BiTMICRO NETWORKS and Dy 4 Systems Collaborate in VME Mass Storage Flash Memory Module's E-Disk Technology Implementation.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 29, 2001 BiTMICRO NETWORKS, Inc., a pioneer in intelligent storage, and Dy 4 Systems, Inc., a leader in leading-edge embedded solutions, joined hands in the integration of BiTMICRO's E-Disk(TM) technology in Dy 4's ruggedized SVME/DMV-570 Flash Non-volatile Memory Refers to memory chips that hold their content without power being applied. It may refer to chips that are not changeable, such as ROMs and PROMs, or to chips that can be rewritten many times such as flash memory. Module. "We are pleased to have partnered with BiTMICRO in delivering our first VME-570 based on their leading-edge solid-state E-Disk technology," commented Nigel Eastman, Dy 4's program manager. "Through our combined efforts, we cut our time to market significantly allowing us to meet and deliver the best-in-class nonvolatile storage Noun 1. nonvolatile storage - computer storage that is not lost when the power is turned off non-volatile storage flash memory - nonvolatile storage that can be electrically erased and programmed anew needs to our customers," added Eastman. Dy 4's SVME/DMV-570 provides the ideal high-capacity solution in a single VME bus See VMEbus. slot. It's ideal for harsh and rugged applications where large amounts of non-volatile, mass memory are required to store theatre area maps, video/satellite imagery and data base records. By integrating E-Disk technology to the SVME/DMV-570, Dy 4 solves the performance, environmental conditions, mechanical ruggedness, reliability limitations and heat generation problems of rotating mass media devices. The SVME/DMV-570 exploits the mechanical ruggedness, environmental resilience, low power consumption, low heat generation and reliability of E-Disk solid-state non-volatile memory, thus avoiding the need for shock and vibration isolators and environmental enclosures that would be required for rotating media mass storage devices. VME-570 is air-cooled and conduction cooled for harsh and rugged applications. It is offered with 128 Mbytes to 5.12 Gbytes of non-volatile Flash memory in a single VMEbus slot. It supports multiple boards per system for modular memory expansion. It demonstrates sustained read/write transfer rates of 10 MB/sec and less than 1 ms random access time. It is capable of fast erase -- 2 sec/Gbyte typical. With a bit error rate of less than 10 to the minus 30 coupled with the ease of use, the SVME/DMV-570 can be embedded directly in a VME (Virtual Machine Environment) An operating system from Fujitsu Services (formerly ICL) that runs on its Series 39 mainframes. Introduced in 1975, VME is a comprehensive product that provides a variety of utilities for datacenter operations. chassis with total confidence. It complies with ANSI (American National Standards Institute, New York, www.ansi.org) A membership organization founded in 1918 that coordinates the development of U.S. voluntary national standards in both the private and public sectors. It is the U.S. member body to ISO and IEC. SCSI-2 and SCSI-1 Standard Protocols. No special drivers are required as it uses existing VxWorks(R) and SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. drivers. Other VME-570 features include host-transparent wear-leveling, Built-In Test (BIT), 3 W to 12 W max power dissipation (depending on capacity), 10 year data integrity, optional power hold up to insure all data in the cache are stored into the flash memory without being lost or corrupted. "As data storage requirements have grown in size and complexity, storage is more than just strategic direction to our customers, it's business critical," said Dave Bultman, VP of Engineering and Operations for BiTMICRO. "That is why we continuously increase our commitment to flash storage technology and innovative storage implementation that sets new standards in delivering highly available and reliable storage solutions to our customers." In addition to E-Disks with SCSI interface SCSI interface - SCSI adaptor , BiTMICRO offers IDE and Fibre Channel as well. They are available from 128Mbytes up to 37Gbytes in 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch form factors. About BiTMICRO NETWORKS BiTMICRO NETWORKS, Inc. (http://www.bitmicro.com), a privately held California corporation, is the world's premier supplier of high-performance solid-state disk and storage management solutions. BiTMICRO's storage solutions offer unmatched performance, data availability Refers to the degree to which data can be instantly accessed. The term is mostly associated with service levels that are set up either by the internal IT organization or that may be guaranteed by a third party datacenter or storage provider. , and manageability across a spectrum of platforms from entry systems to super computers. The company is a member of the Fibre Channel Industry Association (FCIA FCIA See: Foreign Credit Insurance Association ) and Storage Networking Industry Association An association of producers and consumers of storage networking products, whose goal is to further storage networking technology and applications. The Storage Networking Industry Association, or SNIA (SNIA (Storage Networking Industry Association, San Francisco, CA, www.snia.org) An organization devoted to the advancement of mission critical storage systems. Founded in 1997, its goal is to determine the standards that must be developed to allow hosts and storage systems to interact via ). About DY 4 Systems Dy 4 Systems, Inc. designs leading-edge Commercial-Off-The-Shelf embedded solutions. Based on open systems architectures, Dy 4's boards, software and systems are deployed in mission-critical, high-reliability commercial and defense applications. Coupled with best-in-class products, Dy 4 also provides complete life cycle management, engineering integration services and tailored customer support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . For more SVME/DMV-570 product information, contact Dy 4 Systems. http://www.dy4.com Duncan Young Director of Marketing Tel: 613/599-9199 x 298 dyoung@dy4.com For more E-Disk product information, contact BiTMICRO NETWORKS. http://www.bitmicro.com Tel: 510/74E-DISK / 510/743-3475 Jake Pasion Director of Federal Sales Tel: 510/743-3122 Jake.Pasion@BiTMICRO.com E-Disk(TM) and BiTMICRO(TM) are trademarks of BiTMICRO NETWORKS, Inc. Others are trademarks of their respective companies or other countries. |
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