Themis Computer Announces a New Family of
AMD Opteron™ processor-based Single and Dual Processor
Socket VMEbus Computers
AMD Opteron processors provide multiprocessing server and workstation performance in
a VME blade computer
FREMONT, California -- August
2, 2007 --- Themis® Computer has announced a new family
of TOP64D™ VMEbus computers. The TOP64D is the first
in Themis' new family of 6U VMEbus computer boards based on
the AMD Opteron™ processor. Themis' TOP64D is designed
for a wide range of embedded applications and supports all
of the most popular operating systems, including Windows®,
Linux®, and the Sun® Solaris™ 10 operating environments.
The TOP64D joins Themis' extensive family of 64-bit server
class Single-Board Computers (SBCs). The single slot version
of the TOP64D offers up to two 64-bit AMD Opteron processor
cores and can serve as a stand-alone computing blade. The
two-slot configuration offers dual processor workstation and
server class performance on a VME blade format.
The TOP64D features AMD single (2.2GHz) and dual core (1.8GHz)
Opteron processors. The AMD Opteron processor features a 64-Bit
extended x86 instruction set and offers enhanced performance
for new 64-bit and existing 32-bit applications. The dual
core AMD Opteron processor offers performance gains of up
to 87% over the single core version. The AMD Opteron processor's
distributed memory architecture and Hypertransport™ technology
bus provides scalability to add a second AMD Opteron processor
in a symmetric multiprocessor configuration for even greater
performance gains.
The TOP64D single-socket configuration accommodates both
single and dual core AMD Opteron processors. The board occupies
a single VME slot and includes three Gigabit Ethernet ports,
a single XMC/PMC slot and on-board graphics. Memory is expandable
to 4 GBytes of DDR memory. The XMC/PMC slot can be used for
local I/O or high performance graphics expansion.
The TOP64D dual-socket configuration also accommodates single
and dual core AMD Opteron processors. The computer occupies
two VME slots and includes six Gigabit Ethernet ports, two
Ultra320 SCSI ports, and two XMC/PMC slots. Memory is expandable
to 8 GBytes of DDR memory (4 GBytes per socket). The XMC/PMC
slot can be used for local I/O or high performance graphics
expansion.
"Our TOP64D single board computer provides the reliability,
scalability and high performance required by today's increasingly
demanding applications," stated William E. Kehret, president
of Themis Computer. "With the introduction of these new
boards, Themis now offers the widest range of embedded computing
for compute intensive applications," Mr. Kehret added.
"The TOP64D brings the AMD Opteron processor into new
segments of the embedded market," stated Peter Robinson,
business development manager, AMD. "Themis' experience
in 64-bit multiprocessing takes full advantage of the AMD
Opteron architecture to provide server class performance for
the VME market."
TOP64D Features and Specifications
• AMD Opteron 2.2GHz single or 1.8GHz dual-core
processors in one or two processor configurations
• Single or dual slot boards provide configuration
flexibility
• 4 GB of SDRAM memory per processor (8 GB in
dual-processor systems)
• On-Board ATI ES 1000 graphics controller
• Phoenix BIOS
VME Interface
• Tundra® Universe™ II VME64x interface
controller
• Optional VITA 41/VXS Gigabit Ethernet
• System and VME front panel LEDS
• Hardware Byte swapping under software control,
for endianness compatibility
Power Requirements
• 5V @ 4 Amps, 12V @ 2.35 Amps
Operating System Support
• Support for Linux, Solaris 10, and Windows
The TOP64D is designed for a wide range
of embedded applications, providing a performance upgrade
for existing systems.
Themis Computer's Environmentally
Robust Servers and Single-Board Computers
Themis Computer is a leading provider of board and system
level embedded computers. Themis products feature rugged construction,
high performance, superior scalability and ease of maintenance.
Themis offers board-level computers in VME, cPCI, ATCA and
XMC/PMC form-factors. Processor architectures include, x86,
PowerPC and Sun UltraSPARC. Single board computers are available
along with higher performance models based on multiple slots.
I/O is available with on-board XMC/PMC sockets and PMC carrier
cards.
Themis' Rugged Enterprise Serves (RES) extend the standard
2U and 3U rackmount form-factor into environmentally demanding
applications. Themis Slice™, Themis' recently launched
computing initiative, is offered in air and liquid cooling
variants that provide thermal headroom to accommodate aggressive
scaling of commercial microprocessor core density, speed and
power.
Themis' high-performance servers, single-board computers
and graphics controllers are now being integrated worldwide
into advanced communications and defense systems. The Themis
family of board-level and system products provides the increased
processing power and reliability necessary for demanding application
environments while achieving a net reduction in total cost
of ownership.
TOP64D Availability
Themis' new TOP64D SBCs are now available; please contact
factory for more information.
About Themis Computer
Themis is a leading provider of hardware and software solutions
for mission-critical applications in data/telecom, commercial,
aerospace and military markets. Themis provides open- standards--based
embedded computing platforms that support the Linux®,
Solaris™, and Windows® operating systems. Themis'
products incorporate features designed to ensure high reliability
and availability while reducing the risks of failure caused
by demanding environments. An ISO 9001 certified company,
Themis Computer practices Total Quality Management (TQM) in
all areas of its business, from engineering and manufacturing
to customer service. Themis Computer is headquartered in Fremont,
California, and offers worldwide service and support. For
more information please visit www.themis.com
or email: info@themis.com.
For more information, please contact:
THEMIS COMPUTER US
William Hansen
47200 Bayside Parkway
Fremont, California 94538
Phone: (510) 252-0870
Fax: (510) 490-5529
Email: bhansen@themis.com
info@themis.com
Website: www.themis.com
In Europe contact:
THEMIS COMPUTER EUROPE
5, rue Irène Joliot-Curie
38320 Eybens, France
Phone: +33 (0) 476-14-77-86
Fax: +33 (0) 476-14-77-89
Email: europe@themis.com
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Themis, the Themis logo, Rugged Enterprise
Server, TOP64D and Slice are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Themis Computer. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Opteron,
and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro
Devices, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective companies.
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