides a more upgradeable and more modular solution to the military's long program cycles.

The peripheral bay offers up to five ports for external devices. Each SCM can be assigned any of the peripheral devices via Z Microsystems' local or web-accessed system administrator, delivering a remotely accessed peripheral switch for a closer command of fielded operations. An embedded multiprocessor monitors system health and watch-dog activity.

The Z MPU's sealed computer modules and disks are environmentally sealed against sand and dust of hostile environments, effectively reducing maintenance and increasing reliability and system life. The 2X and 4X Z MPUs are designed to meet rigorous EMI test standards and to exceed industry expectations for combined portability and durability.

1.0 System

• Shared Chassis -- Shared Peripherals

• Less space, less weight, less power, less cost

The rugged Z MPU delivers four independent computers. Each computer is an Intel or Sun COTS computer encased in its own environmentally sealed hot swappable module.

Each computer is a complete stand alone system with its own dedicated boot disk.

1.1 Sealed

• Hot swappable Sealed Computer Modules (SCM) and Disk modules

• Mix & match platforms and OS's

The chassis can be quickly populated with SCM's and hard drives, and can be mixed and matched with Intel and Sun motherboards using IDE and SCSI hard drives.

Each hot pluggable computer and its dedicated disk module is environmentally sealed against sand and dust, effectively reducing maintenance and increasing reliability and system life.

1.2 Independent

• Independent Stand Alone Systems

Four physically and logically separate computers enable different software applications to run independently.

Each computer has its own dedicated TranzPak 7 disk module, its own external I/O connectors, and shared access to support peripherals.

Each computer has two independent USB busses that are matrix-switched to the array of USB peripherals.

2.1 TranzPak 7

Hot swap TranzPak 7 Modules contain environmentally sealed IDE or SCSI hard drives.

2.1 SCM

Hot swap SCM's contain environmentally sealed COTS motherboards. Keep your configurations current with the latest Intel/Sun motherboards.

2.2 Inside Look

Each docking slot has a transition board that mates with the removable SCM and its dedicated TranzPak 7 disk module. Inside each SCM an interface board generates the required voltages and transitions the motherboard's I/O signals to the outside world.

3.0 Peripheral Sharing

• Shared Peripheral Clusters

The Peripheral Device Layer organizes an array of the most popular USB devices (CDW, floppy, PCMCIA) and an external hub into four switchable clusters that can be individually and dynamically switched to any SCM.

3.1 Peripheral Cluster

• Maximum Flexibility

Each SCM has two independent internal USB busses that are assignable to any of the four peripheral clusters.

Peripheral assignments can be made locally using the front panel or remotely via the SysAdmin network facility.

3.2 Remote SysAdmin

• Web Based SysAdmin

An embedded multiprocessor monitors system health and watch-dog activity.

An HTML web page provides network capability for remote monitoring and system administration.

The ability to independently control power, reboot, monitor environmental performance, execute failover strategies, and administer system functions across the network allows the system to be located in "lights out" inaccessible locations.

6.0 System Architecture

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