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Ensemble Subsystems OpenVPX Development Chassis – 16-Slot

Ensemble Subsystems OpenVPX Development Chassis – 16-Slot

Ensemble Subsystems OpenVPX Development Chassis – 16-Slot

Product catalog summary
Overview
The Ensemble 16-slot OpenVPX Development Chassis is designed for high-performance subsystems, offering a cost-effective solution for lab development. It supports multiple configurations with customizable backplanes and I/O, and is pre-qualified with Ensemble subsystem modules.
Cooling and Power
The chassis includes three fans providing over 700 CFM of airflow, supporting modules dissipating over 175W. Thermal sensors monitor exhaust temperatures, and fan speeds adjust automatically. Power supplies are optimized for 12V OpenVPX modules but support all necessary voltages, with easy replacement and independent cooling.
Configuration Options
The chassis supports various logical configurations by installing new OpenVPX-compliant backplanes. Custom backplanes can be developed to match specific data flow requirements. Power and fan configurations can be tailored for high-power or cost-effective installations.
Design Features
The chassis is compact and lightweight, with ESD jacks, cable access holes, and ergonomic design for module seating. It includes switches for SYS_RESET and NVMRO signals and a chassis ground stud.
Standards and Interoperability
The chassis supports VPX-REDI standards, including VITA 48.1 and 48.7 air-cooled modules. OpenVPX standards ensure interoperability across multi-vendor implementations, with specifications ratified by the VSO in 2010.
Specifications
Size: 19” compatible, 11U high, 21” deep
Weight: 54 pounds
Power Supply: +12V @ 250a, +5V @ 60a, +3.3V @ 35a, -12V @ 17a
Slot Count: 16 slots at 1” pitch
Front Panel: Includes write enable switch, voltage LEDs, SYS_RESET switch, DC inhibit switch, ESD jack
Rear Panel: Includes chassis ground stud, 220V NEMA L6-30a inlet, 30a circuit breaker, ESD jack
Contact Information
Mercury Systems, Inc., Chelmsford, MA, USA. Phone: (978) 967-1401. Website: www.mrcy.com
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Ensemble Subsystems OpenVPX Development Chassis – 16-Slot-1

Ensemble® Subsystems OpenVPX Development Chassis – 16-Slot Engineered Development Chassis for Any OpenVPX Subsystem • 16-slot 6U OpenVPX development chassis • Built to support high-performance subsystems • Cost-effective solution for lab development • Customizable backplane and I/O supports multiple configurations • Pre-qualified with Ensemble subsystem module The 16-slot OpenVPX™ Development Chassis from Mercury Systems is a key building block in Mercury’s subsystem development infrastructure. Supporting a number of backplanes with slot counts of 16 or less, the chassis is designed to provide for multiple high-performance subsystem configurations to solve challenging problems in the radar, electronic warfare or image processing market spaces. The OpenVPX development chassis helps programs bring algorithms and technologies to higher Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) by supporting their deployment on systems based on deployable designs. Built for Performance As a provider of high-performance solutions addressing the most challenging problems in the sensor processing chain, Mercury engineered the 16-slot OpenVPX development chassis to work with a wide variety of module types, from low-power Single Board Computers (SBCs) to high-performance server-class processing modules such as the HDS6601, or RF/IF engines such as the SCFE-V6-OVPX. Because the chassis supports lab development activities, it is ideal for profiling applications on commercial air-cooled OpenVPX hardware that is identical in design to rugged, deployable OpenVPX Mercury Systems is a best-of-breed provider of commercially developed, open sensor and Big Data processing systems, software and services for critical commercial, defense and intelligence applications. modules. The chassis can also work with more rugged configurations of OpenVPX modules that require airflow for cooling. Three chassis fans are implemented in the enclosure, ensuring that sufficient cooling is available to support modules dissipating in excess of 175W. The combined parallel fan configuration supplies more than 700 CFM of airflow to the card cage, providing enough air per slot to support a full complement of high-performance modules. Three thermal sensors are positioned at the exhaust outlet, allowing users to determine the temperature of the air after cooling installed modules. Fans are managed by a control card, allowing automatic adjustment of fan speed based on cooling requirements. Multiple Configuration Options As a building block for high-performance OpenVPX subsystems, the 16-slot OpenVPX development chassis is designed for configurability. Multiple logical configurations can be supported by simply installing a new OpenVPX-compliant backplane. Custom backplanes can also be developed and integrated as needed to match application data flow requirements. Power and fan configurations can be modified for particular configurations, with high-power and cooling installations targeting the most demanding applications, and more cost-effective installations targeting lower power and thermal requirements. ACQUIRE DIGITIZE ACQUIRE PROCESS DIGITIZE Table notes text (“Table notes” paragraph style) ACQUIRE PROCESS DIGITIZE STORAGE ACQUIRE PROCESS DIGITIZE STORAGE EXPLOIT ACQUIRE PROCESS DIGITIZE STORAGE D

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Ensemble Subsystems OpenVPX Development Chassis – 16-Slot-2

Slot numbers are logical, physical slot numbers may be different Payload Slots Expansion Plane (DFP = 8 lanes) Expan Plane Expan Plane Expan Plane Expan Plane Expan Plane Expan Plane Expan Plane Data Plane (FP = 4 lanes) Data Plane Data Plane Data Plane Data Plane Data Plane Data Plane Data Plane Data Switch Control Plane (UTP = 1 lane) Control Plane Control Plane Control Plane Control Plane Control Plane Control Plane Control Plane Management Plane (IPMB) Payload Slots Expan Plane Expan Plane Expan Plane Expan Plane Expan Plane Expan Plane Expan Plane Data Switch Data Plane Data Plane Data Plane...

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Ensemble Subsystems OpenVPX Development Chassis – 16-Slot-3

Specifications Size 54 pounds (with backplane installed, no payload modules) Power Supply +12V @ 250a +5V @ 60a +3.3V @ 35a -12V @ 17a OpenVPX slot count 16 (at 1” pitch) Can support backplanes up to 16 slots (switched or mesh) Front Panel Write Enable switch Voltage LEDs SYS_RESET switch DC Inhibit switch ESD Jack Rear Panel Chassis ground stud 220V NEMA L6-30a inlet with cable clamp 30a circuit breaker ESD jack Note: Chassis can be customized to meet requirements. Contact Mercury’s Services and System Integration group. Copyright © 2014 Mercury Systems, Inc. INNOVATION THAT MATTERS ™ Corporate...

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